Salvin named as interim head coach of Exeter Chiefs Women

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/07/2025 - 11:47pm

Steve Salvin has been named as Exeter Chiefs Women’s interim head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season.

A part of an off-season of change for the women’s side, Salvin will work alongside two new appointments: backs and attack coach Oli Bishop and team manager Keith Brooking.

The club’s chairman and CEO Tony Rowe CBE said: “We have now put together a leadership team that will see us into the new season. Steve and Oli come with years of coaching experience between them, while Keith has not only served this club as a player but has also worked as one of our Academy coaches for...

Enable Law announces new partner promotion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/07/2025 - 11:05pm

Enable Law, the specialist mental capacity, personal injury, and medical negligence law firm, has bolstered its leadership team with the promotion of Claire Leslie as a new partner.

Claire has been promoted to partner from her position as Legal Director and Head of the firm’s Exeter Clinical Negligence Team.

Commenting on her new position with South West-headquartered Enable Law, Claire said: “I am delighted to join the partnership at Enable Law and further dedicate my expertise to advocating for individuals and families affected by medical negligence.

“It's a...

Browne Jacobson appoints new lead for Exeter and South West education team

Browne Jacobson’s education team in South West England has a new lead following an internal promotion.

Victoria Hatton , who is based in the UK and Ireland law firm’s Exeter office, has stepped up from Senior Associate to Partner.

She was one of 15 partner and legal director promotions that came into effect this week across the firm’s seven offices.

Victoria, who has been practising law for 15 years, has been ranked as a “rising star” in the Legal 500 directory for the South-West since 2021. Her areas of expertise include academy projects, governance and student...

Exeter Festival Chorus presents A New Creation

Event Date: 
12/07/2025 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Devised and conducted by: Andrea Brown

Penelope Appleyard-soprano Michael Graham-tenor Niall Anderson-bass

In an age of growing awareness of climate justice, Exeter Festival chorus presents an innovative musical evening telling the story of The Creation at Exeter Cathedral. Andrea Brown, Exeter Festival Chorus’ music director has devised a programme using Haydn’s The Creation and associated music, celebrating the natural world, and reminding us all of our environmental responsibilities

In this concert Exeter Festival Chorus are delighted to be working with:...

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital performs its 2,500th Mako robotic-assisted surgery

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has performed its 2500th surgery with the Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery system, which enables consultant surgeons to carry out more precise knee and hip replacements.

The Mako technology is an innovative system that uses a robotic arm to remove damaged bone and cartilage and allows more precise positioning of the new hip or knee implant, with consultant surgeons creating a 3D model based on the patient’s anatomy.

Patients have experienced reduced pain and faster recovery times, while hospital stays are shorter, with some patients able...

Why Smart Homes are the Ultimate Status Symbol

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 04/06/2025 - 10:04pm

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected through technology, the way we live is transforming. The concept of the "smart home" — a residence integrated with automated systems for lighting, climate control, entertainment, and security — has evolved from a futuristic idea to a practical reality. However, beyond the convenience and efficiency these systems offer, smart homes have quickly become the ultimate status symbol for modern homeowners. They reflect a lifestyle that combines sophistication, innovation, and an acute understanding of technology's potential.

A Lifestyle...

Taylor Wimpey helps Exeter Foodbank in their efforts to lift people out of poverty

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/05/2025 - 9:38am

Taylor Wimpey has helped Exeter Foodbank in its bid to lift families across the city out of poverty for good with a £500 donation.

The generosity of local residents each year allows the charity to offer food packages to hundreds of people. The foodbank has since launched a new appeal in an effort to make a longer-term difference to people’s lives.

The appeal is centred around its financial inclusion work, which tackles some of the root causes of poverty. The foodbank works with families to address the issues that keep them trapped in a cycle of hunger and insecurity....

Solar PV system for Devon charity to save thousands

Authored by AmyKSays
Posted: Fri, 04/04/2025 - 1:43pm

The EX2 Group are delighted to have completed the installation of solar panels for local charity the Estuary League of Friends at their Topsham hub Nancy Potter House.

Predicted to save the charity more than £3,450 a year by generating 40% of their total energy needs, the design and installation was funded by VCSE Energy Efficiency Groundwork UK. The system includes 50 PV solar panels as well as battery storage to maximise the use of low-cost energy.

Nancy Potter House was built in 2017, opened its doors in 2018 and houses a Community Cafe, Topsham Post Office, the...

The Issues Around Finding Staff for Hotels in Dublin

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 04/04/2025 - 8:29am

Running a hotel in Dublin can be a rewarding business, but one of the biggest challenges facing the hospitality industry today is recruiting and retaining staff. With Dublin’s thriving tourism sector and competitive job market, hoteliers often struggle to fill key roles—from housekeeping and reception to chefs and management.

In this article, we’ll explore the main issues around finding staff for hotels in Dublin, why these challenges exist, and practical solutions to help you build a reliable team.

Why Is It So Hard to Find Hotel Staff in Dublin?

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