Last chance: Have your say in the EU referendum!

On Thursday June 23, the UK electorate will vote in a referendum to decide whether it will remain in or leave the European Union.

If you are planning on voting in the EU Referendum but have not yet registered, make sure you do so before midnight tonight (7 June 2016).

It will take about five minutes and you will need your National Insurance number, as well as your passport if you are living abroad.

Those eligible to cast a vote on 23 June - which include British or Irish citizens living in the UK who are 18 or over and Citizens of Commonwealth countries who are 18...

Man seriously hurt in East Devon collision

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 10:21am

Just before 8am on Monday 6th June 2016 a four vehicle collision occurred on an unclassified road between Dunkeswell and Hemyock in East Devon.

A motorcyclist, riding an Aprilla bike, collided with a Volkswagon Golf. Debris from this collision then damaged two other vehicles.

The motorcyclist, a man in his forties from Somerset, was airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol with serious and life changing injuries to his arm and leg.

No one else was injured in the collision.

Any witnesses to the collision are asked to email 101@dc.police.uk quoting reference...

The Point at Exmouth Quay takes shape

Authored by Mandy Pearse
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 10:00am

A giant skeleton steel frame is rapidly rising near Exmouth Quay as The Point waterside apartments take shape. Over the next six weeks, the frame currently at the first floor, will reach its full height of 20 metres.

The Point is being developed by Eagle One Homes and will deliver fourteen high quality waterside apartments by the end of the year.

The steel frame sits on a solid concrete foundation on top of piles up to 21 metres deep. In all over 60 tonnes of European manufactured steel will be used and up to 60% of the steel is recycled making it a very sustainable option...

Common Appliance Faults - What to Look Out For?

White goods are fairly cheap these days and a washing machine or dishwasher is no longer considered to be a luxury for most families. We can visit out local store or go shopping online and pick up a cheap washing machine or tumble dryer. All being well, it will then be delivered in a couple of days. Unfortunately, cheap is not necessarily cheerful as most modern appliances last no more than a few years.

Appliance services and safety checks are available and are definitely worth considering for premium brands, but if your appliance has already bitten the dust, you need to know...

Social Gaming: What is it and where is it headed in 2016?

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 8:54am

Given the evolution that has underpinned social gaming during the last nine years, it is little wonder that this medium has become incredibly vague and diverse during this time. Inextricably linked to digital, mobile and even console titles, the concept of social gaming is one that continues to evolve with time.

With this in mind, attempting to understand social gaming in real-time and determine its future course is extremely difficult. So even though digital gaming has enjoyed a huge boom in 2015, the performance of the market’s social sector remains unclear.

Fortunately,...

Government statement re BHS

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 8:28am

The government has isssued a detailed statement regarding BHS.

Administrators are in the process of winding the business down and yesterday Anna Soubry, Minister of State for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise updated the House of Commons.

And she stresssed that any wrongdoing would be taken very seriously.

Ms Soubry said: "This will of course be devastating news for the workers at BHS and their families, and also for those businesses who supply BHS, our thoughts are with all of them. This followed the sad news received by Austin Reed workers on 29 May that...

Generation Pause: 60% of under 45s in SW left behind by housing crisis

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/07/2016 - 6:56am

New research from housing charity Shelter reveals 59% of 18-44 year olds in the South West say they will be forced to put their lives on hold because of housing problems.

The Shelter and YouGov study of adults under 45 was carried out as part of the charity’s Great Home Debate. It revealed the housing shortage is reshaping how many people in the South West live their lives and creating entirely new timeframes for when they hit traditional life milestones. Housing is a reason for people lagging behind in crucial aspects of their lives – from career and retirement to family and...

Exeter student celebrates ‘I would for a grand’ competition win

Following an exciting competition run by new social media app Yubl, Nishad Rai, from Exeter University won the top prize of £1,000 after saying he would “get a bikini wax” for a grand.

Nish received the most votes on Yubl for his mad idea. He has already spent his winnings on a blow out with friends at the Hotel Du Vin, thanks to Yubl. It has become the ‘hot app’ of the last few months and continues to grow in numbers exponentially each day.

Yubl breaks the mould of current social apps to make your interaction more like a real conversation – it’s great for groups of...

Hendy Group buys south east-based Lifestyle Group

Hendy Group, which has a major presence in Exeter has been on the expansion trail with the acquisition of Lifestyle Dealer Group in a deal which puts the company in the top 20 of automotive retailers in the UK.

The acquisition means the Hendy Group, which has Honda, MG, Iveco and car store operations in Exeter now operates 12 motor franchises at 25 locations in Devon, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey and Kent with annual turnover set to reach £600 million.

The group now employs around 1,000 staff and is set to sell in excess of 40,000 cars, vans and trucks each year from its...

Friends of Exeter Cathedral School Summer Fete

Event Date: 
18/06/2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral Green

The Friends of Exeter Cathedral School will be holding their Summer Fete on Saturday 18th June from 10am to 4pm on Cathedral Green.

This is a fun event for all the family in the heart of Exeter.

Attractions include craft stalls, competition stalls, tea tent, entertainment, classic cars, inflatables, barbecue, toys, books, dunking stool and lots more.

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