With just 100 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in Sunderland, World Rugby has today unveiled a bold new trophy – a symbol of the game’s unstoppable global rise – and announced the release of additional tickets for what promises to be a generational moment for the sport.
The trophy will embark on a trip to Exeter on 20 May at Exeter Cathedral, as part of a nationwide tour of England.
Sarah Massey, Managing Director of the Rugby World Cup 2025, and several rugby stars will be in attendance to showcase the new trophy.
The founder of an accountancy firm that prides itself on its innovative approach has been shortlisted in two categories in this year’s South West Leadership Awards.
Tom Baker, who started The Fresh Accountancy Company in 2011 to provide a down to earth, transparent option for SMEs, is a finalist in both the Professional Leader and Company Leader (up to 50 employees) categories.
Tom said: “It’s an honour to be included alongside so many impressive individuals. For me, this is a recognition of the work I’ve put into creating a business that offers a real alternative to more...
The shortlist for the prestigious Michelmores Property Awards 2025 has been unveiled, showcasing the best property, construction, and development projects across the South West of the UK. The Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation, bring together professionals from the region to highlight the outstanding achievements in the property sector over the past year.
Now in its 22nd year, the Michelmores Property Awards continue to champion the most sustainable, impactful and creative developments. This year’s shortlist, which includes 10 high profile projects from Bristol,...
Princesshay is delighted to announce that it has been awarded official city centre fanzone status for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 this August and September.
Rugby fans will be able to gather and watch all the action in Princesshay Square where live coverage will be shown on a big screen each day of the tournament including all the matches hosted at Sandy Park staring on Friday 22nd August when the tournament officially begins.
Spectators will have a mix of seating options within the free and accessible fan zone including bean bags, deck chairs and picnic benches...
Amsterdam isn’t just about canals and bike rides. It’s become one of Europe’s most active business cities. There’s a reason startups, scale-ups, and global teams keep setting up shop here: the mindset is international, the infrastructure is solid, and the city makes it easy to get things done. For any company looking to grow in Europe, Amsterdam isn’t just charming — it’s strategic.
A City That Breeds Innovation
Amsterdam has become a serious base for companies working in tech, sustainability, and finance. It’s international by default—people speak English, come from all over,...
Online games have come a long way since their beginnings in the 1970s and 1980s. Gamers worldwide can play against friends and strangers in an almost endless list of titles on their consoles, PCs, and phones.
Below, we'll cover the transformation of online gaming in recent decades and discuss its impact on the overall gaming experience.
The Role of the Internet
Online gaming started as a niche hobby, with early titles like the Islands of Kesmai attracting core groups of dedicated fans. After the launch of the World Wide Web in 1993, dial-up internet became...
In recent years, the furniture industry in the UK and Ireland has seen a dramatic shift towards contemporary design, sustainability, and functionality. Modern furniture is no longer just about aesthetics; it's about creating spaces that reflect individuality, embrace technology, and accommodate evolving lifestyles. This read explores the top trends shaping modern furniture choices in British and Irish homes today, from materials and styles to sustainability and smart home integration.
Minimalism with Personality
Minimalism has long been a dominant trend in modern...
As part of The Poldark Show’s South West tour, stopping at the iconic Exeter Phoenix, audiences are in for an unforgettable evening of astonishing hypnosis, mind-blowing magic and jaw-dropping mentalism. This is more than just a show; it’s an immersive experience where entertainment meets audience interaction. You’re not just the audience, you’re part of the show!
Special guest and South West based, Award Winning Magician, Billy Kidd opens the show on Thursday July 17, 2025 with her own unique high-energy style of magic. Get ready to laugh, be amazed and fully engage as she...
The iGaming industry is one of the fastest-growing in the UK. In layman’s terms, it’s the online casino and sportsbook market. It has grown to around £5 billion in terms of overall revenue. That makes it a significant part of the UK’s entertainment economy. Because of that, a number of industry conferences have become regular events here.
iGB Live is one of those, and is set to be held in London again this July, this time at ExCel. It has become one of Europe’s biggest conferences for the iGaming market, and delegates and affiliates will flock from across the world to be part of...
A young man from Exeter joined His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, and England footballer Hannah Hampton, to give a speech to thousands of young people and their loved ones at Buckingham Palace on Friday – as they celebrated achieving their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards.
Ved Kumar, 18 - who was also celebrating achieving his own Gold Award – took to the Palace’s West Terrace to share his inspiring DofE story with around 2,000 other young Award holders. Ved, who did his DofE at Exeter College, was joined for the special day by his parents Vanja and Vinod Kumar....
