During the FIFA World Cup Devon and Cornwall Police carried out its annual summer drink and drug driving crackdown, supporting of a wider national Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) campaign to reduce risk on our roads.

The consequences of driving while over the limit the morning after drinking were a special focus of the campaign because of World Cup matches often being played later into the night and during weekdays.

Inspector Richard Pryce, Roads Policing Unit Inspector, said: “The scheduling times of some matches meant that there was potential for people to...

East Devon District Council has announced that the long-awaited play area at Cranbrook is now open for the serious business of kids having fun.

There will be no official opening at present, as there is still quite a bit of cosmetic work to do on the site – which will be completed later in the year by the contractors working for the consortium of house builders at Cranbrook.

Some parts of the play area have been roped off to allow grass seed to take a hold and make the site look more attractive. Other parts of the site need to be seeded, but it is the wrong time of year for...

A scientist from the University of Exeter has developed a simple, cheap and highly accurate device for diagnosing a frequently fatal lung disease which attacks immune deficient individuals such as cancer patients and bone marrow transplant recipients.

The lateral-flow device (LFD), created by Professor Chris Thornton, detects invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, a notoriously difficult to diagnose disease caused by the fungus Aspergillus.

Invasive aspergillosis is a leading cause of death in acute leukaemia and bone marrow transplant patients, accounting for more than 200,000...

Glorious sunshine and hot temperatures has seen the Coastguard deal with more than 2,500 incidents, nationally, in the past month alone. From 21 June to 21 July 2014, there were 2,549 incidents listed on the Coastguard database, ranging from struggling swimmers, cliff fallers to broken down boats and kayakers in difficulty.

Now with the start of the school summer holidays, Coastguards are reminding people of a few top tips to help them stay safe and enjoy their time at the coast.

Richard Martin, Chief Coastguard, said: "During this recent spell of good weather, we’ve seen a...

Whilst all the hype north of the border is currently surrounding the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, down south Scotsman Moray Low is quietly settling into life with new club Exeter Chiefs.

One of seven summer signings brought to Devon by head coach Rob Baxter this summer, the experienced Scottish international has spent this past week not only getting to know his new team-mates, but at the same time engaging in his first stint of pre-season training with the Aviva Premiership.

After eight years with the Glasgow Warriors, the 29-year-old prop felt the time was right for a...

An indispensable guide to exceptional customer service in the Exeter area will be landing on the doormats of more than 40,000 city homes over the next few days.

This week sees the launch of the fifth edition of Our Local Expert’s Exeter guide, featuring nearly 200 local businesses with one thing in common – they have all been recommended by members of the public.

And with more than 100 recommendations, no business has received more positive feedback than A-Plan Electrical.

“A-Plan is typical of the businesses which feature in the guide,” explained publisher Nick...

Exeter’s original gourmet burger restaurant has launched a smokin’ range – but only after local rugby stars tested out the new menu first.

Famed for its gourmet burgers made with Devon beef from Greendale Farm, the Queen Street restaurant has today launched the Urban Smoke Shack.

Beef, pork and chicken cooked in the newly imported American ‘smoker’ for up to 10 hours at a time, were all put to the test by amongst others, Exeter Chiefs’ Jack Nowell, Sam Hill and Jack Yeandle.

Owner and chef Garth Pearse says providing new food experiences for customers is crucial, in...

Have you ever wondered whether English wines really are all that? Perhaps you want to support the English and organic wine industry, but have no idea where to start?

This summer, River Cottage has teamed up with Enotria wines to offer a series of intimate wine tastings.

You’ll enjoy the ambiance of the 17th century River Cottage farmhouse along with its beautiful kitchen gardens.

Spend the evening sampling six superb wines, some locally produced in Devon and others carefully selected from around the world. The food is locally sourced and organic, alongside wine that...

England Rugby 2015, the Organising Committee for Rugby World Cup 2015 (RWC 2015), is in Exeter for the fourth leg of the volunteer Try Outs to find members of 'The Pack'.

The selection process is an exciting and informative experience where potential members of 'The Pack' will find out more about RWC 2015 and take part in a one-to-one interview. The Try Outs include an exhibition space dedicated to the history of rugby, a motivational video for would-be volunteers and a real-life changing room to try kit on for size, complete with vintage rugby sweaters and an authentic heat spray...