The AA today warned that driving in wet conditions can be hazardous and even those with local knowledge can be caught out during heavy downpours.
Standing water creates a potential aquaplaning hazard as well as reducing visibility.
Take it easy through standing water and if the steering does become unresponsive due to the rain, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.
Only attempt to drive through flood water if you know it's not too deep and maintain a steady, slow speed to avoid creating a bow wave. The air intake on many cars is low down at the front and...
Children and young people who have received treatment at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital have given the Trust top marks for communication in the first Care Quality Commission (CQC) Children and young people’s survey 2014.
The survey shows that children who underwent inpatient or daycase treatment in the hospital’s dedicated children’s ward, Bramble, felt that they were listened to by staff and that procedures and outcomes of treatment were explained in a way that they could understand.
This is the first national children’s survey conducted by CQC. It represents the...
Within the past several decades, increasing numbers of companies have been investing in ongoing training for their employees because of the value their personal growth adds to the company. This is true in any business environment but when it comes to B2B transactions, ongoing training & certifications only improves the quality and quantity of business interactions. No matter what industry you are in, ongoing training for your employees can provide the following benefits for the entire organisation.
Inspired by folk singing traditions of the UK and northern Europe, Lady Maisery sing songs and ballads both unaccompanied, and with backing from accordion, harp and fiddle
Nominated for the Horizon BBC Folk Award 2012 and for Best Debut at the Spiral Awards 2012. Forged from the voices of Hannah James (Kerfuffle, duo with Sam Sweeney), Hazel Askew (The Askew Sisters, The Artisans) and Rowan Rheingans (Fidola), Lady Maisery explore vocal harmony to breathtaking effect, through their fresh interpretations of songs and ballads.
The trio burst onto the scene with the release of...
A night of DJs across five rooms including sets from My Nu Leng and NVOY.
After last years sellout show with My Nu Leng, Hold It Down knew they needed to bring them back to Exeter. On that occasion, Jammo played solo, but this time around Tommo will also be gracing the decks.
Joining them we have something special in the shape of NVOY. Hailing from London, they make the right kind of house music. Think Dusky meets Kaytranada and you’ll get a little insight into their sound.
This eclectic programme joins the forces of the Delta Saxophone Quartet with one of the UKs most imaginative jazz composers Gwilym Simcock and draws its inspiration from the music of the iconic British prog rock band King Crimson.
The quartet has worked closely with many leading composers having commissioned works from Gavin Bryars, Steve Martland, Joe Duddell, Hugh Hopper, Mike Westbrook, Mark-Anthony Turnage and Michael Finnissy to name a few. The quartet has always looked to extend the range/repertoire and possibilities of what a quartet of saxophones can present, combining a...
Celebrated British blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Joanne Shaw Taylor, returns to the UK in autumn 2015 for an exclusive Planet Rock Live Presents Nationwide UK Tour. The 21-date UK tour starts at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 22 September, and marks the very first time that Planet Rock presents a full UK tour by an established UK artist.
Joanne will perform songs from her recently critically acclaimed album The Dirty Truth, as well as songs from her previous three albums White Sugar, Diamonds in the Dirt and Almost Always Never.
Named Young Artist of the Year at the 2014 British Blues Awards ceremony.
Laurence Jones is 22 years old and is already making a big name for himself. The young gunslinger of the blues has sensationally signed a deal with Ruf Records. A catalogue of big names appear on his latest album including Walter Trout, Aynsley Lister, Yonrico Scott, Charlie Wooton and producer Mike Zito.
Described by Walter Trout as being a cross between Eric Clapton & Buddy Guy, a Buzz has been building rapidly around Laurence Jones. Since 2012, he has clocked up some serious road miles from...
Basement Jaxx (DJ set) Wretch 32 Stormzy Friend Within Zed Bias presents Madd Again Soundsystem Kokiri + many more acts to be announced.
This will be an outdoor event, with music, food, drinks & all manner of festival goodness. The event will also feature a massive video wall and light & sound show.
Exeter has never experienced anything quite like this. An 18+ event.
Basement Jaxx, Wretch 32, Stormzy, Friend Within, Zed Bias and Kokiri will all headline the Garden show which finishes at 11.30pm.
For many, this will be just when the party starts, so join us at Exeter Phoenix for the official after party, featuring UK garage sensation DJ Q plus a wealth of local talent across 3 areas, and a VIP area too.
Many of the headliners from the main event are likely to make an appearance too so you never know who you might bump into at the bar!
Tickets for the main event, Basement Jaxx in the Garden, are also available from Exeter Phoenix...
