Devon County Council and organisers of the Tour of Britain have today (Monday 7 September) announced more details of the Devon stage of the race to mark one year to go until Britain’s biggest professional cycle race returns to the county.
Devon will host Stage Two of the 2021 Tour of Britain on Monday 6 September with a 185 kilometre (115 mile) route between Sherford and Exeter, the twelfth stage to have been hosted by Devon since 2008.
A typically hilly Devon stage including 3,500 metres of ascent will visit the South Hams for the first time since 2012, combining the...
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has urged all those people in the South West who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter, as the government launches its drive to vaccinate 30 million people.
The drive comes as new research from Public Health England suggests that people who tested positive for both flu and Covid-19 were more than twice as likely to die, compared to those with Covid-19 alone.
The research also found that those with co-infection of the two viruses were more at risk of severe illness.
This year, the flu vaccination programme is being...
As colleges and universities in Exeter prepare to welcome thousands of students, Covid-19 looks set to impact both lectures and lifestyle on campuses across the nation.
Despite the changing picture, thousands of students are planning to arrive at halls of residence and house-shares in Exeter, and it’s predicted they will be swapping their dancing shoes for slippers as a night in front of the TV replaces nights out on the town.
In preparation for bonding over binge watching, TV Licensing is encouraging young people who are substituting sticky dancefloors for Connell’s...
Paying by phone to park in Exeter City Council-run car parks is changing from Monday onwards.
From 7 September, RingGo will be providing the pay by phone transactions.
The Council is recommending RingGo usage as the safest way to pay for parking and has brought phone payments into line with cash, to encourage greater take up. The City Council has removed the convenience fee for paying to park by phone so that motorists pay the same price whatever payment method they choose.
Motorists that haven’t yet registered with RingGo, will need to provide a few details to...
Committed to showcasing ideas worth spreading within Exeter's student community, we are hosting Exeter's first ever TEDx Youth event this November. TEDx Youth Gandy Street is an independently organised youth conference arriving virtually in Exeter on November 21st, 2020. We are an event focused on spreading the innovative and pioneering ideas of young people throughout Exeter. Our goal is to ‘bridge the gap’ by creating a sustainable and collaborative future for generations to come.
We are looking for pioneering, insightful and thought-provoking speakers to share their ideas with...
Cat owners fall into five categories in terms of their attitudes to their pets’ roaming and hunting, according to a new study.
University of Exeter researchers surveyed UK cat owners and found they ranged from "conscientious caretakers" concerned about cats’ impact on wildlife and who feel some responsibility, to "freedom defenders" who opposed restrictions on cat behaviour altogether.
"Concerned protectors" focussed on cat safety, "tolerant guardians" disliked their cats hunting but tended to accept it, and "laissez-faire landlords" were largely unaware of any issues...
A symbol of hope, happiness and fortune, rainbows have been widely spoken about over the past few months with families creating rainbow pictures to show their thanks to the UK essential workers.
Not only have Brits been creating their own rainbows, but there have also been over 200 news articles sharing spectacular sightings of them during lockdown with people taking photos from their homes and gardens as a reminder that good things are on the horizon.
To form, rainbows require two essential elements: rain or mist in the air and sunlight. As well as this, places near...
A SOUTH Devon care provider is calling for kind and caring individuals to come forward to become a care worker as demand for carers continues to rise despite the recession (September 2020).
As other industries face uncertain futures, Guardian Homecare, which provides care to its service users in the Exeter area, is looking for 100 new staff to start now.
Catherine Porter, Manager of Guardian Homecare, says: “Despite the UK economy now entering into a technical recession, following a 20% fall in gross domestic product (GDP) during the second quarter of this year, our company...
THIS September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – people in Devon and Cornwall are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children and young people survive cancer.
They are being urged to donate any pre-loved quality clothing, accessories and homeware they no longer need to TK Maxx’s Give Up Clothes for Good campaign, in support of Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People.
For many across the region, the extra time spent at home during the COVID-19 outbreak has provided an opportunity to focus on de-cluttering - which can now be put to good...
Daytime Sing & Smile sessions for the Golden-Oldies Charity are a big hit with hundreds of older people living across Exeter.
Following the enforced closure of all sessions in March the charity introduced twice weekly sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays led by Rachel Parry and Cheryl Davies – two of the Goldies session leaders.
Based on the successful Goldies formula, the online sessions feature the popular memory evoking songs of the 60s and onwards with words on screen and the ability to enjoy at home through the freely accessible YouTube recordings.
