More than one in ten Devon households live in fuel poverty, more than the national average, and this figure can only be worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic this winter. That’s according to Exeter Community Energy (ECOE), which works with some of the most vulnerable households. ECOE therefore wants to push for policy change to address cold, damp homes and rising fuel bills. ECOE invites everyone to join it in questioning Ben Bradshaw MP about these issues at its Wise Up About Fuel Poverty Webinar on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, 27th November, at 2pm. Register now on Zoom at https://bit.ly/...

93,374 disposable face masks are sent to landfill every single day in Exeter

Exeter is binning an incredible 93,374 disposable face masks every single day, with reports that many face masks are ending up being carelessly discarded in the street and ending up in streams and rivers.

“If you walk around Exeter today you will see disposable face masks being blown around with leaves in the gutter – they are the new cigarette butt – people are simply chucking them after use. We know that 93,374 are being sent to landfill each day in Exeter – but just how many end-up elsewhere...

It can be quite confusing during the selection process of buying a cello bow. With all these brands and features in the market, it is difficult to point out which one is the best. But the question should not be the superiority of the brands but, “Which one is suited for you?” Here are some cello bow brand recommendations that apply to every preference.

1. Codabow

Codabow are made specifically by professional bow makers and engineers using advanced and modern materials to come up with supreme products as well as match it within the affordability range. If you...

The Devon County Agricultural Association is delighted to announce that the 125th Devon County Show will take place on Friday 2nd Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July 2021.

The County Show, that was cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will move from its usual mid-May dates for next year only. Mary Quicke, DCAA Chairman said ‘we are absolutely committed to holding our Devon County Show in 2021. We believe that, by moving the Show to early July, it will give more time for the restrictions to have eased, the roll out of a vaccine to take place and life to be getting back to...

Exeter College’s new Future Skills Centre has opened its doors for the first time, following a collaboration between Devon County Council and the Ofsted Outstanding College.

Devon County Council has purchased the building that was formerly the Flybe Training Academy, and Exeter College has agreed to enter into a long lease of the building to offer training and education opportunities from the building, providing learners of all ages skills and qualifications fit for the economy of the future.

The Centre, which has been vacant since Flybe went in to administration in March,...

Getting a new toilet for your bathroom isn’t as easy as going to your local hardware store and picking out a new model. There are different things to consider, and they can impact your home in a variety of ways. It isn’t just about comfort, but you must also consider things like water usage and the cost per flush. Here are a few types of toilets that plumbers recommend you look into.

Gravity toilets are the most common type of toilet and have existed for a long time now. However, this is not to say that they are outdated or that there haven’t been...

When people talk about staying healthy and being in good shape, most of them talk about physical health. Yes, taking good care of your body is important. After all, your body is a temple, and you should treat it that way. However, a lot of people tend to forget the importance of mental health. Ensuring your mind is also in good shape is paramount if you want to have a quality life. There are many different ways to improve mental health, and one of them is engaging in regular physical exercise.

The ancient Greeks believed that a healthy body could sustain a healthy mind. They were...

Leading South-West IT company, Acronyms has promoted Matt Cook to Business Development Manager. This is a reflection of Matt’s role in the acquisition of Cornish IT support provider, IT-OK earlier in 2020.

Matt initially joined Acronyms in February 2019 with an extensive background in business development across a broad band of industries. Throughout his time at Acronyms, Matt has prided himself on building strong business relationships, whilst ensuring that the client is getting the right solution for the right issue, and it is this honest approach, which is reflected throughout...

Devon County Council has been awarded almost £1.3 million in the latest round of Emergency Active Travel Funding.

The Department for Transport has confirmed that Devon will receive £1,283,450 from the second tranche of the scheme to create safe space for walking and cycling.

Devon introduced a series of “pop-up” measures across the county earlier this year, including in Exeter, Barnstaple, Bideford and Newton Abbot, with initial funding of £338,000 from the Emergency Active Travel Fund.

Last month, the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC)...

The retirement age is creeping up all of the time. While our grandmothers may have retired at 60, many people of our generation might still be working on their 70th birthday. The average age is rising too, but there’s no guarantee that you will still be in good health as you pass 80. None of us wants to slave away for 50+ years only to spend our retirement sat in a chair, old, tired and unable to enjoy ourselves. The best way to make the most of retirement is to do it earlier. Wouldn’t you love to retire in your 50s, when you are still relatively young, fit, healthy and able to have fun...