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When Skies Turn Grey: How to Make the Most of a Rainy Day in Exeter

Rain in Exeter is nothing unusual, and while it might be tempting to stay curled up indoors, there are plenty of ways to embrace a grey day. From digital escapes to cultural gems and cosy cafés, Exeter offers a mix of activities that turn showers into an excuse for discovery rather than a setback.

Recharging with Online Gaming

Sometimes the best way to enjoy a rainy day is without leaving the house at all. Online gaming provides the perfect mix of challenge and entertainment. Titles like FIFA, Tekken and Call of Duty keep players connected with friends while offering fast-paced...

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Funding secured for Bikeability cycle training in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/10/2019 - 10:57am

More than 8,800 school pupils across Devon will be able to receive Bikeability cycle training this year after a successful funding bid by Devon County Council.

Just over £283,000 has been secured from the Department for Transport in order to deliver Bikeability and adult cycle training.

Bikeability provides children with important skills to help them cycle more safely and more often. Devon County Council has now helped over 70,000 children take part in the free training since 2006. Secondary schools are also being reminded that they are able to host free Bikeability Level 3...

Why smart cars are better than traditional cars

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 05/10/2019 - 10:50am

When smart cars were first introduced into the automotive world, a lot of people had mixed feelings concerning these cars. While some accepted them, others found faults in the seemingly smaller yet cooler cars. However, the increased number of smart cars on the road is a clear indication that the cars are here to stay. It is fair to say that smart cars represent the needed growth in the automobile sector. On top of that, they have qualities that are better than those found in the traditional cars. Here are some of the things that make smart cars better than traditional cars.

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Paul and Donna Berry of the award-winning Swan in Bampton, which has won the AA’s ‘Inn of the Year’ award 2019-20, receiving their award from Paul Hackett Senior Inspector from the AA (left).

Swan wins AA’s national ‘Inn of the Year’ Award 2019-2020

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Fri, 05/10/2019 - 10:39am

THE AA named The Swan in Devon as the nation’s ‘Inn of the Year’ at a star-studded awards event in London recently (April 30, 2019).

The Bampton pub, which is no stranger to accolades, having already this spring been declared for the third year running as one of the top 50 gastropubs in the country, is now celebrating again.

Chef-patron Paul Berry, who co-owns The Swan with his wife and fellow award-winning chef Donna, said: “This is wonderful news and we couldn’t be more delighted. We win lots of awards for our food, so it’s great to be acknowledged now for the hospitality...

Ashes to Diamonds: The New Era of the Funeral Industry

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 05/10/2019 - 10:08am

Cremation is one of the more popular options people rely on when someone they love passes away. So, it was only natural that ash urns would eventually go out of fashion, so to say.

Moreover, now you can actually turn the ashes into diamonds that you can wear around your neck or on your fingers.

Most individuals still store the ashes in urns or sprinkle them on a field or in the water. However, it seems that more and more people want to leave the aforementioned behind and, instead, commemorate their loved ones by wearing them, so to say.

Now, let’s see how the...

Millionaire Mansion van set alight in arson attack

Charity hating arsonist strikes again

Authored by KayleighW8
Posted: Fri, 05/10/2019 - 8:57am

Mansion competition targeted for the 2nd time in 3 months

In the space of three months, the family behind the Millionaires Mansion competition have fallen victim to multiple targeted arson attacks as a result of their bid to raise funds for charity and local communities.

Back in February, fire crews were called to a bridge over the M5 at Junction 28 near Cullompton in Devon to put out a fire which was raining burning debris onto the motorway, wreaking havoc and causing drivers to swerve out of its path.

A van advertising the Millionaire Mansion competition, which...

The Lord Mayor of Exeter and Exeter Pride trustees and the Mayor of Axminster before the march started in 2018. Photo: Alan Quick.

Lord Mayor to lead 11th Exeter Pride march

THE Lord Mayor of Exeter will lead the march and give a speech to mark Devon’s biggest free celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning communities in the region.

Councillor Rob Hanford will start the largest rainbow flag parade the city has seen as part of Exeter Pride at noon on Saturday, May 11.

Organisers say it will be the biggest event to-date, with thousands of people taking part in the march in Exeter’s High Street and watching the parade.

The march from the St Sidwell Centre in Sidwell Street will include community groups,...

Am I at risk of a fall?

Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people in the UK, with around 220,000 fall-related emergency hospital admissions in England among patients aged 65 and older each year.

As many as 1-in-3 people over 65 will fall this year, with the numbers increasing to half of those aged 80 and above suffering a fall. In fact, thirteen people aged 65+ die every day in England and Wales because of a fall or fall related injuries.

It’s easy to shrug off these concerns as something that isn’t applicable to you, but a Saga Magazine survey highlighted that...

What has replaced buy-one-get-one-free offers?

Standing out in business can be difficult, especially with so much saturation in certain sectors between local independents, larger corporations and global multinationals. But, it doesn’t mean that business owners can’t be savvy in order to ensure they are communicating to the right customers. One way in which this can be done – and can help attract a wider cache of custom – is through sales promotions. While the days of buy-one-get-one-free may be long behind us (yes, 2016 saw the phasing out of the BOGOF offer to mitigate against food waste and focus deals where customers may benefit...

Mum-trepreneur takes the plunge as Devon swim school goes nationwide

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 12:24pm

Local mum-trepreneur Laura Skilton celebrates her baby swim school business going national having already helped more than 5,000 children in Devon and Hampshire learn to swim since launching seven years ago.

Laura Skilton, who runs swim sessions in Exeter and Crediton, has rebranded her successful Baby Paddlers swim school this month launching as a national franchise programme which is already gaining interest from all over the country.

Baby Paddlers – now known as Baby Squids – is a well-established, highly successful swim school for 0-4-year olds focusing on building...

Exeter Phoenix chosen as Community Fund finalist

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 10:09am

RGB Building Supplies has selected Exeter Phoenix as a finalist in its Well Built Community Fund and it’s now down to a public vote to see if it’s chosen to receive £1,000 worth of building materials.

The arts centre is a multi-art form venue providing the community with access to contemporary visual arts, digital, film music and theatre. As well as housing a number of creative organisations, the centre provides a space for local people to hold classes, and offers advice, support and guidance to artists, and those who aim to be professional artists.

If Exeter Phoenix is...

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