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Young runners race down Exeter’s famous home straight on Family Day

Dozens of young runners will soon be charging down the famous home straight at Exeter Racecourse when the much-loved Family Day returns on Sunday, 22 March.

The annual event gives children a rare opportunity to experience the thrill of race day for themselves, sprinting along the same stretch of turf as the racehorses. With race commentary echoing across the course as they run for the finishing post, it is a moment that makes young participants feel like champions.

The children’s dash has become one of the highlights of the day and a firm favourite for families across...

Charlie Fleury and Rosie Alterman. Photo: Chris Mole.

RD&E doctors set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 08/15/2019 - 11:51am

Two Emergency Medicine doctors at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust are swapping their scrubs for the sea as they attempt to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, in aid of Devon Air Ambulance.

Charlie Fleury and Rosie Alterman, who make up the ‘EmergenSea Girls’, are planning to take part in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in December 2020. The pair are both hoping to break the female pair world record for the race, as well as using the row as an opportunity to study the physiology and psychology behind women participating in ultra-endurance sports....

Stagecoach SW offers passengers more chances to travel further for less this summer

Stagecoach South West has announced it is continuing the trial of the Exeter plus boundary extension until the end of August.

Extending the Exeter plus boundary, beyond the city, offers a reduction to the cost of bus journeys for passengers travelling to/from Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth and Sidford.

A trial of the extension started on Sunday 14 July and was due to finish on Sunday 11 August, however, in order to give members of the public more opportunity to use the service, the trial has been extended for an additional three weeks, until Saturday 31 August.

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Budget-friendly borrowing: How installment loans can help when money is tight

Nearly one-third of British workers report living paycheck to paycheck.

Does this sound familiar to you? Would one emergency totally derail your finances and leave you without enough money to pay your bills and care for your family?

If you're in the middle of a financial emergency right now, or if you just want to be prepared should one occur, taking out an installment loan is one of the best options for you to consider.

Read on to learn more about the benefits of taking out installment loans to help you through difficult financial times.

What are...

Week full of carnival fun in Seaton

The first illuminated carnival in the East Devon circuit will be transforming the streets of Seaton on Saturday 31August.

In existence for over 50 years, the traditional street procession through the town centre will follow a week of events, shows and activities.

The multitude of events during the week will include a classic car show, car treasure hunt, murder mystery, dog show, children’s golf, bingo and the crowning of the royal carnival party plus many other activities suitable for the whole family.

June Millman commented on behalf of the Carnival Committee: “We...

5 most common loan denial reasons

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:44am

Applying for a loan requires some planning and research. One in four loan applications is rejected due to poor planning.

Before you apply for a loan, you need to understand your loan options. It's important to choose the right type of loan and to have all your documentation in order.

You also need to understand the most common loan denial reasons. This will help you make sure you avoid these common pitfalls and increase your chances of approval. There are five common issues to watch out for.

What's Involved in Personal Loan Applications?

If you're applying...

What to do if you've been mis-sold a SIPP pension

Being mis-sold a pension essentially means that somebody sold you a pension that you should not have been sold, usually because it wasn't an ideal fit for your investment needs. If you were recently sold a self-invested personal pension (SIPP), and you've now discovered that you should not have been sold this kind of pension, you might be wondering what you can do to take actions against the party responsible for mis-selling you the pension and how you can obtain compensation for the funds and effort you've already invested. Here are a few tips that will help you with that:

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Otter Morris during a display. Photo: Alan Quick.

Wind and rain failed to dampen spirits at Dartmoor Folk Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/13/2019 - 10:55am

SHOWERS of rain and windy weather failed to dampen the spirit of those who attended the 42nd Dartmoor Folk Festival from August 9 to 11.

The festival staged its usual outdoor arena events under cover in huge marquees at South Zeal near Okehampton, following the festival association’s well-tested wet-weather contingency plan.

Hit by the national power outage, which affected many people across the county on the Friday afternoon, the festival brought in a large generator as a stand-by for the weekend, but its use was fortunately not required.

The festival opened with a...

My car broke down! 8 tips for how to pay for car repairs with no money

It always happens when you least expect it – your car breaks down. And it’s usually at a time you’re dead broke, leaving you to figure out how to pay for car repairs with no money.

The good news is, it’s not a hopeless cause. There are lots of ways to come up with repair money, many of which could put needed cash into your hands today.

Before you panic, let’s look at 8 tips on how to pay for car repairs when you don’t have any money.

1. Use a Credit Card

Having a credit card is an easy way to pay for car repairs when you don’t have an emergency fund to...

Avoid payday loans: Try these eight options instead

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 08/13/2019 - 6:26am

Running out of cash before your next payday might have happened to you. You’re not alone; one out of three people deplete their cash reserves before the month ends .

Why does this happen? Failing to budget and track your expenditures can cause you to overspend. Your income might not sufficiently cover all your financial obligations.

The question to ask is how to raise cash for emergencies before your next payday, some short-term lenders offer payday loans. Today, we’re taking a position against all manner of payday loans, and you’ll see the solid reasons behind our stance...

New signage to improve safety at Grand Western Canal

Two pioneering new safety initiatives have been introduced at the Grand Western Canal Country Park to make the towpath safer for everyone.

A three-mile long ‘Horse-drawn Barge Operating Zone’ is now indicated by new signs at either end, with smaller versions of the sign located at access points between.

These A2-sized signs have been developed in response to several near misses under some of the bridges in recent years, when towpath users have acted dangerously around the horse that pulls the barge. The signs highlight the safe behaviour requested of towpath users in this...

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