Trading Standards has been nationally acclaimed for a ground-breaking project which focuses on farmers' mental health and strengthens links with rural communities.
The Heart of the Southwest Trading Standards Service (HotSW TS) covers Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay and was awarded the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Hero Award for best project in London this week.
On behalf of the CTSI, Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw presented the award to Nikki Rattenbury, Rebecca Barker and Samantha Younger for the Mental Health & Wellbeing in farming communities’...
British Summer Time ends on Sunday 31 October and as well as remembering to put the clocks back, Devon County Council is reminding road users to “be bright, be seen”.
With people travelling to work and school in the dark and in poor weather conditions when visibility is reduced, the council is urging people to take extra care.
Motorists are asked to look out for more vulnerable road users and to give cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders plenty of space.
Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and horse riders are all encouraged to wear reflective and...
The long-awaited roll-out of food waste collections in Exeter is about to begin, the City Council has announced.
The roll-out will begin with 1,300 households in Alphington having the weekly service added to their waste and recycling collections – starting on 4 November - before the initiative is introduced gradually across the whole of the city. Other areas will be added to the roll-out as and when vehicles, drivers and containers are available and this will be dependent on the supply chain which is currently an issue across the UK.
As a startup, you will want to do all that you can to hit the ground running. Not only is this so that you can start to bring money into the company and make a name for yourself, but also for peace of mind. You hear many stories of startups struggling to get going and folding before they have even had a chance to succeed, so launching a startup is always a stressful and daunting time. While there is no recipe for success, there are a few steps that you can take that will increase your chances of hitting the ground running and finding some early success.
Families in Exeter have the chance this week to win passes to the long-awaited international rugby match between England’s Red Roses and the New Zealand Black Ferns, taking place at Sandy Park later this month.
To be in with a chance of winning one of three family passes to the game, participants are invited to take a selfie of themselves or a photo of the family walking a section of Exeter’s Green Circle – a 12-mile walking and cycling route that takes in the five valley parks within the boundaries of the city.
Exeter Leisure and Live and Move, Exeter and Cranbrook’s Sport...
The corporate team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has advised Simply Conveyancing, which is backed by private equity firm Livingbridge, on the acquisition of Pirie Palmann.
Foot Anstey supported on all legal aspects of the deal, assisting Simply Conveyancing in acquiring the entire issued share capital of Peterborough-based Pirie Palmann Holdings Limited. The acquisition is part of an ambitious growth drive that will see Simply Conveyancing become one of the largest conveyancing practices in the UK.
Simply Conveyancing is a leading firm of property lawyers in England...
With thanks to funding from regional and local authorities, there is now a real wealth of free, high quality digital training, advice and support for businesses and charities based in Devon.
Organisations can benefit from up to 12 hours of digital training and support right now, which can include digital training workshops and one-to-one advice. A team of Digital Business Advisors can review your website and explain how to get more visitors and boost sales; show you how to reach new markets with digital marketing; and, advise you on the best software to improve your productivity...
When it comes to rubbish we never give it too much thought. But waste management experts spend a lot of time thinking, developing and fine-tuning their waste management systems to deliver better supply efficiency. It is worth mentioning here the experts at Junk Bunk LTD . Different countries have different approaches to handling waste, but there are some common rubbish removal principles that everyone should respect.
One of the most important principles of maintainable waste management is to eliminate the word “waste.” Junk should be considered as a secondary resource that, if...
Have you ever visited Brisbane? If then, the most common thing you will notice among the habitats of Australia and Brisbane is love for boating.
In Brisbane, several people love to spend a whole day at the beach and ponder their summers in the water.
However, it's a good habit and passion if you are the one who wants to spend most of your time near the water, as the saltwater has the healing power that pegs out all the negativity from your soul.
Also, there are many benefits of boating, fishing, and canoeing. It makes you feel energetic and active, but here we...
Keran Fletcher, an assistant accountant at Bristol Street Motors Renault Exeter, has been recognised for his exemplary performance with a national award.
He received the Masters Respect Award – awarded to the colleague who consistently demonstrates outstanding levels of respect in their role.
Keran was nominated by general manager at Bristol Street Motors Renault Exeter Daniel Mann who stated that “Keran is a role model employee. Not only is he currently undergoing his Vertu Motors training programme to become an accountant, but he has also taken on the role of health...
