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...

Communities across Devon prepare to celebrate the Coronation

More than 70 communities across Devon will be marking the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen this weekend.

HM Lord-Lieutenant, David Fursdon is encouraging everyone in Devon to celebrate the Coronation, with hundreds of events being planned on Devon’s streets and community spaces, ranging from traditional street parties and lunches to live music events, fun-days, and galas.

Communities up and down Devon have taken advantage of our offer to process minor road closure applications for free, to enable street parties to take place.

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Devon and Cornwall Police officers honoured to be part of King’s Coronation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2023 - 11:39pm

Three officers from Devon and Cornwall have been specially chosen to take part in Operation Golden Orb, the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. They will be joining a contingent of officers lining the ceremonial route, representing police forces from around the country.

The three officers are Detective Inspector Marie Daykin, Detective Constable John Greathead and Response Constable Sophie Crawford.

DI Daykin is part of Devon and Cornwall’s Public Protection Unit, safeguarding vulnerable people and victims of crime. She said: “I’m so excited about this once in...

Ann Hunter, BID Manager for InExeter announces her departure

Ann Hunter, BID Manager at InExeter the Business Improvement District for Exeter city centre has decided to resign from her role and will leave in July following five and a half successful years.

“ It has been an absolute privilege to work here in this great city, to support and raise the profile of our brilliant local businesses, animate, and activate the city and add to its vibrancy ” said Ann of her time running InExeter.

A passionate advocate for Exeter, Ann has been instrumental in supporting and raising the profile of businesses in the city. Under her leadership,...

Budget Cut Putting SMEs at Risk: Exeter Opts for Sustainabile Options

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2023 - 9:59pm

While about 61% of small business owners in the UK think their businesses will see measurable growth this year, a recent Small Business Britain report shows many are hitting the pause button in core investment sites like the marketing and tech divisions— certainly a cause for concern.

As the UK nearly misses a recession, the report reveals the dry seasonal trading to be denting the confidence of many businesses and putting them to a halt.

Thus, often you’ll hear UK fintech analysts advise consulting a debt collection agency UK— B2B company services,like Intrum — that...

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