An incongruously large development planned for Exeter would greatly overshadow the surrounding low-rise historic townscape
The Victorian Society has objected to proposed plans to build two blocks on the site of the Harlequins shopping centre within Exeter’s Central Conservation Area – which is characterised by predominantly low-rise 18th and 19th century buildings.
The plans involve the demolition of the 1980s Harlequins Centre, which although not an architecturally significant building, it is relatively respectful of the surrounding townscape in terms of scale, and...
A first-time London Marathon competitor is running so that her young children will be able to see wildlife when they grow up.
Franziska Bullimore has entered the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon on behalf of conservation charity Paignton Zoo. Franziska, who has a background in working with animals herself, said: “I’m doing this for our children, for the next generation, in the hope that they will still be able to see amazing plants and animals in the world. It’s about respect for the environment. This is my little contribution.”
Exeter City got back to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Stevenage at St James Park. Randell Williams goal and Matt Jay’s strike just a minute after the visitors equalised secured the three points for Matt Taylor’s side to take them back to third in the Sky Bet League Two table.
City boss Taylor made three changes to the side that were beaten by league leaders Swindon Town last week with Nicky Ajose, Brennan Dickenson and Archie Collins – who captained the side – returning to the starting line up.
This was the second time in three weeks that the Grecians had faced the...
Good pants are essential in any hiking route we do. In this article we will talk about the best mountain pants suitable for the outer layer. This layer serves to protect us from the inclement weather such as rain or wind and also to protect our skin from any element that we rub while walking. Without further ado, we proceed to analyze the best pants for hiking.
If you are looking for good quality best hiking pants women and men, waterproof, durable and that feel good, this is your list. We have selected several hiking pants of the main brands that highlight their good finishes,...
The right kind of fencing can make a world of difference to your farm, not only when it comes to security and safety but also to how your property looks overall. With the proper fencing, you can save money and take advantage of fencing which can protect your livestock and property and give you peace of mind with the knowledge that your assets can effectively be kept safe inside. Agricultural or farm fencing is vital for any property dealing with crops and livestock, especially if you don’t want your animals wandering off or any visitors walking through your crops and fields. But the kind...
Rockfish’s planning application for the redundant Drill Hall building on Sidmouth seafront was approved by the Local Planning Authority’s Development Management Committee (DMC) at a meeting on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
The legal agreement for the sale of the property to Rockfish, which was conditional upon Rockfish securing planning permission, can now be concluded and Rockfish will now take on the building from the council
As landowner of the former Drill Hall, East Devon District Council has been working closely with Rockfish who are its preferred developer for the site,...
Detoxification, often referred to as ‘detox’ is the process of ridding your body of any harmful substances or chemicals. This is a method that has been in existence since time immemorial. There are a variety of ways that you can detox depending on what you want to get rid of in your body. Oftentimes, we hear stories of those who are on a certain cleanse and proclaim that their bodies are fully detoxed after just a couple of days.
Because addiction involves the dependence on drugs and/or alcohol, even addicts have adopted this method of ridding their substance of choice from their...
Exeter College student Scott Stephens has been awarded a prestigious Green Gown Award – the second year running an Exeter College university level student has received the sustainability award.
Scott has been named the winner of the Green Gown Award for Student Research with Impact, following in the footsteps of 2018 winner Alex Dixon.
The Green Gown Awards aim to put a spotlight on the innovative and inspiring sustainability work taking place in universities and colleges to create a brighter future for students and the environment.
Online sports betting is no big deal as interpreted by many. It is one of the simplest forms of putting money in a game that a participant is interested in. It is a general activity to predict the outcome of a game and in case of right guess, positive returns can be obtained. But before engaging in such activity, it is better to familiarize with the concept and basics of the activity so that the chances of getting positive returns can be maximized. It is the perfect combination of entertainment and earnings.
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Vue Exeter is encouraging couples to have a cosy date night this Valentine’s Day with a range of new and classic films as well as big screen theatre productions, giving lovebirds a range of great stories to get lost in. Following new research from Vue and University College London, it has been revealed that as viewers watch a film, their heart rates become more closely aligned, often beating in unison. Skin conductance tests also show that certain events in a film trigger an increase in emotional arousal levels. That’s one more reason to visit Vue this Valentine’s Day!
