3+ hour, 46+ min ago   (355+ words) A UK university has opened a new government-funded laboratory to help train the next generation of biomedical scientists to work in the NHS and life sciences sector. The £2.5 million facility at the University of Essex, which includes a dedicated cancer…...

16+ hour, 37+ min ago   (211+ words) The six-week school holiday has reached its mid-point and for families facing the familiar cry of “I’m bored”, camps, woods, water and wildlife are ready to fill the days. For parents trying to keep children busy, active and off screens…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (219+ words) Gardeners are being encouraged to create sensory planting experiences to spark children’s curiosity and sense of adventure. British Garden Centres has come up with a guide to help families turn gardens or even windowsills into “touch and smell” trails to…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (180+ words) Roman history, volcanic wonders and coastal views made for an unforgettable learning experience during a recent school trip to Italy. Students from Isca Academy in Exeter returned from the visit after exploring the ancient city of Pompeii, climbing Mount Vesuvius…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (433+ words) Breaking stereotypes one chimney at a time, an Exeter apprentice has become the UK's youngest qualified female chimney sweep after completing nationally recognised industry qualifications at the age of 20. Chloe Preston, from Exeter, has qualified to professionally inspect, sweep and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (282+ words) An East Devon MP is calling for urgent reform to the student loan system. David Reed, MP for Exmouth and Exeter East, has been campaigning for change and recently welcomed comments from the Education Secretary, who described the current system…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (583+ words) An Exeter after-school club has been recognised for providing safe, inclusive care after inspectors found it was meeting the expected standards across every area assessed, while identifying only a small number of areas for further improvement. Premier Camps @ St Thomas,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (382+ words) A Topsham opticians has become one of only a handful of practices in Devon to offer a specialist assessment designed to identify a little-known condition that can make reading difficult for children, with families already reporting improvements in confidence and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (388+ words) A leader credited with helping transform Exeter Science Park into one of the South West's leading hubs for science, technology and innovation has retired after almost a decade at the helm. Friends, colleagues, partners and family gathered to celebrate the…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (274+ words) Year 1 pupils swapped the classroom for the animal kingdom as they enjoyed a hands-on learning experience at Paignton Zoo, coming face-to-face with giant tortoises and discovering creatures from across the world. The visit gave children from Exwick Heights Primary School…...