East Devon Anaerobic Digestion plant providing local solution to UK energy crisis 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/18/2022 - 10:41pm

At a time when gas and electricity prices for domestic and business users are at an all-time high and the UK’s reliance on imported fossil fuels is now more prominent than ever, Gorst Energy is providing local green energy to Exeter and East Devon.

Located in Clyst St Mary, the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility works by processing sustainable energy crops and animal manures to produce biogas which is then used to generate renewable gas or electricity. This is injected directly into the main power lines serving the City of Exeter, helping supply thousands of local homes and...

SDCo. Howard Davies, Dr Nick Blazquez and Angus Lugsdin

Salcombe Distilling Co. Is On A Mission To Bring Exceptional Taste To The World

Internationally acclaimed Salcombe Distilling Co. (SDCo.) has launched ‘the taste of tomorrow starts today’ crowdfunding campaign. The highly ambitious and successful SDCo. creates two world-class spirits brands, the multi-award winning Salcombe Gin and pioneering non-alcoholic spirit and aperitif New London Light. SDCo. is aiming to raise £5 million over the next twelve months, the first part of this through the respected Seedrs platform, to continue to grow globally with aspirations to bring exceptional taste to the world.

Interested investors who sign up now until Friday 15th...

Continuing to shine a light on dementia in our community of Exeter…

For over seven years the Exeter Dementia Alliance has been leading efforts to raise dementia awareness and promote the move towards a dementia-friendly city.

Exeter Dementia Alliance believes that Exeter should be a city in which every organisation respects and values people affected by dementia and makes practical changes to enable people with dementia to live independently and empowered to participate in the community. 

We have been supported in these efforts by a huge number of committed organisations and individuals, and between these efforts we have seen real change...

Comparison Sites - Old Hat or Modern Essential?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 04/18/2022 - 5:08pm

Known for their creative advertising campaigns, comparison websites have been responsible for creating several consumer ‘champions’ in recent years. They’ve also earned praise for steering bewildered people towards products that aren’t so punishing on the bank account. Strangely, an opinion piece from the Financial Times implied that the role of comparison websites in consumer decision-making could decline due to rule changes and an oversaturated market - but is that true?

Expert Opinion

Over the last decade, comparison sites became a necessity in the UK due to overly...

South West tech support company opens new head office at Exeter’s Winslade Park

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 04/18/2022 - 9:34am

South West IT and tech support company, Timewade , have unveiled their new head office at Winslade Park near Exeter.

The new head office was officially unveiled at a launch event on Thursday April 7, where employees, clients and partner organisations, including Rain Nutrience, Nutri-Link, and Exmoor Trim, joined the celebrations.

Timewade work with SMEs across the region, including manufacturing, professional services and transport sectors, offering specialist IT and technology support to enhance performance, increase productivity, and future-proof their business through...

Vegan Goes Beyond Diet

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 04/18/2022 - 8:07am

Vegan products have taken off, and most supermarkets now have a dedicated aisle just for meat-free food. We recently saw Paramount singer Hayley Williams rocking a red hair dye made entirely from cruelty-free ingredients.

The closest we could find was some excellent vegan hair dye from the UK's leading vegan hair product retailer, Crazy Color . There are some excellent colours available and we also noticed they're doing vegan shampoo, conditioner, and even bleach!

It would seem the vegan trend is really taking off even in hair products! Vegan hair dyes have been seen in...

Can Bitcoin become a reserve currency? Things investors should consider

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 04/18/2022 - 6:15am

Bitcoin's commitment to supporting a crypto platform's "stablecoin" is causing controversy in the market. As a whole, it's part of an effort to make bitcoin the world's new reserve currency. With a $10 billion commitment from a crypto platform to support its own "stablecoin," the market has been revived. As a whole, it's part of an effort to make bitcoin the world's new reserve currency.

According to publicly accessible blockchain data, Seoul-based Terraform Labs has amassed about 40 000 Bitcoin worth $17.7 billion via a series of acquisitions made through a non-profit subsidiary...

Freemasons donating more than 20,000 Easter eggs to children across the UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/17/2022 - 9:56pm

Freemasons are donating 20,000 Easter eggs to thousands of children, care homes, hospitals and food banks across England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Freemasons have been rolling up their sleeves and distributing Easter eggs across the country once again this year. The donations are helping children and families in most UK cities. In addition to donations, Freemasons are also delivering the Easter eggs and have travelled to various charities in their cars and on motorbikes. Some members have even dressed up as bunny rabbits to bring a smile to the faces of children. In...

Devon backs Freeport proposals

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 04/17/2022 - 3:19pm

Devon County Council has agreed its support for the development of the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport sites in the county.

The Freeport has the potential to unlock £314 million of inward investment and create more than 3,500 jobs by building on the area’s global reputation for marine innovation and advanced engineering.

At the Council’s Cabinet meeting (Wednesday 13 April), councillors backed proposals to borrow up to £15 million of capital investment to kickstart transport infrastructure schemes that are vital to the project. They also approved the County Council...

The 7 skills you need to earn money online

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 04/17/2022 - 11:06am

Earning money online can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you have the right skills and know what to look for, you can make money online without having to worry about failing or being scammed. Here are seven skills that will help you earn money online the right way.

1) Copywriting

Copywriting is something of a specialty, and it’s relatively easy to master. Copywriters can create ads for sales pages, ebooks, products and even services. If you’re able to write at a professional level, then copywriting could be an ideal way for you to earn money...

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