Hair At The Academy has been named as winning, not one but two categories in the National Collective Prides Awards! Mary Pugsley MBE is the winner of ‘Exceptional Educator’ and Tyler Gray takes the award for ‘Against the Odds’ at the brand-new Collective Pride Awards, sponsored by Professional Beauty.
The Collective Pride Awards launched by mental wellbeing and suicide prevention charity ‘The Lions Barber Collective’, recognise the hard work of unsung hair and beauty heroes across the UK, who not only deliver exceptional services day in, day out but go the extra mile to help others...
Latest figures show that the number of businesses in Devon reached a record high during 2021 – despite the continuing economic challenges resulting from the pandemic.
The total number of registered companies in Devon rose to 60,022. During the year 6,825 new businesses were registered in the county.
The statistics come from the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations using data from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.
Plymouth formed the highest number of new businesses (1,416), followed by Exeter (1,054) and Teignbridge (824).
A colourful cast of characters living through Exeter’s most dramatic moments are bringing the city’s history to life thanks to new research.
The Hidden Exeter app allows people to navigate through the city using period and modern maps, exploring key landmarks.
The free app gives fascinating information about the lives and times of ordinary men and women linked to Exeter’s historic landmarks. There are audio trails led from Exeter residents of the 16th century, with two new trails now available.
The app is a result of work led by Professor Fabrizio Nevola from...
Foot Anstey LLP's Corporate team (led by Duncan Sykes, Partner, and supported by James Crotty, Associate) has acted on the sale of Newton Abbot-based M.J. Baker Foodservice Ltd to Kitwave Group Limited, in a deal worth £24.5m.
Since its inception in 1999, M.J. Baker has provided over 3,500 products across the ambient, chilled and frozen foods, alcohol, confectionary and non-food categories.
Malcolm Baker, former Managing Director and owner of M.J. Baker Foodservice Ltd commented: "From the beginning to the end M.J. Baker Foodservice Ltd has used Foot Anstey LLP for all of...
Trading Standards is urging householders, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, to be on their guard for rogue traders who might try to cash in on the damage caused by recent storms.
At the end of last week and over the weekend Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset was hit by a series of storms which damaged homes and property.
Now the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is urging householders to always reject offers of goods and services from cold callers, which could include people claiming to be tree surgeons or roofers, and other tradespeople who call...
If you have ever wondered, after looking at your electricity bill, and questioned how you have consumed so much electricity over the month, you know the degree of frustration. Before judging anything, you need to know the appliances you are using for the household. And how much electricity each appliance consumes in a day or per hour.
However, sometimes, despite using electricity conservatively, you are handed a huge electricity bill. In that case, the problem might be with the electricity providers. So, Econnex has come up with a tool on its platform that can compare predicted...
We’re merging Drag Queens, Bingo, Catwalks, Dance-offs and performances from the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race icons, for the ‘Boots Down Bingo’! Baga Chipz & Jimbo, the international stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK VS. The World are coming to Mecca Bingo Exeter on Friday 11th March for the ultimate Drag Bingo Party.
Expect wacky prizes, fun and games, but most importantly... lots of drag!
Baga Chipz was first seen on the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and has become a television sensation ever since, as seen on Celebrity Karaoke Club, The Celebrity Circle and...
Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has announced that it will be celebrating Holy Week this year with an initiative to host twelve men who may be considering a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. In a first for the Abbey, the 12 men - reflective of the 12 disciples - will be invited to join the Monastic Community to share their journey through the holiest of weeks in the liturgical year.
The free guided retreat will give the twelve the opportunity to live with the Monastic Community, immersing themselves in, and participating in the sacred ritual of Holy Week.
Over 30 Exeter businesses braved the stormy weather on Thursday 17th February to attend a ‘sneak peek’ preview of Cygnet Theatre’s ‘Dream Festival 2022’ coming to the city in April.
A presentation showcasing the many confirmed festival artists was interspersed by incredible performances by Cygnet’s current students, giving businesses a glimpse of the varied programme to come and the opportunities that exist for them to shape the success of the festival.
One such business owner was Henry Massey, managing director of Exe Squared Ltd, who is lending CRM database expertise...
One of the leading causes of death in this era is heart disease. About seven million people worldwide have an undiagnosed risk of heart trouble. Early prevention is always better than curing the disease. A sedentary lifestyle is a major factor that leads to a heart problem. You surely need to minimize the time you spend on your favorite season or March Madness Odds .
If you are well aware of the signs related to heart problems, you will better know when it is right to see a doctor. Recognizing the signs before it's too late is a positive approach. Below we have mentioned eight...
