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After an undergoing an extensive refurbishment this summer, Exeter Phoenix’s main gallery spaces have reopened with a key exhibition from internationally acclaimed artist Tania Kovats. Tania Kovats’ exhibition Troubled Waters features new and recent work focusing on the issue of coral bleaching. Kovats is best known for producing sculptures, large-scale installations and drawings which explore ideas of landscape. Works exhibited in this show reflect on the critical state of coral reefs around the world and what this means for both the health of the seas and the security of the human...

No fewer than 15 professional wind players, all recent graduates from London’s world-renowned Royal Academy of Music, will join Exeter Philharmonic Choir on 10th November to perform in Bruckner’s splendid Mass in E minor at Exeter Cathedral.

The work has an interesting scoring - double choir accompanied by flute, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, horn, and trombone - guaranteed to produce a rich sonority in the superb acoustics of the Cathedral.

The second half of the concert will be a performance of the ever-popular Requiem by John Rutter, featuring critically-acclaimed soprano...

In the advent of 2016, public voting was issued to determine the future status of Britain in the European Union. The people took their time out to vote and left the world in a state of shock when the outcome was heard globally. Britain had decided to leave the EU as soon as by the march of 2019. This exit was termed as Brexit and is due to come next year with some impending changes in various industries.

But what has the translation industry got to do with the Brexit? European United was a partnership involving around 28 countries. They had the same currency called as euro in as...

An innovative new project funded by Sport England which encourages more Deaf people to be active and gain the skills to lead activities is launching on 6th October at Haven Banks in Exeter.

The event is a full day of free, fun taster activities, workshops and presentations beginning with a Deaf Takeover of parkrun at 9.00 am at Exeter's Riverside parkrun.

Deaf Get Active and Volunteer is managed by Living Options Devon with support from Active Devon. Drawing on research that shows deaf people are often keen to involve family and friends when being active and like to get...