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Antarctic world record attempt cut short due to suspected kidney stones

The ex-Royal Marine from Torquay in a bid to set a new Antarctic world record has been flown off the ice due to a suspected kidney stones.

After 32 days on the ice, skiing solo and unsupported for over 600km pulling all his supplies and equipment weighing 25 stone – Sam Cox last week traversed the Ronne ice shelf before climbing onto the mainland of Antarctica.

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Help your ambulance service this festive period

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging communities across the region to use its services responsibly this festive period, as it prepares for a challenging and busy time.

The Trust is expecting a period of significant and sustained demand across its 999 services - a position that is reflected across other health and care organisations locally,...

One in ten Brits admit to knowingly driving home over the limit from a Christmas party

Shocking new statistics have uncovered the number of motorists who get behind the wheel after attending a Christmas party.

A staggering 4.5 million UK drivers¹ - the equivalent of one in 25 people - have broken the law by driving while under the influence after attending a Christmas do.

The research, conducted by business comparison website iCompario , surveyed 1,000 UK adults...

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Rugby club charity launches drive to reach £3m

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has issued a plea for help in reaching its next milestone.

Since launching in 2011, a dedicated army of generous fans and followers, have helped the charity raise an impressive £2.8m for local organisations.

Now, a fresh drive has been launched to smash the £3m barrier - and the money is needed more...

National Highways teams working this Christmas in the South West to keep motorists from being “top to toe in tailbacks”

National Highways teams are gearing up to make sure motorists heading home for Christmas in the south West don’t end up “top to toe in tailbacks, with red lights all around” this festive season.

While festive songs, Christmas jumpers and loading presents into the car will be the order of day for many of us, frontline teams from the organisation responsible for running England’s major A...

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Brand new care home opening in St Leonard’s to create 60 jobs

A brand new purpose-built care home soon to open in the St Leonard’s area of Exeter is set to create up to 60 jobs.

Escan Manor opening in early 2024 by Mora Living will provide a luxurious and friendly living environment, along with a real sense of community. The 72 en-suite bedrooms, arranged across three floors in small homely clusters will feature a wide selection of lounges and...

Crafting the Perfect Introduction in Online Dating

Creating an appealing online dating introduction is especially important in a digital-first world. It's a skill that blends authenticity with intrigue, a balancing act between revealing enough to spark interest and maintaining enough mystery to foster conversation.

Understanding the Art of the First Message

The first message in online dating is your virtual first impression. It's...

Can You Trust Quick Loans?

Loans can be an important way of getting your finances steady or dealing with an unexpected rough patch in your life, but that does not make them all a safe option to rely on. For every good loan service, there might be five that just want to siphon off your savings.

Finding a good loan service or provider can be tricky, but it is not impossible. However, are you actually able to...

A year of transformative delivery in the Heart of the South West

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) looks back on a year of impactful funding commitments and initiatives. Since January, the LEP has continued to work with stakeholders to provide funding and support for local businesses, skills, and job creation.

To date, LEP-funded activities have created over 7,800 new jobs, helped over 18,000 businesses to grow, and...

New trading platform Tradu enters the market

There’s always a buzz around trading and investing circles when a new platform comes to town – that’s certainly true for the latest arrival, Tradu . This offering comes backed by Jefferies, one of the leading investment firms in the world.

Tradu has recently been launched in the UK and was developed by a vast team of industry experts and compliance specialists to ensure it can...

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