An Exeter local has come up with a unique way of raising awareness of what Down Syndrome is and what it means to have the condition as part of World Down Syndrome Day.

World Down Syndrome Day, which takes place this year on 21st March, encourages friends of Down Syndrome International all over the world to choose their own activities and events to help raise awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have the condition and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities.

Exeter local Grace Parker has created the Tie a Blue Ribbon page...

Exeter Racecourse has launched a fabulous new art competition for children aged 11 and under with the overall winner featured on the front page of its racecard on Family Day, April 15.

We want children to come up with vibrant designs which depict the colour and vibrancy of a day at the races, from the brightly coloured silks worn by jockeys, to smiling faces in the crowds.

There are prizes to third place in each category – seven and under and eight to 11 - including vouchers from Leonard Coombe Master Saddlers and Country Life, family tickets to the races as well as the...

Blue Chip Holidays, the South West’s largest provider of four and five star self catering holiday homes, has today announced the appointment of Mark Williams as Portfolio Development Manager with responsibility for property acquisition in East Devon.

Mark, who lives in Sidmouth, has over 20 years’ experience as a country homes agent in Devon and specialises in advising owners on property investment to help maximise returns.

Mark’s appointment is part of Blue Chip Holidays’ plans to increase its property portfolio in East Devon over the coming twelve months.

The...

Reduce yor chance of heart diseases and attacks with these eight ways to make your heart stronger...

#1 - Drink Five Glasses of Water a Day

It is a proven fact that people who drink five glasses of water a day are 54 percent less likely to have a fatal heart attack than people who drink fewer glasses of water a day. Scientists explain this by saying that the water you consume throughout the day dilutes the blood, which makes it less likely to clot in your system.

#2 – Proper Diet

You should always keep in mind that a poor diet will ultimately lead you to...

Slimming World Consultant Penni Ball has proved she's red hot after winning a Ruby Award for her work in helping tackle obesity in the area.

Penni who runs the Pinhoe Slimming World groups at America Hall, was delighted to receive the award for inspiring dozens of people in the local community to start losing weight and improve their health.

The accolade sees Penni, who lost 3.5 stone with Slimming World herself, become a Ruby Consultant.

The award was created in 2009 to celebrate Slimming Worlds 40th anniversary and is given to all Consultants in the UK and...

Furniture Village stores, including the Exeter branch, have worked together to raise over £1,700 for a blood cancer charity.

In 2013 all fourty branches helped to raise vital funds for charity by putting sofa shaped collection boxes in their stores refreshment areas.

The funds donated by customers whilst enjoying a tea or coffee helped the company raise a staggering £1,714 for the Anthony Nolan Register.

The Anthony Nolan Register enables those who need a blood stem cell or bone marrow transplant to find matching donors.

The register is the brain child of...

Work on to re-open the railway line could be completed earlier than expected, according to Network Rail. The work to repair the area of track destroyed during the recent heavy storms was initially expected to be completed by mid-March but was pushed back to mid-April after further storm damage frustrated repairs. However the Rail Minister, Steve Hammond, said the rail company had given a “commitment” that “if they can beat that target they will.” He continued: "Network Rail had a good weekend last weekend and they have had some 20-hour days." "They are also looking at the long-term options...