On Monday 25 February 2013, Smokefree South West launch a multi-partnership initiative alongside HMRC, Trading Standards, the Police, Crimestoppers and other enforcement partners, Primary Care Trusts and Local Authorities as part of on-going efforts to tackle the illegal tobacco trade in the South West.

Progress is being made. HMRC figures show that in 2010 the associated revenue loss caused by illegal tobacco in the UK was estimated to be £2.18bn, today that figure has dropped to £1.86bn. Illegal tobacco however remains a serious issue. According to research, 1 in 20 (5.2%)...

LYMPSTONE 0-2 COLATON RALEIGH: Two goals at key moments in Lympstone gave the East Devon visitors Colaton Raleigh safe passage from the quarter-finals.

In a cup run that included victories over Upottery and Chulmleigh, this was Lympstone's first challenge against higher tier opposition.

These two sides may well meet again next season with the Lympets aiming for promotion from Division Three of the Devon and Exeter League. The Division Two visitors, who netted twelve goals in the 2nd and 3rd rounds of this year's cup, made the short journey this Sunday afternoon from the...

Last year 54-year old special school teacher Edward Thompson from Torquay set out to walk round Dartmoor on foot and climb 100 tors in 10 days for charity while living rough on the moor.

203 miles and over 105 hours of walking later, he had conquered 156 tors, walking at an average speed of 1.93 mph, and raising over £3,000 for the charity Dream-A-Way in the process.

Now, on the back of that success, Edward has set his sights on visiting a marathon 200 tors, hills and rocks in 10 days, a feat that will require him walking for up to 12 hours a day in order to complete a...

BBC ONE’s ever popular Sunday evening programme Antiques Roadshow will be filming for its 36th series on Exeter Cathedral Green, on Thursday, 12th September, 2013. The doors open at 9.30 am and close at 4.30pm. Entry to the show is free.

This will be presenter Fiona Bruce’s sixth year with the Roadshow and she says, “Presenting the Antiques Roadshow is, for me, one of those rare and very lucky coincidences in television when you get to work on a show that you already love to watch. Exploring the human story behind every object is what makes Antiques Roadshow so fascinating. And...

Exeter City’s fantastic undefeated away record came to a disappointing end by a 4-2 scoreline at the hands of in-form Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium.

On a freezing afternoon in the Midlands, the travelling Grecians had had very little to cheer in the first period. City trailed 3-0 at the interval, with Michael Symes, Marcus Holness and Jacques Maghoma all finding the net.

The game looked effectively over on 60 minutes when Brewers hit a fourth through Lee Bell, smashing from outside the box.

Guillem Bauza (pictured) and Scot Bennett reduced the...

I have been a keen family historian for over 10 years. I also coordinate the ‘Exeter Single Parent Family Friendship Group (Exeter Gingerbread)’. Since becoming a single parent two years ago I have developed a connection with the single parents in my family tree. I have researched the circumstances that led to them becoming single parents and how they made a living in the historical and social context in which they lived.

My journey into researching family history began with my great, great grandfather’s birth certificate. Tubal Casely was born in 1848 in Wanstead, London. He is...

ABBA, one of the bestselling acts of all time, are being brought back to life! Relive the ABBA experience live and join the band ABBA Sensation in saying Thank You For The Music , as they revive one of the most successful acts in the history of pop music!

The show has amazing costumes, exciting choreography, sizzling performances and a sprinkling of light-hearted humour to produce a dynamic jaw-dropping show with universal appeal. The band even speaks Swedish during the live performance!

Get your metallic flared jumpsuits out and retro platform shoes on and come ready to be...

Did you know that quitting smoking is the most important thing you can do for your baby?

If you are pregnant and smoke yourself, or live with someone who smokes around you, your baby is exposed to a number of dangerous chemicals.

Your baby may receive a restriction in the amount of oxygen it needs, causing its heart to have to beat harder. Smoking can cause a greater risk of miscarriage and still birth and a lower birth weight.

After they are born, your baby is more at risk of ear infections and asthma. Plus they are more likely to become a smoker themselves....

Exeter residents who want to look after their pennies and help save the environment can now take advantage of a new reuse shop at the Exton Road Recycling Centre.

In a joint initiative between Devon County Council and SITA UK the shop will provide a wide range of items including furniture, ornaments, clothing, golf clubs, bathroom fixtures and fittings and crockery.

Councillor Roger Croad at Devon County Council said: “This is an excellent development and one which we believe will prove popular with people living in and around Exeter. We want to reduce the amount of waste...

Since its move to Exeter, the Met Office's partnership with the University has made Exeter an international hub of expertise in weather and climate research.

Together the two organisations have developed collaborative ideas with a potential value of over £30 million.

Collaborative initiatives currently in development are worth over £17 million, of which over £12 million have successfully gained funding, and four professors are employed jointly.

Together our scientists are working to improve weather and climate prediction models and researching many key environmental...