Exeter Community Initiatives appoints new Chief Executive

Local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives has appointed Katie Holland as its new Chief Executive.

Katie takes up her role on 21 November, succeeding Steven Chown who has stepped down after six years.

ECI works in Exeter and across Devon helping people facing poverty, inequality and homelessness to get their lives back on track. It does this by involving them in community projects to improve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, increase their sense of belonging and provide skills to help them succeed in life.

Under Katie’s leadership ECI will...

Green light for development at Power Park near Exeter Airport

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/22/2022 - 12:32pm

On 25th October, East Devon District Council’s Planning Committee gave their seal of approval on a planning document known as a Local Development Order (LDO) for a site at Long Lane, opposite the Future Skills Centre near Exeter Airport.

The LDO will enable a sustainable new business park to be created to meet changing demands within the business and industrial sectors. It will encourage investment and economic growth, creating up to 500 new jobs in East Devon. The LDO simplifies the planning process so that developers can bring forward high quality premises for a range of...

Final call for Devon and Somerset SMEs to boost growth with £9k funding

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 11/22/2022 - 11:45am

The Heart of the South West LEP is urgently reminding SMEs across Devon and Somerset to apply for funding by the end of December to help boost their growth in international markets.

The Department for International Trade’s Internationalisation Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, provides match funding between £1,000 and £9,000 to help SMEs grow their products or services internationally. The last chance to apply for the fund is the end of December, 2022.

£550k total funding is still available for eligible SMEs in the Heart of the South West area,...

New to Online Roulette? 5 Tips to Get You Started

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 11/22/2022 - 6:53am

Online roulette is quite a popular game in UK casinos not on Gamstop. While it doesn’t match the popularity of online slots, it’s still the good ol’ spinning game of chance loved by millions of players around the world. Why is it so great? Well, the winning potential is what makes it so exciting. Roulette can be a pretty profitable game if you’re lucky, but playing it without a strategy is foolish.

You’re in luck. Below we’ll show you a few roulette tips to get started when playing the game in casinos not on Gamstop .

5 Tips to Get Started with Online Roulette in Non Gamstop...

How to Find Online Casinos in Ireland - IrishLuck Review

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 11/22/2022 - 6:39am

The online gambling industry is on a major rise. More and more people are joining online casinos daily in search of fun games and an extra source of income. However, with that many operators present, it is often tough to tell them apart. More importantly, it has become hard to differentiate an excellent online casino with reliable games and payment methods, from those less reliable and those that exist only to scam people.

Lucky for all of you players, there are websites that focus solely on providing you with trustworthy online casino reviews. One such website is the IrishLuck,...

3 Of the Top Dating Website for Finding Your Soul Mate

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 11/21/2022 - 11:47pm

The 1990s saw significant technological advancements and were a revolution in many ways. Personal computers have since became embedded into many aspects of daily life, including but not limited to gaming and communication. With it came along the first dating website in 1995.

Since then, dating websites have only sprouted, and in recent years, people have grown increasingly interested in finding soul mates online. It is easy, straightforward in intentions, and practical. Dating websites have proved to be the future, and more and more people are signing up to find matches....

Exeter Carnival

Exeter Carnival returns this weekend

For the first time in 24 years nearly to the day, Exeter will once again have a Carnival parading its streets this Saturday, 26th November. The revival of the carnival has been done so by InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter.

Carnival is something that a whole generation has missed in Exeter and the city will be illuminated spectacularly on 26th November. It is going to be a very busy day for the city and those planning to watch the carnival are encouraged to make a day of it and come in early to avoid any congestion.

Ann Hunter, BID Manager says “ The...

Revealed: Full details of Buckfast Abbey’s Magical Christmas Market

Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has released further details on the exciting range of festive entertainment, family-friendly activities and fabulous gifts on offer at its popular three-day Christmas Market, taking place from Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December (10am – 5pm) 2022.

Showcasing some of the region’s best market stalls, food, and drink producers, the free indoor and outdoor event offers visitors the chance to kick-start the yuletide season with a feast of delicious seasonal foods, a carefully curated mix of handcrafted goods, and bespoke artisan products. With the...

“Fill up now, pay never”: One in ten motorists say they would drive off without paying for fuel as cost-of-living concerns continue to rise

Motorists admit they are willing to fill up even if they don’t have enough money to pay (7%)

Nearly 1 in 10 motorists admit they witnessed someone leaving a forecourt without paying (10%)

Men are twice as likely to drive off without paying compared to female motorists (M: 14% / F: 6.4%)

Young motorists, aged between 18-24, are the most likely to drive off without paying for their fuel (30%)

More than 1 in 10 motorists who are 18-24 would consider driving off without paying if they needed the toilet

A survey of 2,000 UK motorists conducted by...

Optix Solutions team recording their podcast

Talking all things digital marketing with new podcast launch

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 11/21/2022 - 2:37pm

Digital marketing agency Optix Solutions has launched a podcast that aims to disseminate the latest trends in this fast paced sector.

More Than Digital caters to all levels of expertise covering a range of topics from what’s happening in the Metaverse to up to date news from the world of SEO, PPC and social media marketing.

Senior Digital Marketing Manager and Head of Training, Jack Warne says “We decided to make the podcast to provide clients and anyone else interested in digital marketing with an accessible way of accessing updates from the industry as another way of...

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