Leading African and African diaspora literary voices will take part in book readings, open mic poetry sessions and workshops as part of a major Exeter literary festival.
Africa Writes – Exeter features AKO Caine Prize winners Okwiri Oduor and Irenosen Okojie, Yewande Omotoso, author of The Woman Next Door , Tjawangwa Dema, author of an/other pastoral, Nikki May, author of Wahala, Karla Neblett, author of King of Rabbits, rapper, Silai Estatira, and poets Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Kadija Sesay George, Al- Saddiq al-Raddi, Bryar Bajalan and Nour Khairi.
Leading accounting, audit, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced the latest round of promotions to its partner group.
Anna Averis, Mark Munro, and Richard Harborne have been appointed to the partnership with immediate effect, taking the firm’s group to 37 following the recent addition of Len Dean, Partner and Head of VAT, Martyn Fraser, Corporate Finance Partner and Peter Ball, Tax Partner.
Anna Averis is People Director with strategic and operational responsibility for Bishop Fleming’s people team. Anna said: “I am delighted to join the partnership at a...
An insurance expert is urging homeowners across the region to be extra vigilant about security during warm summer weather.
The message to would-be victims follows police warnings of a potential spike in domestic burglaries as temperatures soar.
Will McCarter, of insurance broker Lycetts, said: “When the air heats up, people naturally tend to open more windows and doors. It’s all too easy to forget to secure them at night, making it easier for opportunistic burglars to strike.
“Burglars will often target small, expensive items such as watches and jewellery as...
Kylian Mbappé was born on 20 December, 1998 in Paris, France and was raised in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis. His father, Wilfrid Mbappé was born in Cameroon, while his mother, Fayza Lamari, was born in Algeria. Kylian's family certainly has sports running in their blood since his mother, Fayza Lamari is a former handball player while his brother, Ethan Mbappé played for PSG under 12 in 2018 and currently plays for FC Paris Saint-Germain U17. His father is also a football coach and has been Kulian's agent. His undeniable talent has made him a great stake in the top 20 betting sites in the UK...
We are all guilty of spending money on things we don't need from time to time. Unfortunately, many of us don't take the time to learn how to properly manage our finances. This can lead to a lot of financial stress down the road.
People can often struggle to balance financial commitments and can find themselves looking into professional help, Trust Deeds and other debt solutions.
In this post, we'll share the top 10 financial tips everyone should learn. Whether you are struggling with your finances or not, these tips will be able to help everyone take control of their...
With a 15% surge in fly-tipping on England’s highways, drivers are urged to be the nation's eyes and report incidents to catch those responsible.
Incidents of fly-tipping on English roads have increased by 22% over the last three years – and by 15% in the last year alone. This rise equates to an additional 100,000 incidents in the year, equivalent to a staggering 1,330 a day, or almost 10,000 a week.
The litter goes beyond everyday items: over the last year, incidents of dumping tyres rose by a quarter and people discarding vehicle parts increased by 15%. Posing even...
An unusual and thought-provoking new sculpture, created to characterize how science is confronting one of the world’s biggest threats to human health and food security, has been unveiled at the University of Exeter.
The stimulating new artwork, called Pharmakon , was created by Devon artist collective Still/Moving and is made from recycled bronze.
The sculpture was installed outside the Geoffrey Pope Building at the heart of the University’s Streatham Campus.
Guests of honour at the unveiling included Dr Jonathan Pearce, Director of Strategy and Planning for the...
Volunteers are marking a decade of innovative horticulture at Exeter’s Community Garden - where students work with their neighbours to cultivate food and friendship.
The beautiful space, at the University of Exeter’s Streatham campus, is helping people to learn new skills, meet friends and protect the local environment and biodiversity.
Volunteers are experimenting with new ways to enhance the habitat, which is also a teaching space for students studying food security and sustainability.
Professor Lisa Roberts, Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter, and...
There are tried-and-true pieces of financial advice that have been passed down for generations. Business development professional Fahim Imam-Sadeque says that some of this advice is still very applicable in today's financial world.
However, some advice is no longer relevant. The key is understanding what pieces of advice are still relevant and which ones are not. Avoiding poor advice will help you make sound financial decisions instead of ones that can do more damage than good.
Here are five pieces of financial advice that should not be blindly followed.
