Devon County Council and Stagecoach South West launch brand new night buses across Exeter

New Night Buses will operate on four of the city’s popular services

Stagecoach South West and Devon County Council have announced a partnership to launch four new night buses services on Friday and Saturday nights, connecting residential fringe areas to Exeter city centre from April 15th 2022.

As pandemic restrictions have been lifted the Devon County Council public transport team and local bus operator Stagecoach South West have forged a partnership to connect residential areas of Exeter to evenings out in the city centre. Exeter city centre has a variety of restaurants and...

The perks of Bitcoin investment

Authored by Frank Parker
Posted: Tue, 04/12/2022 - 11:43pm
Basics of Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the future. Bitcoin is an invention that will soon change everything. Bitcoin might even change our lives in a way we don't expect right now, but it has the potential to do so. Bitcoin has already changed the life of many people and this number continues to grow because Bitcoin really works and brings great benefits to users such as:

  • Low transaction fees
  • Transparency (everyone can access all information about transactions)
  • Decentralisation (no central authority or point of control; the system is peer-to-peer)
  • ...

Getting the help you need this Easter weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/12/2022 - 10:49pm

With Easter fast approaching, Devon’s NHS leaders are calling on people to be prepared ahead of the bank holidays and the two-week school holiday period.

The long Easter weekend traditionally puts extra pressure on health services when most GP practices are closed and more people are outdoors enjoying everything Devon has to offer.

Most GP practices will be closed for Easter for four days from Friday 15 April to Monday 18 April, with normal opening hours resuming on Tuesday.

Each Easter sees many patients calling the NHS 111 helpline because they have run out of...

PPE changes for the workforce: Guidance for employers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/12/2022 - 10:08pm

With new PPE regulations that came into force on 6th April, under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022, employers that supply safety equipment to employees must carefully assess their health and safety responsibilities.

Micheal Brown, Health & Safety Contact Manager at Citation explains what the changes really mean and addresses key considerations for employers.

Under previous legislation, it was an employer’s duty to provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to employees. However, the PPE changes now extend the Health & Safety...

Heavitree and Whipton community thanked for consultation response

People in Heavitree and Whipton have been thanked for taking part in a public consultation on options to create quieter and safer residential roads in their community in Exeter.

Around 1,400 people took part in the second phase of the “Exeter Streets” consultation held throughout September and October last year.

The two rounds of consultation have identified key issues affecting streets in Heavitree and Whipton:

• Traffic has a negative effect on the attractiveness of the area; • Walking and cycling is not given priority over cars and other traffic; • Parking...

The Perfect Storage Solutions for Your Cleaning Chemicals

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 04/12/2022 - 7:22am

Continual exposure to harmful compounds can cause skin issues like irritation, burning, and allergies. Are you exposed to these toxic solvents? If you are a chemist or work in any chemical industry, you may encounter hazardous substances daily. Although you may not be a part of the synthetic world, you may still be exposed to irritating compounds while cleaning your kitchen and bathroom. However, the professional staff of GB Cleaning Services are exposed to various irritating substances daily to meet the needs of their end consumer. Such employees should adopt critical measures to avoid...

The popularity of NFTs in the US

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/12/2022 - 6:47am

The popularity of NFTs in the USA is continuing to grow as more people become aware of their benefits. There are a number of reasons for this, but the main one is that NFTs offer a number of advantages over traditional assets. They are secure, easy to use, and can be traded quickly and easily. This makes them an ideal investment for those looking for a safe and reliable way to grow their wealth. If you are planning for NFT investment for earning nftprofit then you should do some proper research on it.

Another reason for the growing popularity of NFTs is the increasing number of...

Exeter-based firm becomes first national technology enabled care provider to complete testing on personal alarms ahead of major digital switchover

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/11/2022 - 9:29pm

Exeter-based personal alarm brand Taking.Care has become the country’s first telecare provider to complete full testing of its product range before the planned switchover from analogue to digital telephone networks by 2025 .

Taking.Care has worked with Openreach to carry out rigorous stress tests of its personal care alarm range , which provide life-saving services for elderly and vulnerable people, to ensure they are compatible with the new all-digital telephone network.

The digital switch brings about major changes to the telecare industry. Traditionally reliant on...

New Exeter builders merchant to bring community and charity boost

One of the UK’s leading builders merchants will bring a £3,000 boost for charities and community groups when it opens a new branch in Exeter later this month.

Selco Builders Warehouse will open the doors to its 73rd UK branch on Filmer Way in Marsh Barton on Tuesday, April 26.

The opening will produce an economic boost for the local area, with 30 jobs being created.

To mark the new opening, Selco is also inviting charities or community groups from in and around Exeter to submit an application for its Selco Community Heroes scheme for the chance to win £1,000....

Number of companies In Devon passes 60,000 milestone for first time

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/11/2022 - 8:49pm

Latest figures show that Devon is home to more than 60,000 companies for the very first time – highlighting its popularity as a place to do business.

There are now 60,428 businesses registered in the county according to company secretarial software specialists Inform Direct, based on statistics from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.

The milestone announcement follows Devon enjoying a record year for company formations during 2021, when it recorded 6,825 new businesses.

John Korchak, Director of Operations at Inform Direct said: “These...

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