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Science on tap: Exeter pubs to host Pint of Science 2026

Some of Exeter’s best-loved pubs will be hosting this year’s Pint of Science, offering up fascinating talks on everything from atoms and galaxies to understanding neurodiversity.

Running from 18-20 May, this year’s festival marks the 13th edition of the annual event, which brings researchers out of the lab and into local bars in 42 cities across the UK.

In Exeter, venues including the Bootlegger, Arcadia and City Gate Hotel will transform into hubs of scientific discussion with informative talks, demonstrations, live experiments, and a multi-city pub quiz competition....

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New road sign to be introduced

A new road sign which has been authorised to be rolled out nationally will be used in Devon for the first time next month (January).

The sign, which suspends parking and introduces no waiting and no loading restrictions, has been designed to be used at large scale events and schemes involving work by utility companies. The new sign means that traffic cones are not required.

From Monday 5 January, South West Water will be carrying out water main works on Church Hill in Honiton, between Weatherill Road and Marlpits Lane. The sign will be used around the site of this work....

Top tips to stay trim and fit this Christmas

Seven top tips to stay trim and fit this Christmas

The festive season offers both highs and lows…the highs of fun, frolics and festive food and drink, and the lows of cost, colds and calories. So, what can you do to make sure all your healthy efforts of the year don’t go to waste during Christmas? Our Personal Trainer, Helen Kukor offers seven top tips to stay trim and fit this Christmas.

1. Don’t go to parties hungry. A common mistake is over-indulging in high fat foods such as sandwiches, pastries, chocolate and crisps and dips at parties whilst waiting for the main meal...

Majority of Britain’s youth can’t read a map

When traipsing through a busy city centre or strolling through rural areas, pulling out a huge paper map that takes 10 minutes to pinpoint where you are, is a thing of the past. It seems now that we no longer rely on once trusty maps but have near enough fully turned to digital navigation, as 85% of 18-24 year olds do not know how to read a map.

It was around 6 years ago that maps became available for mobile, revolutionising the way we navigated. Now, around 45% of 18-24 year olds utilise maps on their smartphone to navigate and a third (32%) are totally reliant on the internet to...

Appeal to trace owners of dog found in Exeter

The RSPCA is trying to find out who owns a young dog who was found wandering in Exeter late in the afternoon of Thursday 11 December.

Holly, as the Staffordshire bull terrier has since been named by the RSPCA, was found on Burnthouse Lane near Ludwell Valley Fields. She followed a local dog walker home who took her in and contacted the local authority dog warden who took her to the RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter.

Holly, who is brindle in colour, was suffering from a skin condition. She has extensive fur loss and initial veterinary examinations indicate that she has...

Devon veterans honoured with Russian medals

The Russian embassy has honoured over 50 World War Two veterans in Exeter today (Friday 19 December) for their part in transporting crucial supplies to Russia.

Counsellor of The Russian Embassy, Mr Sergey Nalobin, presented Ushakov medals to the men of the Arctic Convoys at a special ceremony at County Hall.

The medal is awarded to sailors who have displayed courage in the course of defending Russia or its interests.

Created by the Allied Powers, the Arctic Convoys sailed through blinding snow storms and darkness under a barrage of attack from German U-boats and...

Street urinals to be trialled in Exeter

Revellers who get ‘caught short’ this weekend will be able to take advantage of temporary urinals placed in Exeter city centre.

Walls, doorways and window-sills are currently being used as urinals, causing real nuisance and untold misery for local residents and businesses.

The street urinals are being trialled on one of the busiest weekends of the year and will be available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night (19, 20 and 21 December).

The street urinals will be placed in two locations – Bailey Street (close to Timepiece nightclub) and just off Mary Arches Street (...

County Council leader warns of more cuts

Devon County Council will be faced with even more cuts next year, following yesterday's announcement by the Government of further spending reductions.

Council leader John Hart said the authority had already found savings of £128 million since 2009.

But he warned that further cuts of £50 million will have to be made in the next financial year with £34 million the year after.

The council is well into the budget-setting process which will culminate in February following wide-ranging public consultations.

“We’re finding it harder and harder to balance our budget...

Exeter Christmas Street Food Party

Exeter Street Food will be hosting The Christmas Street Food Party at The Quay, Exeter on Tuesday 23 December between 5.30pm and 9.30pm, celebrating the finale of it’s street food events in 2014.

Even if you’re not a foodie between the live music, the ‘festive’ pop-up pub and beautiful light display you should still have a good time.

The live music line up is looking great with singer Charlotte Ward recently featured on BBC, introducing singer Sadie Holer who is only sixteen but has the most amazing voice and twenty-two piece jazz band The Locked Horns headlining. Exeter...

Early Christmas present for Big Issue

The Big Issue across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset has received an early Christmas present of smart new tabards for its vendors, thanks to support from the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE).

PDSE and the Big Issue have a long standing relationship. The main mission of PDSE is to increase oral health awareness and address oral care inequalities for members of the community who are disadvantaged or at risk.

The organisation arranges interaction with Big Issue vendors via its Community Engagement Team, advising them how to look after their oral health and also providing...

South West house prices to increase by 2% in 2015

House prices in the UK will see an average increase of three percent over the course of next year, bolstered by recent changes to Stamp Duty, continuing demand and lack of supply of property, according to the RICS housing forecast for 2015. The forecast looks ahead to the next 12 months, across all parts of the housing market, from house prices, sales, rents and housing starts and repossession levels.

Across the UK, RICS expect all parts of the country to see modest price rises during 2015, at an average of three percent. Meanwhile, the South West, Wales and London will experience...

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Science on tap: Exeter pubs to host Pint of Science 2026

New road sign to be introduced

Top tips to stay trim and fit this Christmas

Majority of Britain’s youth can’t read a map

Appeal to trace owners of dog found in Exeter

Devon veterans honoured with Russian medals

Street urinals to be trialled in Exeter

County Council leader warns of more cuts

Exeter Christmas Street Food Party

Early Christmas present for Big Issue

South West house prices to increase by 2% in 2015

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