In honour of International Credit Union Day on Thursday 16 October 2014, the Archdeacon of Exeter is launching ‘Join a Devon Credit Union Month’ when he hopes Devon people will join up during October to keep their savings in Devon.

All three credit unions are keen to welcome new active members. As well as savers they need people with relevant skills to join up, get to know them and the way they work, and then volunteer their financial, website, or marketing skills.

"‘I am very pleased to become a member of a Devon credit union," says Christopher Futcher Archdeacon of Exeter...

Saturday’s trip to Prenton Park pits master versus apprentice, as Rob Edwards and Paul Tisdale stand in opposing dugouts for the first time.

Edwards, formerly Tis’s number 2 at St James Park, left for Tranmere in the summer and has since appointed former players Alex Russell and Matt Gill as first-team coach and assistant manager respectively.

Eliot Richards, who was loaned to Exeter from Bristol Rovers last season, was signed by Tranmere during the off-season too.

For Exeter, it is a chance to record back-to-back wins in League 2 for the first time this year...

Police are appealing for information to help locate a missing Paignton man.

Jonathan Lathey was reported missing from his home in Paignton just before 8am this morning, Friday 19 September.

He is regarded as vulnerable and police are becoming concerned for his welfare.

Jonathan is described as being 32, a white man, 5 ft 11in high with black hair in a pony tail.

If you see Jonathan or have any information regarding his whereabouts please contact police on 101 quoting police reference 156 190914.

An innovative programme bringing actors into classrooms across Devon to encourage and support children to make healthier choices on diet and exercise has been selected to feature in this week’s British Science Festival.

The Healthy Lifestyles Programme is being run by specialists from the University of Exeter Medical School and Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry.

The programme sees Year 5 pupils work with a drama group who play the part of four characters: Snacky Sam, Disorganised Duncan, Active Amy and Football Freddie.

The children...

Everys Solicitors has signed an agreement to continue its s support of Exmouth RFC, also known as the Cockles.

The firm, which has an office in Church Street, has extended its sponsorship of the first team into the 2014/15 season.

The Everys logo is sported on the club’s training tops and the firm also benefits from a ground board, programme advert and hospitality lunch.

Everys’ commercial law consultant John Hawkins met up with Exmouth RFC players to mark the deal.

He said: “We are a firm with real roots on Exmouth with our branch office offering a full...

Exeter-based solicitor Andy Harris is celebrating his 35th anniversary at Veitch Penny solicitors this month.

Crediton born Andy joined Veitch Penny in 1979 after a chance meeting in Exeter with his childhood friend and ex next-door neighbour, Michael Penny. Andy had just returned from qualifying in Bristol and was heading to a job interview when he bumped into his old friend in the High Street. It turned out Michael was in the process of opening a new office in Exeter and looking for someone to join him.

35 years later Andy is still there - now a long term partner and head...

Grange Jaguar and Aston Martin Exeter supported the 38th Exeter Golf & Country Club Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament with car displays and a prestigious prize for any golfer achieving a hole in one.

The annual Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament held on Sunday 7th September 2014, was to raise money for local charity, Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). As the Golf Captain’s Charity of the Year, ELF benefited from this year’s successful Pro Am which sees professional golfers team up with amateurs from across the region to take on 180 of the South West’s top players. This year’s event welcomed...

Princesshay is set to celebrate the start of term with their annual Student Lock-In.

The popular event returns to Princesshay on Wednesday 1 October from 6.30pm-9pm and will be the fourth event of its kind in Exeter.

Princesshay will remain open ‘after hours’ for an exclusive, one night only shopping event to welcome the new and returning students to Exeter.

Over 35 retailers together with the restaurants will be keeping their doors open while students indulge with brands such as Topshop/Topman, Superdry, schuh, New Look and River Island. A Total Students DJ truck...

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park invites all Military Service Personnel to visit and enjoy the South West’s multi award winning family attraction completely free this weekend on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2014.

Those serving within the Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy or Army, can enjoy free admission with any full paying guest. Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will also be donating £1 to the Help for Heroes charity for every Military Service Personnel that visits the Park over the weekend.

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park has organised this...

As the Exeter Business Improvement District (BID) reaches the next stage in its campaign, a brand new website is being launched that is a one stop shop for news, case studies and information about the proposed BID for Exeter.

The website will also play host to the BID business plan which will show businesses in the BID area what the proposed initiative’s funds could be spent on.

The website will play a key part to the campaign, ensuring voters and others in the BID area will be able to obtain all the information needed to make an informed vote early in 2015.

The...