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Three Exeter independents have launched the ‘Get Exeter Baking’ campaign to help local people enjoy the benefits and pleasure of making real bread at home.

Participants are provided with information and resources to help them learn the art of making real sourdough bread, and to take part in a competition to show off their creations for a chance to win baking-themed prizes.

The campaign is being run collectively by Emma’s Bread, The Real Food Store and The Sidwell Street Bakehouse to support the Real Bread Campaign’s Sourdough September initiative. Now in its eighth year,...

Catching a wave is an experience like none other. However, surfing is challenging, and there is plenty of hard work involved when you are just getting started. It would be helpful to learn the details of how to ride and what gear you need if you plan on taking a couple of surfing lessons. Besides, you need to put the type of waves on the beach you are planning to practice into consideration. If you are about to try surfing for the first time, below are great tips for beginner surfers.

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The University of Exeter has agreed a partnership with Halo, the UK’s first commercial provider of saliva-based PCR tests for Covid-19. The agreement will ensure rapid testing of students and staff at campuses in Exeter and Cornwall, providing both same day and next day results.

The simple test and fast results will enable the University to both quickly reassure people with possible symptoms but who are not infected and also identify any positive cases who can then be isolated and supported to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The University has put in place a full suite...

Lucy Loveday is one of 22 bold and generous leaders selected to be part of Acumen’s inaugural UK-wide Fellowship. Fellows have been selected based on their commitment to bridging societal divides and tackling injustice across the UK.

Lucy Loveday’s heart lies in social justice. She is a qualified GP and experienced medical educationalist and currently works as a GP Training Programme Director. Loveday is relentlessly passionate about using education and training as vehicles for positive social change. She designs and develops creative programmes that translate research evidence...