Pop-up market proposal for Exeter city centre

Exeter is in line to get a pop-up city centre market on the site of its former bus station.

Members of the city council heard that an entrepreneur had come up with proposals to set up a market on the site off Sidwell Street where the bus station was demolished last year.

Cllr Lynn Wetenhall (Green, Newton and St Leonards) reminded a meeting of the full council that having a market was the most popular option for the land, according to a recent public consultation.

Green councillors have claimed that the city council’s Labour administration just wants to have a...

Cancer Lifeline South West Invites Families to Enjoy Life Changing Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is looking forward to a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its first ever Family Fun Day on Sunday 27th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place in the beautiful grounds of Ugbrooke House, near Newton Abbot, and promises a packed programme of activities for all ages. Doors open at 11am and the day runs to 4pm.

Visitors to the Family Fun Day can enjoy an entertaining dog show; exciting sports demonstrations and taster sessions including classes with former Exeter Chiefs and...

Devon businesses urged to prepare for power cuts following flood alerts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/17/2025 - 7:29am

Businesses in Devon have been urged to take proactive steps to avoid disruption from power cuts, with the threat of floods looming.

Experts from emergency power specialist, Central Power Services, are warning that businesses in Devon must act now to ensure they can continue to run in the event of likely outages.

The UK Government has issued a flood warning and recommended that people prepare for potential groundwater flooding caused by high levels of rainfall from Dolton to Bideford.

Severe weather such as heavy rain and flooding can cause powercuts. Being left...

Why Choose padeltennisrackets.com for Your Next Padel Tennis Racket

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 11:31pm

Padel tennis continues to surge in popularity across the UK, blending elements of tennis and squash into a fast-paced, social sport that’s captivating players of all levels in Exeter and beyond. For those looking to invest in their next padel racket, one platform stands out as a reliable destination: https://padeltennisrackets.com/ . This article explores the features and services that make this site a go-to choice for purchasing a padel tennis racket in 2025, based on its offerings, accessibility, and alignment with player needs.

Extensive Range of Rackets

The platform...

Exposing the Red Flags: How to Spot and Report Business Scams Before It's Too Late

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 11:04pm

Business scams inflict financial damage, and even worse, they erode trust. Protect your business by learning to recognize the red flags and report business scams before you fall victim.

Spot business scams by learning the red flags

The odds are high that you or your employees have encountered phishing emails, fake investment opportunities, fraudulent supplier contracts, or identity theft. Whatever form a scam takes, the intention is always the same: scammers are out to steal money, data, or resources.

If just one of your employees falls prey to these scams, your entire...

First Psychedelics graduates celebrate at Europe’s largest conference in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 10:31pm

The first cohort of graduates from a UK-first programme in psychedelics will be celebrated when Europe’s largest and longest-running conference on psychedelic comes to Devon this Easter.

The conference, called Breaking Convention, takes place every two years, with more than 200 speakers presenting at the University’s Streatham Campus between April 17 and 19. It includes subjects encompassing medicine, psychology, anthropology, sociology, law, politics, and the arts - with the University’s own research on the bill, including philosopher Dr Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes, who is a co-...

How sportsbooks can improve bettors’ experience

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 5:04pm

When you hear the word “sports,” what comes to mind? For some, it's football, others baseball, and many more, but beyond the different types, sports is more than competition – it is a way of life deeply rooted in our culture. In fact, statistics show that there are approximately 3.5 billion sports fans in the world.

And as you know, sports and betting have, for a long time, gone hand in hand. So, it's no surprise that as the popularity of sports has grown, so has that of betting. Actually, in the UK, online sports betting ranked as the leading form of gambling as of January 2024...

Devon's Ukrainian Community Celebrates the Orthodox Easter

The Devon Ukrainian Association invites the wider community to attend its Orthodox Easter Services on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April 2025 , from 2pm-4pm at St. Michael and All Angels Church , Mount Dinham, Exeter, EX4 4EB.

The Easter weekend will include two special services:

  • Saturday 19 April – Divine Liturgy , a joyful and sacred celebration of the Resurrection
  • Sunday 20 April – Evensong , a reflective evening prayer service marking the close of Easter day

The services will be celebrated by Father Achilles , a clergyman of the Kyiv...

Location, Location, Location is coming to Devon!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 3:42pm

Channel 4's Location, Location, Location are on the hunt for chain-free house hunters in Devon for series 29 of the popular property show, which is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this year.

Location, Location, Location has been a fixture in Channel 4’s schedule for 25 years and remains the biggest property buying programme on British television.

In all that time, property experts, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer have never tired in their efforts to match the nation’s hopeful house hunters with their perfect home.

Whether you're a first time buyer, looking...

Dating for educated professionals: How to pick the best dating site?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 9:21am

Online dating is perfect for busy and career-minded people. It’s quite easy to come across a good dating site , but the best dating sites for educated professionals aren’t that easy to choose. Specialized platforms aren’t that big or popular, but they are way more useful for educated people looking for potential partners who are on the same level. Here are a few tips on how to pick dating sites for educated professionals that won’t disappoint you.

Look for sites with a focus on quality, not quantity

When you’re an educated professional, you likely value meaningful connections...

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