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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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First Exeter patients start world’s largest trial of COVID-19 treatments

Patients in Exeter with COVID-19 are being recruited to the largest clinical trial in the world to investigate existing medicines which might be effective against the disease.

The trial, known as the Randomised Evaluation of COVid-19 thERapY (RECOVERY) trial, has been rolled out across the UK [or was set up in just ten days] and already fifteen patients have been recruited in Exeter. The trial is being run through a strong partnership between the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. Exeter is one of the 157 trial centres being coordinated...

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Benefits of using YouTube to Mp3 converter

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 04/10/2020 - 10:52am

If any person is looking to convert YouTube videos to mp3 format then there are several websites available that can help you convert the videos easily. YouTube provides a wide range of videos. People are willing to download YouTube videos on their devices . People are willing to carry the music videos in the format of mp3 so that they can listen to them while they want. This is where the YouTube converter comes into existence. This website is very useful and easy, as it is used to convert the audio tracks of YouTube to mp3 format. After converting it offers you to save it to your computer...

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COVID-19 support fund to help communities

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 04/09/2020 - 11:09pm

Dartmoor National Park Authority has launched a Coronavirus Community Support Grant (CCSG) to provide valuable funding to organisations working in communities affected by the pandemic. The scheme rapidly provides grants of up to £500 to voluntary and community groups to help them tackle the social and economic impacts of the outbreak and help those who are most vulnerable. So far, the Authority has dealt with 12 applications and provided more than £5,000 to support community initiatives such as veg boxes for vulnerable people, phone support, local delivery of prescriptions and an online...

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TAAG CIO Crowdfunder

Save the TAAG Arts & Community Centre - Crowdfunder Extended!

Authored by SteveB
Posted: Thu, 04/09/2020 - 6:10pm

The TAAG Community Centre was created from a derelict commercial garage 10 years ago and since then has been serving the local community with arts and well-being workshops, galleries and related facilities.

The Council planned to demolish it as part of their development plans but strong local support led to the building being offered to TAAG to buy.

This was agreed and fundraising was progressing well with half of the estimated £200k needed raised by the middle of March. Then the pandemic restrictions hit and all our fundraising stopped. As a result, we have had to switch...

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A virtual day out with The Donkey Sanctuary

On Easter Sunday, people will be able to catch up with the Sidmouth donkeys and mules by watching a series of live Facebook broadcasts from The Donkey Sanctuary.

For the first time ever, the international animal welfare charity will be bringing its visitor experience to the virtual world for a day of donkey interaction. Starting at 10am, viewers will be able to see how donkey-facing staff at the sanctuary are continuing to provide the highest level of care to their resident donkeys during this most difficult of times.

‘Sanctuary from your Sofa’ promises to be a day of...

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Meriel Fishwick, FORCE CEO

Help protect your local cancer charity

FORCE Cancer Charity is enlisting the help of its supporters and the people who have used the services it provides to lobby for a share of the money Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged to charities.

The Government has promised £370 million for small and medium sized organisations at the heart of local communities which are making a big difference during the COVID-19 outbreak.

With its support centres in Exeter, Okehampton, Tiverton and Honiton temporarily closed, FORCE has redesigned its services to offer ongoing help and advice cancer patients and their families.

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Bill Plant Driving School’s tips for getting the most out of your driving lessons

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 04/09/2020 - 11:29am

For many, getting their driving license is one of those momentous life occasions, a mark of independence that opens countless doors. But those that had planned to start their driving journey have temporarily had those doors shut with the current lockdown.

Fortunately, this situation is temporary and therefore it is important that wannabe drivers do their research beforehand to ensure that when the time finally comes to start lessons they get the most out of them; maximising efficiency and hopefully cutting the time between starting lessons and passing their test, despite this...

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Here's exactly how to catch a cheater

If you suspect that your intimate partner is cheating on you, you probably feel angry and maybe even a little helpless. But you don’t want to confront him or her until you’ve got solid evidence that they’re being unfaithful. If you make accusations too early, they’ll just get sneakier and cover their tracks better. You don’t want to give them the advantage because they’re the ones taking advantage of you. Be smart and choose strategy over emotion. Your evidence might not hold up in a court of law, but it will be enough to send them packing. If you’re not sure how to catch a cheater, here...

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Stay away from Devon says county council

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:24pm

Devon County Council has sent an all-party message to holidaymakers and second home owners: Stay away from the South West during the current crisis.

And the council is calling for much tougher penalties to be imposed on people who flout the rules.

Council leader John Hart said he was planning to meet the leaders and chief executives of all Devon's district councils to discuss co-ordinated enforcement action against holiday providers who continue to take bookings.

"As we head to Easter, we want to send a very clear message to holidaymakers and second home owners...

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South West Prays – Christians watch online this Easter Sunday

In what is a first for the region - Christian leaders across the whole of the South West are taking part in special online prayer event this Easter Sunday.

The event called South West Prays will see thousands of Christians from across the area tune in at 8pm to take part and participate.

It’s thought this could be the biggest prayer event that has ever taken place in the region.

Around 20 Church Leaders from different styles and traditions all over the South West will be joining in to take part in this half an hour online gathering, broadcasting live from their...

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