Exeter’s medieval bridge and its archaeological excavation in the 1970s is the subject of a new book that was launched today (Friday 1 March) in Exeter.
Author Stewart Brown took 40 years to write the book - The Medieval Exe Bridge, St Edmund’s Church, and Excavation of Waterfront Houses, Exeter – after he helped uncover the bridge in the 1970s while working for the City Council’s Archaeological Field Unit (AFU).
This book, which is available to buy from Exeter Visitor Information and Tickets, the Custom House and Exeter’s Underground Passages, has been published by the...
Most online gaming developers launch new games every month. Renowned publishers like Microgaming, NetBet, and Betsoft continually introduce new gaming offerings in a bid to draw more players while matching the changing consumer tastes. The new games feature a variety of innovative formats, imaginative themes and offer inventive ways for players to win. Slot enthusiasts are spoilt for choice thanks to the vast selection. Here are the most recent you should look out for. The Golden Slot This Chinese themed game is a recent offering from NextGen Gaming. It is dedicated to a boss of roosters...
The best of WHAM! is coming to the Exeter Corn Exchange next week!
Sweeney Entertainments brings a fantastic new show to venues across the UK, featuring the very best of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie – The Best of Wham!
Can it really be 37 years since George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley formed one of the most enduring pop groups of the 80s? In four short years WHAM! sold more than 28 million records, topping the charts with three albums, four number one singles and eleven top ten hits. They featured in the Live Aid concert of 1985 and were the first western pop group to...
Comedian Mike Osman is bringing his frighteningly realistic portrayal of the leader of the free world to the county in aid of Comic Relief.
The Capital radio presenter has appeared on such shows as Copy Cats, The Generation Game, Noel's House Party and Big Break.
He will be headlining a show at the Watermark in Ivybridge on Tuesday, March 12, which will also showcase three top local comedians – Louis Burgess, Suzy Bennett and Luke Honnoraty.
Hilarious videos made by Louis Burgess, from Dartmoor, have been watched 22 million times online and he has won several awards...
Gina Awad and Colin Bray from the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance were delighted to be at West Exe school recently, delivering Dementia Friends sessions to the Health & Social care students. This is part of their ongoing commitment to raising dementia awareness and taking action within the school and wider community.
Tim Rutherford, Head Teacher said: “West Exe is very proud to be an active member of the alliance and partnering in initiatives which raise action and awareness for dementia as a school. As part of this, we have appointed a Dementia Friends Champion, endeavoured to...
Rob Hunter says Exeter Chiefs will need to be at their best as they look to preserve their lead at the top of the Gallagher Premiership.
Tomorrow, the Devonians tackle Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium (3pm) in a fixture forwards coach Hunter insists is ‘one of the hardest’ in the division.
With just eight rounds of the regular season remaining, the jostling for positions at either end of the Premiership table is intensifying by the week.
It is therefore little wonder that coaches across the division are demanding their teams show the necessary fight as every...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (1-3 March)
THEATRE
In the Willows
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott
With epic show tunes and killer beats, this classic story is brought popping and locking into the twenty first century in an extraordinary new hip-hop musical. Featuring fast bikes, fierce moves and fabulous vocals. After their smash hit street-dance Jungle Book and circus-musical Little Mermaid, Exeter Northcott Associate Company Metta Theatre return with a bold new take on this much loved classic. https://exeternorthcott.co...
An innovative new app is being launched across Devon on Monday 4 March 2019 to support new dads and their partners.
DadPad is an essential guide for new dads and has been co-produced with new fathers, the NHS and developed and built by Julian Bose from Inspire Cornwall CIC.
The project is jointly-funded by NHS England’s perinatal mental health development fund, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Livewell Southwest CIC and NHS NEW Devon Clinical Commissioning Group.
The app is available to download now and is aimed at fathers-to-be and new fathers across Devon.
FORCE Cancer Charity annual Bike Ride 'The Nello' is taking place on Sunday 30th June. Starting and Finishing at Topsham Rugby Club near Exeter. Choice of rides - a 55 mile and a 100 mile route. For more details and to book a place, please go to www.forcecancercharity.co.uk
We all know some games are better for you than others. Of course, stealing cars on Grand Theft Auto isn’t going to be as educational as five rounds of online Scrabble.
However, educational and brain stimulating games can sometimes be too dull to enjoy. It’s 2019 though, and as you’d expect, there are plenty that are fantastic too.
Whether you’re gaming on your way to work or sitting down for a few hours of an evening, we take a look at the best games to keep your brain active and improve your cognitive skills…
