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In the last week it has become official – 97% of scientific research papers on climate indicate that the earth is heating up and that this is due primarily to human activity. The catastrophic consequences of the release of gases into the atmosphere whose particles trap heat is now abundantly clear. This is as close to scientific proof that we get, and is on a par to evidence that smoking causes lung cancer and other diseases.

We might be sceptical, as all good science is because it needs to continually review what is happening, but to deny that global warming is caused by people is...

No one ever accused Larry Winget of mincing words. Larry, who is often referred to as the Pitbull of Personal Development, wouldn’t take very kindly to it anyway. His books, speeches and television appearances leave no doubt about where he stands and why he feels the way he does. Screen shot 2013-09-19 at 10.21.42 AM I admire Larry’s courage to speak plainly and without concern for “political correctness,” particularly when writing about a topic that involves convictions and self-confidence. His latest book is bound to pop a few eyeballs, probably starting with the title: “Grow A Pair: How...

In his recent article, about free school meals, Adrian Fullam was rather misguided in much of what he said. The notion that only the Liberal Democrats could have produced such a policy is ludicrous. Firstly, many within the Labour Party have argued for just such a policy at a national level, whilst many Labour councillors have gone further and achieved such a policy at local level.

Secondly, what makes Adrian’s article and rhetoric so laughable is that where a Labour Council, Southwark, introduced free school meals, as a universal entitlement, they were criticised by Simon Hughes...

Fresh from winning the Venus Award for Employer of the Year 2013, Mariam Badavi, owner of Purity Spa on the quaint cobbled streets of Exeter's Cathedral Green, answers a question or two about living and working in this wonderful city.

How would you describe yourself in 5 words? *Fun, *Positive *Loyal *Compassionate *Trustworthy

How would you describe Exeter in 5 words? *Stunning *Traditional *Historical *Hospitable *Friendly

What brought you to Exeter? I was lucky enough to be brought up in Exeter and continue living here because its a great place to live!...