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Exeter Brick Festival returns

After the HUGE success of last year, the Exeter Brick Festival returns on 26 th April, and it's gearing up to be the biggest brick-tastic celebration for LEGO fans!

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fun as families, collectors, adult builders, and every LEGO-fanatic imaginable come together for a day of brick-filled bliss!

Wondering what's on at a Brick Festival event? Hold onto your bricks, as Exeter Brick Festival is unleashing a whirlwind of excitement! With new LEGO activities that include lightning-fast speed building competitions to super creative...

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New wildlife gardening guide shows big potential of small spaces in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/28/2020 - 2:49pm

A new guide published today by the RSPB and Barratt Developments, which is currently building brand-new communities across Devon, shows how to turn balconies and small gardens into sanctuaries for wildlife.

The RSPB's ‘Welcome Wildlife into Your World' guide gives top tips and advice for bringing nature to your home, especially for people with a small amount of outdoor space such as a balcony or courtyard.

The leading housebuilder is building new homes at Tarka Ridge near Barnstaple, Embden Grange , Tavistock, Braid Park, Tiverton (from Barratt Homes and David Wilson...

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Think twice before calling 999 for an ambulance

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging people to “think twice” before calling 999 for an ambulance this Bank Holiday weekend.

The Trust experienced its busiest summer week of activity in three years between 10 and 16 August when it responded to almost 20,000 incidents.

It has dealt with around 75,500 incidents during the past four calendar weeks, an increase of 6.4% compared to the same period last year.

SWASFT is reminding people to call 999 only in a medical emergency when someone is seriously injured or ill and their life is...

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Aer Lingus Regional's new service from Exeter to Belfast takes off

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/28/2020 - 12:18pm

Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air, has today (Friday) marked the beginning of its new route from Exeter to Belfast with the first flight due to depart at 12:10.

Beginning today, the airline will operate up to four weekly return flights from Exeter Airport to Belfast City Airport with fares starting from £34.99 one way including taxes.

This route is the only flight from Exeter to the island of Ireland with Aer Lingus Regional, a new airline at Exeter Airport. This route will improve connectivity between Devon and Northern Ireland, as well as connecting the...

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What will be in the trend in the casino market in the near future?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 08/28/2020 - 11:55am

Thanks to the rapid advancement of technology, a lot of businesses have gone through complete transformations and the casino industry is among the ones with the highest impact. Who would have known that thanks to the internet and technology, a whole new way of gambling would be born and one that simply can’t stop growing in popularity? This is the online casino gambling industry.

The idea is very attractive to users and there is certainly a lot more freedom, many more options, features, benefits, and excitement with this way of gambling. So, given that things are constantly...

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Time for change as new figures show drink-drive related deaths have plateaued for eighth consecutive year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/28/2020 - 10:30am

The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling for new initiatives from the Government to drive down the number of drink-drive related deaths on UK roads. This follows figures released from the Department for Transport earlier today showing yet another year of stagnation in annual drink-drive statistics, highlighting eight years of zero progress.

Final estimates for 2018 in: Reported road casualties in Great Britain: final estimates involving illegal alcohol levels: 2018, revealed 240 people died in crashes where at least one driver was over the drink...

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Ventilators and PPE donated to Devon NHS by University of Exeter partner at Tsinghua University 

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/28/2020 - 10:21am

In the strongest signal of partnership and friendship, Tsinghua University, one of the world’s most prestigious universities has donated through its links with the University of Exeter a remarkably generous gift of 5 ventilators, 5,250 face masks and 500 isolation gowns for the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) to help with the continuing fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19).

The University of Exeter has strong links with universities in China – and indeed around the world – and has been working around the clock to ensure Devon and Cornwall have access to...

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Floella Benjamin and Black Lives Matters protests inspire new University of Exeter scholarship

Legendary broadcaster, actress and writer Floella Benjamin and the recent Black Lives Matters protests have inspired a new University of Exeter scholarship.

William Graydon, better known as musician and producer 220 Kid, is funding the award, which will support a high achieving black, Asian or minority ethnic student for the next three years.

The former University of Exeter Biosciences and Sustainable Development student, who graduated in 2013, was inspired to offer the scholarship in part by hearing Baroness Benjamin when she served as the university’s Chancellor as...

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How to Feel Like a Celebrity for a Day

Living like a celebrity is what we all want, the only problem is that we are not celebrities, nor do we have the money that they do. This is kind of a hurdle if you want to live in the lap of luxury, but, it is not the end of the world.

Enjoying the spoils of the celebrity lifestyle can be as simple as having a day to yourself to enjoy life on the other side. You do not have to be starring in the next major blockbuster picture to feel spoiled, here are some ways to feel like a celebrity even just for a day.

Spoil Yourself With a Spa Day

Treating yourself like a celebrity...

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Kingsbridge RFC nominated for inaugural Gallagher Rugby Club of the Season Award

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:42am

Voting is now open for the public to vote for Kingsbridge RFC to be Gallagher Rugby Club of The Season

Six UK grassroots clubs in the running to be crowned the Gallagher ‘Rugby Club of the Season’

The winner will receive an enhanced Gilbert training kit bundle worth up to £2,000 and 100 tickets to the Gallagher Premiership Final

Exeter Chiefs’ stars Jack Maunder and Tom O’Flaherty surprised members of Kingsbridge RFC to wish them luck for the final round of the competition

27th August 2020 – Insurance broker and risk management specialist Gallagher, the...

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Food prepping: 4 tips to see you through the storm

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:35am

People usually make a couple of mistakes when they first start prepping. Sometimes, they get caught up in the idea of emergency prepping, and then rushing into it without taking some time in planning for what they're preparing for. Other times, it's simply due to the lack of adequate information only to regret later.

To avoid that situation, here are several basic food preppers tips that should guide you in food prepping for unforeseen circumstances.

  1. Calculate how much food you need.

First, know the types of foods you wish to have in your food...

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