A group of high achieving sixth form students from Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, have graduated from a national project which aims to raise aspirations and the confidence of young people to pursue a career in law.

Twenty six students from the region participated in the University of Exeter strand of the Pathways to Law programme. They received a certificate of achievement on Wednesday 1 July at a celebratory event to herald their success in completing the programme. All of these exceptionally bright students are from state schools or colleges and most will be the first generation...

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received calls to reports of a derelict building on fire on the Old A30 adjacent to Exeter Airport at 7.41pm yesterday (Sat).

One fire appliance from Middlemoor, one from Danes Castle and one from Ottery St Mary were dispatched along with the water carrier from Torquay.

Upon arrival crews confirmed one derelict agriculture building measuring 30M x 10M well alight and requested an additional fire appliance for water and manpower, this was mobilised from Danes Castle. Crews set to work to extinguish the fire using two main jets....

Professor Michael Depledge, one of the University of Exeter’s leading academics, has been elected as an Honorary Fellow to the Royal College of Physicians at a special ceremony in London.

Honorary Fellow is the highest honour the RCP can bestow on a non-medically qualified person, and recognises the extensive work Professor Depledge has contributed to the field of Environment and Human Health, particularly in Cornwall.

Professor Depledge played a pivotal role in establishing the European Centre for Environment & Human Health, based in Truro, and throughout a hugely...

Applications are now open for groups in Devon to apply for grants of up to £3000.

Grassroots Grants up to £500, Connection Grants up to £1000 and Action Grants up to £3000 are available for projects that can prove they will have a positive impact on vulnerable young people and will help cut crime, especially anti social behaviour, substance abuse or school absenteeism.

Funding comes from money recovered from criminals via the Proceeds of Crime Act and seizure of assets. Chief of police for Devon, Chief Superintendent Paul Davies said “I’m delighted to be able to support...

Exeter Round Table recently visited disability charity St Loye’s Foundation with a generous cheque donation to show their continued support for local charities in the South West.

On November 5th every year Exeter Round Table put on a magnificent firework display at Westpoint, Clyst St Mary in which all the proceeds go towards supporting a selection of local charities including St Loye’s Foundation.

With over 8,500 people attending, the 2014 firework display was one of the biggest in terms of numbers and saw the highest amount of money raised for charity to date.

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Two of Devon’s most celebrated, artisan food producers have joined forces to create a new range of fiery gourmet pies. Available in the delicious flavours Tikka Tarka and Lady Naga, these novel pies are bursting with carefully blended spices guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. A contemporary take on two traditional favourites, Okehampton’s Okemoor along with curry specialists, Boom Kitchen have created the perfect marriage between two of the nation’s most popular dishes. Not only are these pies delicious, they have just been awarded the highly commended Taste of the West Gold and Silver awards.

New research from restaurant booking platform, Bookatable.co.uk, reveals that the majority of British parents (78 per cent) believe there are a lack of food options offered to their children at restaurants, with the same unhealthy options like chicken nuggets and pizza continuing to appear on most children’s menus.

According to the findings, 59 per cent of British parents said they thought the food offered to kids in restaurants is unhealthy, dull and needs to be re-imagined.

Instead, 69 per cent felt restaurants put all of their focus into creating enticing adult menus...

The Montgomery Primary Little and Junior Starz* put on a spectacular display of Zumba at the school's annual Summer Fete, which was enjoyed by both children and adults.

JM DanceFit Zumba Kids classes, which allow children to have fun while improving both their confidence and fitness levels, are held in the main school hall at Montgomery Primary.

New children are welcome to join the Tuesday afternoon termly classes which are available to those who attend the school.

For further information and to book your child a place, please contact Johanna on 07739518587 or visit...

More than half (68%) of the people in Devon – an estimated 651,500 people – currently have, or have had, a family member or a close friend with cancer, reveals Macmillan Cancer Support today1. Earlier this year, Macmillan announced that there are currently 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK, which is set to rise to 4 million by 20302.

Overall, most people in Devon (76%) know, or have known, someone with cancer – whether a colleague, acquaintance, family or friend.

And worryingly, the research found that 34% of people – an estimated 247,500 people in Devon do...

The A377 has re-opened after being closed in both directions after a serious accident.

Emergency crews were called just before 11pm on Friday.

When police arrived on the scene they found a vehicle on its roof with a person trapped inside.

Two fire appliances from Crediton used hydraulic cutting equipment, a saw and small tools to release the casualty who was conveyed to hospital by ambulance crews.

The closure is between the Five Elms Lane junction and the Four Mills Lane junction, because of accident investigation work.