If there’s ever been a time to increase your business’ efficiency, it’s now. After multiple years of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK economy is now expected to remain recession until 2024 . In such challenging circumstances, few businesses can afford to allow inefficiencies to eat into their productivity and profits.
Conversely, those who do optimise their operations will be able to improve their margins and even boost staff morale when they need to most. Identifying exactly where and how to make such improvements can be easier said than done. But below, read...
Exeter residents have been given extra time to respond to the Exeter Plan - an important blueprint that will shape how and where building in the city takes place.
The St Leonards Neighbourhood Association (SLNA) are hoping residents will use this extra time to help add an additional layer of planning protection to the Mount Radford Lawn which it would like to acquire for use as a Community Playing Field for the area.
The current owners are looking to sell the greenfield site at a higher price for property development. However, they are unable to do this as there isn't...
Electric bikes (or "e-bikes") are a hot commodity right now, and forecasts predict even more rapid growth in this industry in the years ahead. When shopping for an e-bike, it might be challenging to go through all the options due to the wide variety available. The market might seem even more overwhelming for a first-time buyer of a high-performance electric bicycle. There are two distinct types of electric bikes. The motors on some Samebike are 750W, while others are 1000W.
Electric bikes have various types and quality levels to fit your needs. However, the ranks of e-bike motors...
If you have a Year 4 child, you probably want to help them better grasp maths concepts and enjoy the different topics. If they can do this, they will soon perform well in the subject and get better results. To do this, you should consider getting them some maths learning resources. The beauty of well-designed resources is that they offer different, engaging activities to help Year 4 children learn Maths in fun and exciting ways. Effective resources play a crucial role in both classroom and home learning. The materials have been fully tested and proven to help in learning mathematics, even...
An Exeter woman is thrilled to have won a competition designed to help combat rising energy prices.
The largest housing provider in the South West, LiveWest, has given away 50 slow cookers to residents as part of its Slow Cook, Low Waste competition. Customers were asked to share their top tips on reducing food waste for a chance to win a slow cooker.
Katie Wright, 24, from Exeter, was excited to win a slow cooker so she could try and make different meals for her daughter who is nearly two years old. She says it will make a big difference to their lives and a chance to...
Local homebuilder, Persimmon Homes has announced exciting changes to Community Champions, the company’s generous charitable scheme which has given over £1.5m in the last two years alone to over 5,000 charities, sports clubs and local organisations in Britain.
Through the scheme, Persimmon Homes’ four regional businesses across the South West has previously provided grants of £1,000 to a range of worthy cause throughout the year.
The company has today announced that it will be providing grants of up to £6,000 to community groups and charities every three months, at least...
To help ensure that the toys you are buying this Christmas are safe Trading Standards has released two short videos.
The videos, about toy safety and buying electrical goods , feature Holly Traynor from the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and she gives her top tips and advice on what to look for and what to avoid.
Trading Standards advises that if you are buying new products, you should ensure they display a CE mark, proof that the product has passed EU safety regulations, or the UKCA mark, which is the UK equivalent.
On select dates throughout December, visitors to Castle Drogo on Dartmoor will get to experience a 1920s Christmas party inspired by the festive traditions of the former owner, Julius Drewe and his family.
Open every Friday to Sunday up to 18 Dec and then daily from 19 to 23 December, this is the first Christmas at the castle since the National Trust reached the end of a 9-year conservation project to make it watertight earlier this year.
In the Entrance Hall, guests will be greeted by a 14ft tree, which reaches the top of the impressive Lutyens-designed ceilings. An...
Founded in 1901, Exeter City have bounced around the lower leagues and non-league football throughout their existence.
They are currently plying their trade in League One and will be hoping to mount a sustained bid for the play-offs during the second half of the campaign. Despite failing to play above the third tier of English football during their history, Exeter have had plenty of talented players represent the club.
Read on as we look at some of the best players to play for Exeter, starting with a player who has gone on to play in the Premier League and represent...
Italy is among the best travel destinations. From hilltop towns to amusement parks, this country has something for everyone. And, when one has roots connected to this timeless country, it calls for an extended family vacation.
After all, for kids, there is an abundance of opportunities to learn about their ancestors, culture, history, and whatnot.
However, many families worry that these extended vacations will burn a hole in their pockets. If you do, too, this short travel guide will come in handy. So, buckle up!
