Buying a Luxury Car? Keep These 7 Tips in Mind!

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 10/19/2022 - 9:16pm

Here's a fact - a luxury car is a major purchase. Not only is it a status symbol, but also something that must be maintained and cared for. You want to be sure you're getting the best possible value for your money when you buy a car as expensive as an Aston Martin. To help you ensure your car buying experience is smooth, we have compiled a list of seven tips. Take a look.

Do Your Research

You wouldn't buy a house without doing your research, and the same goes for buying a car. Read reviews, compare prices, and take test drives before making your final decision. Moreover, consider...

Over 1,000 recycled pillows and duvets donated to people in need across Ukraine and Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/19/2022 - 6:03pm

In collaboration with OHOB and Turntable, the University of Exeter has recycled and donated over 1000 duvets and pillows to children and adults in need across both Ukraine and Exeter, preventing the items being sent to landfill.

The University of Exeter has partnered with OHOB, a humanitarian charity based in the South West consisting of a group of volunteers providing essential support to those in need, whether this is because of conflict, socio-economic status, circumstance or homelessness. Over 800 duvets and pillows have been donated to babies and children at orphanages...

Father Christmas in Exeter

Meet Father Christmas

Event Date: 
26/11/2022 - 12:00am to 24/12/2022 - 12:00am
Venue: 
Bedford Street, Exeter

From 26th November right up until Christmas Eve, Father Christmas will be taking up residence in Princesshay in his cosy, bespoke festive lodge on Bedford Street.

There is no need to book in advance, families can enjoy an impromptu, ‘on the day’ visit with each paying child receiving a Christmas keepsake and the chance to have their photo taken with the man in red.

On the 17th and 18th December Makaton signed visits to Father Christmas will also be available – no booking required.

To meet Father Christmas for a one to one family experience the cost will be £8 per...

Whisky tasting events

South West restaurants invited to offer exclusive tasting events at their premises

Authored by Azu Spirits
Posted: Wed, 10/19/2022 - 1:40pm

Local restaurants and food businesses are being invited to join Azu Spirits, a specialist Devon spirits company, to offer unique whisky tasting and food pairing events to customers.

Dartmoor-based Azu runs a range of popular whisky and gin tasting events, offering customers the opportunity to taste premium spirits through social, engaging group experiences.

Tastings range from informal celebrations to intimate, exclusive offerings exploring rare and much sought-after single malt whiskies or craft gins. The events also offer the opportunity for attendees to discover the...

Free training courses help Devon residents move into growth sectors with higher earnings

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 10/19/2022 - 1:00pm

Adults in Devon have the chance to gain skills in the region’s fastest-growing sectors through the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps.

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council , offer a range of fully-funded digital and technical courses for anyone looking to move into a new career.

These Skills Bootcamps offer up to 16 weeks of training with access to free courses that would normally cost between £1,500 and £3,000.

The courses have been developed with the help of training partners and employers to meet...

Heart of the South West LEP invests £500k to support Regional Tourism Data Hub

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 10/19/2022 - 12:14pm

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced £500,000 of funding for development of a Tourism Data Hub working with the Great South West Tourism Partnership.

The new Tourism Data Hub is a priority in the Great South West Tourism Partnership regional recovery plan to build a sustainable comprehensive data and research programme to support tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses, to help drive productivity across the region.

The Hub will provide Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and businesses with consistent, robust, and valuable...

Contemporary cooking: Modernise your kitchen

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 10/19/2022 - 11:09am

When your kitchen is in need of a major overhaul, you may be somewhat confused about where to start. Making both small and large changes throughout the room could allow you to keep some of your original appliances or colour schemes, but also breathe new life into the space. To achieve this, you may want to think about some of the aspects you currently dislike, as well as some of the trending kitchen designs that might be around for a good while to come.

Changing the taps

Sometimes, larger changes may not be needed. If you feel like your sink space looks dull or common,...

New barriers for bus station toilets

By Ollie Heptinstall, local democracy reporter.

New barriers will be installed at Exeter bus station’s toilets after the original ones broke “pretty much straight away.”

The damage was raised during a meeting of Exeter’s highways and traffic orders committee on Friday [14 October], with Labour councillor Su Aves asking Stagecoach South West boss Mike Watson what was being done to improve the state of the toilets.

She criticised their condition, claiming there’s “a lot of damage and a lot of problems going on,” including alleged drug use. The police are also now...

Police appeal for witnesses after sexual assaults in Exeter and Topsham

Police investigating reports of rape on Monday 17 October in Exeter and Topsham are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

The incidents happened in the area of Musgrave Row, Exeter, and the car park behind Topsham Fire Station between 2am and 5am.

DI Tanya Youngs said: “The female victim is being supported by specially trained officers at this time while enquiries are continuing.

“We are currently appealing for witnesses and would ask anyone with information which may assist police to contact us.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who may...

Devon’s first electric hearse to give loved ones a greener funeral choice

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/18/2022 - 8:55pm

Mourners in Devon can now arrange a more environmentally friendly send off for their loved ones thanks to the introduction of a new electric-powered zero-emission hearse.

Funeral Partners are the first funeral business in the south west of England to introduce the green machine to their fleet of vehicles.

The more environmentally friendly vehicle option is available at Torbay & District Funeral Service and Drakes of Torbay Funeral Service, both in Torquay, Maunders Funeral Service in Paignton, J H Way Funeral Services in Dawlish and Teignmouth, Exeter & District...

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