October 2024 marks 20 years since the anniversary of the first business improvement district pilot, with £1bn invested in local services and events to improve towns and cities for communities and business.
20 BIDs were formed with the original pilot in 2003 and then brought into law with the UK regulations act the following year.
InExeter is now one of 340 BIDs operating across the UK. A business improvement district is a defined area of a town or city where a levy is charged on all eligible business rate payers. BID levies are voted for via a ballot which takes place...
1 October 2024 : Ned Boulting, ITV’s lead Tour de France commentator, will be performing at Exeter Northcott Theatre with his brand-new one-man stage show, Ned Boulting’s Marginal Mystery Tour: 1923 And All That, on Wednesday 13 November .
In his latest celebration of the greatest race on earth, Ned delves into the hidden mysteries of a mysterious roll of film from the 1923 Tour de France that fell into his possession during the Covid pandemic and inspired his bestselling book "1923!”
Part detective story, part murder mystery, part costume drama and part French farce....
A new facility that will offer storage of physical remains from ancient humans, animals, and plants to help ease the pressure on museum archives that are running out of space is to be established at the University of Exeter.
The Biocultural Heritage Information in a Virtual Environment (HIVE) facility will offer secure storage of scientifically important materials and create a new database of digital 3D files and analytical data to preserve the record of materials subjected to scientific destructive analyses.
The development will open archaeological records to...
Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter has thrown a party for residents, friends and families to celebrate 3 years of serving the local community.
Staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion with live music, photo booth pictures with props, a delicious buffet and to top it all off, a visit from a talented local magician who “blew everyone’s minds”. Residents danced the night away and everyone got involved, helping to make the evening a fantastic success.
Cumberland Grange has built up excellent reputations within its local communities. The home...
Porter Dodson, the UK Top 200 law firm, has announced that it has opened a new office at the heart of Exeter to meet increased demand for its services in the city and Devon.
Having outgrown its former Southernhay offices, Porter Dodson is expanding into significantly larger premises at 11-15 Dix’s Field. The move allows the firm to accommodate a string of senior appointments and an increase in its core Exeter team from eight to over twenty.
The newly refurbished offices - well known for their Georgian façade - incorporate open plan working areas, a conference room and...
The South West marked World Tourism Day (September 27) with the launch of an innovative initiative to help boost Devon and Somerset’s tourism industry.
The South West Visitor Economy Hub is a new online tool for the sector, gathering and analysing data from various sources, including accommodation providers and attractions, transport networks, parking providers, the weather, and other data providers to help measure occupancy, revenue, footfall and perceptions, faster than ever before.
By providing tourism businesses, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), councils...
Today marks the launch of untypical , which brings together two trusted UK housebuilder brands – Hopkins Homes and Tilia Homes – under one company, owned by the Hands Family Office and managed by Terra Firma, the European investment firm.
untypical is guided by its ambition to become the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder. By putting people and the planet at the heart of the communities that it builds, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers. Underpinned by the...
Summer is on the way out, meaning that it’s time to start thinking about your autumn wardrobe. The best thing to do if you need to change things up compared to last year is to focus on the basics, with simple colour palettes and clean cuts being your best bet, as they never go out of style. If you need to buy new garments, remember that thrift stores can also offer a wide range of items for a lower price and that they are often the more sustainable choice. You can always draw inspiration from the latest trends, but that doesn’t mean you must follow them religiously. After all, your...
Buying a home in the UK is a significant step, but navigating the legal landscape can be challenging, especially for Lithuanian buyers unfamiliar with UK laws and procedures. The complexity of legal terms, the need for secure transactions, and the language barrier make it essential to work with a solicitor who understands these challenges. Below, we explore three key reasons why hiring a solicitor is crucial.
Understanding Complex UK Property Laws
The UK property market is governed by strict laws that foreign buyers might need help to navigate. Without a solicitor's help,...
