What are the best online booking systems for businesses?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 02/27/2022 - 10:25pm

No matter the size or scope of your business, it will have been affected by the pandemic that has held us in its grip for the past two years. Many businesses did not survive, sadly, while others grew from the pandemic. With working from home the only option for some businesses, many had to turn to an online or virtual method of keeping their clients happy.

Consider the personal trainer: gyms were shut necessarily, yet by way of using available digital tools – video conferencing, for example – they were able to provide classes over the Internet. The same applies to tutors, to...

Exeter Pride announces return for 2022

TRUSTEES and volunteers working hard behind the scenes are proud to announce that Exeter Pride will be returning in 2022 on Saturday, May 14.

Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning plus (LGBTQ+) communities, and one of the biggest free Pride events in the country.


It is a key annual event in Exeter's calendar and exciting plans are being made for the 2022 event - the first held in Northernhay Gardens since 2019, after the pandemic saw the 2020 event cancelled at short notice and moved online.
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Hundreds of people attended Exeter vigil for the people of Ukraine

A VIGIL for the people of Ukraine organised by Exeter City Council Leader Phil Bialyk and held in Bedford Square, Exeter, saw hundreds of people attend earlier today, Sunday February 27.

Cllr Bialyk, who has family in Ukraine, said he organised the "Exeter Stands with Ukraine" vigil on a personal basis as a non-political event to show solidarity with those facing a humanitarian crisis.

Cllr Bialyk made a plea for Russia to stop its war against Ukraine.

Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw also spoke at the vigil, making impassioned pleas to Russian President Putin to stop his...

Father of murder victim calls for improved CCTV in Exeter

By Ollie Heptinstall, local democracy reporter

The father of an Exeter woman who was murdered on a night out has made an impassioned plea for greater protection of people in the city centre.

Tony Cox’s daughter Lorraine, aged 32, was killed by 24-year-old Azam Mangori in his flat above a kebab shop in the city in September 2020.

He is servingmlife in prison, with a minimum term of 20 years.

Appearing at a full meeting of the city council held at Exeter College this week, Mr Cox asked for funding to be found for a fully staffed CCTV control room in the...

Drake leaves rivals all at sea with game success in Virgin Bet Devon National

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 02/26/2022 - 6:27am

By Graham Clark

Trainer Harry Fry was pleased to see Captain Drake get his career back on track and remind everyone of his talents with a tenacious success in the Virgin Bet Devon National Handicap Chase at Exeter yesterday (25 February).

Without a victory to his name in more than 15 months the nine year old Getaway gelding changed that when demonstrating that stamina is very much his forte with victory under Bryan Carver in the extended 3m 6f feature.

Turning in the race looked set to be fought out between The Two Amigos and Classic Ben, who was bidding to...

Exeter School champions making a splash in the pool

Seven pupils from Exeter School competed for their respective swim clubs in the Devon Swimming Championships during January and February.

Emily Bishop competed in 10 events in the U14 category gaining four PBs with a very strong performance in the 50m freestyle placing her only a few milliseconds away from a regional time.

Hanna Sari also competed in the U14 category, gaining qualifying times in 12 events and achieving five PBs, while her sister Sara reached the finals in eight events in the U15 category also gaining third place in the 400m individual medley.

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The Necessity of a Business Plan to Start a Business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/25/2022 - 3:59pm

You've probably heard of a business plan before, right?

It's a document that shows you how to start a business, what it is, what it's for, and how to carry out the plan of action. It's usually written by the person who starts the business.

There are three main types of business plans: those designed to help people start businesses, those designed to help people run businesses, and those designed to help people work on various businesses. Here are the reasons you need a business plan to start a business.

Why Should I Write a Business Plan?

There are many reasons...

Free webinars to help parents and carers of teenagers or pre-teens

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/25/2022 - 12:32pm

An online series of webinars starting next month aim to help parents and carers understand and support their teenagers to navigate the challenges they might face as they grow up in today’s world .

‘Let’s Talk Teenagers’ is a three part webinar for parents and carers of teenagers or pre-teens. The sessions cover different subject areas starting with communities and family life (March 8) and followed by respectful relationships (March 15) and building stronger families (March 22), all at 7pm.

It’s the result of a Devon partnership of professionals and local networks that...

Save the Date: On 18th March the Cheltenham Racecourse Takes Centre Stage for The Gold Cup

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 02/25/2022 - 12:21pm

The Cheltenham Festival is one of the biggest events on the British National Hunt calendar and the Cheltenham Gold Cup is the entire event’s spotlight race. On Friday, 18th March 2022, the best jump horses across the UK will be competing for the prestigious title, starting at 3:30 pm (GMT). Save the date, set your alarms, and read on to know all that your need to know about the Main Event of Cheltenham Gold Cup Day 2022.

Cheltenham Gold Cup 2022: Details of the Race
  • Starting Time: 3:30 pm (GMT) on Friday, 18th March 2022
  • Race Type: Grade 1, 5,294-metre
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Exeter residents rank 23rd in the UK for Googling their health symptoms 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/25/2022 - 12:05pm
The cities that use Dr. Google most to self-diagnose

Durham is officially the city where residents are most likely to turn to Google to self-diagnose, according to new research. Chester and Glasgow follow ranking 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Residents of Exeter rank 23rd in the UK for Googling their health symptoms. Each month, residents make on average 4770 health-related searches, but the real number is likely much higher.

The conditions residents of Exeter are most likely to search the symptoms of on Google are diabetes, anxiety, depression, flu and chlamydia. This...

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