Exeter

Plans underway for next week’s city centre reopening

Preparations are well underway to help ensure Exeter city centre is safe and welcoming when many stores reopen their doors next week.

On Monday 15 June non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen for the first time since the end of March, once they have completed a risk assessment. Hospitality businesses like cafes and restaurants can reopen from 4 July.

Temporary and permanent measures and changes are required to ensure the city centre remains a vibrant place to live, work, socialise, visit, shop and work.

Social distancing measures must be in place to...

Trade mark success a sign of business confidence

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:02pm

A leading Devon law firm has jumped up the rankings for the Top 100 Trade Mark Filers of 2018-2019 to become the highest ranking firm headquartered in Devon and Cornwall on the list.

Stephens Scown LLP’s intellectual property (IP) team has risen to 64th in the top 100 UK trade mark filers with over 120 trade marks filed last year, and 58th in the top 100 EU trade mark filers with over 100 EU trade marks in the EU last year. The rankings for the Top Trade Mark Filers are presented annually by CITMA, the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys.

Stephens Scown files...

Axe throwing scoring: A complete, short guide

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 10:55am

Keeping score in axe throwing is relatively simple and goes by rounds. Here is a complete, short guide to axe throwing scoring.

If you're looking for a fun night out with your buddies, you should consider axe throwing. Similar to darts, it's easy to learn, fun, and it is a great time.

Axe throwing has become an increasingly popular bar game with urban axe throwing bars popping up everywhere. Not only that but also, the International Axe Throwing Federation has created a sport out of the event played in leagues. To date over 51 million axes have been thrown in...

Keeping it green during Covid-19

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 10:05am

The owner of two zero waste stores in Exeter says that although some areas of life have seen environmental compromises during the pandemic, there is much to celebrate as people find more ways of eschewing packaging and supporting local businesses.

Sarah Martin, who runs Nourish Zero Waste in Topsham and Magdalen Road has spent the past few years helping to highlight the message about the need to reduce the use of packaging in order to protect the environment. She thinks lockdown has had good and bad impact on the issues at stake.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that we...

Pozzo family calls for caution when reopening football season

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 10:01am

The famed Pozzo football family, owners of Udinese FC in Italy and Watford FC in England, normally keep a low international profile. Recently, however, the Pozzos have become quite vocal in their expressions of vehement opposition to what they consider a premature re-opening in both Serie A in Italy and the Premier League in UK, even as fans clamor for reopening.

The father and son, Giampaolo and Gino Pozzo , who own Udinese FC and Watford FC respectively, have repeatedly expressed their concern for their clubs’ athletes, medical staff, and supporters, echoing the safety concerns...

Loganair set to fly from Exeter for first time

Loganair today announced that it will fly from Exeter Airport for the first time from the start of July.

Included are routes from Exeter to Edinburgh commencing on July 6, and to Newcastle starting on July 20. A one-stop service to Aberdeen via Newcastle also starts on that date.

The Edinburgh service flies five times per week, and Newcastle and Aberdeen daily on weekdays. The services to Scotland will also allow connectivity on one ticket the length of the British Isles from the far south west of England to the Scottish islands. Seatc are now on sale.

The...

How to Upgrade Your iPad for a Successful Gaming Experience

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:40am

Are your gaming apps in your fancy iPad crashing periodically? Is it becoming a hindrance to your path to become a successful gamer, tech-ninja, a YouTuber, or something different but important? Maybe you have not updated yourself when it comes to the intricacies of the online gaming world—or in other levels, have not updated your device itself.

Your Operating System Needs Frequent Updating

Irrespective of the kind of job you use your iPad primarily for—be it exercising your literary prowess , or trying to understand metaphysical concepts, or even something like gaming,...

How to Spice Up Your Living Space

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:22am

Are you bored with how your flat looks? Has it been a while since you decorated your home? You might have considered buying or renting a new house or you might have thought about consulting an interior designer to do some re-touches to your home. There is no need for either option because you can change how your home looks entirely with a few simple touches that will make you think of yourself as the next Lorenzo Mongiardino. In this article, we will guide you through some amazing tips to freshen up your living space.

Set Your Style

Think of the most appealing styles; a style...

What Species Are Good For A Garden?

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:16am

Those who really understand the complexity and diversity of plants view gardening as an art. What now seems like a hobby or casual activity was the essence of survival for humans back in the earliest days. Practicality was the main purpose behind gardening; growing vegetables and other important crops was a way for humans to finally step outside the vicious loop of hunting for animals and suffering from harsh environmental conditions. Decorative gardens were a form of luxury even in the ancient days, as humans became more civilized and class hierarchies were formed. Gardens were enclosed...

Bloodbikes ride away with £1,000 from the Freemasons

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/08/2020 - 10:41pm

At a recent meeting (at a safe distance) the Devonshire Freemasons donated £1000 to the Devon Freewheelers also known as the Devon Blood Bikes to enable them to continue the important work they are doing in transporting Covid 19 samples from test centres and hospitals to laboratories in addition to their other important duties.

Last Saturday two Assistant Provincial Grand Masters Peter Keaty and Craig Cox met up with Dave Cook and Mick Scaife to present them with the grant and congratulate them on the courage and determination they show as volunteer riders, this makes a total of...

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