Work is now under way to construct a cutting-edge new imaging centre expected to rapidly accelerate dementia research and improve healthcare.
The new Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre will form part of the University of Exeter Medical School clinical research infrastructure. It will transform research and diagnosis of dementia and other neurological diseases, funded by part of a £10 million donation from the Dennis and Mireille Gillings Foundation.
The new building, located at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) site, will help accelerate clinical...
The FORCE Cancer Charity shop in Heavitree is holding a special vintage sale day next month.
All sorts of retro goodies from 80s knitwear to tin toys and vintage books will be on offer at the FORE Street store on Saturday November 2.
There will be bargains galore including collectable books at half their marked price.
“We’ll have some great deals for lovers of all things vintage plus our usual amazing selection of goods and there’ll be a bake sale. What more could you want,” said FORCE Shop Manager Anna Heard.
And early warning of a couple of dates for your...
Forget that it is October. Christmas is a few weeks away, and some parents are already compiling their shopping list ahead of time. While toys serve as delightful presents for kids, stationery items are also excellent gifts for art-loving children who have so much time on their hands during the holiday.
Furthermore, stationeries are cheap gifts that can help children under five years be better at journaling, drawing, scribbling, doodling, and so on. Stores like TheWorks.co.uk make life more comfortable by offering online shopping for kids’ stationery.
Dig out your wellies and waders as multi award-winning holiday park, Cofton Holidays, has announced the return of its popular Free Fishing experience.
Taking place on Wednesday 23rd and Wednesday 30th October 2019, Cofton’s Free Fishing experience will offer guests staying on site the chance to discover a new hobby, ready for the new year. On these days, the popular coarse fishing destination near Dawlish Warren will provide all the necessary equipment, bait and fishing permits completely free. Anglers will also have the opportunity to receive a 20-minute coaching session from an...
The South West Institute of Technology (SWIOT) Digital and Data Centre at Exeter College has been signed off as part of a wider plan to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education across the region. The new £11million building will be at the heart of the college and located on its Hele Road site in what is great news for the college, city and region.
The SWIOT has now officially been granted approval by the Department for Education, meaning government funding has been formally allocated to support projects across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset with the...
From global climate strikes led by Greta Thunberg to forest fires, environmental issues have never been so topical. Although many of us know we need to make sustainable changes, it can be difficult to grasp what the effects of climate change will look like, if we don’t take action.
But now, a new installation at Killerton in Broadclyst, Devon is offering visitors the chance to travel into the future to 2050 and experience the impact of climate change for themselves.
The first-of-its-kind immersive experience, created through CGI and augmented reality technology, will...
British homes typically have limited dimensions in which to work with. Unless you have a listed property or farmhouse, you will need to make do with what you have. Thankfully there are plenty of options to open up your home visually and physically – without even knocking down the walls.
Creating more space in your home is all about cutting back, being smarter with your design, and using a few design tricks to increase the visual space of your home without increasing its dimensions.
De-Clutter Immediately
First things first, you need to de-clutter and be extreme...
Staff at Paignton's Beverley Holidays put the icing on the cake for Macmillan Cancer Support during its World's Biggest Coffee Morning event this autumn.
Receptionists, entertainers and other members of the park's charity support team all took part in a kitchen contest for the coveted title of Beverley’s Star Baker.
The cook-off resulted in both a deluge of delicious cakes – and a £395 windfall to support the help given by Macmillan to people living with cancer.
The money was raised through sales of the oven-fresh fancies at the park's well-attended coffee morning,...
Since Big Brother took the UK by storm in 2000, there have been countless reality shows for the British public to get involved in. With the likes of Lauren Pope and Georgia Toffolo both hailing from Torquay on the English Riviera, it has been suggested that Exeter and its surrounding lands are a hotbed for reality stars. How did these personalities make it to the top?
Ever since Craig Phillips won the first-ever edition of Big Brother in 2000, the requirements to being a successful reality TV star have shifted and evolved. With all the modern offerings around, different...
Do you want to do something more than just making money? Why not do something that not only makes you money but preserves food as well? Well, it is possible if you start your little seed bank. It might be challenging to reach the success and recognition level of big players like the theattitudeseedbank or Barney's Farm; there is nothing wrong with taking a step and trying something different. This article talks about how to start your seed bank at your home, and what are a few things you should keep in mind.
