Nearly 20 businesses and individuals from Devon have helped the county lead the way in the shortlist for the biggest awards contest for small businesses in the South West.
The regional FSB ‘Celebrating West Small Business Awards’, which will culminate at a final in Weston-Super-Mare early in March, has seen a near record-breaking amount of entries across 12 categories for both individual business owners and SMEs and Devon has secured the highest amount of nominations in the region.
The businesses shortlisted from Devon were the Devon Seaweed Company of Newton Abbot (...
Exeter opticians are reminding people about the eye-health services they provide on behalf of the NHS which can save unnecessary trips to the GP or hospital Emergency Department.
High street optometrists form part of primary care by being the first point of contact for a range of sudden onset eye conditions or concerns, in the same way that GPs cover broader aspects of health.
Staff at the Specsavers Exeter store can detect and manage a huge range of eye conditions, including red eye, dry eye and floaters in the vision. Help with more complex conditions will be discussed...
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2023, 6th-12th February, Premiership Rugby is shining a spotlight on individuals from its award winning HITZ education and employability programme to demonstrate how rugby is helping create a new generation of apprentices.
Helping young people to secure apprenticeships is a key objective of Premiership Rugby through the HITZ programme which has been running since 2008. It is on this programme that young people can find the steppingstones to employment, by gaining qualifications and learning new skills which make them more work ready....
Magic fans can help a University of Exeter expert with his ongoing research into social behaviour during a unique city event.
Professor Brian Rappert, a criminologist, took up entertainment magic five years ago and is now a member of the Magic Circle.
During shows this winter at the Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre Professor Rappert will offer displays of magic as a way to get audiences to consider the place of deception and secrecy in everyday life. Attendees will be able to try out some magic for themselves.
Professor Rappert said: “We can use magic to understand...
Dogs just love to run free on the beach whatever the weather and a perfect day out with the family is not complete without a visit to one of the three dog-friendly Venus beach cafes across South Devon. Here you will find a warm welcome for both you and your best friend, who will be well cared for with the launch of Venus’ canine menu.
With three different natural chews specific for small, medium, and large dogs, Venus can cater to every size. The tasty dog treats are fully digestible and sustainable, naturally made from by-products of the meat industry. Individually wrapped in...
New data from personal insolvency provider, Creditfix , has revealed that average debt levels in Exeter have decreased by 28% since 2020.
The Personal Debt Index is compiled by using data from over 185,000 people across the UK who have received help with their finances through an IVA or Trust Deed with Creditfix.
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially and increased levels of debt is a real worry for many.
According to the Office for Budget Responsibility , UK households will spend £83billion in servicing debts (...
Police have named the man who died following an altercation in Exeter at the weekend.
Now formally identified, he has been named as Stephen Cook, 45, from Exeter.
A 29-year-old woman from Exeter and a 32-year-old man from Exmouth, who had been arrested on suspicion of affray, have been released on bail to return Thursday 27 April.
A 19-year-old of no fixed abode who was arrested on suspicion of murder will face no further police action on that matter but was further arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released on police bail to return on Thursday 27...
Leading sewer and drainage installation, renovation, repair and maintenance company, Public Sewer Services, has renewed its contract with Exeter-based Lightfoot having succeeded in slashing vehicle idling, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions across its fleet of 132 vehicles.
Providing real-time, in-cab coaching, and rewards for better driving, Lightfoot has delivered almost £58,000 of savings on fuel to Public Sewer Services in the year to December 2022, whilst reducing CO2 by 102 tonnes. In trials Lightfoot was shown to improve mpg by 15.5%, at the same time as reducing vehicle...
An Exeter business has raised £44,000 in Innovate UK grant funding to grow Plus - its digital wellbeing platform, helping school children to track and manage their mental health with support from parents and teachers.
Plus provides pupils with a fun and engaging way to make wellbeing part of their day. It is carried out on an iPad or other device, that focuses on nutrition, exercise, and emotional health.
“One in six children have a probable mental health condition and 50% of mental health problems are established by the age of 14, so we focus on supporting children aged...
