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Mountain biking is a popular sport for many reasons. It’s a thrilling way to explore nature, whilst providing a full-body workout! If you’re looking to blow off steam and get closer to your surroundings, mountain biking is the perfect way to add some adventure to your life. Here are five easy ways to get into the sport.

Start Spinning

If you’re eager to start mountain biking, but you’re concerned about your fitness levels, try spinning first. Although mountain biking is a fun way to explore your natural surroundings, it is also an intense aerobic exercise, so it’s...

Love live music? Love the 80s? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free?

By signing up to do a 4 hour shift with festival charity partner, Child Bereavement UK, selling wristbands and raffle tickets on the day, you will gain entry to the festival without spending a single penny. Let’s Rock Exeter will take place at Powderham Castle on June 30th and will include live performances from OMD, Sister Sledge, Nick Heyward and many more.

Child Bereavement UK supports families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or...

Research that revealed the devastating impact that microplastic pollution could have on the health of humans and wildlife has won a Guardian University Award.

A University of Exeter team led by Professor Tamara Galloway last night won the Research Impact category at a ceremony in London. The team was praised for work on the global impact of micro and nanoplastics – small plastic particles less than 1mm in length - which are increasingly contaminating the natural environment.

The team found that these particles are permeating the food chain of all creatures, including humans...

Exeter Phoenix has revealed plans to make six new moving image works after announcing the winners of its 2018 film commissions. Ideas for new short films were invited from artists and filmmakers from all over the South West before the six final filmmakers and artists were chosen. The successful filmmakers and artists will now receive a share of over £10,000 worth of support to make their ideas a reality. The winning projects span narrative short film, documentary, animation and artists moving image. The completed films will cover topics as wide ranging as British identity in the wake of...