Antiques Roadshow in Exeter Q & A

Popular television series Antiques Roadshow will be filmed on Exeter Cathedral Green on Thursday September 12. Presenter Fiona Bruce said: "Presenting the Antiques Roadshow is, for me, one of those rare and very lucky coincidences in television when you get to work on a show that you already love to watch. Exploring the human story behind every object is what makes Antiques Roadshow so fascinating. And everyone loves the agony and ecstasy of the 'what's it worth?' moment. The Antiques Roadshow isn't just about antiques – it's history, beauty and drama all wrapped up in one."

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Simple treatment available at Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital to stop urgent trips to the loo

A new treatment is being offered at the Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital to help people who suffer from the need to go to the toilet urgently. The treatment is nurse-lead but overseen by a consultant for both urinary and faecal incontinence.

Needing to go to the toilet too often is a problem for up to 20% of the population, and many people find it hard to talk to their GP about it.

A radical new treatment – the percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation – now gives patient a new, easier option.

Consultant Urologist Mark Stott said: “This can be real problem for people....

Adam Hills to bring Happyism to Exeter Corn Exchange

Adam Hills, host of TV’s The Last Leg is bringing his much awaited new tour, Happyism, to Exeter Corn Exchange.

Fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Adam is ready to embark on his 35 date tour of the UK and Ireland in September and visits the Corn Exchange on Tuesday 19 November.

Happyism will see everyone's favourite Antipodean comedian take to the stage for a first-class evening of comedy with the usual anecdotes and audience participation all delivered in his refreshingly unique, laid-back style.

Adam became a household name in the UK after his part in the...

Back to school tips for teens

Back to school means getting into a routine so that your skin looks its best. Sure, it will take some work but you can't expect to eat junk and suddenly wake up to a ravishing complexion! Here are a few tips to keep in mind while you embark on your studies. 1. Wash your face with an acne-fighting cleanser twice in the morning and twice in the evening and each time you sweat, such as after the gym. Just be sure to follow with a moisturiser since removing too much oil can result in your skin overproducing oil to compensate breaking you out further! A moisturiser specifically geared...

Exeter shopping centre helps to crack crime

Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter is the latest group to join a police scheme to tackle antisocial behaviour. The centre security team is undertaking a training and accreditation process under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS). The scheme allows Devon and Cornwall Police to accredit certain minor police powers to staff or organisations who are committed to working with communities and police in tackling crime and disorder. The CSAS programme has been rolled out successfully in other shopping centres and businesses across the region, and enables trained staff to share...

£50,000 sports funding up for grabs in Honiton

East Devon District Council is inviting all Honiton’s residents, voluntary and community groups and other organisations to send their ideas to Honiton Town Council on how the cash can be spent on sport in the area.

All the funds available have been out aside by East Devon District Council from recent housing developments in the parish of Honiton (Section 106 money). The district council has a nationally acclaimed policy of involving residents in how this money is spent.

Honiton Town Council is urging individuals as well as voluntary and community groups and other...

Playing tag with sharks off the west coast of Scotland

Twenty-seven basking sharks have been tagged in the second year of a project to find out more about their life cycle.

The work, which uses small tags attached to the sharks to track their movements, was carried out around the islands of Tiree and Coll by a team of scientists from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the University of Exeter, came to an end in early August.

The movements of 15 of the sharks can be followed live online. So far most have stayed around the Inner Hebrides, one has ventured to the Outer Hebrides and back again, and two headed to the north coast of...

WESC Foundation calls for entries to Over the Top Charity Challenge

YOU may have driven your car into it, but have you ever fancied abseiling 80ft down Princesshay car park? If the answer is ‘yes’, then you are in luck as WESC Foundation, a specialist centre for visual impairment, is hosting a charity abseil on Saturday 28 September, from 9am until 6pm, where anyone 12 years and over can take part.

The fundraising challenge is being overseen by extreme sports experts Isca Outdoor and last year the event helped raise £6000 for the Exeter-based charity through entry fees and sponsorship.

Maggie Garrett, event organiser and assistant...

Evening opening helps city workers to access careers advice

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 08/28/2013 - 12:51pm

Busy city workers thinking about making changes to their career path can now access professional advice regarding job opportunities, courses and funding after they leave work for the day, thanks to new, late careers advice appointments.

From September, the National Careers Service in Exeter will be offering appointments until 7pm once a month at its centre in Queens Street.

The centrally located office, just a stone’s throw from the High Street, is convenient for workers who are unable to attend during the day.

National Careers Service Adviser, Caroline Ward said: “...

Solicitors back sizzling fundraising event

On Thursday 12 September, Devon-based law firm Gilbert Stephens LLP will be hosting The Great Devon Breakfast in aid of local cancer charity, FORCE.

The Great Devon Breakfast is an annual fundraising event organised by the local cancer charity and last year, 14 different venues across the county hosted a Great Devon Breakfast, raising £10,000 between them.

The event supported by Gilbert Stephens LLP will be held at Graze Cafe located on the High Street and starts at 8am. Breakfast costs £10 and includes a full English with tea or coffee and organisers hope it will help...

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