How will 5G affect your area?

5G has just made its grand appearance after many months of waiting. According to The Guardian , there are many cities across the UK already boasting the latest 5G coverage. For weeks (and months), we have heard about the 5G and how it is going to transform, not only your internet speeds, but your entire life. Now that it’s here, you might want to know how it is going to affect your area.

  • Money will be spent on new smartphones.

Community members will need to spend money on a new smartphone. Yup, it’s true. Unfortunately, your regular smartphone device won’t be...

Devon achieves second record year for new businesses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/23/2020 - 6:02am

Latest statistics show that more new businesses were established in Devon during 2019 than in any previous year – hitting a record high for the second year in a row.

Despite political and economic challenges, 6,196 new companies were registered in the county compared to 5,908 during 2018, representing an increase of 4.9%.

This brings the total number of registered companies in Devon to 53,264, up from 51,129 at the end of 2018 - which equates to 4.2% growth.

The statistics come from the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations using data from Companies House and...

Marsh Kia Exeter Wins GoElectric Award 2019

Marsh Exeter has won the GoElectric Award at the Kia UK National Dealer Conference 2020. The award, presented by David Hilbert, Marketing Director at Kia Motors (UK) Ltd, recognises sales as well as a dealership’s commitment to staff training in Kia’s range of eco cars.

Mike Wall, Director at Marsh Exeter, commented on the win: “We’re thrilled to have won this award. I’m so pleased that we have been recognised for our commitment to the sales and staff training within Kia’s exciting range of EV and hybrid vehicles. We know that 2020 is a huge year for Kia with its growing EV range...

Lidl to hold public consultation day for new store in Exeter

Lidl GB has announced that it will be holding a public consultation day to outline plans for its new store on Pinhoe Road/Venny Bridge, Exeter.

The public are invited to attend the event, which will take place on Wednesday 5th February from 4.30pm – 6.30pm at Pinhoe Jubilee Club, 4 Main Road, Exeter, EX4 8HS. Lidl’s dedicated property team will be on hand to outline the supermarket’s plans for a new store and answer any questions from the local community.

The multi-million pound investment, will see Lidl commit to building a sustainable store, with plans to create up to 40...

Exeter City ploughing up to automatic promotion

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 01/22/2020 - 5:07pm

Flush off a 1-0 victory over Grimsby Town, Exeter City closed the point gap on Swindon Town in the Sky Bet League table. As it stands, the Grecians are on a level with the Robins (each with 53 points), but behind on goal differential. Crucially, the Grecians have a game in hand, which could very well come in handy down the stretch as the clubs continue jostling for automatic promotion.

In thwarting Grimsby last weekend, the Grecians recorded their tenth 1-0 win on the season and, in turn, their 14th clean sheet in the league, which, incidentally, marks the cleanest sheets of any of...

The top things to do in Exeter

Would you consider Exeter a tourist destination? If you live here, perhaps not, but you should know the city well enough to know we’ve got some great sights and attractions to offer anyone heading into the area.

Exeter has always been a city that exudes the philosophy of ‘big things come in small packages’. After all, we’ve got history in spades, a wealth of food and drinks spots and we’re sat on the doorstep to some of the country’s best nature. So, next time you’re wondering whether the city has got what it takes to be a true tourist hotspot, bear these attractions in mind ....

Nick Hand and the print bike

Exhibition: Journeyman - stories of craft from a bicycle

Event Date: 
18/01/2020 - 10:00am to 08/03/2020 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Jubilee Gallery

Curated by Nick Hand and The Letterpress Collective, this exhibition brings together photography, film, letterpress prints, and the words of makers who dedicate their life to an unusual or rare craft or passion. Nick gathered these stories on epic cycle rides: from Land’s End to John O’ Groats, round the coast of Britain and Ireland and up the Hudson River - with a printing press on the back of his bike.

Open daily, 10am - 5.30pm. Free entry.

Devon-wide review of waste management carbon emissions commissioned

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/22/2020 - 2:19pm

Devon County Council (DCC) has commissioned a full analysis of the carbon impacts of its waste management services from international environmental consultancy Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd.

Last year Devon County Council endorsed the Devon Climate Declaration by declaring a climate emergency. The new project, which commenced in December 2019, forms part of the authority’s subsequent commitment to become a net-zero authority by 2030.

Eunomia’s emissions modelling team will establish the carbon footprint of DCC’s current waste management services, including the...

Huw Llewellyn

Housebuilder brings £37 million investment to Exeter region in 2019

Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has built 591 new homes in the Exeter region in the last 12 months, and brought more than £37 million to local communities.

The figures are obtained from the company’s annual socio-economic footprint and highlight how much the local economy benefits from the building of new homes, thanks to a combination of programmes that form part of each new housing development.

The company, which includes David Wilson Homes, spent £22 million on physical works in the community to improve highways, outdoor spaces and local facilities. A further...

Where can you get the best betting sign-up offers online?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 01/22/2020 - 12:02pm

Online casinos often offer a variety of sign up bonuses to new players when they register on their website. These bonuses give players a chance to play their favourite games with free money. Below are some online casinos that offer the best betting sign up offers online.

Bwin

Bwin offers bets for casino games, poker and sports. The website offers a sign-up bonus for customers who love risk-free bets. The bonus is available on most of the sportsbook events, including baseball, hockey, American football and soccer. New players who register at Bwin will get a 100% bonus on...

Pages