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Ancient Rome Continues to Dictate the Plans of Exeter’s Grecians

Exeter is famed for its remarkably well-preserved collection of Ancient Roman architecture. The city continues to be surrounded by these historic works, and while they give Exeter a distinct feel and make it a huge attraction for visitors, it’s not uncommon for modernisation plans to run aground because of these sites.

Most recently, the Devon Archaeological Society had to step in to warn that a plan to change a car park into a block of 300 flats would jeopardise important Roman sites. With the city needing to preserve its ancient heritage, it’s only right that societies continue...

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Council seeks views on proposals for libraries

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 11:25am

Devon County Council has announced plans to consult on an ambitious vision for a public library service that is sustainable, receptive to communities' needs, and fit for the future.

First, it is asking communities whether the proposals it is putting forward today are right for the service, with further engagement likely later in the year.

With a decline in traditional book lending and rise in the popularity of online and e-reader technologies, the face of Devon's library service is already changing as libraries become centres - 'Devon Centres' - for communities offering a...

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Volunteers wanted for Sausage & Cider Festival

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:25am

As the first Honiton Sausage & Cider Festival draws nearer, the call is out for East Devon cider fans and businesses to lend a helping hand.

Ticket sales for the festival, on May 3 are going really well and the music line-up continues to grow with Diamondogz, Sweet Black Angels, Fools and Horses, Ollie Bowern and headliners The Wurzels all confirmed and more to come.

Trade stalls and food and drink stands are booking up nicely and with lots going on for all the family this promises to be a great day.

Funds raised will benefit the Devon Freewheelers charity which...

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Ever Fancied Being A Food Blogger?

Authored by LiveLoveEat
Posted: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 7:29am

Ever Fancied Being A Food Blogger?

www.liveloveeat.co.uk is looking for food bloggers based in the South West of England. We want to uncover all the hidden gems in the food and drink industry; from restaurants to cafes, takeaways to delis and everything in-between. If you want to help us on our quest by becoming an official Live Love Eat Food blogger then simply contact us via: http://www.liveloveeat.co.uk/index.php/2012-06-29-14-17-41

Live Love Eat is a website for all things foodie. Based in the South West of England our aim is to support the prodigious food, drink and...

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Fun for all the family at Exeter Food Festival

Authored by OneVoice
Posted: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 1:30am

Michael Caines and a host of super chefs will once again be cooking up a storm in Exeter later this month.

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink takes place between Friday 25th- Sunday 27th April at Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens, with family attractions to keep everyone entertained, plus three Festival After Dark Party Nights on Thursday 24th-Saturday 28th April in Exeter Castle.

The festival offers three days of foodie fun with over a hundred producers, hands-on activities for children, as well as 30 talented chefs demonstrating their amazing culinary...

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Half of Libraries Could Close

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2014 - 8:14pm

More than half of Devon’s libraries could face closure as the county council announce plans to cut back their support to the service.

Under the plans 28 out of 50 council-run libraries, including the libraries in St.Thomas and Pinhoe, would either have to be taken on by communities volunteers or else face closure. The plans could also see the council’s 22 remaining libraries, which the council say account for nearly 80% of the developed to provide a broader service known as ‘Devon Centres’.

The council say that these proposed changes, alongside further cost reduction...

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New store manager rides into town

Authored by Jayne Freer
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2014 - 2:48pm

A new store manager has been appointed at Fairway Furniture’s Newton Abbot branch.

Andy Green, 46, said his main focus at the Newton Road branch in Kingsteignton will be on enhancing the customer experience.

Announcing the appointment, Peter Harding managing director of Fairway Furniture, said he saw the appointment as the start of an exciting new time for the store.

Peter said: “Andy joins us with a wealth of experience and at a time when we are just completing an extensive refurbishment of the showroom, to provide a truly welcoming and fresh new environment for...

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Exeter is Back in Bloom

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2014 - 1:41pm

After an absence of over ten years, Exeter is to take part in this year’s prestigious Britain in Bloom competition.

The Chairman of RHS Britain in Bloom South West, Jon Wheatley, said he is "delighted" to welcome Exeter back to the competition. Exeter was one of the 'highlight' cities when the competition started 50 years ago and although it has been absent from the main category event for over a decade, its return this year has delighted the organisers.

The judges' route round the city for the four-hour assessment has not yet been decided but it is hoped to include...

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Health Warning as Smog Levels Rise

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2014 - 1:36pm

People who suffer form lung or heart disease are warned not excersise outdoors today due higher than usual levels of air pollution.

In the last few days a combination of local emissions, light winds, pollution from the continent and dust blown over from the Sahara caused a spike in the UK Air Quality Index compiled by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

And those higher than usual levels of pollution may bring on health effects in some.

Dr Sotiris Vardoulakis, head of the air pollution and climate change group at PHE’s Centre for...

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Exeter welcomes Green Car Showcase

The world’s leading electric and hybrid cars are coming to Exeter on 8th April at Westpoint Arena for the public to test drive. The Green Car Showcase is part of Renewable Energy Marketplace, the largest energy event in the south west.

The cars available for viewing and test driving will include:

  • Tesla- Model S (pictured)
  • BMW- i3
  • Renault- Twizy, Kangoo, Zoe
  • Toyota- Auris Hybrid and Yaris Hybrid
  • Lexus- CT and IS

Kerry Hayes, the showcase organiser, said: ”We are thrilled to be giving the public the opportunity...

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Exmouth builders merchant needs your tools!

The Exmouth branch of RGB Building Supplies has joined forces with Exeter Age UK supported group, Men in Sheds, to launch a Tool Amnesty on Monday 7 April.

RGB is asking people to donate any old or unused hand tools to the Tool Amnesty in return for a £5 voucher to spend in branch.

All the donated tools will be given to Men in Sheds who will renovate and refurbish them so that tool kits can be sent to Africa, via the charity Tools for Self Reliance, to help locals learn a trade and support their local communities.

The Tool Amnesty is part of RGB Exmouth’s weeklong...

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