Since April this year, more than 6,500 people have borrowed mental health and wellbeing titles from libraries across Devon, including 2,500 young people, Libraries Unlimited has revealed. The news comes as Libraries Unlimited, the social enterprise responsible for the running of Devon’s Libraries, marked World Mental Health Day (10 October), with the launch of 200 special talks, workshops and events focused on mental health and wellbeing during November. The popular Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme, part of the Public Libraries Universal Health Offer in support of mental health...

Marine businesses, fishermen and sailors are to get a new voice about what happens on the Exe Estuary.

Commercial fishermen, ferry operators, mooring authority representatives, pleasure boaters and boat yard owners have come together to form a new watchdog, the Exeter Port Users Group.

This is a result of Harbour authorities, such as Exeter City Council, now having to consult their local communities about what happens on the Estuary.

The new Secretary David Rochester, company director and active boat owner, said at its first meeting in Haven Banks: The City Council...

On October 14 Rusty Pig is taking over Exeter’s Exploding Bakery for one night only, with a special pop up feasting house.

‘Ethical chef’ Robin Rea is taking his food wagon complete with mobile wood fired oven to the bakery and café located right beside Exeter Central Station, where he’ll be serving up the Rusty Pig’s unique take on funky flat bread pizza.

The idea arose after Robin met Exploding Bakery owners Tom Oxford and Oliver Coysh at the Magdalen Road Christmas Fair last year, where he was selling his mobile fare. The pair came to eat at Rusty Pig restaurant in...

Exeter’s Terrace restaurant and rooftop bar is now open, inviting people to enjoy stunning city and Cathedral views while sipping cocktails and dining on the very best in local produce.

Independently owned restaurant and bar The Terrace is the sixth restaurant to launch in the city’s new £12m dining destination, Queen St. Dining. It joins Turtle Bay, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Absurd Bird, The Stable and Comptoir Libanais, which are already open.

The stylish Terrace, spread over two floors of Queen St’s landmark glass building, is inspired by the most stylish venues from...

National Adoption Week 2016 kicks off on Monday 17 October with this year’s South West campaign focusing on the needs of individual children currently waiting to be adopted. Adopt South West is highlighting the fact that there are children waiting to be adopted in Devon and Somerset, and all partner agencies are looking to assess potential adopters now.

Due to changes in court practices at the start of 2016 we saw a national decline in the number of children in care who had adoption as their plan.

The effects of this have been felt nationally and both local authorities and...

Expanding Devon chartered accountants and business advisers, Thompson Jenner LLP, are pleased to announce the integration into the firm of the Exmouth based and well respected Payroll, Bookkeeping and Sage Training company Partners in Payroll Ltd.

Partners in Payroll Ltd founder, Julie Brown and her experienced team of payroll and bookkeeping professionals transferred over to Thompson Jenner LLP in September 2016 and now work at the firms Exmouth office at Alexandra Terrace.

Julie launched Partners in Payroll Ltd in 2004 and has steadily grown the firm, progressing from...

So, you have bought a bird feeder to attract wildlife to your garden, which subsequently will enable them to not only survive, but thrive. But, now that you have it, what do you do?

Keeping a bird feeder clean and hygienic is an important first step. If you’ve never had to clean a bird feeder, worry not, we’re here to help! These simple guidelines will help you maintain a flawless feeder that birds will love to visit.

Why A Clean Bird Feeder is Important

Not only are our feathered friends more likely to visit a fresh, clean feeding station, but a clean food source...

Hendy Group, which operates from the Marsh Barton Trading Estate in Exeter, says the highest September sales on record nationally reflects its performance last month.

Figures released from the Society of Manufacturers and Traders reveal that car sales so far this year have passed the two million mark with 496,696 sold in September.

The company operates 12 motor franchises at 25 locations in Devon, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

Hendy Group chief executive Paul Hendy said sales nationally were up 2.6 per cent with the Ford Fiesta the top selling car in the...