Educational Advancements in Exeter: The Role of Digital Resources in Local Schools and Colleges

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 04/25/2024 - 6:32am

The digital leap is reshaping how education unfolds in classrooms across Exeter, offering students and educators alike a new vista of possibilities. With the advent of technology, traditional teaching methods are being augmented, promising a more interactive and engaging learning experience. This shift is not merely about replacing pen and paper with screens; it's about enhancing the educational landscape to make learning more accessible, engaging, and effective for everyone involved. As Exeter's schools integrate digital tools into their curricula, students are finding that concepts and...

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...

Your Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Online Casino Deals for 2024

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 04/24/2024 - 3:13pm

There’s a technique for finding the best online casino deals. Once you figure out what to look for and where to find it, it’s much easier to find amazing bonuses and promos that you can take advantage of to play more.

In this article, you’ll learn all the basics and what to keep in mind when searching for online casino deals in 2024.

A Basic Overview of Online Casino Deals

Online casino deals are special offers designed to spice up and reward your gambling. They can be a welcome bonus, like when you receive extra coins or cash credit to gamble with as soon as...

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...

Should I Be a Pallbearer?

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:33pm

A funeral is a time of grief and in these situations people often look for symbols of authority and responsibility. Being a pallbearer personifies this role.

A pallbearer at a funeral is considered a position of honour. But it can also be a difficult time, particularly if you were very close to the deceased.

That you’ve been asked also represents that you’re seen as support to the immediate family too.

Politely decline the offer if you feel it might overwhelm you. Speak with the person who asked you, perhaps suggesting alternative ways you can contribute or...

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...

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...

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...

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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