The countdown continues: Where to watch England play Tunisia

Countdown to kick off is well and truly on, and if you’re in Exeter, there are plenty of places ready to host you this summer.

England get their campaign underway on June 18, where they take on African nation in Volgograd. Most major online bookmakers are seeing it as no contest, with the Three Lions expected to roar, and we’ll be right behind them.

You can back them at 4/11 with most bookies, but more importantly, where are going to watch it?

Exeter has plenty going on for England’s ties this summer. Here are our favourite places to watch the game…

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One in five young people hacked on social media

Authored by Chris Lake
Posted: Mon, 06/11/2018 - 6:44am

It’s very easy to over-share on social media nowadays and it seems a fair number of us are being duped into doling out our card details, bank details and private addresses without a second thought.

New research, commissioned by Nationwide Building Society, has revealed that an overwhelming 83% of young people have encountered people over-sharing personal details on social media. Despite this, over a third of young Brits said they haven’t set their social media accounts to fully private, allowing people they don’t know to view their profile.

Fake messages being sent from a...

Events across Devon to celebrate Carers Week 2018

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/11/2018 - 6:31am

Carers are being encouraged to stay healthy and connected through a number of events planned across the county next week to mark national Carers Week.

People, of any age, who help a relative or a friend without payment are often unaware that there is support available for them in their caring role. As a consequence, many let a health problem go untreated, or they can feel isolated from friends and the wider community.

While the total number of carers in Devon isn’t known, it’s thought that there are likely to be getting on for 100,000 people who provide care for others. But...

Exeter Junior School pupil to star in British feature film

An Exeter Junior School pupil is delighted to star in a new British feature film called Innocent Candy.

Minti Gorne is set to start filming in Skegness alongside former 'EastEnder' Danielle Harold, John Altman - better known as EastEnders' 'Nasty Nick', former Blue member and established actor Antony Costa and Eddie Peel who is a long-standing star of many shows, including The Bill.

The 10-year-old is no stranger to the world of acting; she starred as young Vivian alongside Mark Wahlberg and Sir Antony Hopkins in last year's Hollywood blockbuster 'Transformers: The Last...

Devon Communities Together announces merger with Devon Senior Voice

Independent charity Devon Communities Together has formally taken over the running of Devon Senior Voice to ensure the organisation is able to continue in its valuable role as the voice of Devon’s older people.

The decision to merge with Devon Communities Together was taken by Devon Senior Voice members at a recent AGM and the business transfer officially took place on 31st May 2018 with all assets including 2000 members, many of whom are active volunteers, being transferred to Devon Communities Together. Members voted with the intention of ensuring that the network can continue...

New Exmouth water Sports Centre operator announced

Exeter-based developer Grenadier has announced local business, Edge Water Sports, as the new sustainable watersports centre’s first key tenant. The multi-million-pound, not-for-profit scheme which will see part of Exmouth waterfront transformed into a brand-new water sports facility, was given the green light by East Devon District Council on Tuesday. The centre will enable beach and water-based training and provide changing facilities, alongside an outdoor events space and a selection of eateries, and will offer immediate beach access for all. Family run Edge Water Sports is the first key...

Salcombe Brewery celebrates first anniversary at Estuary View

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Sun, 06/10/2018 - 2:41pm

One year on from moving into its new state of the art, innovative brewery at Estuary View, Salcombe Brewery has just introduced its new Salcombe Pale Ale as its first keg product adding to the already outstanding range of craft beers. Pale ale is fast becoming the drink of choice amongst Millennials and Salcombe Pale Ale is deliciously thirst quenching for all on a hot summer’s day. It is available direct from the keg in top pubs, bars and restaurants and in a 330ml bottle to take home.

The new Salcombe Pale Ale (4.6%) sits alongside the existing beers in the range, which include...

One Voice Media staff to walk 18 Miles for charity

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 06/10/2018 - 10:41am

Nine of the One Voice Media & PR team will be taking on an 18 mile walk, The Templer Way, on 23rd June, fundraising for The Daisy Garland charity which supports a colleague and her four year old daughter, nicknamed Taz, who has a rare form of drug-resistant epilepsy.

This incredible charity is based in Totnes and operates across the UK, supporting families living with drug-resistant epilepsy.

The Daisy Garland funds ketogenic dietitians in NHS hospitals across the UK, each dietician costs up to £47,000 a year, and also provides monitors to help keep children with...

Two Moors Festival kicks off its 18th year

Running from the 12th-21st October, the prestigious Two Moors Festival is now in its 18th year and with a stellar line up of world-class artists, outstanding music and breath-taking venues, the October festival is not to be missed.

Created by John and Penny Adie to counteract the devastation caused by the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in 2001, the festival brings a celebration of exceptional music to Exmoor and Dartmoor and surrounding areas.

The Two Moors Festival will showcase amazing artists as well as highlighting both Dartmoor and Exmoor’s built heritage by hosting...

Silhouettes appear across Exeter to mark First World War centenary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/09/2018 - 5:24pm

A number of striking Silhouettes have appeared around Exeter to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.

Exeter City Council is backing The Royal British Legion initiative and has displayed the Silhouettes outside the Guildhall and the Civic Centre, as well as on the Paris Street roundabout coming into the city centre.

The Royal British Legion is leading a national movement to say ‘Thank You’ to the First World War generation. As part of this year’s centenary activities the Legion has launched a range of Silhouettes to encourage businesses, community groups and...

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