Plans submitted for co-living flats in centre of Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:14pm

McLaren Property are delighted to announce the submission of a planning application for a new co-living development in the heart of Exeter’s city centre, on Summerland Street, in between Verney Street and Red Lion Lane, EX1 2AT.

The development would provide 167 high-quality homes alongside an outstanding range of communal amenities: including a cinema room, gym, co-working space, library, as well as lounges and kitchens on each floor and a shared roof terrace.

The development will provide young professionals and key workers with much-needed opportunities to live and...

'Crucial part' of Exeter's cycle network set to be approved

A new cycle route along one of Exeter’s busiest residential streets is expected to be approved next week.

Devon County Council says the proposed 700-metre stretch along Rifford Road, between the junctions with Ludwell Lane and Honiton Road, is said to form a “crucial part” of the city’s north-to-south E12 route.

Once completed, it will create a continuous route between Polsloe Bridge station and the new railway station at Marsh Barton.

The £1.7 million scheme, a third of which is funded by the Department for Transport, will go to the council’s ruling cabinet for...

Female partnership of Michelmores reaches 48% following the promotion of new Senior Associates and Partners

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 8:04pm

UK law firm Michelmores has appointed six new female Partners and six Senior Associates, bringing the female partnership level to 48% and the current proportion of female Senior Associates to 73%.

The newly appointed partners are employment and immigration lawyer Lynsey Blyth , agriculture lawyer Josie Edwards , family lawyer Sarah Green , corporate lawyer Francesca Hubbard , employment lawyer Rachael Lloyd , and commercial lawyer Chloe Vernon-Shore .

Commenting on this year's promotions, Tim Richards, Managing Partner said:

"I am pleased to announce our new...

Police appeal after Exeter phone shop burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of a burglary at a store in Exeter City Centre.

Officers were contacted just before 11.15pm on Wednesday 3 May to reports of a break in at a phone store on Exeter High Street.

Investigation officer DI Guy Biggar said: “We are currently investigating a high value burglary which happened in the 3G Ltd store in the City Centre. Four men in balaclavas were reported to have fled the scene in a black car with a large quantity of equipment, believed to be worth tens of thousands of pounds.

“The...

Will Exeter take a step back in League One next season?

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:07am

Exeter City have performed above expectations in their first campaign in League One since 2012. Even after losing manager Matt Taylor during the season, Gary Caldwell’s men survived relegation comfortably with several games to spare, which is just as well after they ran into a gauntlet of top sides at the end of the campaign. The club can now look to next season to build on their consolidation, but the odds will be stacked against them in their bid to remain in the third tier. There are offers available to back Exeter and avoid the drop, or even for ambitious fans to back their side to...

The Role of DfMA Services within the Construction Industry

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 9:21am

A resurgence of construction industrialisation is bringing a need for greater use of modular or prefabricated design, with less emphasis on bespoke and more on meeting deadlines, budgets and practicalities. With a greater focus on construction forcing a need for better buildings, we will see more use of ‘Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA). DfMA is the way we can bring production line efficiency to the construction process.

DfMA is now accepted as a standard installation method for construction suitable for installation using modular design modules, combining design for...

Coffee cupping at home: A step by step guide

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 8:03am

Coffee cupping is a fantastic method of analyzing coffee samples, and it is used within the industry as a way of quantifying the qualities of coffee beans.Of course, there are loads of different ways to try new coffee drinks, but cupping has become an industry standard.

Cupping sessions are all about working out the actual qualities and characteristics of the coffee beans , so there aren’t any additions such as milk and sugar. It is a way to compare the coffee types side-by-side with no extra processing or barista skills.

History of cupping

Cupping is used within the...

Exeter medical student in panel discussion on diversity to launch Respect Festival 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 7:21am

A medical student at The University of Exeter has been confirmed as a guest speaker on a discussion panel at the launch of the Exeter Respect Festival this evening (Thursday 4th May).

Second year student Naabil Khan will speak alongside Exeter alumni Dr Suaad Genem George at the 26th Respect Festival which brings together communities together to celebrate their differences and commonalities.

Dr Suaad Genem George studied Law at The University of Exeter and graduated in 2002 and is currently Managing Director of Exeter Respect CIC.

One of Naabil's ongoing...

Devon Air Ambulance crew take on 37 mile walk from Airbase 2 Airbase

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/03/2023 - 11:33pm

Devon Air Ambulance’s clinical aircrew are to take part in a 37-mile challenge to help raise awareness of the charity and raise much-needed funds to help keep them responding.

Devon Air Ambulance have two helicopters, and two emergency response Critical Care Cars that may swiftly come to the aid of local people in the event of a medical emergency.

One of each of these vehicles is located at two different airbases: at Exeter Airport and another in North Devon at Eaglescott Airbase. The DAA aircraft can reach even the furthest parts of Devon in around 15-20 minutes to...

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