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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...

New training to help ministers experiencing trauma due to coronavirus

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/17/2020 - 3:14pm

Ministers struggling with trauma caused by coronavirus will get special training to help them cope with the challenges of the pandemic.

The new training, held online for small groups from next month, will support clergy’s physical and mental health and help them to understand their current feelings as well as reflect on the issues they currently face.

The training, developed as part of a University of Exeter research project examining trauma in church congregations, is informed by lessons learned in the aftermath of the Grenfell disaster, the terrorist bomb in Manchester...

Exeter City Council secures landmark museum ruling at Royal Courts of Justice

Exeter City Council has secured a landmark ruling over the rateable valuation of the city’s Grade II listed Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM).

The decision will have a significant impact on the way many English and Welsh museums are valued in the future, especially those in similar listed buildings with high operating costs.

The case was brought by the Valuation Office as an appeal against a decision made by the Valuation Tribunal for England in August 2018, which set the rateable value of RAMM at £1 from April 2015.

The previous rateable...

Builders merchant continues Devon Air Ambulance support 

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 06/17/2020 - 11:16am

After raising £3,000 for Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) over the past 12 months, RGB Building Supplies is delighted to continue its support for the charity for a further year.

The money was raised through charity breakfast mornings held in RGB’s branches, the builders merchant’s annual golf day, and staff members taking on individual challenges. This included employee Richard Betts who, although being a staunch Tottenham Hotspur fan, agreed to wear an Arsenal football shirt if £100 was raised in a day - £221.90 was donated.

The company also supported the charity’s shops by...

How to tell if your psychic reader is legitimate

Are you looking for psychic services but have no idea what to look for? Well, there are so many psychic readers available online, and telling the legitimate ones can be challenging. However, before you spend your money, you need to be sure you are doing it on someone you can trust.

First, you need to know that there are different kinds of psychics who specialize in various things. Therefore, start by considering the type of help you need and the kind of reader who will be able to help you. Once you are aware of the kind of psychic you are looking for, you can use these tips to...

Dealing with Various Types of Stalker - Here's How

Few things can be as terrifying as having a stalker close on your trail. The experience can be - at best - deeply uncomfortable, and at its worst, terrifying and traumatic. Stalking ends up leading to other types of violent crime, which is why it’s important to nip it in the bud right away and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you think you might have a stalker and want to know what to do, read on for more information.

Who is the Stalker?

First things first, identify the stalker and find out who it may be. Thomas Feiter from Fighter Law Firm (...

Castle Fine Art reopens Exeter gallery

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/16/2020 - 9:20pm

The UK’s leading art retailer, Castle Fine Art, has announced the reopening of 30 of its galleries nationwide, including its store in Exeter, from Monday 15 June.

As the nation welcomes the easing of lockdown, the doors to 30 galleries have reopened, with a series of measures put in place to keep customers, employees and artists safe amidst the “new normal”. Social distancing floor markers, dedicated sanitation points and limited customer numbers are some of the new in-store measures introduced. In addition to this, Castle Fine Art is offering private out of hours appointments,...

FORCE Cancer Charity shop reopens

The FORCE Cancer Charity shop in Heavitree has reopened for the first time in nearly three months.

The shop in Fore Street closed on March 23 due to the Coronavirus pandemic but the team has been working hard to get the building safe for staff and visitors.

And it paid off with a steady stream of customers throughout the first day.

"Amazing day!" said Shop Manager Anna Heard.

"Great to see a lot of our regulars and welcome them back. It has highlighted the need for some more signage in terms of directions etc.. so thank you to everyone today for helping us...

Exeter Neighbours Celebrate with Lottery Win

Two people in Exeter are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The Friernhay Street neighbours netted the windfall when EX4 3AR was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Tuesday 16th June 2020.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt sent her well-wishes to the winners. She said: “A big congratulations to our winners today. I’m sure they’ll enjoy spending their winnings and I hope they treat themselves to something special!”

A minimum of 32% of ticket sales goes directly to charities...

Steroid cuts death risk in some hospitalised patients with COVID-19

A cheap and readily available steroid which was part of a nationwide COVID-19 trial that included patients in Exeter has been found to reduce the risk of dying in patients admitted to hospital with the virus.

The University of Exeter and the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) were collectively among 175 NHS hospitals signed up to the RECOVERY trial, coordinated nationally by Oxford University and delivered by the National Institute for Health Research, Clinical Research Network.

Established in March this year, the randomised clinical trial is...

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Timely donation for Citizens Advice Exeter

Teamwork was the keyword for fundraising by The Family Law Company which has just presented a donation of £1,000 to charity of the year, Citizen’s Advice Exeter.

It took teamwork to organise the fundraising events with the main activities, including a quiz held at Exeter’s Historic Guildhall in late 2019. This was well supported by teams from the local business community, raising £650. Further donations were received from teams taking part in a table tennis and pizza night held at the company’s Balliol offices.

Teamwork was also needed to present the donation virtually!...

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