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Exeter ranked move-friendly city

Exeter has been named one of the UK’s least stressful cities to move to, thanks to strong infrastructure, good housing availability, and ease of access to short-term services.

In a new national study released by Pay Less for Storage, Exeter scored 74 out of 100 in the “move-friendliness” index, ranking joint 10th alongside Inverness, Lancaster and Ripon. The research measured practical relocation challenges like van hire access, local self-storage options, chain-free housing stock, and the availability of short-term rentals.

Top-ranking cities included Salford, Cambridge...

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Preparing a Backup Smartphone for Safety

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 07/11/2024 - 4:50pm

As ubiquitous as smartphones are in Exeter, and across the world, we tend to forget some of their most useful features. So often we use them for social media and streaming that we overlook their safety implications, and this can be problematic. A broken mobile in an emergency can be a dangerous thing, and it's an experience no person should have to experience.

With that said, we want to explore the benefits of keeping a cheap backup phone in your home for emergencies. You won’t break the bank, and this approach can ensure that whether it’s a natural disaster or an unexpected...

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Two new Deputy Directors join the Great South West Executive team

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 07/11/2024 - 11:51am

James Fairbairn and Sajid Butt have joined the Great South West Partnership as Deputy Directors

The Great South West Partnership is delighted to announce the appointments of James Fairbairn as Deputy Director of Investment & Growth and Sajid Butt as Deputy Director of Business Insights.

The Great South West, representing Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly, stands as the powerhouse brand dedicated to driving investment and showcasing the region's exceptional industries, businesses, and workforce.

James Fairbairn joins the Partnership from...

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Exeter care home embraces flower power

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Wed, 07/10/2024 - 1:52pm

Residents at Cumberland Grange in Exeter celebrated British Flowers Week which took place from 03-09 June. Founded by New Covent Garden Market in 2013, British Flowers Week is an annual celebration of the wealth and variety of British flowers, plants and foliage.

Residents took part in their favourite flower-based activity which was a wonderful flower arranging session which everyone really enjoyed. Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive. Residents then proudly dotted their beautifully arranged flowers around the...

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£1.7 million for new network to improve lives of people affected by dementia

Funding of more than £1.7million will enable researchers at the University of Exeter to set up and lead a new national Dementia Network Plus – one of only four in the country.

The new network will aim to reduce dementia risk and improve people’s experience of living with dementia by supporting new projects and engaging with communities, with hubs in Wales, Scotland and England.

A Dementia Network Plus is a strategic investment by the Economic Social research Council (ESRC), the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and Alzheimer’s Society. The new...

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Exeter’s Tyler Grange named SME Employer of the Year at InsideOut Awards 2024

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/08/2024 - 5:00pm

Exeter-based B Corp four-day week environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has just been named SME Employer of the Year at the InsideOut Awards.

The prestigious annual awards - powered by the InsideOut LeaderBoard® charity and Wellbeing@Work Summits - recognises and celebrates excellence in promoting mental health, wellness, and overall wellbeing.

The accolade was awarded to Tyler Grange as the UK SME that the judging panel - comprising a broad spectrum of industry experts - believed to have implemented the best mental health and wellbeing programme over the last 12 months...

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Prestigious speakers announced for major South West business conference on region’s role in powering up the UK economy

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 07/08/2024 - 12:00pm

Leading figures from business, politics and academia to spotlight why the South West matters to the UK economy

The ' Delivering for the UK ' conference taking place on 13 September at Sandy Park in Exeter has announced the first set of leading speakers and panellists, who will be showcasing the national importance of the Great South West region and why it matters to the future success of the UK economy.

It will be the first major event in the region following the general election, and provides the ideal platform to hear about the plans of the new Government and what the...

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Office team celebrating 25 years

25 volunteer days up for grabs as Optix celebrates milestone anniversary

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 07/08/2024 - 11:55am

Exeter digital marketing specialist Optix Solutions is marking its 25th anniversary with a very special pledge.

Each member of staff will be given a day over the next 12 months to use for volunteering with a local charity or CIC.

Optix MD Rob Stevens explained: “The idea struck us as an especially positive way to mark this really important milestone - and fittingly, we have 25 members of staff!

“At the heart of our business is a genuine commitment to social responsibility; we’re currently supporting a local charity pro bono with rebranding and website work and...

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Police Fund helps Exeter football club launch Future Leaders Academy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/05/2024 - 10:03pm

An Exeter football club who applied for community funding were delighted to score an important goal for their future recently.

Central FC is based in the city and the team train at King George V playing fields. The club was founded back in 1994 so this year marks their 30th anniversary.

With the Euros football tournament in full swing and England still in the competition, the Exeter club are gearing up for a busy time ahead.

Lawrence Schneck, committee member and treasurer of the club, explained: “Next season, we are excited to launch the Future Leaders Academy...

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EAST DEVON: Conservatives narrowly take Exmouth and Exeter East with 121 vote majority

Conservative candidate David Reed has won the new Exmouth and Exeter East (triple E) seat for his party with a nail-biting 121 majority.

Mr Reed secured 14,728 votes, narrowly beating Labour’s Helen Dallimore who received 14,607 votes.

The win helps the Conservatives avoid a total whitewash in Devon, although Mel Stride’s majority of just 61 would have caused nails at his count to have been chewed down to the knuckle.

Across the county, the Conservatives lost the majority of its seats.

The triple-EEE count at Exeter Science Park was pitched as being a...

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Exeter home care agency is one of the Top 20 home care providers in the South West

Right at Home Exeter and Exmouth has won an award for being one of the Top 20 home care providers in the South West.

There are 1015 home care providers in the South West and 12,578 home care providers in the UK.

The top 20 home care providers in the South West received the award from the leading reviews site for home care, www.homecare.co.uk , which hosts the Top 20 awards to help people find care that is right for their needs, budget and location.

Nearly a million disabled and older people receive care at home so they can continue to live independently in their...

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