Working patterns cause footfall to double on tuesdays in towns in SW

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/31/2023 - 3:12pm

Place Informatics, the leading provider of footfall and location visitor behaviour data has seen a surprising new trend across the South West of England as changing working patterns are causing a surge in footfall activity on Tuesdays - with more than twice as many workers in town centres - an increase of 103% in March 2023, compared to the same time last year.

This data has highlighted how a huge shift in hybrid working patterns in the last 12 months is impacting town centre footfall with millions opting to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays rather than...

Ambitious growth plans revealed as Burrington Business Parks rebrands to ONYX Business Parks

Authored by AMBWILL
Posted: Wed, 05/31/2023 - 9:42am

The commercial arm of Exeter-based Burrington Business Parks has rebranded to ONYX Business Parks as it sets its sights on further growth across the South West.

One of the leading industrial and commercial developers in the region, building high-quality business units for small to medium size businesses, ONYX has delivered over 100 new units in the past 24 months.

Having secured new sites in Exeter, Bristol and Barnstaple, ONYX now has plans to deliver 150 units per year across the county, providing high-quality, flexible and sustainable commercial office space for local...

Exeter Chamber welcomes New Future Ventures as its newest Growth Partner

Exeter Chamber, the region’s leading independent business membership organisation, welcomes Exeter based venture studio, New Future Ventures as its new Growth Partner.

With over twenty years of experience in digital innovation and transformation, New Future Ventures is building a globally recognised centre for entrepreneurial excellence and the digital platform economy, in the heart of the Westcountry. By bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses, they provide support to ambitious leaders in the region, helping them to unlock the potential of the digital platform...

Following ‘InExeter Green Tour’ success Exeter Red Coats add tour to their 2023 Summer Programme

Following the success of a Special Edition Tour that was created by Exeter Red Coat Guides for InExeter, The Business Improvement District, the tour has been adopted into the Red Coat Guide’s official programme of summer tours for 2023.

The Red Coats are a team of volunteers who are passionate about the city's fascinating history overseen by Exeter City Council who partnered with InExeter to create a special tour of the city.

This tour was developed to take people to some of the less usual and more commercially interesting areas of the city. Like many historic cities,...

Exeter event shines a light on ground-breaking diabetes research

Last night at Bootlegger, a watering hole in Exeter, two leading diabetes scientists gave pub-goers a run through of their latest research projects which are funded by Diabetes UK, with the aim of bringing cutting-edge science to the public in an informal setting.

The scientists shed light on pioneering new treatments which could change the lives of people with diabetes, and one day how we might be able to prevent the onset of the condition entirely.

Dr Chloe Rackham, a Lecturer in Diabetes at the University of Exeter, covered the basics of type 1 diabetes, a...

New data from Creditfix finds personal debts in Exeter have increased by 8.1%

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/30/2023 - 9:31am

New data from personal insolvency provider, Creditfix , has revealed that average debt levels in Exeter have increased by 8.1% between January and March of this year, as the cost of living continues to hit household finances.

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 with Creditfix.

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially, and increased levels of debt are a real worry for many.

According to the Office for Budget...

Book a Free HR Healthcheck with Westcountry HR

Westcountry HR has won two national awards this year - ‘Best SME HR Support Provider 2023 South West’ and ‘South West England Prestige Awards HR Consultancy Firm of the Year’!

Founded in 2016, Westcountry HR has since gone from strength to strength as demonstrated with these two recent awards. The company has gained a reputation locally and nationally for being a forward-thinking, approachable, and trustworthy consultancy.

Their clients say they’re friendly, informed and always available. That’s largely due to their director, Nicki Bidgood. It’s her attitude and...

Hoe! Hoe! Topsham’s Secret Gardens are about to be revealed

Final preparations are in hand for one of the events of the year in Topsham - the return of the town’s Secret Gardens event, back for the first time since 2018.

It takes place on June 11 between 1pm and 6pm.

Visitors and residents will have the unique opportunity to visit 14 ‘hidden gem’ gardens dotted around the estuary town. They are normally kept strictly private but for this event some have seen months of preparation ahead of the big day, when over 1,000 people are expected to tour the town.

They range from a pocket-sized back garden especially cultivated...

Essential Audi Q3 SUV Accessories for Functionality and Personalization

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 05/29/2023 - 3:59pm

Owning an Audi is an exhilarating experience that combines sportiness and luxury. These vehicles are always ready for the latest adventures. Even after finding your perfect match and driving off the lot, you may consider adding additional accessories to customize your Audi Q3 according to your preferences. This is an excellent way to ensure that your Audi meets your needs. Audi offers a wide range of accessories catering to comfort, protection, communication, and design. Today, LLLParts will briefly review the most popular accessories for Audi Q3 cars.

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