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Experiencing History Live: How Interactive Experiences Are Transforming Exeter and Beyond

In a world where audiences want experiences which they can be part of, Exeter has some suitable options. A city full of rich history, it is embracing the move into the digital age. Interactive experiences that invite participation can be found throughout, turning attractions into more attractive, engaging experiences. Let's explore what's on offer for locals and visitors alike in the wonderful city.

Interactivity as a Common Thread — From Festivals to Digital Platforms

Immersion and interactivity are becoming increasingly important in the entertainment sector and have filtered...

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Exeter hotel one of world's most photographed in the world

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 01/29/2020 - 6:22pm

What was once a space for privacy and everyday hygiene routines has become an internet sensation in recent years. Whether it’s because of the rise of Instagram influencers and #bathroomselfie posts (of which there are currently over 1.6million on Instagram), or an explosion of the self-care trend, the bathroom has undeniably found itself on the social media stage.

To reveal the world’s most Instagrammable bathrooms Mira Showers monitored five key bathroom-related hashtags (#bathroomgoals, #bathroomsoftheworld, #hotelbathroom, #bathtubgoals, #bathroomview) and identified hotel...

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TaskRabbit expands to bring IKEA home assembly service to more UK homes than ever before

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:40pm

IKEA – through TaskRabbit – is expanding its home assembly service to six new areas, meaning customers shopping in stores and online can now take advantage of the service - making the IKEA experience even more convenient than ever before*.

Launching in Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Gateshead, Southampton and Exeter at the end of January, “TaskRabbit will be able to help shoppers in a total of 27 locations throughout the UK. IKEA’s relationship with TaskRabbit aims to help customers with all their needs in and around the home, from furniture assembly and wall mounting to minor home...

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Park Life

Popular Exeter park set to get community hub

Park users in Heavitree will soon be able to grab a coffee and a cake while on the go, thanks to a grant from Exeter City Council.

Community charity Park Life Heavitree is building a café and community facility in Heavitree Pleasure Ground.

The café will offer affordable, locally-sourced food and drink and the building will include toilets and a community space that will be able to be hired by local groups.

Work is expected to start in late spring with the building finished by the end of the year.

The exciting facility is being made possible partly due to a...

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Speeding offences rife in greater Devon region

Earlier this month, 57-year-old music instructor Oliver William Felix Gibbons pleaded guilty to exceeding the speed limit on the A361 at South Molton last year in May while driving a Peugeot 206. Gibbons explained to the court that he made a terrible mistake in thinking that an open road gave him permission to drive like Steve McQueen. Speeding offenses such as these have been rife in Devon as well as Cornwall, accounting for 9 out of 10 traffic violations in the counties during the course of 2018-19. In reality, this equates to approximately 47,272 drivers caught driving over the speed...

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The Lottery: Is it Worth Playing?

Millions of people enjoy playing the lottery. While there are numerous reasons to join in on the fun, most people choose to do so for the chance to win. They believe that they’re going to get lucky and bring home all of that money. The unfortunate truth is that the lottery might not be worth your time, money, or energy. While you could spend a lot of money playing the lottery, there is a risk that you’re never going to earn any money. Therefore, you have to make sure that it is worth it before adding more money to the equation. Should you play the lottery? Is it nothing more than a lost...

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Daily launches new Lifestyle website

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:42pm

The Exeter Daily is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new sister site – The Lifestyle Daily.

Packed with celebrity interviews and articles about family life, health, beauty and culture, the site (like the Exeter Daily) is not only free to use, but you can post your own content for free too.

Among the highlights are interviews with Mel B, Professor Green, Paul Merton, Gary Barlow and Billy Connoly, among many others.

Please take a look – and if you like what you see, share it with you friends and contacts.

Also feel free to register and post any...

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Signs you should get prepaid company cards for your business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 01/28/2020 - 6:25pm

There will always be times when employees in your company need to spend money in the course of carrying out company business. In the past, employees have often been expected to pay for these expenses themselves and then claim them back, but a lot of millennials would now find this practice unacceptable . A common alternative has been to give employees access to a company credit card, which gets passed around to whoever needs to use it. Neither of these alternatives is a satisfactory solution to employee expenses.

Reimbursing expenses is very time consuming

Getting your...

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Beware of icy conditions on Devon's roads

Icy conditions could be a problem on Devon’s roads tomorrow (Wednesday 29 January) as another cold night is in store this evening.

The main gritting routes in the county are already being treated by Devon County Council’s gritters this afternoon and they will continue their efforts overnight.

While the possibility of snow is only forecast for Dartmoor, wintry showers are forecast on areas of high ground, although they are set to die out in the early hours.

Road surface temperatures are expected to drop below zero across large parts of the county, with East Devon...

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Tea lights post sparks recycling frenzy

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 01/28/2020 - 11:37am

A Facebook post about recycling tealights has had an unexpected reaction, with requests from people across the UK wanting to know more.

The Recycled Candle Company posted an image of founder Richard Hills-Ingyon holding a bag of tealights to illustrate that the business can recycle them.

Richard said: “Most people know that we recycle used candles, but we were getting asked more and more about tealights and the possibility of recycling leftover wax.

“We were absolutely amazed by the reaction, with hundreds of people liking and sharing the post, and asking for...

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Forecast of wintry showers could make travelling conditions challenging

Wintry showers could make conditions on Devon’s roads hazardous overnight and into tomorrow morning, Devon County Council is warning.

While most of the county is likely to see rain and hail showers over the next 24 hours, up to 3.5cm of snow is forecast for higher ground such as Dartmoor, with less expected on Exmoor and the Blackdown Hills.

Devon County Council’s fleet of gritters will be treating all of Devon’s main gritting routes between 8pm until 6am, with multiple treatments in some areas. They will be monitoring conditions throughout the night and the County Council...

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