Police continue to search for missing Exeter man Richard Henderson, born 23 August 1970. Mr Henderson went missing on 8 August 2013 from his home address in Sandford Walk, Exeter. His neighbours believed he was due to go camping on 7 August 2013 and he may be in possession of a tent and camping equipment.
Mr Henderson is described as a white male, about 5’ 11” tall, slim build with short cropped fair hair, he has links to Exmouth, Exeter and the Dawlish areas.
Police are urging employees working at any campsites across Devon and Cornwall to take note of Mr Henderson’s image...
A US model of treating depression through a network of specialists could effectively be imported into the UK, new research has revealed.
Collaborative care involves depressed people having access to a team of specialists, with advice and support often given over the phone.
A trial led by Professor David Richards at the University of Exeter Medical School found that collaborative care led to improvement of depression symptoms immediately after treatment. Furthermore, 15 per cent more patients were still improved after 12 months, compared with those who saw their GP.
The solution to the age old problem of snoring has been right under our noses all along: if you want a decent night’s sleep then sing for it.
The results of a clinical trial carried out by researchers in Devon show that certain singing exercises help reduce snoring in people with a history of simple snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
The research has been published in the International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, an open-access journal.
The singing exercises help to strengthen the throat muscles. Weak muscles in the soft palate and...
A hotel in Exeter is serving gorilla-sized cocktails.
The Southernhay House Hotel in Exeter has created a special tipple to mark Paignton Zoo’s Great Gorillas Project.
Owner Deborah Clark, who also runs Burgh Island, came up with the idea. She has pledged to donate a sum to the campaign – aimed at raising awareness for gorilla conservation in Africa – for each cocktail sold.
“I heard about The Great Gorillas Project through social media and contacts in the finance sector in Southernhay. Then Not So Different, sponsored by Cathedral Financial Management, was placed...
It’s full steam ahead at Devon County Council’s Passmore Edwards Centre in Newton Abbot, with free fun workshops for children and young people.
The events will take place throughout the summer and into the autumn term, and are part of a project to improve access to the Railway Studies Collection.
The project is being funded by a grant of £49,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Free creative workshops for 7-11 year olds, exploring the theme of railways and trains are being run by artist and illustrator Cara Roxanne. The next session is on Monday 9 September...
St Leonard's Road in Exeter is currently closed to traffic between the Magdalen Road junction and the Wonford Road junction, because of fallen tree branches.
As the pictures show, the fallen branches have now been cleared but the road remains closed for safety in case further branches overhanging the road should fall.
New legislation came into force yesterday which will mean that physiotherapists and podiatrists in the UK will be the first to be able to independently prescribe medication to their patients, Care and Support Minister, Norman Lamb has announced.
The move will mean patients will no longer have to go back to their doctors to get medication after visiting the physiotherapist or podiatrist, freeing up valuable time for GPs and making things more convenient for the patient.
Around 15 million people are currently living with a long-term condition, which requires trips to hospital...
The managing director for Devon’s leading housebuilder has reported a strong start to 2013, as increased demand for new homes and improved mortgage availability combine to deliver a more positive outlook for the housing market in the region. As the company released its results for the first half of 2013, Simon Perks, managing director for Persimmon Homes South West, says the company has made an excellent start to the year. “Underlying pre-tax profits for the group are up 40% on last year at £135.3m (2012: £96.9m) and legal completions in the UK are up 7% to 5,022 (2012: 4,712) compared to...
Over £220,000 is being spent this summer on improving and upgrading two of East Devon's key leisure facilities.
Cllr Ian Thomas, Cabinet member for Economy said: "We are making a substantial investment in keeping our leisure facilities in tiptop condition whilst at the same time improving their energy efficiency and lowering running costs. Doing the work now during the summer holidays means that when autumn comes and people start looking to more indoor fitness pursuits everything will be in place.
The works are taking place during the summer holidays and will be completed...
We’ve all got our fingers crossed for a sunny Bank Holiday this weekend, and the extra day off means only one thing – barbecue time! And while there’s no denying the satisfaction to be had from keeping it simple with sausages and burgers, with a little preparation you can produce an alfresco feast that will really impress your guests. Here, Jamil Miah, the curry expert behind Topsham’s award-winning Denley’s Essence of India Restaurant & Curry School, shares his favourite BBQ recipes.
