CityVets, a Veterinary Practice in Exeter, is using pioneering Adipose Stem Cell treatment on a four year old Siamese cat called Pharaoh who has been diagnosed with a previously untreatable disease called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP).
Using Adipose stem cell therapy, a relatively new treatment that CityVets has been using for chronic arthritis in dogs, Veterinary Surgeon Ed Pattison has adapted this technique using Pharaoh’s own fat cells to create unique stem cells that are used in an attempt to stop the progression of FIP and prolong his life.
A housing officer at East Devon District Council will be running her first marathon later this month – and has chosen the gruelling London race for her initial outing.
Amy Gilbert, Support Services Manager, has run several half marathons, but has never before run in a full marathon. She is running in aid of Mencap, a charity that is dear to her heart as she has a younger sister who has severe mental and physical disabilities.
She aims to have at least £3,000 collected or pledged before she joins the other 40,000 or so runners in London on race day – Sunday 26 April....
In a timely move, The Family Law Company has launched the second of its new series of videos explaining aspects of family law in a straightforward way, this time looking at Pre-Nuptial agreements.
The short animation, ‘What is a Pre-Nuptial agreement’ explains the concept simply through animations created by Exeter’s Bitpod.
Head of the firm’s Divorce and Finance Team Rachel Buckley, said: “In light of the recent high profile case where new age traveller turned multi-millionaire Dale Vince is being pursued for a financial claim by his ex-wife Kathleen Syatt more than 30...
The latest huge game in the Grecians’ run-in to the 2014/15 campaign comes against Newport County AFC at St James Park on Easter Monday.
With the Exiles sitting four points ahead of City in the final furlong, a home win would go some way towards fulfilling their play-offs ambitions. But Newport, who can boast away results including wins at Burton, Wycombe and Bury this season, have their own ambitions to look at.
New boss Jimmy Dack has the Welsh side on a run of five games without defeat – however Exeter are on an...
One of Devon’s most stunning beaches has received some tender loving care from a group of community volunteers.
Corinna Stephens organised the event at Ladram Bay, on the Jurassic Coast between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton in East Devon, because of her love of the beach there.
She organised the clean-up on Saturday (Mar 28) as part of the Surfers against Sewage national Big Spring Beach Clean programme, which saw volunteers out on 150 beaches across the country.
Corinna, who lives near Ladram Bay at Exmouth, said: “It’s devastating to see so much marine pollution...
‘Loose Ladies Lifestyle’ takes a fresh approach to losing weight. Connecting and collaborating with other women to empower you to take responsibility for your life, your lifestyle and your life choices.
Paola Royal, a Qualified Physiotherapist and Consultant Nutritionist and Shirley Anne Fison experienced Business Woman launched ‘Loose Ladies Lifestyle’ in January 2015 in Topsham, Exeter.
The mission of Loose Ladies Lifestyle is simply, ‘To help ladies lose weight – by feeling great, having fun and making new friends in a very relaxed, enjoyable and supportive way’. Weekly...
For those About to Rock 2015 presents Jailbreak - Limehouse Lizzy v Livewire AC/DC at Exeter Corn Exchange on Saturday 11 April.
Limehouse Lizzy
From PRS Official awards, performing for Virgin Atlantic in Barbados and tv appearances (BBC 2’s ‘Arena’ amongst others) to actually being recruited to record and tour by members of the original Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy enter their 21st year with their most explosive show and critically-acclaimed lineup yet. Despite international tours (UAE, Germany and previously USA, Scandinavia, Caribbean etc), corporate clients (Mitsubishi,...
Don't make any plans for the Easter weekend until you've checked out our guide to the best of what's on in and around Exeter.
THEATRE
Sister Act the Musical Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Based on its namesake 1992 movie, Sister Act tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, an aspiring disco diva trying to make her way to the top in 1970’s Philadelphia. Deloris falls in love with Curtis Shank, a gangster. However, when she sees him commit a murder, the police put her in a witness protection scheme and send her to a convent. Deloris finds her calling with...
There are just over two weeks left to enter NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group’s ‘Picture Your Health’ photography and picture competition.
The theme of the competition is ‘healthy people, living healthy lives, in healthy communities’, so if you are doing something healthy with your family this Easter weekend, why not take a photograph showing what health in Devon means to you?
You can take a picture of anything from a family walk or bicycle ride in Devon’s countryside, to a day at the beach or a football match.
For the first time, Exeter School’s Choral Society concert featured the work of one its very own pupils who also sang solo parts.
Upper Sixth Former Fionn Connolly, who has recently received an offer to read Music at Cambridge University, composed Ring on Ring inspired by the poetry of Sylvia Plath.
The school community of about 130 pupils alongside parents, staff, alumni and friends of Exeter School, accompanied by a full professional orchestra, performed Fionn’s piece on Thursday 19 March 2015 in Exeter Cathedral.
