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New research from the University of Exeter and University College London has challenged claims that sitting for long periods increases the risk of an early death even if you are otherwise physically active.

The study, which is published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, followed more than 5,000 participants for 16 years (making it one of the longest follow-up studies in...

The best of Devon’s food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers joined together in eager anticipation for the announcement of this year’s Food & Drink Devon Award winners. The ceremony took place on Monday 5th October at Exeter Golf and Country Club and was hosted by food and drink broadcaster and BBC Radio 2's one and only Nigel Barden. This...

New data reveals there is a staggering £180 million worth of savings available to households in the South West if they simply switch their energy supplier.

As colder weather sets in, the Government revealed new figures estimating that 900,000 households in the South West still stand to save £200 or more by switching their gas and electricity supplier.

However a recent poll of...

House sales continue to pick up across the South West in September supported by a modest improvement in the availability of mortgage finance, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

Across the region, 19% more chartered surveyors saw a rise in agreed sales, with 23% more respondents expecting a rise in sales expectations over the next three months. This trend in...