After the Boris’ announcement, we are pleased to announce that announce The Big Festival Weekend is coming to Exeter Castle. Events are on and happening, and we couldn’t be more excited!
Ibiza Orchestra Live comes to Exeter Castle on the Friday 3rd September for an epic performance.
Phats & Small will be performing live at Exeter Castle on Friday 3rd September as a warm-up for our Ibiza Orchestra! Best known for their international hit "Turn Around", Phats & Small will be bringing you classic tunes straight from the White Isle. Following this, you will see Ibiza...
Leading charities are urging Devon shoppers to donate food at their local Tesco to help support children and families across the UK this summer.
From July 15 to 17 Tesco is holding a summer Food Collection in aid of FareShare and the Trussell Trust at all of its large stores across the UK.
Shoppers are being urged to donate a variety of long-life foodstuffs to help FareShare supply thousands of community groups such as children’s holiday clubs and food pantries and help the Trussell Trust’s network of food banks provide emergency parcels to families in crisis.
A SPECSAVERS audiologist has been praised for her quick thinking after she detected signs of a rare medical condition that was eroding the inner structures of a Devon man’s ear.
Derek Singleton, 70, had been suffering extreme discomfort in his ear and jaw, but repeated visits to his GP only resulted in being advised to have earwax removed.
The grandfather-of-two from Marldon booked a microsuction earwax removal appointment at the Specsavers Exeter store.
However, audiologist Nicola Marshall, was alarmed when she examined Mr Singleton and advised him to seek...
This weekend Pitman Training opened its doors to jobseekers across Devon and Cornwall. Launched by local businesswoman Susan De Mey, the new centre aims to help people improve their career prospects, gain promotions or get back to work.
Pitman Training is the leading British training provider and has delivered vocational training since 1837. However, the newest centre in Exeter is looking to help people create their own history. Located on Commercial Road in the heart of Exeter, a number of excited locals attended the centre’s launch event. Amongst them was former Lord Mayor,...
Food manufacturer Paramount 21 is increasing wages for workers at its Newton Abbot site by paying the real Living Wage, the only rate designed to meet the true cost of living.
Based on Heathfield industrial estate, the family-owned company is now an accredited Living Wage Employer. The real Living Wage, currently £9.50 per hour, is significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £8.91 per hour. In the South West over a fifth of all jobs (20%) pay less than the real Living Wage - around 456,000 jobs. Despite this, Paramount has committed to...
Compression garments - be they stockings, boots or clothes - have been shown to be helpful in improving blood circulation. It supports the veins by draining oxygen-poor blood
1. If the veins are not working as they should, blood and fluid can build up, usually in the same areas in the lower legs or feet.
The lymphatic system does not have a pumping mechanism, so it is important that your muscles and joints drain fluid into the lower body. Thanks to gravity and the amount of hours you sit and stand, circulation in the legs...
Plans for a giant new electronic screen at Exeter City Football Club’s ground, St James Park, have been submitted to the city council.
As part of major improvements this summer, the club plans to install the 8.64 x 5.12 metre (29 x 17 feet) LED scoreboard towards the corner behind the St James Road away end, nearest the recently built Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand.
Subject to approval by Exeter City Council’s planning department, the screen could be installed before the opening home League Two fixture of the season against Bradford City on Saturday 7 August.
Brand new Exmouth foodie destination, Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant, will be open 5 days rather than 7 at the start of July temporarily to maintain the highest standards of operation within the restaurant, whilst ensuring staff are well looked after. The restaurant will be closed on two Mondays and Tuesdays in July (Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th and Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th July), further dates will be reviewed there-after.
The Mickeys Beach team will be contacting all those booked in for these dates to inform customers of the closure and staff will rebook all...
The summer holiday season is upon us and many are planning to either travel abroad to enjoy some beach and sun. But with many popular destinations putting a differing restriction you will need to plan your trip carefully and navigate through the complex entry requirements.
Pick a destination
The first obvious thing to plan is to pick a destination, some destinations would not allow you into their country if you come from certain red-list countries. So the best advice is check the entry requirement for your chosen destination, gov.uk is a good place to start. Countries...
Businesses throughout the region who sell or serve food prepared on the premises can learn more about the changes in food labelling legislation at two free webinars.
Hosted by Heart of the South West Growth Hub, Better Business for All, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards and Devon and Plymouth Chamber, the first webinar take place on July 8 and will be repeated the following week on the July 15.
They are open to all businesses in the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership Area – Devon, Somerset, Torbay, Devon, and Plymouth – as well as...
