One of the first Devon cancer patients to be recruited onto a ground-breaking trial in the region has spoken of his relief at receiving cutting-edge treatment following his diagnosis.
Gary Rowe, 53, from Paignton, was told he had cancer of the throat just before Christmas 2022 and was offered the chance to go on a clinical trial, giving him a new type of radiotherapy, and the prospect of a better long-term outcome.
He has been receiving excellent care under Torbay Hospitaland was told he was eligible for a trial called TORPEdO (Toxicity Reduction using Proton beam...
Preparing for your retirement is a multipart process that can evolve and change over time. To ensure a secure, comfortable, and fun life after work, you must be able to build a sufficient financial cushion to fund your needs. Regardless of how late or early you begin saving, there are things you can do to secure your future financially. So, consider these tips to increase your savings and achieve the retirement that you envision.
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When it comes to retirement planning, it's always better to begin saving early to take advantage of compound interest,...
Last week officers, staff and volunteers across Devon & Cornwall took part in the successful national Neighbourhood Policing Week of action (23 Jan for seven days).
The initiative was all about getting out and about in local communities and listening to people, as well as responding to concerns and taking action. Police teams engaged with hundreds of members of the public of all ages and attended schools, libraries, shops, local markets, licensed premises, parks, youth clubs and other venues to offer crime prevention advice and help raise awareness of local issues. Extra foot...
Devon trainer Polly Gundry is hoping to give owner Kelvin Hughes a dream Grand National win with her stable star, Santini. Santini finished fourth in last season's Aintree showpiece and Gundry and Hughes have big hopes for their veteran chaser to go even closer this year.
Before then, Santini is likely to take in the Cheltenham Festival in March, taking part in the Cross Country Chase as a final warm-up run before his tilt at jump racing's richest race.
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It is a hugely exciting time of the year for everyone involved in horse racing. The Cheltenham...
Join the Hospiscare team at Double Locks on Saturday 18 March, or take part ‘your way’ by choosing your own route and location, to raise vital funds for your local hospice.
Whichever way you join, everything we love about Men’s Walk will remain the same. You’ll get your own Men’s Walk t-shirt, a drink courtesy of Exeter Brewery, a pasty supplied by Chunk of Devon, the rugby, a great day out and the chance to support Hospiscare!
The only thing missing is you; whether you walk your own route or start at The Double Locks, we will all be walking together to support local...
The University of Exeter has today announced a new partnership with international NGO, Jusoor, to welcome Syrian students on funded scholarships through the university’s Green Futures Scholarships.
Jusoor works to improve and support education opportunities for Syrian students. Only 6% of refugees globally are in higher education and only 5% percent of Syrian refugee children are in high school. Jusoor’s Scholarship Program builds bridges between the potential of young Syrians and opportunities for further education.
A multidisciplinary team of students pursuing their undergraduate degree recently achieved two prestigious awards in the international Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) competition.
The iGEM competition challenges student teams to design new biological systems and operate them in living cells using an engineering approach.
The Exeter team, made up of eight undergraduate students, won a Gold Medal for their project, alongside a special prize for inclusivity. They were presented with their certificates at an event on 30th January.
It’s rare to get something for nothing, but that’s exactly what’s on offer at the South West’s brand new agricultural machinery and methods show; great news in belt-tightening times for anyone in the region connected with farming, agricultural transport and contracting.
Taking place on Wednesday 22 February at Exeter’s prestigious Westpoint Arena, the West Country Farming & Machinery Showwill bring together the latest livestock and arable machinery from the biggest manufacturers, plus demonstrations, advice and seminars, all completely free!
Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, to all of its stores in Devon.
Following a successful trial last year, the UK’s fastest-growing supermarket is making the surplus food bags available nationwide, in a bid to tackle food waste while also offering even lower prices to customers.
The ‘Magic Bags’ will contain a range of grocery products that are approaching their sell-by or use-by dates at less than a third of the price, costing just £3.30 each to purchase for at least £10 worth of food.
