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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...

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Devon girls rowing for record

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/03/2020 - 4:16pm

Two Devon women attempting a world best have linked up with SeaSports Southwest in their quest to become the fastest female pair to row across the Atlantic Ocean.

University of Exeter Masters Medicine students Rosie Alterman and Charlie Fleurywill launch their attempt at the 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge starting in December, aiming to beat the current best of 50 days.

The adventurous pair who have also worked together in Royal Devon and Exeter’s Accident and Emergency department will be known as the Emergensea Girls for the 3000 mile test of endurance.

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All abilities junior footballers net grand donation

Authored by Sarah
Posted: Tue, 03/03/2020 - 12:22pm

A Devon football club catering for youngsters of all abilities aged from under-8s to under-15s has been handed a cash award to help meet costs.

Ugborough FC, based in Ivybridge, trains youngsters from four to 18 and encourages them to take part in physical activity for the benefit of their health, regardless of their ability.

The club has been named a Community Champion by Persimmon Homes South West and awarded £1,000 which will go towards buying kit and paying rent for training.

Stafford Williams for Ugborough FC, said: “We are only a small club, running four teams...

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How apt are online loans for bad credit for home improvement

If you are a homeowner, you will probably know the value of keeping your living space in the best condition. Home improvement is something you may need to do more often than you think. It may be in the form of a kitchen renovation, roof repair or landscaping. A makeover for your bedroom or living room could be on your mind if you want a change. You may even want to add a spare room on the second story for the kids. Obviously, home improvement is an exciting prospect for any homeowner. On the other hand, it can cost you a fortune.

Planning a home improvement project means a lot of...

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Fun Outdoor Activities For Children

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 03/03/2020 - 8:11am

As parents, I think we can all agree on these facts: children are curious and active beings. It's very difficult for adults to keep up with them sometimes because they love to explore play. Because of technology , you would often see children glued to their gadgets instead of playing outside. If they learn to have fun as they explore the world around them, they begin to take interest which later helps them learn. You could help build their interest in going outdoors if you organize fun activities for them to do. Here are some examples:

DIY Obstacle Course

Obstacle courses for...

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Devon set to face more storm conditions

More storm conditions are on the way with heavy rain forecast for Devon tomorrow, followed by rain and strong winds at the weekend.

Devon County Council is reminding people to take care on the county’s roads as the Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for heavy rain from 3am tomorrow (Friday 28 February) morning until 6am on Saturday morning and a Yellow Warning for strong winds from midday on Saturday until midday on Sunday.

Storm Jorge has been named by the Spanish meteorological service (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología). The heaviest rain is expected on Friday evening...

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Local Adoption Charity believes LGBTQ+ community could be the key to increasing adoptions across the South West

New Family Social’s LGBT+ Adoption & Fostering Week campaign returns this year from 2-8 March. The week will focus on tackling the myths and expectation of discrimination LGBT+ people can hold, that prevent them from exploring both routes to parenthood.

Local adoption agency, Families for Children, are launching a new campaign during this week to encourage adopters from the LGBTQ+ community to come forward. The campaign “A child sees a parent not a gender” will focus on speaking directly to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couples and individuals, through local community...

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Exeter residents urged to join upcycling trend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/27/2020 - 10:07pm

Research released today by Ryobi has revealed that 42% of people in Exeter upcycle unused items around their home because they are conscious of the environment and want to become more sustainable.

Upcycling is a great way to save money around the house with 62% saying the little touches really make a difference and 13% of people saying home crafting is vital to make a house a home.

This has prompted the power tool manufacturer, Ryobi, to launch a search for the nation’s ‘Upcycler of the Year’! Additionally, to champion those already upcycling and to encourage the 58% of...

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5 tips for the perfect proposal

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 02/27/2020 - 10:06pm

There is no set answer for what the perfect proposal is. It will be different for every person and every couple. To make yours the perfect one for you, let the following tips remind you of what’s important and what you need to remember.

  1. Public or Private? Consider Carefully

It’s natural to leap to a big, grand gesture when planning a proposal. It can often feel like the more people who witness it, the more special it can be. However, you need to really think about the type of person your partner is and what they would like. If they simply hate attention, don’t...

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Happy Retirement: Great Ideas to Live Your Life to the Fullest

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 02/26/2020 - 10:00pm

Retirement is the beginning of the golden years of your life. You can do whatever you want to, whenever you want to. Having said that, finding something fun and productive to do becomes exasperating when you have all the time in the world but nothing to spend it on.

It’s essential to make sure that you keep yourself occupied with creative activities while also making sure that you catch up on the things you always wanted to do before your retirement. In order to make sure that you are equipped with all the necessary information about this ; here is a list of some great activities....

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Battersea's Muddy Dog Challenge is back in Exeter

The Muddy Dog challenge is back in Exeter for even more mud, sweat and cheers in 2020 – and to help Battersea care for more abandoned dogs and cats.

The Muddy Dog Challenge, the UK’s biggest obstacle course you can run with your dog, is now in its sixth year, proudly supported by Seresto flea and tick control collar. Dogs and their owners can take part together to raise vital funds for thousands of homeless dogs and cats that come into the animal rescue centre each year, as well as helping those across the country and all over the world.

Participants can enter solo, in a...

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