Thousands of people across Devon can now book their flu and covid-19 vaccines online, as the NHS booking system opens ahead of what could be a challenging winter for the health service.
As part of the NHS’s commitment to make it ever more convenient for people to book in for their winter vaccines, all eligible adults can book their vaccination appointment through www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well , by downloading the NHS App or by calling 119.
New figures show more than 127,000 people in Devon have already received their flu jabs since the start of...
BAFTA award-winning writer and producer turned poet, Henry Normal, is back on the road touring the UK with a brand new show for 2023, alongside a very special guest - comedy legend Nigel Planer.
Kicking off in September 2023, Henry Normal will return to the stage alongside Nigel Planer, re-uniting this inimitable duo, who toured together in the early 90s. They will be performing at Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre on 12th October.
Henry Normal’s career spans over 40 years and includes writing and producing some of the country’s best loved and critically acclaimed TV programmes...
Ixora Energy Ltd (Ixora) is excited to announce its acquisition by ENGIE, a global leader in renewable energy, from Downing LLP. The deal adds three anaerobic digestion (AD) sites in the UK to ENGIE’s already extensive portfolio.
ENGIE has a strong position in renewable gas production in France and, with the acquisition of Ixora, aims to strengthen its presence in the UK and become a key player in this fast-growing green energy market.
ENGIE was particularly impressed with the positive working culture of Ixora, its excellent health-and-safety track record, award-winning...
A breakthrough initiative devised by leading experts at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been named as a finalist in the Quality in Care (QiC) Diabetes 2023 Awards.
The project, spearheaded by the Exeter Monogenic Diabetes team based at the Royal Devon, set out to increase referrals for genetic testing. This ambitious undertaking involved training a dedicated diabetes consultant and a diabetes specialist nurse for every NHS trust in England.
Since the project launched in 2021, over 1054 healthcare professionals have signed up to the...
Exeter, a city steeped in history, has been making substantial strides in the world of technology. In recent years, the city has evolved into a thriving tech hub, with innovations spanning various sectors, from healthcare to education. This transformation not only bolsters the local economy but also enhances the quality of life for its residents.
Innovation Across Sectors
The city's tech scene has been abuzz with numerous startups and established companies, both homegrown and those attracted to the city's burgeoning tech ecosystem. Exeter's growth as a tech hub can be attributed...
Galatasaray and Bayern Munich have made decent starts to the new season with both teams topping their respective leagues as at the time of writing.
Generally, a number of Turkish teams have spent big in the summer and Galatasaray were not left out. They got the likes of Wilfred Zaha and Hakim Ziyech from the Premier League and they have been unbeaten since the season got underway.
Their season started with the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The Turkish side edged Zalgiris 3-2 in the first round after a draw in Lithuania and a slim 1-0 win in the return leg at the RAMS...
Young philanthropist Izzy Rutter, an 11-year-old from Exeter, recently accomplished an impressive 20-mile charity walk to raise money for InFocus Charity, based in Exeter.
InFocus Charity is dedicated to supporting young individuals with vision impairment and complex needs.
On 16th September 2023, Izzy embarked on her challenging journey, covering a 20-mile route from Exeter to Dawlish Warren and back, all in pursuit of her New Year resolution to raise £100 for a local charity.
During her walk, she went the extra mile, quite literally, by walking one of those miles...
An international team led by the University of Exeter has won a global prize for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to harmonise the thresholds for what constitutes antibiotic resistance, which currently varies between continents.
A team led by Professor Robert Beardmore , at the University of Exeter, won an Innovation Award at the Vivli Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Data Challenge. The team, which included collaborators from Span and Australia, won £12,000 for their project “Are antibiotic breakpoints globally consistent, and does it matter if not?"
At the recent launch of the 31st edition of the Trencherman’s Guide – the South West’s original dining guide – Michael Caines MBE, chair of the Trencherman’s committee, said: ‘Many have declared a new dawn for fine dining in this post-Covid world – and this 31st edition of the Trencherman’s Guide proves it.
‘In the South West and across the rest of the UK, the dining scene is evolving; there’s no question about it,’ says Michael, a leading light on the South West food scene who owns Michelin-starred Lympstone Manor in Devon, The Cove at Maenporth in Cornwall, and Mickeys Beach in...
