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5 Top Destinations for Food-Loving Gamers in Exeter

There is something special about finding a venue where you can grab a good bite to eat and play your favourite games without missing a beat. For food-loving gamers in Exeter, that perfect mix of great food and lively vibes is just around the corner.

Whether you're craving fried chicken after an extended gaming session, or you're one of those gamers who's just looking to play a session of board games with a burger as your gaming companion, Exeter has a bit of everything for you.

For sports fans, Allstars Sports Bar is the place to be. It is a massive complex that attracts...

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Help to count the birds and the bees at Killerton’s BioBlitz

On Sunday 28 April, the Killerton rangers need your help to count and learn about the creatures that live in Ashclyst Forest.

Come along to Caddihoe Scout Camp and help the team with some hands on bug hunting, flower counting and butterfly spotting at the BioBlitz day. Everything you help us find will be fed into a database to help understand more about which animals are living in the woods.

The day kicks off bright and early with a dawn chorus walk where you can enjoy the early morning bird song. Expert led walks and wildlife survey fun will then continue throughout the...

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One of Devon’s librarians has gone missing!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/12/2019 - 12:48pm

This Easter, Libraries Unlimited invites young people to help in the search for a missing Devon librarian.

Exeter, St Thomas and Topsham libraries are looking for people aged 12 and over (or younger, if accompanied by an adult) to help solve the mystery of The Lost Librarian , as part of a fun and interactive puzzle trail installed by Libraries Unlimited, thanks to funding from Arts Council England.

Molly Allison, a (fictional) member of the Exeter staff team was researching the secrets of the Exeter Witches, when she started to receive threats and her findings started to...

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Police launch competition to tackle road collision delays

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/12/2019 - 6:17am

The Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC’s) for Devon and Cornwall and for Dorset, have been working with the Alliance Roads Policing Team to launch a nationwide competition to find innovative solutions to reduce the amount of time needed to record evidence at road traffic collision sites.

The goal is to find a technical solution which reduces evidential capture time by 50%. The competition, launched in collaboration with Exeter City Futures, offers a potential contract of up to £200,000 for the winning solution.

In 2017 1,226 people were killed or seriously injured in road...

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Exeter Pride and Exeter Mosque panel discussion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/11/2019 - 11:02pm

Exeter Pride in partnership with Inclusive Mosque Exeter is holding a Panel Discussion on Friday 26 April 2019 at Exeter Guildhall. The topic is Religion, Culture and Sexuality and is a timely opportunity to discuss the issues arising when people struggle to reconcile their faith or culture with their sexuality.

The doors will open at 6.30 pm with the Panel Discussion starting at 7.00 pm. The Panel members, from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds will each address the topic from their particular perspective. There will then be time for questions and answers.

The...

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Exeter College celebrates multi-million pound collaborative bid success for new Institute of Technology for the South West

A multi-million pound bid to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education across the South West has been successful, it has been announced.

The new Institute of Technology will establish a range of new buildings and facilities across the region.

The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed the twelve successful applicants will receive a share of £170 million, awarded to establish a network of Institutes of Technology across the country.

The Exeter element of the bid will help part fund Exeter College’s plans for a new £10 million...

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RD&E midwife wins national award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/11/2019 - 11:06am

A midwife at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust has fought off the competition to win a national award at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Annual Midwifery Awards.

The awards, which were hosted by the One Show Presenter Alex Jones, are designed to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in midwifery across the UK.

Mair Davies, Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate and Midwife at the RD&E, was nominated for the Supervisor/Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) Award. This award recognizes a supervisor/PMA who demonstrates exceptional advocacy for...

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Volunteer and Rock Out at Retro festival for FREE

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/11/2019 - 10:45am

LOVE LIVE music? Love the 80s? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free?

By signing up to do a four-hour shift with festival charity partner, Child Bereavement UK, selling wristbands and raffle tickets on the day, you will be able to not only help a great cause, but also enjoy the festival free of charge. Let’s Rock Exeter will take place at Powderham Castle on June 29th and will include live performances from The Human League, Billy Ocean, Belinda Carlisle and many more.

Child Bereavement UK supports families both when a...

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Get stuffed! Collapsed fox turns out to be taxidermy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/11/2019 - 10:05am

An RSPCA officer was called in to help a collapsed fox that turned out to be taxidermy.

Inspector Ellie Burt went to Farm Hill, Exeter, in Devon, on Monday (8 April) after a local resident grew concerned for a fox that had been hiding under a bush in the area.

She said: “The fox was described as lethargic and collapsed in the undergrowth. The caller said it had been losing weight in recent weeks and hadn’t moved for the past few days.

“We asked them to try the broom test - to ensure the fox was still alive - and were told that it didn’t move but tracked them with...

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Exeter College finalist for coveted National Accountancy Training Provider Award

Exeter College has been named as a finalist for a coveted national accountancy award.

The college has been shortlisted in the prestigious AAT (Association of Accountancy Technicians Training) Provider Awards in the large training provider category.

This award is open to training providers with 150 students study an AAT accountancy qualification.

Exeter College are one of four providers shortlisted for this award, which recognises providers who have supported both students and staff to achieve their best over the last year.

The news comes as the provision of...

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3 tips to get payday loans accepted the first time you apply

Each year, approximately 10 million Americans apply for a payday loan.

That's 10 million Americans who need money fast to pay off a debt, pay for a divorce or medical bill, take care of a car repair, or deal with some sort of other short-term, emergency issue.

As you can see, payday loans are a pretty awesome solution for anyone who finds themselves in a bind for cash.

But, there's one problem - not everyone gets approved for a payday loan. Just like any other type of loan out there, a lender can easily reject your payday loan application.

How do you make...

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