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Skatepark users will be out in force on Saturday as Exeter’s newest facility – Exeter Arena Skatepark – holds an Opening Jam event.

The event will feature music, pro-rider demonstrations and competitions for all ages and abilities - scoot, skate and BMX – with lots of great prizes and giveaways.

There’s no need register beforehand, just turn up on the day. Everyone is welcome to attend and it’s all free of charge.

Action gets under way at 12 and runs throughout the day until 4pm. The event has been organised by Exeter City Council and designers Maverick.

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It is apparent that technology is taking over various aspects of our lives. From everyday tasks such as cooking and shopping to an assortment of extracurricular activities, new tech is everywhere.

One of the major technological developments in recent years was the appearance of cryptocurrencies and their integration in our society. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of different cryptocurrencies, but the most popular of all is Bitcoin.

By the end of 2018, there were at least 7.1 million active Bitcoin accounts, with over 32 million Bitcoin wallets set up around the globe...

A new movement to slash vehicle emissions through the actions of drivers, rather than government policy, is being pioneered in Exeter by connected car technology developer Lightfoot – makers of the world’s first technology to reward better drivers. The company is investing over half a million pounds in Breathe Exeter, a radical new initiative, which aims to remove the equivalent of 1,000 cars’ worth of emissions from the city’s air by the end of the year, simply by changing the way motorists drive their vehicles.

With one month to go until the initiative is officially launched,...

Wales & West Utilities is to start work next month to upgrade the local gas network.

The company will be investing £39,000 to upgrade old metal pipes to new plastic ones in the Exwick Road area of the city. Starting on 8 April, the work is essentialto keep the gas flowing to heat homes and power businesses so that people are kept safe and warm for generations to come. Barring any engineering difficulties it is expected to be complete by the end of August.

To plan the work Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Devon County Council and it has been agreed that...