A new approach that can calculate the cost of damage caused by flooding is to be presented at the International Conference of Flood Resilience: Experiences in Asia and Europe at the University of Exeter this week. The method combines information on land use with data on the vulnerability of the area to calculate the cost of both past and future flooding events.
Climate change, along with increased building on flood plains, has led to both a greater likelihood and a higher impact of flooding across the globe.
The method has already been employed to estimate the damage caused...
If you are looking for a great day out and are into all things creative then make a note on the calendar for 30 January - 1 February when Craft 4 Crafters returns to Westpoint Arena .
The show is the ideal place to buy thousands of crafting supplies, and get some great ideas and inspiration. With leading local and national exhibitors offering products for Card Making, Papercrafts, Stamping, Scrapbooking, Sewing, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Beading, Painting, Patchwork, Quilting, Knitting, and many others.
Devon businesses are being offered a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services at Sandy Park, the home of the Exeter Chiefs.
The day will feature seminars, workshops and 40-plus exhibitors.
Speakers already confirmed include the rugby club’s head coach, Rob Baxter and the founder of The Exeter Daily, Marc Astley.
The aim of the event, called b2b@Sandy Park, is to provide a forum that will help businesses to not only engage with each other but also develop and grow.
Bev Gratton of Sandy Park said: “Although there is a vibrant business...
Next has opened a stunning new lingerie room in Exeter's Princesshay Shopping Centre.
It’s the first one to launch that brings the entire Next lingerie range together. Before, products were restricted to online, but now new styles and services such as g-cups, shape solutions and a fully functional fitting service will be available in-store.
A Next spokesperson said: “Not only did we want to provide a greater lingerie selection in-store, but we were keen to improve the customer shopping experience. We want a clear destination for lingerie that will be in a discreet setting...
UK house prices have seen their highest annual rise since June 2010. In the three months to August 2013, prices have risen an average of 5.4% from the same period last year, according to the Halfax's latest house price survey.
Prices were also up in the three months to August from the previous three months (March/April/May), rising by 2.1%. The August figure remains unchanged from both June and July.
Commenting, Martin Ellis, housing economist, said:
"House prices in the three months to August were 2.1% higher than in the previous three months; unchanged from both...
Award-winning fiddle player and singer Tom McConville is internationally renowned for his fiery, heart-stopping performances.
Blending traditional music from his home town of Newcastle with Irish, American and Scottish influences, he creates a sound that has jazz, folk, bluegrass and classical influence. His live performances are a roller coaster of musical delights; fast rhythmic dance tunes through beautiful slow airs and of course great singing – all presented with his inimitable sense of humour and style.
Tom will be joined on stage by virtuoso guitarist Andy Watt from...
Creative Cow in association with Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
William Shakespeare’s epic and delightful comedy is a rollicking tale of marriage, fidelity, trickery and love.
The puffed up and degenerate Sir John
Falstaff, a Knight of the Garter, is seized with the outrageous idea that to seduce two of
Windsor’s wealthy merry wives will prove his virility and give him access to their money, but with female cunning and a devilish plot involving their husbands, Falstaff is repeatedly tricked by the women.
If you want to witness superb singing and masterful guitar-playing, voices in harmony and hands in tempo, then you absolutely must see Mike Silver and Johnny Coppin in concert! Mike and Johnny have combined their roots and acoustic music talents to create a unique duo in which guitar and keyboard skills provide the musical context for beautifully crafted songs that touch the heart and lift the soul.
Johnny Coppin: “One of the finest voices” Q Magazine
Mike Silver: “Hidden gem, now the secret is out” Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2)
Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association has reported a substantial rise in bookings this summer, with many members seeing record numbers of visitors throughout the holidays and sell out July and August months.
James Sharp, chair of Devon Hotels said: “We have seen an increase in overseas visitors but one of the main growth areas has been holidaymakers choosing to ‘staycation’ in Devon due to the fantastic weather we have been experiencing. This has been the third hottest summer on record which has helped businesses after a series of bad summers. One member has seen an 8.6% rise...
Children who are starting secondary school for the first time this September are being encouraged to get to know their school nurse so they know where to go for help and advice when they need it.
As many parents eagerly anticipate the start of new school year, for some parents and young people this brings anxiety and worry. This is especially the case where children are starting school for the first time and where pupils are leaving the familiar surrounding of their primary school to what can be a large and intimidating environment of a new secondary school.
