Activity in the South West’s housing market remained subdued during the month of February as the average stock levels on estate agents’ books in the region hit a near record low, according to the February 2018 RICS UK Residential Market Survey. Despite new buyer enquiries rising modestly during the month of February, with 13% more respondents in the region reporting an increase in demand rather than a fall, new instructions and newly-agreed sales continued to drift lower in February. Alongside ongoing concerns about affordability in some areas of the South West, the lack of properties to...
Exeter College has held its annual awards celebrating the achievements of exceptional apprentices and their employers.
More than 160 apprentices, employers, civic and business leaders, friends and family attended the glittered awards ceremony, sponsored by law firm Foot Anstey.
The evening at Sandy Park saw the celebration of achievements of 11 apprentice winners, five employer winners and the presentation of two special recognition awards.
Outstanding apprentice winner Niccolas Marshall, from Newton Abbot, who is an apprentice at Arconic was given the award of ‘...
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (7th March 2018) during National Apprenticeship Week, announced its own new aerospace apprenticeship scheme that, starting in September, will place successful graduates in the enviable position of being able to enter the workforce as much sought-after, fully qualified, aircraft fitter/technicians after just four years. ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ Exeter College, Flybe’s long-standing training partner, has been chosen as the preferred knowledge provider to deliver and assess the theoretical elements of the new apprenticeship programme. The 15...
Hampton by Hilton Exeter Airport has opened its new 40-bedroom extension, and now offers 160 rooms to guests.
Norlin Hotels who own and manage this busy and friendly, modern hotel have invested over £3.5million in the extension and refurbishment of the property.
Along with the extension of the bedroom offerings, the hotel has seen an extensive upgrade outside of the bedrooms too. A complete ground floor upgrade has been carried out, including three new fully equipped meeting rooms, to enable the hotel to meet the corporate and conferencing demand.
Café culture in the UK is booming and it’s hard to walk down a high street without passing numerous coffee shops and restaurants with tables spilling out onto the pavement. If you are thinking of going into the restaurant trade or you already run your own café or restaurant, you’ll know that you are only ever as good as your last meal served and your last review. This thought can be a nerve-wracking as you need to maintain high standards to ensure your profits rise continually. Below are some top tips that can help to make sure your restaurant or café stand out from the crowd and pull in...
The Right Now Film Festival is coming to the Exeter Phoenix.
The festival puts a spotlight on documentaries which focus on the global power structure and inequalities from all over the globe.
Festival director Tom Vaughan says “We were compelled to create a programme that brings together some of today’s biggest talking points, from the beginning of vital movements such as Black Lives Matter to the future of welfare and of course, the UK’s very own Brexit.
We believe in the power film has in educating and raising awareness, and that the best films can be an...
Many hard-working professionals dream of a financially comfortable retirement. Yet mounting debts, high-interest rates, and a lack of savings could make it seem like an unachievable dream, but it doesn’t need to be. Although wages are stagnant and the cost of living is rising, you can still find ways to live well during your retirement. You simply need to read the five-step guide on how to save for your retirement.
1. Downsize Your Home
Your mortgage is likely one of your largest monthly expenses. Rather than paying a sizable amount of money each month for a large home,...
The importance of knowing your rights at work cannot be over-stated. Knowing exactly what is expected of both yourself and your employer while within their employment can often be integral to ensuring you aren’t treated unfairly. However, 65% of UK workers are not part of any trade union, new research from UIA Mutual Insurance suggests.
Further, over a third (37%) have no idea what the legal limit of hours worked per week should be, 12% do not know the hours they are contractually obliged to work, or their employer is supposed to offer them. This shows a level of ignorance amongst...
THIS MOTHER’S Day (March 11), Exeter mums and daughters are being urged to join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The charity is inviting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to choose their event - Pretty Muddy or Race for Life 5k & 10k and pledge to take part on 21st or 22nd July at Westpoint Arena, Exeter. There’s no better time for mums and daughters across Devon to sign up right now at www.raceforlife.org Taking part in Race for Life is a hugely moving experience as people come together to remember loved ones lost to cancer, celebrate the...
