A new survey, commissioned by male cancer charity Orchid, reveals that 48% of parents in the South West do not regularly talk to their children about health issues or concerns. Furthermore, almost 20% of parents never broach the issue with their children. The survey highlights a lack of confidence amongst South Western parents when bringing up health issues with their children. Stats reveal that a worrying 23% of parents in South West of parents do not feel confident discussing how to check for signs and symptoms of serious and sensitive conditions like testicular cancer with their...

The Magdalen Chapter is thrilled to announce it has been named Bronze Large Hotel of the Year. The announcement was made at a glamorous award ceremony held at the Great Hall of the Grand Pier at Weston Super Mare on Thursday 12 February.

Fiona Moores, General Manager of The Magdalen Chapter, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have accepted this award. To win bronze for large hotel of the year within the South West is a fantastic accolade, especially with the high level of entries and outstanding calibre of entrants. We are incredibly proud of our team and this achievement!”...

A chill will fall over the Exeter Northcott Theatre later this month as unsettling ghost story, The Mist in the Mirror, rolls into Devon.

In the mould of Susan Hill’s chilling hit The Woman in Black, The Mist in the Mirror is staged as if audiences are eavesdroppers to a fireside ghost story told in the manner of the master of the classic English ghost story writer, M.R. James.

Mr James Monmouth has spent most of his life travelling, following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, the explorer Conrad Vane. Returning to the England he left as a five year old orphan, James...

How do you feel about being part of ‘Sevens Heaven’ this summer?

Well, the opportunity is there for teams to experience the ultimate tournament at one of the 12 selected Rugby World Cup venues.

Today, marks the launch of the inaugural SW7s, which will take place over the weekend of July 10-12 here in Exeter.

Backed by both the Rugby Football Union and Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs, the new two-day tournament will bring together not only teams love for one of the best sports in the world, but at the same time allow them to take in what promises to be an action...

Pioneering techniques that use satellites to monitor ocean acidification are set to revolutionise the way that marine biologists and climate scientists study the ocean. This new approach, that will be published tomorrow (17 February 2015) in the journal Environmental

Science and Technology, offers remote monitoring of large swathes of inaccessible ocean from satellites that orbit the Earth some 700 km above our heads.

Each year more than a quarter of global CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels and cement production are taken up by the Earth’s oceans. This process turns...

Young Devon and River Cottage are teaming up to launch an exciting community project in Newton Abbot.

Under the advice and guidance of River Cottage’s consultancy arm, Young Devon will open a café serving delicious food – made and served by young trainees. Young Devon’s Change Academy in Newton Abbot is undergoing a month of refurbishment, ready for the official launch on 25th March 2015.

River Cottage’s team of chefs will also be working hard to devise a mouth-watering new menu, showcasing tasty dishes of simple, seasonal and locally sourced produce. Led by Chief Executive...

A host of new restaurants are set to open in Exeter during the next 12 months.

Aviva Investors, the owners of the Guildhall Shopping Centre, are in talks which should see the first four or five new names, in what will be known as Queen Street, announced soon.

Artigiano in Exeter High Street is one of the names in the frame and is eyeing up the former Poundland building in Market Square with plans for a 'different concept' sophisticated late drinking lounge.

Simon Green of Aviva Investors said: “We are on the verge of announcing the first four or five restaurant...

Rural musicians The Wurzels have joined forces with The Farm Safety Foundation to create an unconventional farm safety video aimed at encouraging farmers to commit to being safer and more professional on the farm.

The West Country’s rural songsters have re-recorded their iconic ‘Combine Harvester’ song with new lyrics which has been paired with a light-hearted video produced by students at Moreton Morrell College. The song and video have uploaded to the internet for farmers to share on Twitter and Facebook.

While the original 1974 version dealt with love-sick farmer’s...

Volunteers, staff and clients at Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau had a royal audience today when they received a visit from Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal.

The Princess Royal, who is patron of Citizens Advice, officially opened the bureau’s new offices in Dix’s Field.

During the visit she met Exeter CAB chair Dennis Mardon and was shown around the bureau by Chief Executive Steve Barriball, who introduced her to members of paid staff and volunteers. She had the opportunity to observe the volunteers in action, as well as seeing new ways of ensuring clients get the...