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Research shows early patient feedback can predict asthma treatment success

A group of South West-based researchers have shown that early improvements in asthma symptoms can help predict how effective treatment will be in the future.

Experts at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Plymouth, and the University of Exeter used national data to find out if it’s possible to predict how people with severe asthma will respond to medication.

Asthma affects 350 million people worldwide, and an estimated 3–10% of those diagnosed have severe asthma. People with severe asthma often face much tougher symptoms and...

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Exeter Community Initiatives is proud to host the 2025 Exeter Volunteer Fair!

Back for its 5th year, The Exeter Volunteer Fair 2025 will be held at the iconic Exeter Cathedral on Thursday, 3rd April 2025 , from 11am to 3pm .

This annual event promises to be bigger and better than ever, providing a fantastic opportunity for local organisations to connect with individuals who are passionate about giving back to the community.

The Volunteer Fair is a unique platform where charities, non-profits, and community groups from across the region can meet with potential volunteers eager to make a difference.

It’s a chance to showcase the incredible...

Exeter Co-op set to re-launch following major makeover to ‘transform’ the store

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Posted: Thu, 01/30/2025 - 8:38pm

Co-op is set to re-launch its Queen Street, Exeter, store this week (Friday, 31 January) following an eight-week programme of works and improvements to ‘transform’ the store.

The store is the first of around 80 Co-op stores across the UK to have a major refurbishment in 2025, which is alongside the convenience retailer’s ambitions for convenience growth and to open an additional 75 new shops this year.

The Queen Street store offers an enhanced range of fresh and healthy produce, alongside a focus on food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, an in store bakery, hot...

More Aldi stores in Devon to get Inpost lockers

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Posted: Thu, 01/30/2025 - 8:29pm

Aldi is installing InPost lockers outside more of its UK stores in Devon.

Thanks to the supermarket’s ongoing partnership with parcel locker provider InPost, more customers can now easily collect and return online orders at the Exhibition Way, Exeter store.

Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket first trialled the lockers at 22 stores across the country in December 2023.

Following positive feedback from customers on how convenient the service is, over 260 InPost lockers have been installed across Aldi UK stores.

Richard Thornton, Communications Director...

Discover your future career at the Royal Devon Apprenticeship Fair

Are you ready to take the next step in your career or explore an exciting new path?

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites you to an inspiring Apprenticeship Careers Fair in Exeter on Tuesday 11 February, from 5pm to 7.30pm.

Whether you're just starting out, switching careers, or advancing your expertise, apprenticeships offer training at all levels – there’s something for everyone.

The Royal Devon’s Learning and Development team will be joined at the event by Exeter College, Petroc, Learn Devon, the University of Birmingham, the...

Topsham Museum ‘On The Move’ During Closure

The late 17th century building at the heart of Topsham Museum is undergoing large-scale repair work for several months this year - preventing the museum opening for its 2025 season as scheduled in the spring.

Work undertaken late last year by the museum’s landlord, Exeter City Council, revealed more substantial problems with the structure of the building, located on Topsham’s Strand, close to the Exe Estuary.

Using specialist contractors, the council has now enveloped the period house in scaffolding. The building has been emptied of its collections and the council...

Final resurfacing work planned on Rifford Road

The final two phases of resurfacing work on Rifford Road in Exeter are scheduled to be carried out over the next couple of months.

A large section of the road, between the junctions with Quarry Lane and Lethbridge Road, was resurfaced last month as part of the development of the cycle route.

The remaining areas of Rifford Road to be closed for resurfacing will be:

• Monday 10 February – Friday 21 February: Lethbridge Road to 121 Rifford Road;

• Monday 17 March – Friday 28 March: 121 Rifford Road to Ludwell Lane Roundabout.

During these next...

Local farm shop shortlisted in Farm Retail Association Awards

Darts Farm and its new flagship restaurant The Farm Table in Devon have been nominated as a finalist in three categories in this year’s prestigious Farm Retail Association (FRA) Awards including Large Farm Shop of the Year, Farm Café/Restaurant of the Year and Rising Star of the Year

Over 50 years ago, Ronald Dart pioneered UK pick-your-own farming. After his passing, sons Paul, Michael, and James transformed Darts Farm into a celebrated Exeter hub for farm-to-table dining, local produce, artisan goods, and sustainable practices, championing regional flavours through vibrant...

International Lego Day celebrations for local care home and school children

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Posted: Tue, 01/28/2025 - 9:48pm

Residents at Lucerne House, in Alphington, Exeter have rejoiced as they shared a wonderful morning of building and creativity with students from local school, Alphington Primary, for International Lego Day.

Every year on January 28th, Lego fans and enthusiast around the world come together to celebrate all things Lego and the creator of the iconic brick, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen who submitted his patent for the Lego brick on January 28th 1958.

Lego began in the Danish town of Billund, when Ole Kirk Christiansen founded a small woodworking company. In 1932, the company...

People needed to join Devon NHS trust’s Council of Governors

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for four people to play a vital role in the work of their local NHS by nominating themselves to be a public governor.

The Trust, which provides medical services through the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and North Devon District Hospital, has a Council of Governors with people from across Devon representing their local communities.

The Trust has a good number of governors representing Northern and Eastern Devon, but has unfilled seats in its Southern constituency – including Exeter, Teignbridge,...

Less is more: A shift towards conscious gifting

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Posted: Tue, 01/28/2025 - 8:33pm

Now that the festive season has ended, you might be left with a pile of unwanted Christmas gifts and unsure of what to do with them. You’re not alone. Each year, an estimated £42 million worth of unwanted presents are thrown away in the UK ( Defra ). According to research by Oxfam, 40% of us can expect to receive up to five unwanted gifts annually ( Oxfam ). Even more concerning, nearly a third of us hide these gifts away instead of regifting or repurposing them, while one in ten will throw them out entirely.

These figures are staggering, though perhaps not surprising in today’s...

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