Fears online GP appointment changes could add ‘pressure’ to staff
Anna VarleSouth West and George ThorpeSouth West BBC Dr Elpitha Bruce believed striking a balance between the needs of patients and staff was important Doctors and patients have raised concerns about all GP practices in England being made to offer…
R360: Exeter boss Rob Baxter has had no approaches from rebel league
With former England captain Mike Tindall as its figurehead R360’s plan is for 12 franchises across the world – eight men’s teams and four women’s teams. The hope is to get the world’s best players competing alongside one another in…
All-female tuna fishing crew aim to inspire others
The first all-female Atlantic Bluefin tuna fishing crew to launch from Salcombe has set sail. The crew, comprised of women from marine charities, female skippers, and even a member of Team England Angling had the goal of inspiring other women…
Plymouth sees start of ‘one of the biggest’ play areas
Work to create “one of the biggest city centre play areas in the country” has started, a council has said. In July, the first part of Plymouth’s Armada Way regeneration project opened to the public. The city centre scheme has…
Crisis over big dogs in care in South West sparks RSPCA appeal
RSPCA Two-year-old Sox was found abandoned The RSPCA is urging people in the South West to consider adopting larger dogs because it is struggling with record numbers in its care. New data from the charity revealed it can take up…
Exeter pet owner sentenced for dog ‘pack attack’ on woman
A woman whose three German shepherd-cross dogs attacked a woman in a playing field and mauled a small dog to death has been given a 12-month suspended sentence. Sarah Pike, 51, from Exeter, admitted being the owner in charge of…
Exeter College restaurant wins best of the year for second time
Exeter College Edie and Millie were visited Birmingham and impressed the judges A student-run eatery in Devon has been named college restaurant of the year for the second time. Exeter College’s fine dining restaurant @Thirty-Four was awarded the AA College…
Owner puts struggling Paignton Zoo on the market
Paignton Zoo is on the market, its owner the charity Wild Planet Trust has confirmed. No guide price has been released, but a spokesperson confirmed the 85-acre (34-hectare) estate – home to more than 2,000 animals – together with an…
Electrical shop returns to Devon high street after 18 years
An electrical shop will return to a high street after 18 years. Hockridge Appliance Centre operated in Tavistock for 12 years, before closing the branch for commercial reasons in the 2000s. Now the company, which has a store in Launceston,…
Coach aims for wider Devon wheelchair basketball team recognition
BBC Jack Davey leads the Exeter Otters, who were founded in 1980 The head coach of a Devon-based wheelchair basketball club says his “big goal” is to see his side become as well-known as other professional rugby and football sides…