The arrival of February in the English Football League marks the start of the final leg of the season. Indeed, the winter transfer window has come and gone and from here on in, teams are on their own in their bid to achieve their goal for the campaign. In essence, it’s all about grinding through the back-end of winter and arriving in spring in good enough shape to put the icing on the season, a task that is, admittedly, far easier said than done on paper when you consider the accompanying weight of expectation.
Furthermore, in some instances, whether it be promotion or relegation...
It is a tough time for businesses at the moment, squeezed as they are on all sides by a stagnant inflation rate, rising business costs and a growing employment crisis. In times like these it can be especially tough to understand when investing in the growth of your business would be the correct and wise path to take, with so many factors contributing to the downturn in business in other industries. However, the current economical landscape should not trouble you too much – and may even be clouding your judgement. If your business is showing any of the following symptoms, then it may well...
Hearing specialist, Chime , has opened a new, contemporary hearing centre of excellence in Exeter to mark its 10th anniversary. The state-of-the-art centre provides greater access to Chime’s audiology experts and innovative hearing solutions for people in Exeter, East and Mid Devon.
Open Monday to Saturday, 8:15am to 5:30pm on 21 and 22 Queen Street, people experiencing difficulty with hearing can seek expert advice at the centre, previously located inside the Harlequins Shopping Centre. Chime moved to its new home, opposite the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, in January after...
According to a recent study by Lenstore, Brits like to read with 92% of people saying they enjoy or love picking up a book or a magazine in their free time. Looking to gauge the reading habits of the country, Lenstore revealed that one in five (19%) are planning to read more in 2022.
A quarter of brits found more time in the lockdown restrictions to read more, yet one in eight (13%) still don’t read regularly because they can never find the time and one in ten (9%) can’t remember the last time they read for pleasure.
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show will be coming to Sandy Park on Friday 20th of May, combining unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast
Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma...
Residents at Cumberland Grange in Exeter celebrated International Flower Day which took place on 19th January.
International Flower Day promotes the psychological boost that flowers can give to people. From growing and nurturing plants and flowers, to gifting flowers to show love and appreciation, and sometimes just the simple act of admiring their beauty – flowers have the power to make someone’s day.
Residents enjoyed an afternoon of Flower Arranging so that they could fill the home with lots of colour. Residents also had an extra lovely surprise from the children at...
Following a period of growth, Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, has announced four promotions in the South Molton office.
Lewie Parker , Carl Power and Georgia Bere have all been promoted to Assistant Manager, having each been with the company for over five years and individually passing the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) exams. Lewie, Carl and Georgia will all be responsible for clients of their own across multiple service offerings such as tax and bookkeeping, within a variety of industries.
Trading Standards has seized illegal tobacco worth more than £31,000 from six shops across Devon, Plymouth, and Somerset.
Supported by Avon & Somerset Police and Devon and Cornwall Police, officers from T he Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service used specialist detection dogs to find the tobacco in a series of raids last month (December).
Some of the tobacco was found concealed beneath floor tiles and above ceiling panels. In one instance, the tobacco was hidden in a void which lowered from the ceiling by way of a hydraulic ram platform system, operated...
Corporate events are great way to bring your whole organisation together or reinforce relationships with your partners, clients and suppliers. As with any event, preparation is key if you want it to be a success. You’ll need to have the right team assembled to support your organisation efforts, but here are a few helpful tips to point you in the right direction.
Confirm the date early
First things first, you’ll need to confirm a date as early as possible in the planning stage. This will lay the foundation for your event, allowing you to organise other timelines and...
A “brilliantly resourceful team” has been highlighted as a major factor in Exeter-based IMP Software’s performance over the past 12 months, which has seen the business double in size despite the ongoing impact of Covid on schools.
IMP, specialists in the provision of budgeting, financial management and reporting software for multi-academy trusts (MATs), is now working with 135 MATs and 1,250 schools, with 200 of these coming on board in December alone.
The company’s customers include Trusts of all sizes overseeing primary, secondary and special schools across England, and...