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Nello cyclists have special reasons for taking part

FORCE Cancer Charity’s largest annual fundraiser – The Nello bike ride – is less than two months away and cyclists from across Devon and around the country are gearing up for the big day on Sunday June 28.

Since the first Nello Century Cycle Challenge in 2000, the ride has raised £1.5million for Exeter-based FORCE, which works locally to support anyone affected by cancer, face-to-face and close to home.

The charity has set a target of raising £127,500 from Nello 2026 to meet the increasing demand for its unique services.

Around 1,000 cyclists on all sorts of bikes...

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Children invited to design the official mascot for the next Commonwealth Games

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/15/2020 - 10:11pm

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is launching a nationwide search to find a ‘Mascot Maker’, a child who will design the official mascot for the Games and win tickets to the Opening Ceremony.

Children aged five to 15 from across the country are being challenged to create their own Birmingham 2022 mascot which reflects the identity, heritage, and culture of the West Midlands, and embodies everything the region stands for: youthfulness, diversity, dynamism and creativity.

The entries that best reflect these attributes will inspire the official Birmingham 2022...

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Exeter Street Arts Festival 2020 to go ahead

Exciting announcement from local organisation MIDI with a call out to all!

Music in Devon Initiative (MIDI) is a non-profit community interest company, who exist to provide opportunities for musicians in Devon. They have successfully brought the city centre streets of Exeter to life each year for the last four years with the ever-popular Exeter Street Arts Festival! But then, COVID hit and all plans for their 5th birthday celebrations this year came to a halt…Until now!

An annual event held on the last bank holiday Saturday of August, this year the ESAF organisers are planning to...

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How to Get Excellent Mobile Contract Deals Online

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 07/15/2020 - 3:13pm

With the current development in technology, most dealers are switching to online marketing for their products. Almost everything is online, and you can make your purchase at the comfort of your home at any time.

With the profound changes, there are several mobile contracts and networks to choose from online. However, it can be hard to determine the best deal with the many dealers.

This article explains how you can get excellent contract deals online with fewer challenges.

Contact the Network Provider

The best way to ensure you get excellent contract deals online...

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The oldest building in the world to have a Bitcoin ATM

Authored by Satoshi UK
Posted: Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:32pm

The Bishop Lacy in Chudleigh is the oldest building in the world to have the very latest in technology. As well as being a huge Chiefs fan base, it has a Bitcoin ATM.

People are able to convert their cash into crypto currency in a safe and secure manner. Using the latest in technology in this field, Satoshi ATM UK are enabling people to build up their hoard of crypto quite easily by using the ATM.

Jon Gaze, Director said, "We used to hold crypto meetings at the pub and it was very popular and well supported. We decided to go one better and help people buy crypto." The ATM...

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Exeter partnership to pioneer use of data science and AI to solve global environmental challenges 

A new initiative designed to find solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges has been announced.

On Wednesday (July 15th), the University of Exeter and the Met Office will enter a partnership to create a Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence.

Environmental Intelligence is an exciting new field of research that sits at the interface of environmental and sustainability research, data science, artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

It will be crucial in ensuring that we have the information required to...

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How to make DIY E-juice flavour concentrates

If you want to go the DIY road to make your e-juice flavor concentrate, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll show you how to do it right so that you can get on with the mixing right away.

Fixing your e-juice recipe is quite simple. All you need to do is pick the right supplies and understand to mix the right ingredients properly. Let’s get to it.

Determine the PG/VG Ratio for Your Base Liquid

PG (propylene glycol) and VG (vegetable glycerin) are the two most essential ingredients of a vape juice.

When deciding on your PG/VG ratio, keep in mind that more PG will...

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The fascinating history of the Swanage Railway

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 07/14/2020 - 8:25pm

If you've ever considered visiting the seaside town of Swanage, then you've probably heard at least a thing or two about the Swanage Railway. It's one of the most popular tourist attractions in town, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Found on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, this historic railway has a rich and colorful history.

The Swanage Railway was opened in 1885 and operated for 87 years. In 1972, British Rail closed the line, but since then locals had never stopped longing for the railway to operate again.

Volunteers decided to take matters in their own...

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Exeter College International Baccalaureate (IB) students celebrate 100% pass rate

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Tue, 07/14/2020 - 12:53pm

Exeter College students are celebrating after achieving a 100% pass rate in this year’s International Baccalaureate (IB) results.

This year over a third of students (34.3%) achieved 40+ points. This is the equivalent of five A Levels at A/A*, putting them in the top five to ten per cent of students in the entire world. One candidate, Julietta Harris, achieved an incredible 45 out of 45 possible points and will be heading to Oxford to study Law with European Law in September.

The IB is an internationally recognised qualification which allows students to study six subjects...

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Devon Ramblers keep walk-lovers active during lockdown

Authored by celiamin
Posted: Tue, 07/14/2020 - 11:29am

Increasing numbers of people have turned to walking for exercise, escapism, stress-busting and enjoyment during the COVID-19 ‘lockdown’. So, Devon Ramblers are helping to support walkers old and new across the county to carry on enjoying walking, safely and responsibly, and make it a permanent habit as restrictions are slowly eased.

Joining the Ramblers, Great Britain’s largest walking community, gives walk lovers access to all-year-round support, advice and inspiration – online, via social media, and through a quarterly magazine. This is great news for the 74% of Britons who said...

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Thousands to benefit from new fibre broadband connections

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/14/2020 - 11:25am

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has launched its Fibre Extension Programme which will provide more than 8,000 homes and businesses with fibre broadband connections direct to the premises by the end of 2021.

CDS is funding fibre broadband connections to over 6,000 homes and businesses which will be delivered by Airband, and thanks to the high level of take-up of broadband services in the region from previous connectivity delivered by Openreach, CDS is re-investing a £6 million dividend to extend full fibre coverage to over 2,000 premises, again working with Openreach, thanks...

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