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Live Dead 69: landmark Grateful Dead album comes live to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/17/2017 - 3:40pm

Exeter Phoenix Sunday 29 January 7.30pm

Plus support from The Stretch Report

Live/Dead, recorded and released in 1969, was the first live album by The Grateful Dead. Tom Constanten was the pianist on this landmark album and he returns with an all-star line up to perform the album in its entirety. Rolling Stone Magazine wrote at the time that the album contained ‘the finest rock improvisations ever recorded’.

‘Live Dead 69’ are: - Tom Constanten – Original Pianist from The Grateful Dead - Slick Aguilar – Jefferson Starship / David Crosby Band - Mark Karan – Bob Weir’...

Seaton Down Hoard Roman Roadshow

Event Date: 
11/02/2017 - 10:00am to 12/02/2017 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

The Seaton Down Hoard Roman Roadshow will be at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum’s (RAMM) on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February 2017.

Buried in East Devon around AD350 and only discovered in 2013, the Seaton Down Hoard is made up of 22,888 coins and three iron ingots. It is the fourth largest hoard of Roman coins ever found.

Saving it for Devon was made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Clinton Estates, a private donation by Patrick Long, and many contributions by members of the public. To celebrate its return, a Roman Roadshow is touring Devon.

The...

Cyber Security Seminar 4

Event Date: 
09/02/2017 - 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Heritage Lounge, Exeter City Football Club, St James Park, Stadium Way, Exeter EX4 6PX

Learn how to prepare your business against cyber attack at the South West's first Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW).

CSAW is a week-long programme of informative briefings, networking opportunities and advice sessions to help South West businesses get to grips with the issues and know what to do to mitigate against them.

This free seminar is a half-day session of informative and practical presentations:

Sampson Hall: ‘Cyber Is A People Issue’ Datto: ‘Plan To Fail Or Fail To Plan? Live l Disaster Recovery Demonstration’ Stephens Scown: ‘Data Protection And Cyber...

Cyber Security Seminar 3

Event Date: 
09/02/2017 - 8:30am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Heritage Lounge, Exeter City Football Club, St James Park, Stadium Way, Exeter EX4 6PX

Learn how to prepare your business against cyber attack at the South West's first Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW).

CSAW is a week-long programme of informative briefings, networking opportunities and advice sessions to help South West businesses get to grips with the issues and know what to do to mitigate against them.

This free seminar is a half-day session of informative and practical presentations:

CensorNet: ‘Securing The Cloud – Why The Benefits Outweigh The Risks’ Rokk Media: ‘Practical Points On How To Secure Your Website From Criminals’ Fusemail: ‘...

Public consultation event on future of South Street

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/17/2017 - 7:18am

A public consultation event on the future of South Street and the surrounding area is being held in Exeter later this month.

The event will be held at the Corn Exchange, in Market Street, on Wednesday, January 25, from 8am to 8pm.

All are welcome to attend the event at any point during the day to talk to councillors and council officers about what they like to see in the area, and to make their views known. Refreshments will be available.

The West Quarter is a hub of independent business and creative activity and an important part of what makes Exeter great....

Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s returns to Sandy Park

The Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix Series returns to Exeter in July 2017 for the third time with the English stage: Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s.

Run in partnership with Exeter City Council, the Mitsubishi Motors Exeter 7s is a fun event for all the family. With thousands of fans heading to Sandy Park over the last two years, the 2017 event is set to be even bigger and better with more rugby and entertainment on offer for spectators.

Following the introduction of rugby sevens into last year’s Olympic Games in Rio, the sport’s popularity continues to grow. This event offers...

Police appeal after man stabbed in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2017 - 2:36pm

Police were called to Leighton Terrace, Exeter, just before 9.50pm last night [Sunday 15 January] following reports of a man being stabbed.

The Police helicopter was called to assist in a police search for the suspect, who was subsequently located in woods just off of Prince of Wales Road, Exeter.

An off-duty paramedic and ambulance services were also on the scene to assist with the victim who had several stab wounds.

The 30-year-old man was taken to hospital with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

A scene guard currently remains at Howell...

Luke Croll extends loan deal with Exeter City

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2017 - 1:05pm

Luke Croll has extended his loan with Exeter City until the end of the season. Croll, 22, joined the Grecians on August 31 and has played 12 times for the club this season. The Crystal Palace defender has picked up four clean sheets during that time with his impressive performances at the centre of defence. Croll’s loan deal runs until May 6 but can be extended if the Grecians are in the play-offs.

Headliners announced for After Dark Music Festivals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2017 - 11:58am

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink has announced a top line up of talented performers for its After Dark Music Festivals, across the three evenings of the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Festival party-goers can enjoy a unique party atmosphere in the heart of Exeter with live music, local beers, wines and ciders, and a wide range of delicious street foods. The hugely popular events run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights of the food festival weekend, located in the Exeter Castle Courtyard. Exeter based jazz band, The Locked Horns, will headline the ‘After Dark Music...

Unrecorded species of deer spotted in East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2017 - 8:08am

Nature watchers are excited by the sighting of Sika deer which were spotted at the New Year at Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve near Axminister.

Although the Sika deer is well established in the UK, it’s never been seen at Trinity Hill, a site which is managed by East Devon District Council’s Countryside Service.

It was sighted by local resident and keen bird watcher Sue Murphy who spotted three Sika deer, including an impressive mature stag, on one of her regular trips to the popular reserve. She managed to take a photo of the deer too.

The sighting was reported...

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