Exeter Chiefs fight back to defend their Gallagher Premiership Trophy

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/19/2021 - 10:58am

Exeter Chiefs were looking woeful post the January COVID-19 related break for English Rugby, but the time off and rest period seems to have assisted last season's Premiership winners in finding their elite form.

This past weekend saw the Chiefs extend their winning streak to three games consecutively, leaving the London Irish squad in the dirt as they pulled up behind Bristol Rovers with just one point separating each team in the table.

The London Irish were defending a six-game winning streak of their own, but a defiant performance from the Chiefs led Ali Hepher's team...

Better Education for Devon event will listen to public views

A Devon education "listening" event will take place on Wednesday 24th February, organised by Cllr Su Aves (St Sidwells and St James) of Devon’s Children’s Scrutiny Committee with Hannah Packham, the National Education Union (NEU)’s Regional Secretary. The discussion will bring together Devon teachers, school staff, parents, students and everyone with an interest in education to focus on priorities and aspirations for the county, both during and after the COVID pandemic.

After brief introductions from the panel, participants will be asked to break out into smaller groups by area...

5 Features of database providers you should look out for

Right from the beginning of the first industry, information has always paved the way to success for almost all the firms out there. Whether it is information about the market, customers, or the product itself, firms have been utilizing different types of information in the form of data in order to polish their product to perfection, provide personalized services and gain a competitive advantage in the industry. But how do you gain access to resourceful data apart from using the information that you gather from your website?

Well, if you are not able to produce enough data from...

The biggest horse racing events of 2021

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 02/18/2021 - 9:25pm

Horse racing remains as exciting as ever and has some big events lined up this year. Even though the events might be televised just now, fans can expect a feast of horse racing and the drama that unfolds on the racecourses will be as intense as ever. Below is a look at some of the biggest events that fans can get ready for this year.

Cheltenham Festival

The Cheltenham Festival gets underway on 16 March and comes to its conclusion on the 21 March. That’s four fabulous days of racing and is especially notable because of its focus on jump racing. On average, approximately 67,000...

Chalk + Ward, marketing agency

South West agency celebrates business wins

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/18/2021 - 9:19pm

Members of staff at a leading South West strategic marketing agency are celebrating after winning several prestigious clients.

Over the course of the past year, Chalk + Ward, which has offices in Exeter and in London, has acquired a total of 23 new clients, including in recent weeks, Exeter Cathedral, and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum.

The Managing Director of Chalk + Ward, Robert Chalk, says: “We are delighted to be working with two of Exeter’s most iconic institutions and are heartened that during the toughest year imaginable, businesses and public organisations are...

Lockdown living fuels Exeter homeowners’ desire to move

The impact of lockdown restrictions on the lives of Exeter homeowners has made more than two thirds (70%) of people living in the city claim they want to move to a new home, according to the latest data released today by Zoopla , the UK’s most comprehensive property destination.

The data, which studies the impact of lockdown restrictions on the views of homeowners in Exeter towards their current property, highlights a strong desire for a new home for many local residents.

Out of office

When asked about the chances of returning to an office environment once...

Dan Snow

Dan Snow's History Hit Live

Event Date: 
16/10/2021 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Great Hall, Exeter

Award winning, chart topping podcast and online TV channel History Hit has announced a new 10 date live tour for Autumn 2021.

The tour, which comes to Exeter's Great Hall on 16 October, will see one of the world’s most celebrated history broadcasters Dan Snow taking his accessible interview style to the stage in 10 cities across England, Scotland and Wales. He will talk to some of our best historians about the biggest stories from the past as well as hear the history of the towns and cities that he visits.

Interviews and show content will also be broadcast on the UK's...

Dan Snow’s History Hit announces UK 2021 tour

Award winning, chart topping podcast and online TV channel History Hit has announced a new 10 date live tour for Autumn 2021.

The tour, which comes to Exeter's Great Hall on 16 October, will see one of the world’s most celebrated history broadcasters Dan Snow taking his accessible interview style to the stage in 10 cities across England, Scotland and Wales. He will talk to some of our best historians about the biggest stories from the past as well as hear the history of the towns and cities that he visits.

Interviews and show content will also be broadcast on the UK's...

Tesco Health Charity Partnership fundraising appeal in Devon shows a little help can go a long way

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/18/2021 - 5:41pm

Devon shoppers will be able to give a big boost this month to three life-changing charities that have been heavily impacted by COVID-19.

Tesco stores across Devon are supporting the Tesco Health Charity Partnership’s appeal to raise money for Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK from 26 to 28 February.

Tesco customers can make a donation by rounding up their shop in store to the nearest £1 at self-service checkouts. All funds raised will go directly to the three charities.

Due to the pandemic, each charity has already seen its income...

How US Expats Can Lower Their Tax Cut When Living in the UK

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Thu, 02/18/2021 - 5:28pm

As a US citizen, the most confusing aspect of moving overseas is keeping up with your tax dues. Like most people contemplating a move, you’ve probably learned that you’ll continue to file taxes with the US IRS regardless of the location where you live and work. And, that includes the United Kingdom. The IRS expects you to inform them of the impending move and declare your worldwide income even if your earnings are lower than the taxable bracket. As long as you retain US citizenship or a Green Card, you’ll file returns. This rule is applicable even if the Green Card has expired.

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