Changes to Magdalen Road layout to be made permanent

Councillors have approved proposals to make permanent changes to the layout of Magdalen Road in Exeter.

Temporary measures were introduced on the road in June 2020, along with other parts of the city and other communities in Devon, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, using funding from the government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund.

Devon County Council’s Cabinet has agreed recommendations to keep the one-way arrangements for vehicular traffic, with contraflow cycle lane and the widened footway on the northern side of the road.

These changes are designed to...

Redrow home decorated for Platinum Jubilee

Platinum Jubilee party brings the community together in Okehampton

Authored by APF
Posted: Thu, 06/09/2022 - 4:15pm

Local housebuilder Redrow’s Romansfield community came together last week to celebrate the Jubilee in style, with a party hosted by a couple from the development.

New residents Issy and Ian Magee, with the help of a donation from Redrow, put together an exciting afternoon of food, drinks and activities for the community to enjoy. With all of their Romansfield neighbours invited, over 50 people came together to enjoy the celebration.

Despite the threat of bad weather, a variety of activities were laid out for the community to make the most of the historic occasion.

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Video Editing Trends in the 2020s

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 06/09/2022 - 4:02pm

Creating videos has become an effective way for independent content creators to share video snippets and reach a larger target audience. But, there are many content creators all over the globe, which has increased the competition and the level of completion. As a result, it is important to go with the video editing trends to remain relevant to your viewers and attract more. It would help if you also considered these editing tools to help you take your creations to the next level.

Short-form Videos

With the rise of platforms such as TikTok and Instagram reel , which allow you to...

Optix Solutions Board and Shadow Board

Shadow board provides healthy input into business processes

A forward-thinking Exeter digital marketing agency is reaping the benefits of implementing a shadow board.

Since Optix Solutions created the model over a year ago to ensure succession planning was in place and bring insights from a younger generation into strategic decision making the company has seen impressive growth of around 43 per cent.

“The primary intention is for the shadow board to bridge the gap between the established leadership and team-side employees who can offer fresh thinking and creativity,” explains Optix MD Rob Stevens.

“We realised that the board...

Five go cycling across South West to support mental health charities

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/09/2022 - 3:25pm

A team from National Highways will be taking to the roads of the South West over 24 hours later this month to raise funds for two mental health charities.

On June 23rd/24th, five members of the company’s South West team will attempt to cycle 261 miles on winding and hilly roads from Penzance in Cornwall, through Devon, Somerset and South Gloucestershire, to Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire.

The 24-hour fundraising effort, in aid of the Samaritans and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity (Lighthouse Club), will take the riders from Penzance along the A30 and up and...

Exeter Home released to the market

Substantial Grade II listed family residence released to Exeter property market

Situated in the Devonshire countryside a short distance from the thriving city of Exeter resides Peamore Cottage, a stunning Grade II listed family residence which has just been released onto the property market.

Constructed in the late eighteenth/early nineteenth century and later extended, this picturesque home is comprised of four wings surrounding a beautiful central courtyard and offers dual aspect living overlooking the gardens and countryside.

There’s even a wonderfully tranquil conservatory with a grape vine trained overhead, providing shade and an abundance of fruit with a...

Top 10 African players in the Premier League of all-time

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 06/09/2022 - 7:38am

Africa has produced some of the best football players to grace world-class games for many years. These football stars have made a mark for themselves with their electrifying skills and ability to change a game within seconds. African players are the epitome of talent and skill, from making spectacular goals to scoring winning goals. Apart from the Premier League, you might have an interest in handicap horseraces and want to get news about the Melbourne Cup . You are good to go as well.

However, in this post, I will be featuring the list of top 10 African players in the English...

Metaverse and Virtual Reality: A Match Made In the Cloud

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 06/09/2022 - 6:08am

Imagine a world where you can transport yourself to any destination in the blink of an eye—a world where you can be anyone you want to be. And do anything you want to do. That world already exists, and it's called the metaverse. With virtual reality, the metaverse is about to get even better. Learn more about how these two technologies are coming together to change how we live and work.

What Is the Metaverse?

The metaverse is a virtual world closely aligned with the real world. It's like a giant online video game , but much more than that. A metaverse is a place where people can...

Clever ways to market your business on social media

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 06/09/2022 - 6:03am

Marketing is one of the most (if not the most) powerful tools for making your brand known and seeing your business touch the skies. And now more than ever, it’s time to promote your business because the Internet offers a myriad of possibilities.

The rise of social media platforms has turned traditional advertising on its head, with more and more business owners choosing to promote their brand online, and for a good reason. If we look at the statistics, we discover that social media marketing has massively contributed to UK companies’ performance, with 25.5% more precisely. One of...

"Share this Space" reminder for Bike Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/08/2022 - 11:26pm

The importance of Devon’s “Share this Space” campaign is being highlighted as part of Bike Week 2022 (6-12 June).

Devon County Council wants to encourage more people to cycle more often, and its Share this Space campaign aims to promote patience on the county’s roads, paths and multi-use trails.

People are being reminded of the following advice:

– Cyclists are asked to please pass walkers slowly and carefully, letting people know you’re there and giving them space;

– Dog walkers on shared paths are asked to keep dogs under close control on a short lead...

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