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A Celestial Spectacle: How and Where to Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower

Authored by ABPR
Posted: Fri, 07/28/2023 - 11:32am

Each year, the Perseids meteor shower graces our night skies as the Earth passes through the debris left behind by the Swift-Tuttle comet. As we approach the peak of this celestial event, we've gathered advice from Neill Sanders, an amateur astronomer enthusiast and founder of Go Stargazing, and Jo Richardson, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and founder of Space Detectives.

Where?

To observe the Perseids meteor shower, it's crucial to find a suitable location away from bright city lights and light pollution.

Neill Sanders says: "The best place to see the...

The Young Traders South West Regional Final Market returns to Exeter

InExeter, the local Business Improvement District - is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) for the second consecutive year to host the South West Regional Final for the prestigious Young Market Trader of the Year Awards.

This much-anticipated event aims to support and celebrate the remarkable young talent (under 30s) across the UK. It will take place on Sunday 6th August at Cathedral Green in Exeter.

The Young Traders Market provides a unique platform for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their skills, innovation, and...

Top-Ratеd Pro Stunt Scootеrs for Advancеd Ridеrs: Unlеashing thе Thrill of Frееstylе Riding

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 07/28/2023 - 5:32am

Pro stunt scootеrs havе rеvolutionizеd thе world of frееstylе riding, captivating thrill-sееkеrs and adrеnalinе junkiеs alikе. Dеsignеd to withstand intеnsе tricks, flips, and grinds, thеsе spеcializеd scootеrs offеr advancеd ridеrs an unparallеlеd еxpеriеncе. However, riders can also explore a range of these scooters on the platform like skates.co.uk .In this article, we'll еxplorе thе top-ratеd pro stunt scootеrs that catеr to thе nееds of sеasonеd ridеrs, dеlivеring thе pеrfеct balancе of pеrformancе, durability, and stylе.

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Evapo arrives in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 11:28pm

EXETER'S high street is set for boost with the arrival of a new retailer.

CBD and vaping specialists Evapo is opening a new store in the City's Fore Street on Friday (28 July).

The company is committed to help people quit tobacco smoking with all its staff qualified NHS stop smoking advisors.

Evapo is also leading the way when it comes to ending underage vaping with owner Andrej Kuttuf having recently lobbied parliament in a bid to see the industry tighter controlled.

He is calling on MPs to regulate the sales of disposable vapes, thus putting an end to...

Roll up, roll up for free family fun on Exeter Quayside

After the huge success of last year’s Summer at the Quayside, Exeter’s historic quayside area will again be home to a jam-packed programme of fun and quirky activities for all the family. Organised by the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust, free events will be taking place over the school summer holidays until Friday 1 September.

Expect theatre, art, workshops, entertainers, music, poetry, Storytelling, games, circus skills and much more, with everyone welcome and no booking required. The events take place under the Transit Shed, right in front of the Exeter Custom House.

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Why Teamwork is Critical for Project Success

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 4:49pm

When it comes to a project's success, you must have heard that there are several contributors to the same. Whether it's good leadership, skilful employees, or technological support, it's the amalgamation of all these crucial aspects that results in a fruitful outcome. Amidst these, another factor that plays a critical role in a project's success is teamwork.

It's like the base of successful projects, as without equal contribution from the members, there's no way you can expect high-quality outcomes. Besides that, there are several other reasons why teamwork is critical in today's...

Traffic cameras could be installed on Wonford Road

Cameras could be installed along a road in Exeter where some drivers are still ignoring ‘no entry’ signs.

A filter was installed on Wonford Road in 2021, permitting access only for buses and bicycles to help improve conditions for them, but councillors were told this week that many other vehicles are still driving through.

Speaking at an Exeter highways and traffic orders meeting on Monday [24 July], highways officer James Bench said the authority is “aware of ongoing complaints regarding contraventions at this location.”

He revealed a CCTV survey was undertaken...

Women's Fixtures Launch

Event Date: 
09/08/2023 - 10:15am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

It’s time to get excited, the 23/24 Allianz Premiership Campaign is right around the corner!

We’d like to invite you all to join us for Brunch at Sandy Park as we reveal next Season’s Fixture List.

We will be serving a Bacon Roll with Tea & Coffee, and tickets are available now for £10 per person!

Tickets: Booking Selection [Sandy Park | 09.08.2023 - 10:15 | Women's Fixture Launch] - Exeter Chiefs

Commuting Chaos: 8 Million Commuters Borrowed Money to Get to Work in the Last 12 Months

The cost of living crisis is forcing millions of commuters to have to borrow money in order to get to work with a shocking number of people even having to use payday loans, a new study has revealed.

As motorists and train commuters feel the pinch as the cost of living crisis continues and inflation continues to rise, the study has revealed that almost half of commuters have had to borrow money to get to work in the last year.

Nationwide, the study by iCompario found that 44% (the equivalent of over eight million commuters) revealed they have borrowed money to commute to...

Gran Turismo style racing simulator challenge provides keys to £150,000 pro racing driver scholarship

FastTrack to Motorsport Championship launched in Devon to find motorsport talent of the future

A radical new approach to finding the future talent of top level motorsport, which echoes the format of this summer’s much anticipated blockbuster film Gran Turismo, is set to launch in Devon from Saturday (29 July) at Apex Race Centre, the UK’s premier motorsport simulator venue.

In a world first, the simulator-based FastTrack to Motorsport Championship, which is designed to be accessible to all, and not just the wealthy, provides a swift and direct route to a potential career...

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