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InExeter Presents The First Fore Street Flea of 2024

InExeter is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Fore Street Flea, scheduled for Sunday 12th May 2024. Taking place in the heart of Exeter's West Quarter, this beloved community event promises a day of excitement, discovery, and celebration.

Originating in 2016 as a grassroots initiative by local businesses along Fore Street, the Fore Street Flea has since become a cherished tradition in Exeter. Now organised by InExeter as the Business Improvement District for Exeter, this event continues to thrive, supporting local businesses and nurturing a vibrant...

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​​Benefits of Private Medical Insurance in the UK

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 04/25/2024 - 8:46pm

As the cornerstone of thе National Health Sеrvicе (NHS) in the thе Unіtеd Kingdom continues to provide essential health sеrvicеs and an increasing number of individuals arе turning to privatе mеdical insurancе for additional pеacе of mind and personalized care. Privatе mеdical insurancе (PMI) in thе UK offers a range of bеnеfits that go beyond the services provided by thе NHS and cater to those seeking prompt and tailored healthcare solutions. In this dеtailеd article, we will explore thе various advantages of private mеdical insurancе and invest time on why many individuals in thе UK arе...

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Killerton Springs into Rhyme with blossom-inspired poetry display

The National Trust’s Killerton, in Devon, is springing into rhyme from now until 30 June with displays of poetry written by local community groups and inspired by blossom at Killerton.

Visitors to Killerton can wander through the emerging magnolias and cheerful cherry blossom in the formal gardens, enjoying the poetry displayed across the site and the coming of spring. With far-reaching views, formal terraces, rolling lawns, ancient trees and even an extinct volcano, the gardens at Killerton are the perfect canvas for poetic inspiration and a brilliant place to spot blossom....

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Let there be light! Exeter Scientists urging us to Race for Life

This group of researchers from Devon are leading the way in transforming how cancers are detected and treated by harnessing the power of light.

The team, who receive funding through Cancer Research UK, are encouraging people to take part in Race for Life this summer and help fund more life-saving research.

Their innovative use of Raman Spectroscopy, which is based upon the interaction of light with the chemical bonds within a material, is forging a better understanding of treating cancers earlier.

Some of their work centres on patients with oesophageal cancer. A...

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New police app launches in Devon & Cornwall

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/24/2024 - 12:08am

Members of the public in Devon & Cornwall can now report crimes and incidents and find out how to access support for victims just by using a smartphone app.

The Police.UK app also gives crime prevention advice, information on local police contacts and an opportunity to compare crime rates in different parts of the country.

The app puts the public in control of reporting what they want, when they want to.

Available via the iOS App store and Google Play, it provides the same function as the Police.UK website but with the added convenience of being able to use...

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Devon county show welcomes YouTube sensation Olly 'Blogs' Harrison to the show ground

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/23/2024 - 7:33pm

The Devon County Show is delighted to welcome Olly ‘Blogs’ Harrison to the showground on the show’s opening day, Thursday 16th May.

Olly has become a YouTube sensation since he started his own channel during the first lockdown back in 2020, as the face of Olly Blogs Agricontract .

Olly’s channel currently has 117k subscribers and his daily videos are sometimes watched up to 80 million times. Olly, who describes himself as an ‘Accidental YouTuber’ believes that his popularity is largely due to his no holds barred approach in his video presentation, offering an honest...

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Exeter pubs open doors to Pint of Science 2024

Popular Exeter watering holes will play host to this year’s Pint of Science, treating the community to fascinating talks ranging from how AI could predict the weather to the future of psychedelic drugs.

The annual event, now in its 11th year, will serve pubgoers across hundred cities in the world with informative talks, demonstrations, live experiments, and a multi-city pub quiz competition.

From the 13-15 May, researchers from the University of Exeter and the MET office will be speaking at venues across the city, including the Bootlegger, the Mermaid and the Turks Head...

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Pawsitively amazing! Woofstock - the UK’s only dog-friendly music festival returns

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/23/2024 - 7:25pm

Woofstock UK - the UK’s only award-winning, two-night/three-day dog-and-family-friendly music festival - is back and bigger than ever, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024 with a stellar lineup.

Crowd-pleasing tribute acts including Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Elton John and Dolly Parton covers will be taking to the stage at the historic Powderham Castle, Exeter, from the evening of Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June.

Pooches are more than welcome - and will be well-catered for with activities, demonstrations including police and gun dog displays and contests during which your...

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Local care home completes 100 laps of the garden for age UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/23/2024 - 7:00pm

Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter recently took on the challenge of completing 100 laps of the garden all in aid of Age UK here in Exeter. Residents, staff, family members and the community all dressed up for the occasion in fancy dress before setting off and doing as many laps as possible.

There was live music, a smoothie station, a sangria station and a cake station to keep everyone well hydrated and fed. The 100 laps were successfully completed with all residents receiving a medal at the end.

Jogie, General Manager at Cumberland Grange, said: “We work closely with...

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Exwick Heights Primary School celebrate Earth Day

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 04/22/2024 - 4:36pm

Pupils and staff at Exwick Heights Primary School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust family, are celebrating Earth Day this week.

Earth Day is an annual event held on the 22nd of April encouraging people to demonstrate support for environmental protections. The first Earth Day was held back in 1970 and it has grown to include a wide range of events coordinated globally by Earthday.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics" and the organisation is calling for a 60% reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040...

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Police catch 100 vehicles speeding in Newton Abbott as part of National ‘Fatal Five’ campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/22/2024 - 4:31pm

Throughout April, Devon & Cornwall Police are carrying out proactive operations, targeting drivers who ignore road traffic laws and put lives at risk.

In an effort to reduce serious and fatal collisions, Roads Policing Officers from Devon & Cornwall Police are working alongside Patrol Officers, the Personal and Professional Development Unit, Special Constables and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to carry out road safety operations as part of a national campaign which aims to reduce the number of collisions and casualties as a result of the ‘Fatal Five’....

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