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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

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How to save money on and make money from your phone

If you’re feeling the pinch in lockdown, you’re not alone. Although restrictions are slowly being lifted, meaning that for many people, life is getting back to normal, others are still recovering financially from the impact of being unable to work for the past few months. If you were not eligible for furlough at the beginning of lockdown, or were self-employed and not eligible for financial support, cutting down your monthly expenses might be a priority for you right now. Even if you have been furloughed from your job, living on 80% of their regular wage can be quite tight for some....

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7 Ways to Surprise Your Partner on a Budget

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have found themselves suffering from budgetary constraints. With mass employment spending is at its lowest, and many people have found themselves seeking government aid. Having a family member's birthday or a special occasion crop up at a time like this is certainly nightmarish. Still, if you have to surprise your partner on a budget, there are ways you can do it that are unique and providing you have a small amount of money afforded to you, you should be able to give them the treat they deserve.

Knowing what to surprise your...

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Emergency budget to balance the books following coronavirus crisis 

Details of how the City Council intends to set a balanced budget this year despite suffering a heavy loss in income due to the coronavirus crisis are due to be discussed by councillors.

An Emergency Budget report to be discussed by the Council’s Executive next week highlights measures the Council will need to take to ensure it stays within its agreed budget between now and April.

The Council needs to make a substantial reduction of £1.7million in spending in the current financial year. It will also need to make further budget savings of £5.8million over following years,...

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Big Issue sets out plan for vendors’ safe return to selling the magazine on Exeter streets on 6th July

The Big Issue Group has confirmed details of its plan for vendors’ return on Monday 6th July to selling the magazine in Exeter, with measures including the provision of extensive PPE, contactless card payment equipment and the introduction of stringent health and safety procedures in all distribution offices.

The Big Issue, which offers homeless and vulnerably housed people across the UK a means by which to earn a legitimate income, took the decision to safeguard its network of vendors and the public by asking that they stop selling on streets across the whole of the UK with...

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Get on your bike for wheely great discounts in Magdalen Road!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 06/30/2020 - 2:06pm

A group of independent traders in Exeter’s Magdalen Road have come up with a scheme to encourage cyclists to visit their shops.

The idea for the ‘All You Need is Local’ campaign arose after a temporary one way system was introduced as part of Exeter City Council’s ‘pop up’ improvements to give better access to walkers and cyclists.

The businesses taking part are Nourish Zero Waste, Smith’s Wines, The Sandwiched Inn, The Common Beaver and Ben’s Farm Shop, with more expected to join as the campaign gathers pace. Throughout July, cyclists will enjoy a 5% discount at the first...

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Exeter College bucks national trend for apprenticeship starts

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Tue, 06/30/2020 - 11:50am

As Training Providers nationally report a potential loss of 80% of predicted starts during the Spring period as a result of the Covid-19 crisis (FE Week 22 May 2020), Exeter College is able to share positive news, having welcomed new intakes of Apprentices in Digital Marketing, Project Management, Customer Service, Management and Data Analytics.

Following a virtual meeting with government ministers this week, the College also reports exceptional retention rates as the local business community rallies to support Apprentices. Mike Blakeley, Director of Apprenticeships and Employer...

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Marine Conservation Society calls on public to #KeepItClean

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:42am

The UK’s leading marine charity, the Marine Conservation Society , is calling on the UK public to Keep It Clean and Take It Home as huge swathes of litter pollute outdoor spaces across the country.

Beaches, parks and public spaces are suffering the scourge of litter and single-use plastic, from cups to gloves, takeaway food containers and face masks. It’s easy to think that litter on land has no role to play at sea, whereas in fact, 80% of ocean litter comes from land*. In a recent survey, 63% of those asked were very or extremely concerned about marine plastic pollution and 61%...

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How to Prepare for Emergencies

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 06/30/2020 - 8:05am

Unfortunately, anticipating disasters is not something that can be done on a frequent basis. You can’t live your life in fear, waiting for the next disaster or emergency that’s going to happen. But this doesn’t mean that you should completely leave it up to fate. While there is no standard way to prepare for all emergencies at the same time, there are some general rules and protocols that you can follow to keep yourself as safe as possible in most scenarios. In this guide, we’ll be showing you the best ways to prepare for emergencies.

The Type of Emergencies to Expect

While it’s...

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Council considers bringing the running of leisure facilities back in-house

Council Leader Phil Bialyk has announced that he wants the running of the city’s leisure facilities to be brought back under the control of the City Council.

The current leisure contract with operator Legacy Leisure runs out in September, and the Council had been in the process of procuring a new operator.

But, due to the impacts of Covid-19, councillors will now consider ending that procurement process and bringing the services back in-house.

Staff working at the city’s leisure sites, which are currently closed due to coronavirus restrictions, would transfer to...

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University of Exeter’s 3D printers help to produce thousands of items of PPE for key workers

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/29/2020 - 10:16pm

The University of Exeter’s 3D printers have been used as part of a city-wide effort to produce thousands of items of PPE for key workers.

The machines, normally used as part of academic work by staff in The College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences and the Digital Humanities Lab were loaned to those running the PPE4Exeter initiative as well as a 3D printing set up run by ExeSails in Topsham.

For two months the ten machines joined others which collectively produced 4,600 face shields for community and care workers.

At PPE4Exeter they were...

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