As the main living space in your home, your living room is often the showpiece, and you will want to develop a theme that can be followed throughout the property. If your living room is in need of a refresh, or you just feel like changing the colour scheme of the house, then you will want to come up with a few design ideas before getting started. You don’t have to hire an interior designer to manage the process for you, why not design your sitting room yourself? Setting a budget is important so that you are not spending over the odds on paint or new furniture, then you will want to think...

Residents and staff at Cumberland Grange in Exeter celebrated all things Irish for St Patrick’s Day this week. The home was decorated with shamrocks and balloons to mark the day.

Held on March 17th, Saint Patrick's Day actually observes the death of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, but the day has come to be a huge celebration of Irish heritage and culture.

Staff and residents at the home marked the day by making shamrock decorations, listening to some Irish music, and enjoying a Creative Therapy Session led by Pete the Poet. Head chef John prepared a fantastic...

By Ollie Heptinstall, local democracy reporter.

Plans have been unveiled for a new two-way cycle route in Exeter, described as the ‘missing link’ in the city’s network.

Devon County Council says the proposed 700 metre stretch along Rifford Road, between the junctions with Ludwell Lane and Honiton Road, would complete the city’s north-to-south E12 route.

Once completed, it will form a continuous route running from Polsloe Bridge station to the new railway station being constructed at Marsh Barton.

A consultation has now gone live and residents can have...

Whether you're looking to sell your car to help combat the rising cost of living, or perhaps you're doing your bit for the environment and have found that going car-free is easier than you thought, you'll want to ensure you get the best possible price for your car.

How is a price determined?

The value of your car is determined by a number of factors, including the popularity of the make and model, vehicle specs, appearance and condition, as well as mileage and maintenance records.

Where and how you sell your car can also impact the value. Typically, you can get...

Doctors have successfully used vaccination to treat a patient with COVID-19 in what is thought to be the first instance of the vaccine being used for therapy instead of prevention.

Ian Lester, 37, a dispensing optician from Pontypridd who has a rare genetic immunodeficiency, tested positive for COVID-19 for seven-and-a-half months after catching the virus.

The virus was finally cleared from his body after clinicians from the Immunodeficiency Centre for Wales used two doses of the Pfizer vaccine to treat him and scientists from Cardiff University monitored his immune...

Exeter’s flagship theatre and the city’s very own merry men, Le Navet Bete, are to collaborate on the creation of a brand-new Christmas production of Robin Hood . Exeter Northcott has an established reputation for presenting large scale, quality pantomimes, with more than 18,000 people of all ages enjoying Beauty & The Beast in 2019.

While the pandemic closed many theatres through 2020 and 2021, the Northcott was able to keep its doors open at Christmas by working with Le Navet Bete to revive their comic take on Treasure Island - which went on to win Exeter Living’s Best...

Whether you are trying to bring out a spark in your home or you are trying to improve a property to be as appealing as possible to a potential buyer it is important to determine whether or not refurbishment or renovation is what is required.

Quite often the terms refurbishment and renovation are used as equivalents but there are some nuanced factors to each that makes them different, knowing the difference can sometimes be useful.

Refurbishment usually means that a property undergoes an attempted improvement to what already exists; cleaning, decorating, re-equipping. It...

In a world of ever-changing fashion trends, there's one piece of jewellery that always seems to remain in style: gold. Gold jewellery has been worn by kings and queens, celebrities, and everyday people for centuries, and it's easy to see why. Gold is elegant, classic, and versatile, making it the perfect choice for any outfit or occasion. But how do you know if you're buying real gold? And what are the different types of gold jewellery available? Keep reading for all the answers!

Solid Gold jewellery is the...