Devon Work Hubs Embrace Equity on International Women’s Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:41am

Today (8 March) is International Women’s Day , a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity and positive change.

The theme for this year’s campaign is #EmbraceEquity which seeks to encourage understanding regarding the journey required to achieve women's equality. It aims to drive worldwide understanding that equal opportunities aren't enough.

The Devon Work Hubs network is marking International Women’s Day by celebrating and amplifying the visibility and...

Acorn Property Group acquires prime central Exeter commercial site

Acorn Property Group has completed the purchase of 31,504 sq ft office space in Exeter city centre through its commercial acquisitions arm, First Oak, as part of its continued expansion into commercial development and investment.

Located at Dix’s Field, within the heart of the Central Business District, 1-3 Manor Court comprises a terrace of three office buildings arranged over four floors, with parking spaces for 78 cars. The site benefits from easy access to city centre shopping and leisure amenities, plus transport links including the M5, Exeter Central rail station and the city...

Exeter agency slashes CO2e footprint and launches new sustainability road mapping service to help other businesses

Award-winning Exeter agency Absolute PR and Marketing has been commended for its work in reducing its already low CO2e footprint by a further 20% over the past year, with Absolute’s entire office footprint coming in at 87% less than that of the average UK employee, who produces approximately one tonne of CO2e each year.

In 2021, the agency’s carbon footprint was accredited by ‘Make it Net Zero’ programme provider, SWMAS, and flagged as one of the lowest carbon footprints the business consultancy had ever seen. Over the past year, Absolute PR and Marketing has continued to take...

Banksy Champions Children’s Art Classes Launching in the Exeter Area

Globally renowned Graffiti artist Banksy said he was ‘blown away’ by art work produced by pupils at a Brighton art school that has recently launched in Lympstone and Exmouth. Bansky, who’s recent murals feature on Ukrainian postage stamps, went on to say that he was ‘wowed’ by the classes and that all the pupils were brilliant and had a bright future in art ahead of them.

Artroom was established in 2008 by former secondary school teachers Sebastian Dewing and Alison Horton and has become the leading provider of art classes for 6 - 16 year-olds in the Brighton and Hove area....

5 Ways of Building Muscle Mass as a Runner

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/08/2023 - 7:20am

If you’re a dedicated runner, you'll know how difficult it can be to maintain energy and endurance while growing muscle.

You may feel overwhelmed by the challenge of balancing running workouts and rest days versus lifting weights and eating enough protein to gain muscle mass.

However, with careful planning and dedication, it is possible to combine running and muscle building.

Let's jump in and look at the top ways you can combine running with building muscle mass.

Muscle building for runners

Strength training should mesh well with your regular running...

Public exhibition events on walking and cycling improvements in Exeter

Proposals for the draft Exeter Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) will be on show to the public for two days next week.

Detailed route plans will be available to view at a public exhibition which will be held in the Ante Chamber at County Hall in Exeter from 11am – 7pm on Wednesday 15 March and Thursday 16 March. It’s an opportunity for people to see the plans up close and speak to members of the project team.

The proposals for the draft plan are made up of 22 cycle routes and five city centre walking routes. They include traffic-free cycle routes,...

Negotiation Strategies for Selling Your Home

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 03/07/2023 - 10:38pm

Selling a home is an exciting but often stressful time for many people. Not only do you have to worry about finding the right buyer, but you also need to make sure that you get the best possible price for your property.

Negotiating with potential buyers can be intimidating, but these strategies provided by We Buy Any Home can help to ensure success.

Setting Expectations

When setting expectations for the negotiation process, it’s important to consider the market for your home and how you want to approach it. Research comparable homes in your area to get an idea of what...

A Guide to Private Equity Investments

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 03/07/2023 - 9:19pm

Private equity investments are a type of alternative investment that involves investing in private companies or buying out public companies and then taking them private. They have gained a lot of popularity in recent years as investors look for ways to diversify their portfolios and earn higher returns. However, private equity investments are not always suitable for everybody, and require a deep understanding of the industry. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at private equity investments and provide a comprehensive guide for those looking to invest in this asset class.

What are...

Vehicle leasing company offers customers choice of female only automotive advice

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/07/2023 - 9:11pm

A vehicle leasing company says customers should be given the choice to speak with a female employee from enquiries through to sales.

The Devon based company, Carparison, are offering customers the option of speaking to a female member of the team in an effort to make customers feel more comfortable when doing business with the automotive industry.

Carparison’s decision follows the publication of a number of automotive industry surveys, which shockingly show that nearly 70 per cent of car buyers have never bought a car from a female sales representative. It also follows...

Risk of snow and ice set to return to Devon

Advice has been issued to prepare for the possibility of snow and ice across Devon later this evening (Tuesday 7 March) and into tomorrow morning.

Devon County Council’s gritting teams will be heading out this afternoon from 3pm following the Yellow Weather Warning issued by the Met Office for snow, mainly across higher ground, from tonight. Multiple treatments will be carried out on many of the county’s precautionary salting routes this evening and overnight, with routes on higher ground due to be treated three times. Gritters will also have ploughs fitted for their later runs...

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