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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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Meet the BBC presenter bringing history alive from his garden shed in Exeter

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:31pm

He’s a respected historian and archeologist with a number of BBC shows and books to his name, yet when I caught up with him he was in his garden shed… which also turns out to be his office.

Dr Sam Willis will be a familiar face to many TV viewers but what they might not realise is that he lives in Exeter, not far from the football ground.

There are some exciting exhibits on display in the ‘office’ including a Cavalryman's sword and a Viking axe.

When lockdown happened Sam, and his colleague Professor James Daybell, were in the middle of a tour which was bringing...

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How to Clean a Boat 7 Pro Tips for Cleaning Your Boat

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Sun, 05/17/2020 - 10:48am

More people are buying boats than ever before!

Indeed, around 1.25 million new and used powerboats were sold in the US in 2017 alone.

It’s no surprise, either! Few things in life are better than the freedom and exhilaration of exploring open water in your very own vessel. Hit the water for the first time and it’s hard not to catch the boating bug.

But it isn’t all fun and games.

Like anything, responsible ownership involves certain mundane tasks to keep everything shipshape. Boat cleaning and maintenance are at the top of that list!

Knowing how...

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Devon exploring temporary measures for walkers and cyclists

A series of temporary measures to support social distancing for walkers and cyclists is being explored by Devon County Council.

It follows the Government’s announcement of a £250 million emergency active travel fund – as the first stage of a £2 billion national investment in walking and cycling.

Although Devon County Council is still awaiting details of the funding, it is actively pursuing a number of possible changes to the local road network to help improve walking and cycling routes.

In considering its proposals, the focus has been on key travel to work...

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5 spectacular present options during lockdown

Whether it’s to cheer up a lonely friend, to celebrate a family member’s birthday or simply to show some love, a thoughtful gift is the perfect way to show you care during these strange times.

No matter the age range, taste or occasion, the list below has a little something for everybody.

Brighten Up Their Homes with a Bouquet

Is there anything lovelier than receiving a bunch of flowers in the post?

Although it is not a revolutionary gift, flowers are a classic way to brighten anybody’s day. If your loved one is a massive fan of them, a flower...

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Researchers track COVID-19 isolation effects on older people’s health and wellbeing

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:57am

An online study of 25,000 people is recruiting participants to help study the impact of COVID-19 isolation on the health and wellbeing of older people, and find new ways to support them.

People aged 50 and over are being invited to join the PROTECT study , an innovative online platform run by the University of Exeter and King’s College London, which already has 25,000 people signed up. Now, a new arm of the NIHR-funded study will track both mental and physical health impacts of lockdown policy on older people, by incorporating a questionnaire to seek the experiences of the cohort...

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Hall & Woodhouse makes Rio soft drink donation to Exeter COVID-19 test centre

Hall & Woodhouse has donated 900 bottles of its Rio Tropical Light soft drink to the volunteers at the Exeter drive-through coronavirus test centre.

Daniel Thompson, General Manager of the Lighter Inn, which is part of the Hall & Woodhouse family, is currently volunteering at the test centre along with five other team members from the pub.

Situated at the Honiton Road Park and Ride in Exeter, the testing facility opened last month for NHS staff and other key workers.

Anthony Woodhouse, Chairman of Hall & Woodhouse, explained: “With our pubs being...

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Customers 'overjoyed' as Otter Garden Centres reopen

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 05/14/2020 - 5:13pm

Otter Garden Centres has reopened all seven branches after closing them in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Managing Director, Jacqui Taylor described the first days of reopening:

“We are delighted that we have been allowed to open. We have put the safety of our customers and colleagues as the top priority during this difficult time of trading as we all get used to the new systems and ways of working. So far, customers have shopped very sensibly and carefully - and have praised us on the safety measures we’ve put in place to ensure we are not overcrowded and that...

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Paul Berry, who co-owns The Swan in Bampton and is shaving his head for charity.

Paul to shave head in aid of charity

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:45pm

THE CO-OWNER of an award-winning Devon gastropub will shave his head in aid of charity this month (May, 2020).

Paul Berry, who co-owns The Swan in Bampton with his wife and fellow award-winning chef Donna, will be braving the shave on May 17 to raise money for Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT).

He said: “As I can’t get to a barbers at the moment and, like many other people are doing, I thought I would shave my head, however, I have decided to do it in aid of a very worthy cause.

“I’ll be going live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSwanBampton on Sunday,...

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Paul Berry, who co-owns The Swan in Bampton and is shaving his head for charity.

Paul to shave head in aid of charity

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:44pm

THE CO-OWNER of an award-winning Devon gastropub will shave his head in aid of charity this month (May, 2020).

Paul Berry, who co-owns The Swan in Bampton with his wife and fellow award-winning chef Donna, will be braving the shave on May 17 to raise money for Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT).

He said: “As I can’t get to a barbers at the moment and, like many other people are doing, I thought I would shave my head, however, I have decided to do it in aid of a very worthy cause.

“I’ll be going live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSwanBampton on Sunday,...

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Exeter Dementia Alliance reflects on five years of learning and seven weeks of lockdown

The Exeter Dementia Alliance was originally set up to reduce the stigma and misconceptions of dementia by raising local awareness, educating and working with partners towards a more dementia friendly city.

EDAA were due to celebrate their five year anniversary today (Thursday 14th May) at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, but the event was postponed like so many in recent weeks.

Gina Awad, founder and lead of the alliance said: "As we reflect on our journey, like so many organisations and people at this time, we can look back with pride while considering how the ongoing...

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