Currys Business Opens New Hub in Exeter to Empower Devon’s Thriving Businesses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 07/20/2025 - 8:06pm

Currys Business is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new Business Hub within the Currys Exeter Rydon Lane store from 28th July. This dedicated space will give Businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) across Exeter and the wider Devon community the tailored support, technology, and expertise they need to grow and succeed.

A Hub for All Devon Businesses

From family-run retailers on Exeter High Street to busy hospitality venues along the Jurassic Coast, to tradespeople, start-ups, and rural businesses throughout...

A GOOD result for Tops Exeter

Staff and Children at Tops Exeter, based on site at the University of Exeter, are pleased to be celebrating a GOOD rating from Ofsted following their recent inspection.

Tops Exeter nursery and preschool are truly passionate about providing a great quality of Early Education and Care for all our children and pride themselves in having a safe, secure and family centred environment.

According to the Ofsted report, ‘Children enter this welcoming nursery happily. They show great excitement seeing a friend arrive and greet them warmly. Staff are caring, and children go to them...

Ambition, Confidence and Careers: Isca Girls Celebrated Through Empowering Mentoring Programme

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Posted: Sat, 07/19/2025 - 9:10am

A group of Year 9 girls from Isca Academy have taken major steps towards shaping their futures this year through the Empowering Girls mentoring programme, working with inspirational female mentors from across the business and public sectors.

The scheme pairs students with successful women from a range of industries, including the NHS, Met Office, and local enterprises, who volunteer their time to offer one-to-one guidance. Over a six-week period, mentors have helped students boost their confidence, explore career pathways, and build the skills needed to thrive in education and...

NEUTROGENA® announces brand new Collagen Bank range for stronger collagen and plumper skin

NEUTROGENA® UK has announced the launch of its Collagen Bank range, NEUTROGENA®’s first science-backed, pre-ageing solution, set to redefine the future of skincare.

Available at retailers nationwide and online, the innovative Collagen Bank range empowers people to help preserve their skin’s natural collagen and maintain youthful, plump skin.

The launch of Collagen Bank in the UK follows a social-led campaign in the US, fronted by Hailee Steinfeld.

Research shows that we lose up to 1% of our collagen every year starting in our 20s*, with UVA rays being a primary...

EX2 Group at Building Greater Exeter work experience week

Supporting Building Greater Exeter for Work Experience Week

Authored by AmyKSays
Posted: Fri, 07/18/2025 - 3:15pm

In July EX2 Group was proud to support Building Greater Exeter’s Work Experience Week, an inspiring initiative aimed at introducing Year 10 students to careers in the built environment.

EX2 group team member James Rayner TMIET, led an engaging hands-on solar masterclass for Year 10 students from the Ted Wragg Trust.

Building Greater Exeter brought together a strong network of industry and educational partners, to educate and inspire, including:

New Roots Workshop CIC Vistry Group Taylor Lewis Western Counties Roofing Ltd Exeter College & Exeter College...

Jamie Pelmear joins to open Foresight’s new Exeter office

Foresight Group (“Foresight”), a leading regional private equity and infrastructure investment manager, has announced the opening of its new office in Exeter and the appointment of Jamie Pelmear as Investment Associate.

Jamie joins the Private Equity team and will support the deployment and management of the Foresight South West Fund, which recently reached a second close at £100 million following investment from Devon Pension Fund and Avon Pension Fund. The Fund is dedicated to supporting the growth of SMEs across South West England, including Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset,...

Puppies needed for ground-breaking research in the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/17/2025 - 11:32am

Residents in the South West, who have recently bought or adopted a puppy are being asked to sign up to the first ever study to follow dogs of all breeds throughout their lives to help understand contributing factors to dogs’ health and behaviour.

Generation Pup, funded and operated by Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, which has rehoming centres in Ilfracombe and Salisbury, has almost reached the milestone of recruiting 10,000 puppies and is on the hunt for the final few hundred pooches under 16 weeks to join the project.

By collecting information about...

How the Debt-to-income Ratio for a Mortgage Works

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 07/17/2025 - 6:28am

You might be wondering, "Can you get a mortgage with debt?" Banks use something called the Debt-to-Income Ratio to decide if you can borrow for a house. This blog will show you how to calculate debt to income ratios and what numbers lenders want to see.

Stick around, because getting your dream home may depend on it!

Key Takeaways

  • Banks use the Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio to decide if you can get a mortgage. It compares your debts to your income.
  • There are two types of DTI: Front-End focuses on housing costs, Back-End includes all debts. Lenders
  • ...

Residents at local care home receive a visit from a therapy pony

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/16/2025 - 9:36pm

Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter was full of excitement on Monday when a friendly therapy pony came to visit the home.

Residents at Cumberland Grange were pleasantly surprised to see Peppa the miniature pony walk through the home and pay visits to individual residents, offering up lots of opportunities for fussing.

General Manager Beth said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their surprise visitor. They were not expecting a pony, so it was wonderful to see their faces light up with joy when Peppa walked through our doors. We are always looking for new activities...

Georgian Youngster Tchumbadze Becomes a Chief

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/16/2025 - 8:32pm

Exeter Chiefs have completed the signing of young Georgian international prop, Bachuki Tchumbadze, ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The 23-year-old front rower moves to Devon to play his club rugby outside of his native Georgia for the first time in his career.

“I really enjoy English rugby, and I’m truly honoured to have the opportunity to be a key part of the Exeter Chiefs,” Tchumbadze said.

“I’m well aware of the crucial role that forwards play in the team’s system, and I’m really looking forward to making my debut in the Premiership.”

He follows in the...

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