Can we bet on the Grecians to make the play-offs this year?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 8:53am

After their recent win against Oldham, hopes of making the play-offs are at an all-time high. In fact, the club currently sits in the play-off places with a narrow two-point lead over the four teams below them in the table. Tough games against the likes of Cheltenham Town and Stevenage have certainly meant that the end to the season hasn’t been without its drama. So fans breathed a sigh of relief when Ryan Bowman broke the deadlock against Oldham in the 79th minute. Yet, with one more match against Forest Green still remaining, the race for the play-offs is anything but over.

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The best casinos in the Exeter area

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 8:01am

Exeter is a great place for a night out, and whether you live locally or are on holiday, there are plenty of options when it comes to meeting all of your gambling needs. Gambling on holiday can be a fun way to relax and enjoy yourself, and that is why we have listed here the best places to go for a casino night out in the Exeter area.

Online Casinos

There are not many casinos within the city centre itself, and if you are unable to travel to reach a casino, then you should consider gambling online on one of the best online casino sites in the UK. At ukcasino.org.uk , they...

Exeter pupils take home gas safe message

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 7:47am

More than 60 pupils from Exeter’s Pinhoe Primary School have taken home important gas safety information after a ‘Safety Seymour’ visit from Wales & West Utilities.

The gas pipeline and emergency service spent time in the school delivering sessions to help drive home the simple steps people can take to stay safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide. The events were part of the company’s ‘Safety Seymour’ programme, which is aimed specifically at six and seven-year olds, and features an interactive day with games, drama and craft to raise awareness of the dangers carbon monoxide...

Man arrested after alleged indecent exposure and stalking incidents in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/29/2019 - 7:59pm

Police are appealing for information after receiving reports of alleged stalking and indecent exposure at Flowerpot playing fields in Exeter.

Officers are investigating a number of complaints from members of the public during March and April.

Anyone who has witnessed any suspicious activity in the area has been urged to come forward.

A 39-year-old man from the Exeter area has been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency and harassment and has been released under investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, or via email...

Sell your luxury watch: Which is the best site for doing so?

Are you looking to sell your luxury watch? You should not just trust anyone. Luxury watches are a great treasure, and as much as you may have many reasons that could push you to sell yours, you have to ensure that you are making the most out of it.

You should take your time and select an expert company, a company that understands its way around the market and one that knows how to acquire the highest market values possible for you. A lot of people will have their eyes set on that timepiece, and if you are not careful enough, you will end up falling for the least price or even worse...

Devon Air Ambulance starts carrying freeze-dried plasma

From this week, Devon Air Ambulance can provide its patients with an additional life-saving treatment. This wasn't previously available in Devon until the patient arrives at a hospital’s Emergency Department; the administration of blood plasma.

Nigel Hare, Operations Director for Devon Air Ambulance explains “In simple terms, blood is made up of red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body, white blood cells which protect against and ‘eat up’ infection, and plasma, which amongst other things contains the clotting agents which helps blood to clot when you are bleeding....

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Libraries Unlimited welcomes new trustees

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/29/2019 - 3:48pm

Libraries Unlimited, the charity responsible for running Devon and Torbay libraries, has welcomed two new independent trustees to its Board.

Sarah O’Brien, External Affairs Advisor at the National Trust and IT and publishing sector specialist George Lossius were appointed to the Board of trustees this month. They join a number of independent trustees as well as both staff and community trustees who set the strategic direction for Devon and Torbay libraries.

Sarah O'Brien has 12 years experience in leading external programmes, partnerships and campaigns across South West...

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Masters of Invention

Event Date: 
18/05/2019 - 10:00am to 07/07/2019 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AF

Graffiti art meets contemporary craft in a bold new exhibition opening this spring at Devon Guild of Craftsmen. This exhibition will challenge perceptions of graffiti writing culture, whilst expanding traditional definitions of art, craft and design.

Masters of Invention brings together a new collection of artworks and installations by influential figures from the culture of graffiti writing over the past 40 years, all emerging from the youth-led cultures of punk and hip-hop, all sharing a dedication to honing their craft through multi-disciplinary practice.

These leading...

Colyton Grammar School PA Garden and Food Festival

Event Date: 
11/05/2019 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Colyton Grammar School, Colyford

From local sparkling wine to nursery plants, crafts and gifts to locally-produced delicious food, floral workshops and expert panels, together with a newly revamped Children’s Area, the Garden and Food Festival run by the Colyton Grammar School PA is a great day out for all the family.

The Festival returns to Colyton Grammar School on Saturday 11th May between 10.00am and 4.00pm and there is no charge for attendance.

In its 16th year, the 2019 Festival will have more than 60 local gardening, food and craft stalls. Taking place throughout the Colyton Grammar School campus in...

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Simpkins Edwards’ staff achieve raft of key accountancy qualifications

The Exeter office of Chartered Accountants Simpkins Edwards is celebrating a flood of key accountancy and taxation qualifications among its staff, who between them have achieved CTA, ACA, ATT and AAT professional qualifications, enhancing their skill, expertise and knowledge, while strengthening the firm’s ability to provide specialist client advice.

Corporate Tax Manager Corporate Tax Manager, has joined the firm’s growing number of Chartered Tax Advisers (CTA) having achieved the UK’s premier qualification in tax advice. As a dual qualified professional (James is also a Certified...

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