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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, a day when traditionally chocolate, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones. Maybe you’re planning a romantic candlelit meal at home?

Without wishing to put out the fire of passion, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind you of some fire safety tips in the home. With 57% per cent of fires starting in the kitchen during 2012, it is all too easy to get distracted when cooking your loved one a special meal, especially after a drink.

Rather than ruining a romantic moment, keep the fire safety tips...

The comedy scene is one much dominated by men, but O’Shea & O’Gaukroger, comprising Marina O’Shea and Tessa O’Gaukroger, are a young, female duo based in Exeter and conquering the world of comedy.

With one successful national tour under their belts already they are now in full swing of their latest tour 'What will we do when we grow up - A Comedy of Careers' and are due to appear at Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 2nd February.

O’Shea & O’Gaukroger are dazzling entertainment and laugh out loud funny. With even more dates and venues booked for this tour than last year's ‘...

Exeter Community Centre holds four-month exhibitions of painting, drawing, photography, print and a few ceramics. The work is curated from submissions and is open for anyone to apply. There is a Hanging Policy regarding content, but a very open-minded approach to form.

Exhibitions are rolling, every 4 months. The next is from 2nd-3rd February 2013. There are no charges for exhibiting or commission taken for any sales.

Artists are required to have their own PPL insurance and further insurance at their own discretion.

Please submit an indicative selection of images by...

Offered the opportunity by Exeter Phoenix to take part in a new one-day workshop at the lively arts centre and write about it for The Exeter Daily , I agreed with alacrity. I signed up for 'Experimental Drawing' thinking it might give my drawing practice the kick-start it needed.

The group of ten who gathered on Monday morning came with widely differing experience and expectations. ‘Experimental’ could sound intimidating, but at least one participant interpreted it as open to those with little technical expertise. This proved to be true as there was no assumed knowledge and no...