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Exeter loses out in UK City of Culture award bid

Exeter has failed to make the cut for the UK City of Culture 2029 title after its bid was rejected.

The city had put significant effort into trying to secure the honour, but has not made the long-list of cities now in the running.

The snub extended to other South West cities, too, with Plymouth and Bristol also being rejected.

Exeter City Council’s deputy leader, Councillor Laura Wright (Labour, St Thomas), acknowledged it wasn’t the news the city had been hoping for.

“Naturally I’m disappointed with the news but I would like to congratulate all the...

Hospiscare Twilight Walk participants

Join Hospiscare at Twilight 2020!

Authored by SofyR
Posted: Wed, 03/11/2020 - 11:31pm

Saturday 4 July 2020 will be a BIG day in Exmouth for local charity Hospiscare.

This much-loved event returns to Exmouth in the summer with two brand new routes and a new venue.

This women’s walking event offers a scenic 6.5 mile walk or a more challenging 13.1 mile route, both of which take in stunning views along Exmouth seafront and the picturesque estuary. Participants will be entertained along the way and rewarded with a glass of pink fizz at the finish.

Tutus, beach hats and flower leis are encouraged as this year’s theme is beach party with Twilight’s iconic...

Government funded programme launches to help Exeter businesses facing redundancy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/11/2020 - 8:18pm

Businesses facing the prospect of making redundancies in Exeter can benefit from a new Government-backed programme, which provides end-to-end support to those employers wanting to assist staff in finding a new career in teaching.

Transitiontoteach.co.uk is funded by the Department for Education and designed to provide firms with the advice and resources needed to guide staff who may be at risk, to transition into a teaching role where their skills and experience will benefit the classroom.

With many highly publicised companies either making redundancies or falling into...

Exeter Scout and Guide Gang Show ready to take Exeter by storm

Exeter Scout and Guide Gang Show 2020 returns to the Barnfield Theatre this Easter, with a show full of singing, dancing and sketches.

Bigger, brighter and louder than ever, the 36th Exeter Gang Show is packed full of popular songs, dance and laugh out loud sketches and has everything to keep audience members of any age entertained.

The cast of almost 80 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Rangers and their Leaders from across Exeter and the surrounding areas are swapping their hiking and camping kit for the bright lights, make-up, glitz and glamour of showbiz....

Full steam ahead for young engineers as preparation is underway for the Royal Navy Engineering Challenge 2020

Young engineers from Newton Abbot’s pioneering secondary school, South Devon University Technical College (UTC), have started work on their entry for this year’s Royal Navy Engineering Challenge.

Hosted at HMS Sultan near Portsmouth on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March 2020, the challenge will see young engineers from across the country develop a prototype of a displacement boat. Replicating real life challenges that the Royal Navy have to face daily; the boat will simulate the transportation of cargo from ship to shore, teaching the young engineers how to deliver aid in a...

Are your tyres fit to drive?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 03/11/2020 - 11:42am

The weight of our vehicle is actually carried by the air in our tyres. Many of us miss out the fact that changing weather can have a direct impact on our tyre pressure and eventually our tyre performance. For example, when the temperature is high, tyre pressure increases whereas, when the temperature is low, tyre pressure decreases. Hot weather and increased tyre pressure can result in tyre blowouts. Whereas, low pressure in tyres can result in increased fuel consumption. Therefore, changing weather will always have its consequences.

Some other factors that may also play a role in...

5 ways to great yourself following a promotion

If you have landed a promotion, congratulations are in order. You are doing such a great job at work that your effort, commitment, and drive have been recognised and duly rewarded. Not only does this give you a sense of accomplishment, but it also provides you with additional financial perks.

The latter point is where this article comes into play. Now that you have additional disposable income, there’s more opportunity to treat yourself. Plus a promotion is the perfect opportunity to reward all that hard work you’ve put in with your job.

If you need some inspiration, here...

Cherie Lewis, Robert Taylor-Southall, Keyvan Nosrati, Anna Soter, Abigail Hicks and Gabrielle Peckham

Expanding independent tailor's move to the heart of the city is a cut above the rest!

Expanding independent tailoring specialists Zebel Bespoke, have relocated from Fore Street, Exeter to the heart of the city. The three-storey premises based on Waterbeer Street, formerly home to the Yankee Candle Shoppe, has had a major internal and external fit-out using local contractors with a significant investment of £35,000.

At street level is an extensive range of ready to wear clothing including menswear brands such as Marc Darcy, Skopes, and Torre, to name but a few. Upstairs you’ll find a lavish 1930’s Art Deco-style private studio where, in the ‘spirit’ of this iconic...

Music lineup for the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink revealed

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/10/2020 - 12:04pm

The foodie heaven celebration that is the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink returns this May 8th - 10th and this year is bringing the best of the local music scene to Exeter along for this exciting annual event.

The festival kicks off for all VIP guests & press on Thursday 7th May, with the gates opening for general ticket holders on Friday 8th May - this year’s early May Bank Holiday, making it the perfect place to celebrate the historic VE Day. For their lowest ticket price yet festival-goers can enjoy the best food, drink and music from around the South West....

Music, Food, Drink and Shopping: Spring begins in Topsham

This event has been POSTPONED due to Coronavirus and will now take place on Saturday 26 September 2020. -------------------------------------

Spring isn’t just about daffodils and longer days – it’s also about one of the biggest events of the year in a glorious part of Devon.

Spring Forward Saturday on Saturday March 28 is a feel-good family-friendly day of music, shopping, food and drink taking place across the Exe estuary town of Topsham.

Almost all Topsham’s 50 shops, cafés and restaurants are involved with special offers for visitors and locals - one store...

How to stay fit in college

Are you getting anxious about every other pound you’ve gained since the start of this semester? If so, it may actually be a good thing. Taking late-night eating, drinking soda, and binge-watching TV in your free time into account, weight gain is the only expected outcome. Now is the right moment to make your body feel good and look fine. Here are a few realistic tips on what an average student can do to keep fit in college.

Put the right food in your fridge

The purpose of a diet is not to starve but to eat good food. A common misconception says that a diet only limits your eating...

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