New kid on the block ‘Easy Eats’ is taking Exeter by storm with its diverse takeaway service. Easy Eats are currently open 5 days a week, Wednesday through to Sunday serving residential areas of Cranbrook, Pinhoe, Whipton, Broadclyst, West Clyst, Clyst St Mary and most recently, Sowton. As of Monday 1st February 2021, Easy Eats will be available to order every day, and to celebrate, they are offering free delivery on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the month of Feb.
With pubs, restaurants and cafes nearly all closed because of lockdown across the UK, there has been a clear rise...
Exeter is often considered as the business and economic hub of the West Country. It’s home to the Met Office which is one of its largest employers, as well as large governmental centres, and a number of big companies. More than 35,000 people commute into the area every day for work. Not only that, but the city has been ranked as one of the top 10 most profitable places to open and own a business in the UK.
Despite this, the ongoing pandemic has had implications for the region. Devon local authorities have pleaded with the central government to provide more support for the region...
Devon’s care workers need to be recognised now for their vital contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic by being better valued and rewarded, according to Devon County Council’s (DCC) Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care, Councillor Andrew Leadbetter.
More care workers are needed to provide care to older people and those with disabilities or mental health needs.
There are currently approximately 1,500 permanent care vacancies in Devon, and many other additional temporary vacancies due to COVID-19.
And Cllr Leadbetter says that unless the government...
Devon has seen a fall in the number of positive cases, across all age groups, Public Health Devon has confirmed.
"The current restrictions are helping to bring down the number of positive cases in Devon," says Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon.
"Devon residents are doing really well in adhering to the current lockdown restrictions, and we're seeing evidence that their efforts are working. However, we must keep it up.
"We do have concerns about the numbers of people currently testing positive for coronavirus in care homes, and in some business settings...
A new research hub led by the University of Exeter will spearhead national efforts to create a 'circular economy' where fewer resources are used and more waste materials reused – delivering huge benefits to the environment and UK economy.
The National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub is supported with £3.5 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
It will work with the five circular economy centres that were announced last November to explore how reusing waste materials in a wide range of industries, including textiles, construction, chemical and metals,...
Homeowners at McCarthy Stone's Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development in Exeter have launched an appeal to find ‘the missing piece in its puzzle’ to complete their vibrant community.
After a busy few months following the pandemic, all but two of the age-exclusive apartments at Pinnoc Mews on Bakers Way have now been sold and local retirees are being urged to come forward and join the fantastic set-up at Pinnoc Mews.
Nicki Beswarick, Divisional Marketing Manager for McCarthy Stone Southern, says: “We have all been facing a challenging time recently, so it is now more...
Litter pickers in Exeter are seeing a huge increase in the number of used disposable face masks being spotted during their patrols, as the number of single use masks in Exeter reaches 91,612 per day.
“The scale of the problem of carelessly dumped disposable face masks is massive – residents of Exeter use 91,612 single use plastic masks a day and sadly some of these are being dropped, or simply fall from people’s pockets – sightings are increasingly common now”, explains Charlotte Green of Exeter waste company TradeWaste.co.uk
RGB Building Supplies has joined forces with Radio Exe to recognise the county’s apprentices and is encouraging companies from all sectors to nominate in the Devon Outstanding Apprentice award.
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 8th to 14th February, RGB and Radio Exe are looking for apprentices who perhaps go the extra mile, have a great attitude, make an invaluable contribution to a company, or simply produce brilliant work.
One nominee will be named the winner and will receive £200 to spend on Exeter High Street, as well as £200 to spend...
According to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics , 32% of people in the UK are currently working from home, with this trend set to continue throughout 2021 and beyond.
Once a pipeline dream for many, the harsh reality of trying to balance family life with remote working has been a wake-up call for office workers up and down the country.
Fortunately, if you are feeling the strain of working from home, whether you are attempting to home school simultaneously or not, there are steps that you can take to make your working day just that little bit more...
A parking lot or parking business is a project that today makes excellent profits, since parking on the street is totally limited. Giving an opportunity to those entrepreneurs who want to start their own business, and the good thing about parking is that large buildings are not necessary, it can be set up on an outdoor lot and with time it can be expanded.
Parking businesses are usually in places where it is impossible to park on public roads, be it central places, shopping centers, near airports, hospitals or near events where there are large crowds. The good thing about the...
