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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...

Front cover of Mouff, the book to encourage better dental health

Mouff makes brushing your teeth cool for kids

A dental nurse from Exeter has written a new children’s book with eye-catching characters to encourage kids to brush their teeth.

Shelley Poole created Mouff to make it easy for children to understand just how important it is to keep their teeth clean.

Mouff and the monsters who live among his molars deliver a colourful message about oral hygiene that appeals to youngsters.

She is especially keen to spread the word while access to dental practices is limited during the COVID-19 crisis.

“My goal overall is to change perceptions of oral health and to challenge...

How to Wear Different Types of Sneakers

Nowadays, sneakers are not only meant for the gym only but other occasions as well. It is now a staple for every man and woman’s wardrobe. So, add the sneakers as part of your shoe collection and have a sneaker type that you can express yourself either it is a lifestyle, sports, or even the red carpet. First, you need to understand your sneaker and trainer types. As they are available in many shapes and sizes. The metal fastenings to the minimal and the very basic to the brightest leather. Thus, with so many options available, it can be a challenge to know which trainer or sneakers suits...

What to never post about your relationship on social media?

Just because you are in a relationship does not necessarily mean that you can post anything about your relationship online. Vietnamese women and Asian women, in particular, want to keep the details of their relationship as intimate and private as possible. So, if you are dating beautiful Vietnamese women, you have to make sure you are not going to post on social media the following details:

Do not post anything personal without your partner’s permission

You surely find your partner adorable or else you wouldn’t want to be with her. You might find her simple gesture and...

Council issues fresh appeal to recycling centre visitors not to queue on the roads

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/13/2020 - 4:58pm

The phased reopening of Devon’s Household Waste Recycling Centres for essential use only has gone 'relatively well so far' says Councillor Andrea Davis, 'but we are experiencing some problems with traffic queuing back onto the public highway causing a safety issue, which we're having to address.’

Public safety is paramount to Devon County Council, but despite their appeals for the public to use the recycling centres only when they're unable to store waste safely at home or legally dispose of it some other way - with repeated warnings that there will be queues and therefore people...

Highway maintenance budgets agreed but programme could be impacted by lockdown

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/13/2020 - 3:41pm

The coronavirus lockdown and its after-effects are likely to impact on the delivery of the County Council’s highway maintenance schemes this year, councillors heard today (Wednesday 13 May).

The caution comes as Devon County Council’s Cabinet set out the authority’s capital and revenue budgets for highway maintenance for the current financial year.

The lockdown prompted many contractors, suppliers, quarries and material manufacturers to temporarily close, and by the end of March most highways work was limited to essential safety work. Some schemes from last year have had...

Charity funds new hairdressing salon so Hair@theAcademy can continue giving vulnerable young people a head start

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Wed, 05/13/2020 - 12:49pm

Exeter-based Hair@theAcademy, a unique hairdressing training salon and only one of its kind in the UK, announces the move to larger premises to continue their uplifting good works. The charity administered by the Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen of Tuckers Hall in Fore Street, Exeter, has generously funded the new salon space located in the heart of the City. ‘Cornerstone’ a freehold property based in Kimberly Road and formerly owned by Isca Church, has been purchased by the charity and will be rented to Hair@theAcademy.

Mary Pugsley MBE, a senior state registered...

University academic announced as Patron of Exeter College 

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Wed, 05/13/2020 - 10:55am

University of Exeter Vice Chancellor Sir Steve Smith has been announced as a Patron of Exeter College, becoming just the second person to be awarded the prestigious title.

Exeter College awards patronages in recognition of exceptional achievements of distinguished friends of the College and Sir Steve joins renowned Chef Michael Caines MBE in receiving the honour.

Sir Steve has been instrumental in shaping the education landscape within Exeter and the wider region. Together, the University of Exeter and Exeter College are co-sponsors of both the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust...

Healthy Homes for Wellbeing adviser Tara Bowers was named a national Heat Hero earlier this year - now she's helping people through the COVID pandemic. Credit: Exeter Community Energy.

Exeter based eco-business provides support during COVID-19 crisis

Healthy Homes for Wellbeing is a local team of advisers helping people manage household bills when times are tough.

Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) is helping the vulnerable through the pandemic, dealing with missing food boxes, broken boilers, and emotional difficulties. As the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed huge changes on our day-to-day lives, including lockdown for many ECOE has adapted its Healthy Homes for Wellbeing to help. It has replaced the home visits and drop-in sessions it used to do with telephone calls direct to those in need of assistance. Now, more than ever, the...

7 ways to borrow money with the lowest interest costs

Want to borrow money without paying a small fortune in interest fees? One of the best ways to borrow money is by asking a family member or friend for a loan.

According to a recent survey, about 60% of people have taken this approach to lending in the past. It's a great way to borrow money since family members and friends won't usually charge you much in terms of interest.

With that being said, there are some obvious downsides to borrowing money from family members and friends. If you aren't able to pay them back right away, for example, it could cause a rift to form...

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Devon residents called to take part in Hedgehogs After Dark

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 05/12/2020 - 10:49pm

Hedgehog Street, a nationwide campaign set up by wildlife charities the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), to halt the ongoing decline in native hedgehogs, has this week launched ‘ Hedgehogs After Dark’ .

This exciting new citizen science initiative asks Hedgehog Champions across the UK to record hedgehog behaviours. Over the course of several weeks Champions are being encouraged to carefully observe hedgehogs at a distance in their gardens, recording all the different behaviours they see. This will allow...

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