The first phase of a £55 million infrastructure project on the outskirts of Exeter will get underway next month.
A series of new infrastructure improvements are needed to help unlock the development of around 2,500 homes, employment land, and a primary and secondary school to the south west of Exeter. The scheme includes the construction of new roads and junctions, upgrades to existing routes, development of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge and a new public park
Work will start on the Eastern Junction on Monday 10 August - the first junction to be delivered as part of...
The amount of people that switch energy suppliers each year is steadily rising. This is for gas, electricity or both as a dual fuel option. Finding a cheaper tariff is now easier than ever as there are multiple energy comparison sites to help with this. Furthermore, the Energy Switch Guarantee means that you will be with your new supplier within 21 days with no interruption of service whatsoever.
However, like with many things online, there are some common misconceptions when it comes to switching energy tariffs and/or suppliers. We will address these below and provide the...
Ride On – Cycling For All is busier than ever! And likely to get busier now there are plans to boost the government cycling strategy. The charity is looking for bike donations in the Exeter area.
Ride On is a bike recycling charity based at Exeter Quay. We refurbish second-hand bikes and get them back on the road – In 2019 we put 681 bikes back into use in Devon.
The Coronavirus pandemic and social distancing rules have created a growing demand for bicycles. Public transport cannot run at full capacity and if everyone took to driving private cars Exeter would grind to a...
Leading housebuilder Redrow has launched its ‘Nature for People’ biodiversity strategy, established as part of a long-standing partnership with charity The Wildlife Trusts .
The strategy sees the housebuilder commit to objectives under three key themes - Nature Gains, Rewilding Lives and Flourishing Legacy - including:
Contributing to existing or potential nature recovery networks so wildlife, including hedgehogs and barn owls, can move freely through their developments and the wider landscape
Enabling and inspiring community connection with nature
Three police forces in the South West are to receive extra funding as part of the government’s £25million Safer Streets Fund – delivering on a key Conservative manifesto commitment.
Avon and Somerset will receive £400,000, Devon and Cornwall £546,781 and Dorset £266,357 – a total of £1,213,138.
The Safer Streets Fund forms part of the government’s concerted action to tackle crime.
It aims to stop offences that blight communities and cause misery to victims from happening in the first place.
The extra funding will be aimed at improving security in areas...
Former students from The University of Exeter are being asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity after their data was breached.
It is the latest university to be revealed as part of the global data breach, which has affected more than 20 universities and charities in the UK, US and Canada after hackers attacked cloud computing provider, Blackbaud.
Blackbaud, one of the world’s largest providers of customer relationship management systems, provides software solutions to higher educational institutions. It was targeted by cybercriminals in May. It...
If you’re planning a staycation this Summer or just heading out along the glorious Devon coast, then there is no better way to see the sights, than from the top deck of the Stagecoach Big Beach Bus, starting again from 26th July 2020.
Feel the refreshing breeze from across the English Channel while you take in a fantastic scenic route from Exmouth to Sandy Bay, in what has been described as a ‘not-to-be-missed experience’. A real treat for the whole family, this unique view of the East Devon coast line will be a memorable trip in your Devon holiday.
Devon County Council is preparing to submit its bid for the second round of Emergency Active Travel Funding by the end of next week (Friday 7 August).
Devon is bidding for around £1.3 million to create more permanent schemes that provide extra space for pedestrians and cyclists in order provide alternatives to public transport and to improve safety and encourage more active travel.
The authority successfully bid for all of the £338,000 allocation available to Devon in the first tranche – funding a series of temporary “pop-up” measures which have been installed in Exeter...
Working from home doesn't mean that you have less to do.
Adapting to remote work can be hard at some points, especially for people who have been used to commute to their working place from day to day for many years. Thus, time management is considered essential for remote employment for the reason of numerous distractions.
We’ve downloaded and watched these videos several times so now we can provide several efficient recommendations for smart time management:
When it comes to the online presence on social media, it refers to how easily your clients and customers can find you online. If you are a business or brand, you are already a part of social media in today’s digital age.
However, brands need to have a sustainable strategy to thrive on social media.
The HTML page was all you needed to survive about a decade ago. However, the situation is different today, with over a billion sites on the internet. You are not likely to get attention unless you have a good strategy to follow. Several tools can strengthen your online...
