Garden waste service suspended for two weeks

Garden waste collections in Exeter have been temporarily suspended as a result of the current HGV driver shortage caused by Covid-19 and self-isolation rules. Customers will have their hire period extended to make up for the suspension.

Collections of brown bins will stop from tomorrow (Wednesday 4 August) and last eight working days. At the moment the plan is to resume collections again on Monday 16 August.

The Council is currently experiencing staffing issues within its garden waste teams as a result of the issue affecting councils and services up and down the country...

Exeter City Women’s FC players open new Travis Perkins branch in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:13pm

Exeter City Women’s FC and the Lord Mayor Cllr Trish Oliver, attended the opening of the new Travis Perkins branch in Exeter.

The branch has set up a new sponsorship deal with the club which includes a subscription to the software of the team’s new goal analysis camera and a tripod as well as programme sponsorship. The goal analysis camera means that the club can record and analyse their matches and training sessions and track the movement of their players and the ball.

Daniel Haggerty, branch manager at Travis Perkins says: "Exeter City Women’s FC sits at the heart of...

What could online movies mean for Exeter’s theatres?

Unless you've been living under a rock recently, you've likely noticed that the way we watch movies has seen some significant changes over the last few years. Formerly the domain of theatres alone, modern systems have shifted how we access movies, and not always in a good way. With concerns over regional economics, recent developments have brought into question how existing theatres operate, and whether those in Exeter could experience negative effects due to the changing climate.

A Change in Digital Media

Fundamentally, the biggest change in how we manage movie media is a result...

Tired of your job? Here’s what you can do to change it

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 08/03/2021 - 6:22am

M. Scott Pecker, a writer and psychiatrist, once rightly said that “ the truth is that out the finest moments are most likely to occur when we ate feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers .” Truly, we only get to feel the intense desire for a change when we begin to feel uncomfortable or tired of something. A change can occur in a relationship status, social circle, lifestyle and even a job.

When you notice...

Review: Og Sunglasses by Goodr

Sunglasses are an important accessory if you're spending time outdoors during the summer. Sunglasses stop harmful UV rays from entering your eyes, reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration. When it's bright outside they also assist to decrease eye strain and in certain circumstances, shield your eyes from wind, rain and anything flying around in a breeze. Although there are numerous brands of sunglasses in the market, I like Og Sunglasses by Goodr. With these glasses, I can perform a variety of tasks, like running, hiking, swimming and walking.

What are Goodr OG...

The CitNOW Group launches its first Graduate Programme

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/02/2021 - 10:38pm

The CitNOW Group has launched its first ever Graduate Programme to recruit new talent interested in a career in the digital software space. The Group is currently looking for six graduates to join its new programme, which is due to start in September 2021, with positions available at CitNOW and Dealerweb.

CitNOW, the leading digital communications specialist, is recruiting for one Junior Designer to join its marketing operation, and three Client Services Executives. There are also two opportunities within Dealerweb, the leading provider of showroom management systems. Based in...

The smart home and the need for better broadband

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/02/2021 - 9:38pm

Steve Garrood, Chief Commercial Officer at Jurassic Fibre, shares his thoughts on how ultrafast connectivity is supporting digital lifestyles in the South West...

Our reliance on high-speed broadband connectivity is showing no sign of letting up as digital lifestyles increasingly become the norm.

And even though lockdown restrictions have eased, our consumption of data continues to speed up, not slow down.

The smart home revolution and shifting lifestyle habits are driving the need for ultrafast fibre broadband to the home and work premises to meet the demand of...

Vistry Partnerships appoints new SW sales director

eading regeneration business Vistry Partnerships has appointed Jenna Waters as Sales Director for the South West.

An influential figure on new developments in the region, Jenna has worked in the industry for more than 7 years’, bringing a wealth of experience into her new role.

Having started her career as a Sales Executive for Linden Homes in 2014, she has worked her way up through the ranks. She has been instrumental in helping Vistry Partnerships South West achieve a very successful half year of trading including exceeding sales targets and successfully opening 6 new...

Exeter medical student announced as finalist in home surgical skills competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/02/2021 - 9:02pm

A medical student from Exeter has been announced a regional finalist of the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Surgical Skills competition, which for the first time this year is testing the talents of our future medical professionals over a video link using innovative lifelike replica bodyparts.

Haider Merchant is one of 40 finalists to make it through after completing a number of surgical tasks at home which were filmed on their mobile for senior surgeons to assess.

The event, which aims to find the UK and Ireland’s best undergraduate surgical talent, is...

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