General Election Causes Uncertainty Over Regulation of the UK Gambling Industry

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 11:00pm

When a General Election is held it can lead to plenty of uncertainty. That particularly applies at present to the future of the UK gambling industry. A very close eye will be kept on the result of the election and how it will affect the industry.

Those who were betting on when the next UK General Election was going to be held probably didn’t appreciate the July 4 date. The odds were in favour of the big vote taking place much later in the year.

The announcement of a July 4 poll has caused more uncertainty in the UK gambling industry. There have recently been...

Invitation to exploitation event

Free event to help Exeter businesses clamp down on child exploitation

BUSINESSES and voluntary groups in Exeter are being invited to a free event which will help them to identify the signs of child exploitation.

The event, organised by Exeter’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Safer Exeter, will be held at Exeter City’s St James Park on Wednesday 3 July.

Across the country, young people are manipulated, sexually abused, forced to launder money and deal drugs. The exploitation isn't obvious but it happens everywhere including Exeter.

Anyone who works in hospitality, retail, leisure, taxi or voluntary sector may unknowingly come...

Three marketing experts from Optix Solutions

Optix announces strategic appointments for new Executive Leadership Team

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 1:36pm

Exeter-based creative and digital marketing agency Optix Solutions has made two key hires to support future growth plans.

Candice Short joins as Operations Director, bringing 15+ years of industry leading skills from brand management and design to business strategy from her work in London and the South West with agencies including Illumination, Design Bridge and Bray Leino. She also ran a successful SME for 3 years.

Growth Director, Ali Newton has extensive experience of building and leading sales and marketing teams to deliver revenue growth through data-driven, strategic...

Why Kickboxing Classes are Today's Hottest Workout Trend

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2024 - 11:00pm

In fitness, kickboxing classes have emerged as a red-hot trend, captivating fitness enthusiasts worldwide. Combining the intensity of martial arts with the benefits of cardiovascular exercise, kickboxing offers a dynamic and empowering workout experience. This article explores the reasons behind the surging popularity of these classes and highlights the numerous benefits they offer to participants.

1. Dynamic and Engaging Workouts

Xen-do kickboxing classes provide a high-energy and dynamic workout experience that keeps participants engaged and motivated throughout the...

Public reports help South West police forces to tackle the scourge of drug fuelled crime

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2024 - 8:43pm

Operation Scorpion is a well-established collaboration between the five police forces in the South West region (Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire), alongside their respective offices of Police and Crime Commissioners, South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SW ROCU) and the charity Crimestoppers.

The operation is aimed at making Devon and Cornwall and the rest of the South West a hostile environment for criminal gangs and individuals who deal drugs and those who engage in anti-social activity associated with drugs such as antisocial...

Jewson Live comes to the Westpoint

Jewson Live, the annual event for the UK’s professional tradespeople, is back – and for the first time, is coming to the Westpoint Arena.

One of four Jewson Live shows hosted by national builders’ merchant Jewson – now part of STARK UK – the event will take place at Westpoint in Exeter on Thursday June 13, running from 8am to 2pm, for customers across South West.

The event will cover three distinct areas – the Trading Zone, Future Zone, and Wellbeing Zone. In each zone, high profile speakers and trade experts will share the latest industry news and developments,...

Fire Authority appoints permanent Chief Fire Officer for Devon and Somerset

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2024 - 8:06pm

A new Chief Fire Officer has been appointed to lead fire and rescue services across Devon and Somerset.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, the body that governs the fire and rescue service for the two counties, appointed Gavin Ellis at its meeting on 10 June 2024.

Gavin has been serving as interim Chief Fire Officer since May 2023. He will replace Lee Howell, who is currently on secondment at the National Fire Chiefs Council and

is retiring in September, as permanent Chief Fire Officer responsible for the day to day running of the Service.

At...

Cranbrook’s second expansion area gets the go ahead

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2024 - 7:45pm

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has granted planning permission for the second of four expansion areas at Cranbrook.

The expansion at Treasbeare closely follows the permission issued in April for the Cobdens area . Together they will bring forward more than half of the town’s planned growth.

This planning permission will enable the development of up to 1035 homes, 5 permanent pitches for gypsies and travellers, up to 10ha of employment land, a primary school and a sports hub with full sized artificial grass and turf pitches. Other community facilities will include a...

Take a culinary trip across the globe this weekend with Exeter’s first FREE Street Food Festival

Bring your appetite as the first Exeter Street Food Festival is set to take over Northernhay Gardens this weekend! The free event will bring delicious street food, refreshing drinks and live entertainment to the city centre for three days of family-friendly fun. Opening their doors from Friday 14th - Sunday 16th June you’ll want to bring your friends, family, children and dogs for a culinary trip across the globe.

They’ve packed the weekend with some of the finest street food traders from near and far. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy something totally unique as all 20 of...

Get fit and get cooking at St Lukes and St James!

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Tue, 06/11/2024 - 3:13pm

St Luke’s and St James’ schools, both part of the Ted Wragg Trust, are working together to host a range of community events this summer.

The events are open to families of children at St Luke’s, St James’ and Whipton Barton Primary and are all free, places just need to be booked in advance!

The schools want to share their facilities with the community and help to bring local people together.

There will be a cooking competition at the Ready, Steady, Cook event with ingredients provided on the 24th of June at 4pm at St Luke’s. The group will also be joined by a...

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