For many homeowners, raising their property's worth is more than just an aspiration. While it's true that increasing home value can lead to financial gains, the journey there requires more than just knowledge. This article offers clear and easy-to-follow steps to genuinely enhance your home. Let's explore practical ways to make a tangible difference in your home's market appeal and value.

1. Landscaping And Curb Appeal

The first impression of your home starts even before one enters the front door. A carefully planned landscape can greatly enhance this...

With a brand-new collection of extreme climbing and adventure films, the Reel Rock Film Tour is bringing a night of gripping adventure films to Exeter Corn Exchange on 10 October as part of their 2023 UK and Ireland tour.

Starring the world’s top climbers as they push boundaries in wild corners of the globe, Reel Rock’s three new films feature remote climbing in Pakistan’s stunning Karakoram mountains, a bold new route on a daunting cave in France, and more.

“Prepare yourselves for a night of thrilling adventure!" says Reel Rock UK & Ireland tour director Nell...

A five-year-old boy from Exminster has come to the rescue after charity shop staff reported the theft of a giant toy giraffe from its shop window.

Little Theo heard how ‘Danny’ the giraffe was to be raffled off to raise funds at the Cancer Research UK shop in Exeter for Stand Up To Cancer, but thieves had stolen him one Saturday morning.

Theo, who attends Exminster Primary school, was so moved to help staff after his beloved grandmother Margaret died from cancer two years ago. He got in touch to donate his own special giraffe to the charity shop in Sidwell Street in...

Airbnb is a prominent marketplace for short-term vacation rentals, with millions of members worldwide. Many owners have listed their properties for short-term vacations as a result of this. Some property owners on this site complain of poor booking rates, which result in little rental income, despite the enormous daily numbers of guests who book their accommodations on this platform. A poor pricing strategy is one of the potential reasons for a low booking volume. This article will cover practical and proactive advice for formulating pricing strategies that optimize your rental rates and...

Thousands of people across Devon can now book their flu and covid-19 vaccines online, as the NHS booking system opens ahead of what could be a challenging winter for the health service.

As part of the NHS’s commitment to make it ever more convenient for people to book in for their winter vaccines, all eligible adults can book their vaccination appointment through www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well , by downloading the NHS App or by calling 119.

New figures show more than 127,000 people in Devon have already received their flu jabs since the start of...

BAFTA award-winning writer and producer turned poet, Henry Normal, is back on the road touring the UK with a brand new show for 2023, alongside a very special guest - comedy legend Nigel Planer.

Kicking off in September 2023, Henry Normal will return to the stage alongside Nigel Planer, re-uniting this inimitable duo, who toured together in the early 90s. They will be performing at Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre on 12th October.

Henry Normal’s career spans over 40 years and includes writing and producing some of the country’s best loved and critically acclaimed TV programmes...

Ixora Energy Ltd (Ixora) is excited to announce its acquisition by ENGIE, a global leader in renewable energy, from Downing LLP. The deal adds three anaerobic digestion (AD) sites in the UK to ENGIE’s already extensive portfolio.

ENGIE has a strong position in renewable gas production in France and, with the acquisition of Ixora, aims to strengthen its presence in the UK and become a key player in this fast-growing green energy market.

ENGIE was particularly impressed with the positive working culture of Ixora, its excellent health-and-safety track record, award-winning...

A breakthrough initiative devised by leading experts at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been named as a finalist in the Quality in Care (QiC) Diabetes 2023 Awards.

The project, spearheaded by the Exeter Monogenic Diabetes team based at the Royal Devon, set out to increase referrals for genetic testing. This ambitious undertaking involved training a dedicated diabetes consultant and a diabetes specialist nurse for every NHS trust in England.

Since the project launched in 2021, over 1054 healthcare professionals have signed up to the...

Exeter, a city steeped in history, has been making substantial strides in the world of technology. In recent years, the city has evolved into a thriving tech hub, with innovations spanning various sectors, from healthcare to education. This transformation not only bolsters the local economy but also enhances the quality of life for its residents.

The city's tech scene has been abuzz with numerous startups and established companies, both homegrown and those attracted to the city's burgeoning tech ecosystem. Exeter's growth as a tech hub can be attributed...

Galatasaray and Bayern Munich have made decent starts to the new season with both teams topping their respective leagues as at the time of writing.

Generally, a number of Turkish teams have spent big in the summer and Galatasaray were not left out. They got the likes of Wilfred Zaha and Hakim Ziyech from the Premier League and they have been unbeaten since the season got underway.

Their season started with the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The Turkish side edged Zalgiris 3-2 in the first round after a draw in Lithuania and a slim 1-0 win in the return leg at the RAMS...