Scientists may have taken the first steps in finding a treatment for conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. A study published in the journal Science Transitional Medicine claimed that researchers had managed to halt brain cell death in mice. Although potentially decades from a human application the study indicates that medicine which halts brain cell death is in the realms of possibility. The scientists induced a neurodegenerative condition in the mice using abnormal prion proteins which produces an approximation of human neurodegenerative disorders.
Devon’s most historic registration office is set to be re-launched as a wedding venue in its own right.
Couples will be able to get married and hold their reception at Larkbeare House in Exeter from January.
Grand rooms of various sizes and the landscaped grounds will for the first time be available at the city centre venue, which is just off Topsham Road and close to Exeter Quay.
People will be able to find out more at the Larkbeare Launch Wedding Fair on Saturday 9 November, 11am-3pm. Entry is free.
People across Exeter are being challenged to try doing everyday things the digital way, in aid of national Get Online Week.
Now in its seventh year, Get Online Week takes place 14-20 October and encourages people to give online life a go at thousands of local events across the UK.
UK online centre St Loye’s Foundation on 51, New North Road is part of the campaign in Exeter, and they firmly believe computers and the internet can make everyone’s life quicker, easier and better.
Karen Clarke Head of Learning and Skills at the acclaimed Exeter-based training charity,...
Following the revelation that Shelley Smith, the bubbly single mum and X Factor contestant from Farringdon, Exeter, was going to have to do battle in a sing-off due to the newly established 'Flash Vote', shell-shocked Shelley told Dermot O'Leary on Saturday night: “I’m just going to sing my little heart out and try my best, that’s all I can do. I have so much more to give.”
And sing her little heart out she did, with a powerful rendition of Jennifer Hudson's One Night Only, a song in which she could display the versitility of her voice.
Twenty-two-year old Ashley Jeary from Pinhoe, Exeter has made it in the Radio Academy’s prestigious 30 under 30.
Ashley, who presents Live and Local on weekday evenings and the Afternoon show on Saturdays on 107.3FM Radio Exe, was one of thousands in the running this year and is the only winner from a radio station that is not part of a larger network.
30 under 30 is the Radio Academy’s national “one to watch” programme putting the spotlight on young and talented upcoming professionals from the industry.
Ashley said "I couldn't believe what I was hearing...
A first half masterclass from the Exeter Chiefs gave them the perfect start to this season’s Heineken Cup as they blew away visiting Cardiff Blues at Sandy Park.
Rob Baxter’s side ran in five tries – four of them in the opening 40 minutes – to ensure maximum reward against the Welsh region, whose improved display after the break did at least glean them a try bonus point.
Skipper Dean Mumm, Matt Jess, Fetu’u Vainikolo, Ben White and Ian Whitten all crossed for tries, while Gareth...
Congratulations to Matthew Bird the winner of The Exeter Daily's Oxjam Exeter 2013 competition to win 4 tickets to the takeover weekend, which is taking place next weekend on the 19 and 20 October - the wait is almost over!
We asked: Which Exeter musician made it into the quarterfinal stage of BBC’s The Voice UK in 2012?
The answer was of course Adam Isaac
Don't forget, today is the last day you can puchase early bird tickets for just £5, which gives you entry to all venues on both Saturday and Sunday.
We can't believe it's almost here, can you? Don't miss...
Last week saw the launch of Back to Hockey by Exe Hockey Club – a new nationwide programme set to attract over 15,000 women back to one of the UK’s most popular Olympic sports.
Hosted at Exe Hockey Club’s home pitch of St Peter’s High School, Exeter the informal sessions are aimed at women who are looking for a great way to stay in shape and have some fun in a team environment without needing to commit to ongoing club membership, regular training and competition schedules.
The campaign is backed by the England Hockey Board (EHB), the sport’s official National Governing Body...
Exeter Cathedral will host its second Saying Goodbye service this month, to help parents who have lost babies in pregnancy through miscarriage, still birth or other trauma, and in infancy.
The first such service was held last year in Exeter, and since then 22 services will have been held in other towns and cities.
Andy Clark-Coates established the services with his wife Zoe after the couple lost five children themselves. Andy said: "We have had amazing attendances at services with people who have lost babies last week and last month, sitting next to peoplewho lost 60 years...
Devon County Council has completed the first stage of its review of Devon’s youth services. The review, launched in August, aims to look at how the council offers its support and services to young people in Devon and in particular how to support those in the greatest need by improving how youth work is linked with early help and prevention services. The review was launched following Devon’s children’s protection services being given an inadequate rating by regulating body Ofsted. The review has sought the views of over 600 people, 130 youth workers and 140 community and voluntary...
