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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

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New vision for a £300m redevelopment in Exeter city centre receives backing

A new vision for a £300m redevelopment in Exeter city centre has been backed by councillors.

Members of the City Council’s Leisure Complex and Bus Station Programme Board approved the vision for the redevelopment at the bus station site.

They also backed an increased budget to build the state-of-the-art new Passivhaus leisure complex St Sidwell’s Point, and a new Exeter bus station, which are both being funded by the City Council.

A meeting of the full council will be asked to give final approval in December.

As well as the new leisure complex and bus...

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Local chef, Michael Caines, unveiled as the latest tenant at new development on Exmouth Waterfront

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/28/2018 - 8:30am

Award-winning local chef, Michael Caines, has been revealed by Exeter-based developer Grenadier as the latest tenant to join the new scheme on Exmouth waterfront. One of the UK’s most celebrated and acclaimed chefs, Michael Caines - who grew up in Exeter -will be opening a restaurant with a bar and café area on the Exmouth waterfront with a brand-new food and drink offering for visitors. Caines’ plans for the scheme are very different to the fine dining experience available at nearby Lympstone Manor and include a range of offers to suit all tastes, from a casual dining restaurant complete...

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2.93 million UK households in debt to their energy suppliers

As inflation continues to creep up, the amount of UK debt also continues to rise. It is now estimated that around £400 million is owed to various power companies alone. There are several reasons for this, and for many home owners, this debt can cause huge anxieties. Here we take a look at how so many households are now in debt to their energy suppliers and what the main causes of this are.

Most Houses in Debt Before Winter

The number of households in debt with their energy supplier before winter approaches is worrying. Energy suppliers expect most people to be in credit...

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5 things you should bring to a job interview in 2019

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 11/28/2018 - 5:53am

When you finally get an interview for that job that you have been dreaming of getting, it can be very overwhelming. Interviews can be stressful but as long as you prepare in advance, you should be able to do just fine. Here, we are going to give you tips on the things that you should bring to your job interview in 2019. Keep reading to find out more.

National Insurance Number

If you are planning on working in the UK, then you are going to need to bring your national insurance number. This will show the potential employer that you are eligible to work for their company...

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Innovative domestic abuse and sexual violence programme launches in Devon and Torbay

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/27/2018 - 4:57pm

A national programme to help GPs identify patients experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence and refer them to specialist support services is being rolled out across Devon and Torbay.

Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) is a successful general-practice based domestic abuse and sexual violence training and referral programme developed and coordinated by the social enterprise, IRISi.

It’s the first of its kind in Devon and Torbay and will see domestic abuse and sexual violence specialists (known as IRIS Advocate Educators) work in partnership with local...

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Seaton celebrates Christmas

Seaton will be kick starting its Christmas celebrations on Saturday 1st December with the return of its Christmas Carnival, light switch on and festive markets. The day will start with the Seaton Eats Boutique and Seaton Artisan Market both taking place at Windsor Gardens. To continue the celebrations into the evening, Seaton will host its annual light switch on, Christmas Carnival and late-night shopping bringing residents a full day of Christmas fun. Seaton Eats Boutique will be at Windsor Gardens next to the Christmas tree from noon to 8pm. For those looking to get into the Christmas...

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One-stop-shop resource for Repair and Reuse launched

Recycle Devon’s new Reuse page went live this week and is one of the most comprehensive online resources on reuse, repair and upcycling in the UK.

The launch follows the anniversary of the worldwide Repair Café movement last month which saw hundreds of enthusiastic residents flock to Devon’s numerous Repair Cafes. Repair Cafés are free meeting places where people can bring their broken possessions to be fixed by expert volunteers instead of buying new. The new page ensures that everything you need to know is in one place including links to where to find your local Repair Café and...

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Topsham celebrates biggest Christmas shopping night to date

On Tuesday 4th December, the Topsham Christmas Shopping Night comes to the town with a spectrum of independent shops including an evening market, festive entertainment, special offers, promotions and in-store activity.

Free to attend, shoppers can warm up with a host of hot dishes and drinks, enjoy an array of live festive music and Christmas goodies and gifts to buy, all in a special ambience on the Christmas lit High Street and Fore Street, leading down to Topsham Quay.

A new volunteer group, Love Topsham, formed from residents and traders in the town to help keep the...

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Gold for The Donkey Sanctuary in tourism awards

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/27/2018 - 11:20am

The Donkey Sanctuary has won a gold award in the prestigious 2018 Devon Tourism Awards. The International animal welfare charity, based in Sidmouth, picked up the award in the ‘Large Attraction of the Year’ category at a ceremony held at the Highbullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club, near Umberleigh yesterday (Thursday 22 November). John Crouch, visitor engagement manager at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “We are over the moon to win a Gold award in the Devon Tourism Awards. This is the first year that we have entered the awards and to come away with a Gold is truly amazing. Devon is in an...

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Housebuilder supports tree week

During National Tree Week, new research has revealed how a local housebuilder is helping to create a greener planet.

National Tree Week takes place from November 24 to December 2 and is the UK's largest tree celebration annually launching the start of the winter tree planting season.

As part of the awareness week, Barratt Homes, which is bringing new homes to Exeter through its developments such as Minerva near Exeter Science Park and Pinn Brook at Pinhoe, has shone a light on its commitment to all things arboreal.

Barratt Homes has planted or retained an impressive...

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