When maternity care goes wrong, the impact is rarely limited to one difficult day. For many families, it can mean trauma that lasts long after the birth itself, with unanswered questions about what happened, whether concerns were missed, and what should come next. In those early weeks, it is common to feel overwhelmed. It is also common to wonder whether what happened was simply bad luck or something that should never have occurred.
When poor maternity care may be more than an unfortunate outcome
Not every poor outcome means care fell below an acceptable standard. Pregnancy and...
Fougou Music, Devon based independent music promoter, is pleased to present 1980's hitmakers Shakatak live at Exeter Phoenix on Sunday 19 April at 8pm
They’ll be playing songs you remember from over the years such as Night Birds and Down On The Street and also new material as well. Join original members Bill Sharpe, Jill Saward, Roger Odell and George Anderson for a night of jazz funk at its very best.
Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity, over 40 years, rarely paralleled in contemporary music, but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group...
Motorhome travel is a form of touring in which transport and accommodation are combined in a single vehicle, allowing travellers to move freely while carrying everything they need for the journey. Devon has become one of the most attractive places in the UK for this style of travel because the county combines coastline, countryside, and historic towns within relatively short driving distances.
Domestic tourism has grown steadily in the UK in recent years, and the South West consistently ranks among the most visited regions. Devon alone attracts millions of visitors annually...
Record Levels of Robberies in 2026 Expected to Increase
The dramatic rise in the price of gold, turbo charged by recent events in the Gulf, is in danger of leading to increased levels of high-end jewellery and watch shop robberies in Exeter, warns security expert UK Protection.
The warning comes on the back of new intelligence from industry body SaferGems, which alerts members to the possibility of crime in their geographical area. This shows that in the first ten weeks of 2026 alone, £2.2m of watches and jewellery were stolen compared to just over £1/2m of goods across 2025,...
Paradigm Norton Financial Planning has announced the appointment of Caroline Rainbird as a Non-Executive Director (NED).
A highly experienced CEO, NED, adviser and mentor, Caroline brings a wealth of global, executive, and regulatory experience from a nearly 40-year career in financial services, spanning front-office banking, large-scale operations, transformation, regulation and board-level leadership.
After joining the industry as a graduate trainee following a degree in history, Caroline spent the majority of her executive career with ABN AMRO, later part of RBS and...
Leading South-West legal firm Amicus Law has launched a new partnership with divorce coach, qualified Master NLP Practitioner and published author Claire Macklin.
Former solicitor Claire will collaborate with the family law team at Amicus Law, providing guidance to support couples as they navigate the emotional process of divorce. Services will include personalised coaching and advice to help individuals manage the challenges of separation, to support positive outcomes for all parties.
The services are available to all clients in conjunction with the legal counsel as...
Coming to Exeter Barnfield on March 21st, acclaimed story-teller Henry Naylor takes us back to the 1980s – in his multi-award-winning hit solo show.
Based on the true story of Britain’s biggest ever-libel case, Monstering the Rocketman tells of the tabloid tussle which changed Britain, leading to the more liberal society we know today.
Premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025, the show won one of the most prestigious awards on the indie theatre scene – the Scotsman Fringe First - and received a staggering 21 four- and five-star reviews. The sell-out smash success even...
Selling a company creates legal and financial consequences that extend well beyond completion. Choosing the right adviser influences deal value, negotiation leverage, and risk allocation throughout the transaction. Business owners preparing for a sale benefit from comparing mergers and acquisitions solicitors using a structured framework rather than relying on reputation alone.
Different firms approach mergers and acquisitions transactions in different ways. Experience with deal structures, due diligence preparation, and negotiation strategy can affect both the speed and outcome...
A new partnership between Parkinson’s UK and the British Gymnastics Foundation is looking to train more instructors to deliver their innovative Love to Move programme.
What is Love to Move?
Love to Move is the UK’s largest seated exercise programme designed specifically for participants living with Parkinson’s, dementia or lower mobility levels and offers an opportunity to enjoy movement in a safe, relaxed and social way.
The British Gymnastics Foundation are aiming for 46,000 people to be supported by the programme and participating regularly by 2031.
Foot Anstey has appointed Jasmine Olomolaiye as a Partner in its investigations and corporate crime team, continuing the firm’s strategic growth and expanding its risk and regulatory offering.
Jasmine joins after 12 years at Linklaters, where she advised corporates and financial institutions on internal and regulatory investigations, corporate crime and sanctions. With extensive experience advising clients in utilities, infrastructure, financial services and private equity, her appointment reinforces and expands Foot Anstey’s core offering to clients operating in highly regulated...
