Sixteen days into the new year, and the new Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police has set out his priorities for the Force.
With over 30 years’ policing experience, Chief Constable Will Kerr was appointed by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez, following a rigorous selection process. Will commenced his role with the Force on Thursday 29 December 2022.
Chief Constable Will Kerr said: “I am deeply proud to be the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police. I have dedicated my career to serving the public and I look forward to continuing this work...
Devon is braced for a return to freezing conditions this week, and people are being warned about the risk of ice overnight and into tomorrow morning.
Devon County Council’s gritters will be carrying out multiple treatments on all of the county’s main precautionary gritting routes this afternoon and then again overnight from 2am. Around 14 miles of cycle routes around Exeter will also be treated at 7pm tonight.
Road surface temperatures are set to be sub-zero right across Devon, and they could drop below -7C in mid Devon this evening.
Two brand new show homes at a new riverside development, St.George’s Court in Tiverton, have been unveiled by local independent housebuilder, 3 Rivers Developments Ltd.
St George’s Court is a much anticipated, award-winning development of 39 two-and three-bedroom houses, and one- and two-bedroom apartments, positioned right in the very heart of the Tiverton town and community, with a waterfront location, and far-reaching views across the River Exe to rolling countryside.
The new show house and show apartment offer aspiring homeowners an immediate opportunity to view the...
We keep hearing that a good life is all about balance. The trick is to find harmony between our professional and social life. Both are important since the first provides financial security and helps us cover our basic needs, and the second prevents loneliness. It also improves memory and cognitive function, makes you feel happier and more content, and may even lengthen your life.
No matter your profession, having fun stuff to do with your gang is essential. If you run out of ideas for things to do with friends while hanging out, we've got you covered. We curated outdoor and...
Planning a UK City Break? UNESCO World Heritage City Bath needs to be top of your travel list for 2023
With the cost of living crisis looming, many of us are planning our travels closer to home this year.
Are you looking for a UK City break to rival the likes of Rome & Barcelona? UNESCO World Heritage City Bath, could offer the perfect alternative to those popular European City break destinations.
The Royal Crescent (Image from Canva)
With its beautiful Georgian architecture, compact and accessible city centre and numerous green spaces, Bath makes an...
As a co-founder of a travel start-up and a keen traveller I appreciate travel apps which optimise usability, have a great aesthetic and make travel simpler. From translating bilingual conversations and online privacy protection tools to tracking trip spend and flight prices, there are plenty of travel apps making travel easier and improving trip experiences.
I've compiled a short list of what I consider to be the must have travel apps for 2023. Be sure to check these out for your next trip!
National charity, FoodCycle , has released a research report and statistics highlighting how ‘community dining’ is the answer to tackling loneliness and food insecurity.
Written by social eating and community food systems expert, Dr Marsha Smith of Coventry University and supported by a survey of 2,000 people*, the ‘Your Place at the Table’ report shows why eating together is important in sustaining not just the physical body, but in creating the sense of belonging that underpins a healthy society and highlights why everyone should be invited to take 'a place at the table’,...
Exeter based digital marketing agency Optix Solution s has made a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its activities with a ‘Race to Net Zero’ pledge.
Working with SWMAS, the company has generated an audit which highlights the current status and where there is room for improvement.
Optix MD Rob Stevens who put the report together along with colleague Kate Ippaviz, says “While it’s true that a digital business doesn’t have the same impact on the planet as a heavy industry, there is always a carbon footprint – and consequently the opportunity to reduce it...
Exeter City Football Club has developed a range of free activities for people of all ages to support them through the challenges brought about by the cost of living and energy crises.
The activities are all on offer through the club’s Extra Time Hub, which is based at the Grecian Centre at St James Park, offering a space for people to meet up, keep warm and take part in activity.
The activities include:
Social Café -Tuesday, 10.30am – noon
Community Lounge – Tuesday and Thursday, noon - 4pm
Exeter based company, Saunders Boston Architects, has today announced it has launched an innovative new sister company that will help build a greener future.
SB Sustainability will offer in-house advice on sustainability projects to new and existing clients, which was previously outsourced.
The new business will allow clients to put sustainability at the heart of their project from inception to completion.
Experts will provide consultancy advice on construction projects to set sustainability briefs, rather than it being retrofitted to developments.
