Why you must periodically inspect your fire safety equipment

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 01/30/2020 - 10:45am

Ensuring safety in the workplace is of critical importance to employers. Steps are usually followed in accordance with the law particularly when a new business starts up or indeed when a company moves premises. This is also true of our homes – smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are likely to be purchased and fitted, but how often do you check them?

Once the necessary precautions are put in place and the job is ticked off the to-do list, it would be easy to forget about them. However, it is imperative that companies undertake regular checks to ensure their equipment is still not...

Exeter residents thanked for "fantastic job" recycling at Christmas

Exeter’s recycling chief has thanked city residents for their recycling efforts over the Christmas period and urged people to reduce, reuse and recycle, moving forward.

Hundreds of tonnes of aluminium cans, plastic containers and cardboard boxes were collected from houses across Exeter over the holidays.

The materials are now being sorted and sent off, bringing in valuable revenue to ensure that key frontline services can be maintained.

Cllr David Harvey, Lead Councillor for Environment & City Management, said: “Thanks very much to the people of Exeter. We’ve...

Exeter Airport’s executive lounge named in UK’s Top 5 cheapest

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 01/30/2020 - 8:27am

New research from the team at Globehunters has revealed which airport lounges are the cheapest and most expensive airport lounges across the UK.

With more and more people jetting off on holiday each year, the report highlights where travellers can save the most money, whilst benefiting from the comfort of an airport lounge before their flight.

The Top Five Cheapest Lounges

Airport lounges are a great way to take a load off and enjoy a bite to eat and a drink before boarding a plane, but the cost can be off-putting. However, in many cases, airport lounges can...

Tickets on sale for the 2020 Exeter Festival

Exeter Festival returns this summer – and organisers are promising another massive fun-filled weekend to remember.

The festival will return to Northernhay Gardens and other venues around the city, from Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July.

Most of the action will take place in Northernhay Gardens, but there are plenty of other events planned across the city over the weekend, making it set to be an exciting three day fun-filled, jam packed summer extravaganza.

This year's events include:

  • 90s Party in the Park featuring Britpop Reunion and Dave Pearce on
  • ...

Exeter second best city for cyclists according to new survey

Exeter has been declared the second best city for cyclists, a new study has revealed.

Exeter scored good points for good air quality, cycling and walking statistics according to the survey by law firm True Solicitors.

Exeter was pipped into first place by Lancaster but fared much better than big cities London and Manchester, who came bottom of the rankings.

According to the study, 21% of the Exeter’s population regularly cycled more than once a week in 2018. Both Lancaster and Exeter were one of six locations in England selected to promote cycling as a mode of...

BBC Radio 6 Music’s Homecoming Tour with Steve Lamacq comes to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/29/2020 - 7:42pm

The 6 Music Homecoming Tour sees Steve Lamacq take his BBC Radio 6 Music show to five UK cities during Independent Venue Week 2020 (IVW) which returns for a seventh year, celebrating smaller and grassroots music venues. Steve will be welcoming Mercury Prize nominated Anna Calvi, Nadine Shah and Gruff Rhys, and Self Esteem and Frank Turner when - from Monday 27th to Friday 31st January, 4-7pm - he and his team take a tour bus to Newcastle, Sheffield, Cardiff, Exeter and Brixton.

The tour bus is visiting a different music venue each day and is where Steve will broadcast his 6 Music...

The Old Piggery

Exeter hotel one of world's most photographed in the world

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 01/29/2020 - 6:22pm

What was once a space for privacy and everyday hygiene routines has become an internet sensation in recent years. Whether it’s because of the rise of Instagram influencers and #bathroomselfie posts (of which there are currently over 1.6million on Instagram), or an explosion of the self-care trend, the bathroom has undeniably found itself on the social media stage.

To reveal the world’s most Instagrammable bathrooms Mira Showers monitored five key bathroom-related hashtags (#bathroomgoals, #bathroomsoftheworld, #hotelbathroom, #bathtubgoals, #bathroomview) and identified hotel...

Top five trending vegan foods

Did you taken on the veganuary challenge? Well, you’ll be pleased to hear that switching to a plant-based diet no longer means missing out on the best comfort food around. Veganism is on the rise, and that means that vegan dishes just keep getting better.

Whilst Veganuary is the perfect opportunity to try vegan foods, it doesn’t have to end now. However, Garcinia Cambogia pure can help with appetite and weight management.

Trying these exciting vegan food dishes will help keep your vegan diet interesting - from scrumptious vegan grilled cheese sandwiches to the juiciest...

Procrastination is costing UK businesses £21 billion a year

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 01/29/2020 - 2:54pm

If you often find yourself drifting off and wasting time at work, you’re not alone. A new study has revealed the true extent of the UK’s procrastination problem. The survey, commissioned by musicMagpie, found that the average Brit spends 2 hours and 9 minutes each day procrastinating at work, which is costing businesses over £21 billion per year.

Unsurprisingly, phones are a major source of procrastination, with the average UK worker spending 28 minutes each day using messaging apps, 7 minutes on Instagram, 16 minutes on Facebook and 5 minutes on Twitter.

Here’s a breakdown...

Enchanted Princess Party

Event Date: 
22/02/2020 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Enchanted Princess Party!

Your royal invitation has arrived to join some of your favourite princesses for party fun.

The Enchanted Princess Party will feature popular characters in an interactive live show with music, dancing and party games at the Barnfield Theatre.

Which princess will you meet? You will have to wait and see and dust off your best tiara for this royal occasion.

Fancy dress is optional with prizes for the best costume. There will also be opportunities to have your photos with the characters.

https://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/...

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