When asked to think of British bands on the rise, one in particular should spring to mind. The Fallen State.
Founded in the autumn of 2013, The Fallen State melds grooving rhythms with the soulful voice of singer Ben Stenning to create beautiful, anthemic songs worthy of the biggest venues around the globe.
The band has already gained an impressive reputation and following by releasing five beautifully crafted EPs. These EPs take the pounding rhythms of drummer Rich Walker and bassist Greg Butler, and blends them with the emotive playing of lead guitarist Jon Price and...
Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy. The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world. To where the monsters lived.
We are thrilled to welcome M.R. Carey to Exeter! Mike will be joining us at Waterstones Roman Gate to talk about his newest book, The Boy on the Bridge , another spectacular page-turner set in the world of The Girl with All the Gifts . We'll kick things off at 6.30 with an interview followed by a Q&A and a book signing. Tickets cost £3 and are available in-store and...
A new Alzheimer’s Society roadmap has outlined the steps that must be taken on dementia prevention, diagnosis, intervention and care by 2025.
University of Exeter professors Linda Clare and Clive Ballard both contributed to the document. It aims to ensure the key research areas of dementia prevention, diagnosis and care are on an equal footing with attempts to find new treatments and a cure.
Professor Linda Clare, who leads the Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH) group at the University of Exeter, said: “We urgently need to support the 50 million people...
Cooking a wholesome meal for the family is the very best way to spend time in the kitchen, according to a survey from David Wilson Homes across Exeter.
Asking 2,000 people which type of cooking they like best, the five star housebuilder received an overwhelming response - with more than half of those asked saying they’d rather feed their closest relatives than rustle up an intimate dinner for two (14 per cent).
“Since our buyers tell us the kitchen is one of the most popular rooms in the new homes we build, we thought we’d find out how people like to spend their time there...
Bristol Street Motors is reuniting two former colleagues to drive business at its Exeter Hyundai dealership.
Daniel Mann, 25, and Darren Goble, 43, who has returned to Bristol Street Motors after a role at a competitor company, have relocated from the Exeter Renault and Dacia dealership to the new site, as used sales car manager and general manager respectively.
The pair, who worked together at Bristol Street Motors Exeter Renault and Dacia for four and a half years, have been promoted into the their new roles at Hyundai dealership, as an acknowledgement of their...
The Exeter office of PKF Francis Clark has raised £8797.92 for local adult hospice charity Hospiscare after it was named its charity of the year for 2017.
Seven members of staff at the Exeter accountants undertook the Three Peaks Challenge, one of the most challenging mountaineering events in the UK. They raised over £2,000 scaling Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike in 24 hours. The Exeter office also organised dress down days, bake sales and Christmas and Easter competitions.
Sean Grinsted, Partner at the Exeter offices said: "Many thousands of people throughout Exeter,...
You’ve booked yourself on a last minute holiday. You’re excited, you’re feeling spontaneous, and you’re anticipating some sun on your face after a long and bleak winter. It’s a fantastic, liberating feeling, but it’s important not to let your off-the-cuff plans get ruined through an oversight of practical and logistical considerations. While you’re probably unlikely to forget your passport (or, at least, now you are!) and you’ll likely get to the airport on time, there’s a few things worth having in the forefront of your mind in those last minutes before you leave the house for somewhere a...
Mother’s Day is all about making mums feel special and loved, which is why East Devon District Council’s Countryside team has come up with the terrific idea of combining a visit to one of the district’s top nature attractions, Seaton Wetlands, with a delicious cream tea.
Just bring your mum to the Seaton Wetlands Discovery Hut on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March from 10am to 4pm and enjoy a cream tea for just £3 per person on a first come first served basis. There’s no need to book, just turn up.
Councillor Tom Wright, East Devon’s portfolio holder for the environment...
Devon is braced for potential snow showers from the early hours of tomorrow morning (Wednesday 28 February) and motorists are being warned to be aware of possible disruption on the county’s roads.
Devon County Council, Highways England and Devon and Cornwall Police will be activating the Haldon/Telegraph Hill Plan overnight, deploying staff to the forward control point in the early hours with gritters, snow ploughs and tractors on hand, should they be needed, prior to the morning peak period.
Forecasts suggest that wintry shows could hit South Devon from midnight onwards...
The SETsquared partnership has been ranked as the world’s leading business incubator for its outstanding contribution to developing the next generation of UK tech entrepreneurs.
The announcement was made at the World Incubation Summit in Toronto, Canada. This confirmed SETsquared’s pre-eminence as ‘number one’ in its field, having maintained its world-leading position since 2015. SETsquared’s ranking comes as a result of the world's most extensive benchmark study of university-linked business incubators and accelerators, conducted by UBI Global, and has recognised SETsquared as the...
