National Paracycling Champion Tom Staniford has an extremely rare condition which, until now, has puzzled his doctors.
He is unable to store fat under his skin – yet has type 2 diabetes – and suffered hearing loss as a child. Now, thanks to advances in genome sequencing, an international research team led by the University of Exeter Medical School has identified Tom’s condition and pinpointed the single genetic mutation that causes it.
As well as allowing a better understanding of Tom’s condition, the discovery may have implications for his bid to participate in the Rio...
These stunning aerial photos show how the developments in the Exeter & East Devon Growth Point are rapidly taking shape.
Captured by Still Imaging, the pictures provide a unique perspective on how huge investment in creating homes and employment opportunities is transforming the landscape to the east of Exeter.
Construction at the new town of Cranbrook is continuing apace. Since May last year, more than 400 homes have been started, with around 200 completed so far. Up to 6,000 homes are expected to be built by 2026.
Teignbridge residents are encouraged to share their personal stories at a new awareness event aimed at the dangers of slips, trips and falls in the home.
Those who have suffered an injury in their own home - or know someone who has - are invited to attend the story sharing event to highlight the problem to others and help find a solution.
The event brings together a range of professionals, led by Teignbridge District Council, who are working together in a pioneering programme of work aimed at reducing the number of people suffering trips and falls in their own home
This week long course is geared towards those who wish to develop skills in film making and moving image. Subjects will include; Camera skills, lighting formats and workflows, sound recording, single camera location, down converting HD video, and editing with Final Cut Pro 7.
Delivered by experienced filmmaker Joshua Gaunt of Workshops n’Docs, this course will set you up with the skills you need to begin your journey in moving image production.
Over 30 volunteers from across Devon gathered in Exeter at WESC Foundation’s premises on Topsham Road to take part in a special event to celebrate National Volunteers Week.
WESC Foundation offers learning, care and therapy for more than 100 children and young people with sight loss and complex needs and the charity hosted a special afternoon tea to thank its dedicated volunteers.
Maureen Biss, Director of Human Resources for WESC Foundation, comments: “We wanted to say a massive ‘Thank You’ to our team of volunteers for the sterling work they do for the children and young...
Identical twin sisters Charlotte and Laura Carrivick have grown up playing and writing music together. Their unique style shows their strong bluegrass influences without obscuring their English roots. With tight harmonies that only siblings can achieve, they perform their original songs on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and clawhammer banjo.
‘Formidable multi-instrumental skills and songwriting, maturing at such a steep curve they’ll soon be orbiting far beyond anyone else.’ ★★★★ Q MAGAZINE
Tickets: £10 (£8) Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/the-carrivick-...
Local law firm, Gilbert Stephens LLP, is hosting a charity quiz on Thursday 18 July at Kennaway House, Sidmouth, to raise funds for two local charities – Sidmouth Voluntary Services and FORCE Cancer Charity.
The event, organised by the law firm for the second year running, starts at 7pm and hopes to attract over 60 people and raise hundreds of pounds on the night.
Held in Kennaway House’s Cellar Bar, light refreshments will be included in the £25.00 team entry fee and the organisers are calling upon local people to get behind the fundraising event.
Vanessa Miles is a professional photographer and picture editor and will be running this one day course introducing the digital SLR. Participants ideally should have their own camera and will be learning about technical aspects which will include understanding apertures, shutter speeds and ISOʼs as well as artistic aspects exploring what makes good composition and how to make the best use of natural light. This is a very practical session which will include taking pictures, downloading and editing them on the day. Please bring a few examples of your photography along to the session. This...
With the controls set for the heart of the mid 20th century, expect a juke joint rabble rousing set of vintage classics and crowd pleasing anthems that take in 50′s R&B, Rockabilly, 60s Soul, Ska and Garage rock that’s sure to bring out the twisting Thurman and Travolta’s in you. There’s also live surf rock instrumentals from The Waterboarders, and rockabilly from Mad Mash along with stalls from Crikey It’s Vintage. Vintage and retro attire welcomed.
DJ Louie Louie usually hosts the popular monthly club night; Blow Your Wig (a Guardian guide, pick of the week) at The Bikeshed...
