Devon Air Ambulance Trust, as a member of The Association of Air Ambulances, has helped with a short video montage of 17 celebrities and sports personalities, all pledging support for their local Air Ambulance charity.

It has been produced to help promote its charity funded members up to and during National Air Ambulance Week (23-29 September). Caroline Creer, Fundraising Director of Devon Air Ambulance Trust said “We are delighted with the end result of the video montage and grateful to the Association of Air Ambulances for facilitating this for all of the local Air Ambulance...

A new service to support carers of people with alcohol or drug problems in Devon launches this autumn following a report highlighting the difficulties they face finding help and advice.

The new service is a joint initiative between Recoverylink CIC, which runs a recovery peer-mentoring programme for alcohol and drug dependents leaving treatment, and the Devon Carers service. It is funded by Devon County Council and Devon’s two NHS local Clinical Commissioning Groups.

It will include a peer-support buddying scheme, which matches people who are struggling to cope with caring...

Devon County Council’s Labour Group were shocked at the revelation that Devon County Council has admitted it has almost 200 staff working on zero hours contracts, and that the use of the controversial contracts by the authority is growing.

The Labour Group will put down a formal motion to the Authority’s next full council meeting to cease the use of these contracts.

The County Labour Group previously attempted to persuade the County Council to agree to paying low paid staff a living wage , to bring it into line with Labour-led Exeter City Council, but this was rejected by...

With no more home-cooked meals by mum (or dad), it seems South West students are leaning on take away and processed foods to avoid cooking for themselves. Research released today by Panasonic, to mark the launch of its new Sensor Microwave, reveals that 80 per cent of local students admit that their dinner usually consists of processed foods including take away and ready meals.

To encourage healthier habits, Italian food classes could be introduced as a fun and engaging way to teach students to cook from scratch. These classes could focus on simple, budget-friendly dishes like...

Retail sales fell by 0.9% in August compared with July, figures provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.

The fall is unexpected with market commentators predicting a modest rise. Figures for July showed a 1.1% growth.

However the figures represent a 2.1% rise from August 2012, when the London Olympics and Paralympics had an impact on consumer spending, and continues the underlying pattern of growth seen since April 2013, according to the ONS.

The sale of goods remains high despite the fall. The main source of upward trends in the retail...

Anyone wishing to travel into, out of or around Exeter tomorrow should be aware of extensive disruption to travel as the Tour of Britain passes through the city in the afternoon. Those travelling though Exeter by bus or car should plan their journeys in advance to avoid delays. Rolling road closures are expected to take place between 12:15 to 13:20 but could vary depending on the progress of the race. The road closures are designed to ensure that over 220,000 expected spectators across the county can safely watch the Devon Stage of the event. For those wishing to see the events in Exeter,...

This October, a chilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic horror tale Jekyll & Hyde returns to Poltimore House on the outskirts of Exeter. Preview performances in May sold out and won praise for the show's innovative use of the dilapidated and creepy location.

Performed by Exeter-based Four of Swords Theatre, the production runs for 12 performances from 10th - 19th October and tickets are available now from 01392 248938 and www.four-of-swords.com

Poltimore House is a crumbling but stunning stately home, originally the residence of the Bampfylde family...

In the South West there are nearly 120,000 people living with the effects of the affects of stroke.

The Stroke Association, the UK’s only national charity dedicated to fighting stroke and supporting survivors, has launched its call for volunteers to host Sip for Stroke events up and down the region.

At least two out of five (40%) stroke survivors struggle with swallowing, particularly in the early stages of their rehabilitation. This means that everyday things such as enjoying a cup of tea or a slice of cake become another challenge in the patient’s recovery.

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Specialist luxury accommodation provider, Vita Student, has selected Exeter as the location for a new £17m project. The city was chosen due to the reputation of the university, rising student numbers and the undersupply of high quality property.

Vita Student at Portland House is located just off the main high street in Exeter and is a short walk to the main university campus. It is being refurbished from a multi-use development and once completed it will comprise of 161 luxury studios and two-bedroom apartments.

The first wave of students is due to move in during September...