Two in five (44%) of the South West’s 17-25-year-old drivers are being put under pressure to drive faster by other motorists, according to a new report, “ Beyond the Box”, from Co-op Insurance.
Over 24,000 of Co-op’s young drivers had the opportunity to share their driving experiences, along with 4,000 UK motorists of all ages. The nationally representative survey includes views from hundreds of drivers aged 17-25 in the South West.
The report, which is the most in-depth study into driving behaviours, reveals that the South West’s young drivers have said they regularly...
One of the most legendary on-screen duos are reuniting after nearly 30 years for the third Bill and Ted film – Bill and Ted Face the Music, now showing at Vue Exeter.
It’s finally happening – Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves are returning to their iconic roles of William "Bill" S. Preston Esq. and Theodore "Ted" Logan, as their time-travelling exploits continue. Two would-be rockers from San Dimas, California, now find themselves as family men yet to fulfil their rock and roll destiny. When the middle-aged dads are warned by a visit from the future that time is running out, they...
The University of Exeter Business School will mark Black History Month in October with a programme of events that celebrate and reflect on black history as well as promote dialogue around diversity, inclusion, cohesion and equality (DICE).
Students, staff, alumni and the wider community will be able to attend a range of talks, panel discussions, workshops and Q&As addressing issues such as racism and curriculum diversification.
Every day throughout the month the Business School will highlight a black Briton on its website and on social media, ranging from the...
The Growth Support Kickstart Team is delighted to announce that businesses operating in the tourism sector are invited to apply for the second round of the Kickstart Grant Scheme when the application window re-opens at midday on Monday (21 September).
After the initial allocation of funding, the Kickstart Team has £197,000 remaining for eligible tourism sector businesses located within the Heart of the South West LEP area which includes Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay.
The application window opens on Monday (21 September) at 12pm midday. It will close on Tuesday 22...
Exeter City Council has secured major government funding to continue to address homelessness in the city.
The government today (Thursday 17 September) announced that Exeter would receive £440,000 from its Next Steps Accommodation Programme as part of a commitment to end rough sleeping.
The Next Steps programme sees £91.5 million given to 274 councils across the UK to help vulnerable people housed during the pandemic.
Working with partners across the city, the funding will allow the Council to continue to support those accommodated during Covid-19
Migrants into the UK fall under four main categories- family, study, asylum, and refugee settlement/asylum seeker. There has been a steady increase in the number of migrants since 1991. In 2019, an estimated 270,000 migrants made their way to the UK.
For anyone seeking naturalization, passing various vetting processes will make it possible- this includes the Life in the UK test. If you fail the test, you can continue living in the country until your Leave to Remain expires.
Life in the UK test is a mandatory (under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act of 2002)...
Exeter City Football Club’s commercial team has made a top new signing – and it’s someone who’s used to a very different shaped ball…
Chris Bentley, formerly of Exeter Chiefs, has joined the football club as a consultant.
He will be working to support the successful commercial team of Mark Jenkins, Matt Kimberley and Sarah Crabb, as the club embarks upon the exciting Sky Bet League Two campaign.
Chris, who spent 13 years with Chiefs, both on and off the pitch, said he was delighted to join the team. He added: “I’m both excited and enthused about the prospect of...
Sovereign Housing Association is supporting Gas Safety Week this week by reminding residents of having an annual gas supply check by a Gas Safe Registered engineer.
Nationally, one in six homes has an unsafe gas appliance.
A danger of not having your gas appliances checked regularly is that they can leak carbon monoxide (CO). Sometimes known as the ‘silent killer’, you can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but it can be deadly. CO prevents oxygen from being absorbed by the body and can cause death in just minutes. Every year there are around 60 deaths from accidental...
The South West has an above average number of smokers per capita in the UK, at 14.2% − above the average in England.
The best performing area in the South West is Stroud, with 9.6% of the population smoking. The three regions of Dorset Gloucestershire with 10.1% of the population smoking is the next lowest. East Devon is the third best performer, with 10.3% of people being smokers.
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Normally, footballers only wear baselayers during the cold weather. Not so for goalies, who need the added protection during the game. Like most sporting equipment, though, not all baselayers are created equal. Here, we’ll give you some basic info on how to pick a goalkeeping baselayer.
Are Goalkeeping Baselayers Different from Normal Ones?
Technically, outfield player baselayers and goalie baselayers are the same . They’re made of the same materials and are used to protect the players as they run or dive around the field. Goalkeeper baselayers have extra padding specifically...
