New data released by Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital shows the length-of-stay for orthopaedic surgery has declined by forty per cent in the past decade. The figures relate to patients undergoing a total hip or knee replacement. The length-of-stay for a total hip replacement has declined 42 per cent from an average six night stay in 2006 to three-and-a-half nights in 2015. For total knee replacement the decline has been equally as dramatic, down from 5.8 nights in 2006 to 3.5 nights in 2015, a reduction of 40 per cent.
Mr John Timperley, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon said, “The...
STUNNING manor house Bridwell Park will be opening its doors to the public this September, as part of a two-day family event to celebrate all that is great about the UK.
The Great British Day Out, which will feature music, entertainment, stalls and even survival workshops, will be taking place at the stately home in Uffculme over the weekend of September 17 and 18.
It is the first time in its 240-year history that the Georgian property, which is the family home of Lord Ivar Mountbatten, has opened its doors to the public for an event of this kind.
The exceptionally talented urban artist, My Dog Sighs made an appearance today at Exe Bridges, in St Thomas, Exeter, where he was joined by many other "great paint throwers" after having been invited to redecorate the undersides of the bridges on the banks. This team of craftspersons will be working Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2016, transforming the bridges into platforms of colour and vibrance, brightening up the city and giving the Exe Bridges area the new vivacity that it needs. Well done to all involved! It was fantastic being able to watch you work and watch you create...
Exeter City fell to their second away defeat of the League Two season as they were beaten 2-0 away at Crewe Alexandra.
Goals from Alex Kiwomya and Danny Hollands won the match for the Alex despite the Grecians enjoying plenty of possession and chances at Gresty Road.
City manager Paul Tisdale made two changes from the team that beat Colchester United 3-2 last time out, with Luke Croll missing the game through illness and Ethan Ampadu dropping to the bench. That meant Connor Riley-Lowe came in at left back and Joel Grant started up front.
A historically-important city graveyard, which has been brought back from neglect and disrepair, will be on display to the public this weekend as part of an national heritage event. <SEPT 10-11>
At least 1,300 Dissenters - Protestants who dissented from the strictures of the Anglican Church - were buried in a small plot off Magdalen Road in Exeter between 1748 and 1854– known as the Dissenters’ Graveyard.
The graveyard will be open to the public this Saturday <September 10> and Sunday <September 11> for visitors to discover the progress made on the...
Police are investigating two robberies which both happened at knifepoint on Tuesday 7th September.
The first incident happened just before 10pm on Collett Way where a 27-year-old man was approached by an unknown man who threatened him with a knife, then went through his bag and took his Samsung Galaxy S4 mobile phone.
The suspect was wearing a grey Adidas top with the hood pulled up concealing his face. He is believed to age between 20 and 30 years old.
The second incident took place at Quay Bridge on Forde Road at around 10.20pm.
Police are concerned for the welfare of 25-year-old Connor Skinner, who is missing from the Exeter area.
Connor was last seen around midnight on Tuesday 6 September going into Wednesday 7 September.
He is described as a white male, 5ft 9in tall, of a medium build and is believed to be wearing blue jeans, a blue top with white writing on it saying ‘Coastal’ and in Nike trainers.
If you see him or know of his whereabouts, please contact police immediately on 999, quoting incident number 552 070916.
A medical student’s dedication and life-saving first aid skills have won him the St John Ambulance Volunteer of the Year award.
Luke Tester, a student at the University of Exeter Medical School, said he was “stunned” to win the award, in a ceremony hosted by Myleene Klass.
Luke, 22, was on the scene in seconds when a runner collapsed during a race last year. He and another St John Ambulance colleague were on the scene in seconds, and established that the runner was not breathing. They performed CPR with advanced resuscitation equipment and a defibrillator, reviving the man...
Help us raise much needed funds for Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF).
On Saturday 17 September, M&S Exeter will be hosting a special danceathon event to support families from across the south west affected by blood cancers and blood disorders.
M&S is calling on local residents to pop into store and support staff in their foot-tapping fundraising feat. Six dedicated M&S employees will be grooving away for the full 10 hours, joined by colleagues throughout the day. Customers and dancers will be treated to music from a live DJ and appearances from local special guest...
Recently rebranded all-female network, Ladies Do , held their greatly anticipated off-roading event on Wednesday 7 September at Land Rover Experience West Country .
Network owner and driving enthusiast, Ashley Petrons, says “Having done this experience before, I wanted to encourage fellow females to get behind the wheel and challenge themselves navigating this tough terrain. It also proves an unexpectedly good networking environment as there is a constant swap between drivers and passengers, so everyone gets to chat in a more relaxed environment than they would at a formal...
