Have you got a great idea for a small business? Fancy yourself as a budding entrepreneur and looking for the right opportunity to branch out on your own? The South West of England could be a great place to put your plans into action this year, so make 2019 the year you take some decisive action towards independence and a more rewarding lifestyle.
Why is the South West a good place for small businesses?
The advantages of being in the south west used to be overshadowed by the lack of a motorway beyond Exeter and the notoriously inadequate A303 main road link. However, many...
EXETER City Football Club will be saying “no to homophobia” at its home game with Bury (Saturday, February 16; kick off 3pm).
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It is 10 years ago that the international initiative was founded and the 10th time that a designated Football v Homophobia (FvH) match has been held by Exeter City.
Two years ago, Lou Englefield, Director of the national Football v Homophobia campaign, presented the Exeter OGOC Group with a commemorative pennant, acknowledging the Club’s...
With our help, you can buy a gift for the women in your life that will not disappoint. The favourite traditional gifts come from four main categories of jewellery, clothing, beauty, culture and experiential gifts. Whether you are choosing a gift for Valentines Day, your wedding anniversary, Christmas, Chanukah or any other occasion we have some ideas that add a modern touch for the modern woman who cherishes traditions.
Jewellery
Jewellery can be inspired by heritage, culture and symbolism, providing many options for a piece that will be appreciated. If you are unsure,...
As fashion is subjective, it can be difficult to feel 100% confident in an outfit. Working your way through racks upon racks of clothing can be a challenging task, as you will want to wear a look that not only looks great to others, but boosts your self-esteem.
If you are tweaking or overhauling your wardrobe in 2019, here are some top tips on how to feel confident in any outfit.
Understand the difference between cheap and inexpensive
Believe it or not, there is a big difference between cheap and inexpensive. The expense is related to the pound amount attached to a...
The decisions you make when you’re at school about what you want to do with your life are always subject to change. Even people who seem to have the clearest ideas or a calling to a specific career can find their interests and abilities taking them in new directions. No matter what age you are, you always have a chance to change your life for the better, and being older shouldn’t prevent you from achieving your goals.
If you discover a new passion in your life, or a previously unknown talent comes to the surface, you can’t normally just switch to a new career without undergoing...
Following a whirlwind year of high-profile tour support slots (Ricky Gervais, Bill Burr, Doug Stanhope), a 2018 Chortle Award nomination and an acclaimed, sell out Edinburgh Fringe run, Sean McLoughlin - ‘The best comedian you haven't heard of yet.’ (Time Out) - is taking Hail Mary, an hour of masterful stand up, around the UK on a national tour - arriving in Exeter on 16 April.
The human race is at a crossroads: on one path lies the future, with its twitchy technology and mega-corporations who know us better than we know ourselves; on the other lies the past and all the baggage...
Redrow Homes is welcoming visitors to its Warren Grove at The Copse development in Dawlish on Sunday 10 February 2019 to take part in its Winter Wildlife Walk event.
At 11.00am, the Redrow team will be welcoming prospective homebuyers and those in the local community to join them on a two-mile roundtrip walk to the Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve on the Exe Estuary.
En route, walkers will get a chance to appreciate the local landscape and the abundance of natural beauty surrounding the development.
The walk will end back at Warren Grove at The Copse where...
Exeter School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Saskia van Schalkwyk as Head of Exeter Junior School with effect from 1 September 2019.
Since September 2014, Mrs van Schalkwyk has been Deputy Head of The Granville School in Sevenoaks, Kent. She has previously worked in co-educational schools in both the maintained and independent sectors.
Her current responsibilities have prepared her admirably for her new role. These include her work as Designated Safeguarding Lead, her marketing experience and regular liaison with senior schools. She is also a trained ISI...
City centres in Devon including Exeter and Plymouth are set for transformation as housing, offices and leisure facilities replace empty retail space, but this wave of change should be seen as an opportunity, not a threat, says JLL.
City and town centres need to be refashioned into ‘city neighbourhoods' and community hubs offering a mix of housing, workspace, leisure activities and shopping to ensure they meet the needs of their populations, according to property consultancy JLL.
JLL will reflect on the latest trends and share its predictions for the future when it hosts its...
Youngsters in Exeter are set to get an unexpected bonus of new play park equipment, Exeter City Council has announced.
Through careful financial management, the City Council has managed to secure an additional £70,000 worth of swings, see-saws, carousels and climbing frames.
The play equipment will be installed at 11 sites across the city over the coming months. The fun gear will suit a range of ages from toddlers through to young teens.
Cllr David Harvey, Lead Councillor for Place, said: “This is great news for youngsters in the city and is above and beyond what we...
