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Scrivens Hearing Care, a leader in community-based audiology services with over 70 years of experience, today announced the acquisition of a new hearing care centre in Exeter city centre. The facility, formerly occupied by CHIME, will serve as a central hub for Scrivens’ NHS and private patients in Devon.

Located on Queen Street, the new centre will strengthen Scrivens’ presence in the South West, with additional satellite clinics supporting communities across Devon and the surrounding areas.

“We are delighted to announce this strategic acquisition as part of our drive...

A brand-new annual celebration, St Petrock’s Week, will launch this summer from 2nd to 8th June 2025, as St Petrock’s, Exeter’s local homelessness charity based in Cathedral Yard, marks its 30th anniversary.

Originating as part of an umbrella organisation, St Petrock’s was started by local people who were concerned about the welfare of rough sleepers in the city centre in the 1990s. Throughout the past three decades, St Petrock’s has been at the forefront of addressing homelessness in the local area, offering not only immediate relief but also essential resources and support that...

The words “timely” and “early” are often used as if they mean the same thing, but when it comes to a dementia diagnosis, I think it’s important to understand the difference.

A timely diagnosis focuses on the individual taking into account their personal situation needs and preferences around when and how they receive the diagnosis. Early, on the other hand is more about the stage the condition is at and how soon the symptoms are picked up.

Getting a diagnosis of dementia is life changing and there is no one size fits all approach to when the “right time” is.

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With fewer than 100 days to go until the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off, excitement is building across the country – and today Exeter played host to the brand-new tournament trophy as part of its official nationwide tour.

The newly unveiled trophy arrived at Exeter Cathedral, where it was welcomed by Sarah Massey, Managing Director of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, and a host of Exeter Chiefs stars, including England international Flo Robinson, her sister and fellow Chief Emily Robinson, and teammates Katie Buchanan and Lucy Nye.

Crowds gathered to catch a glimpse...