Exeter-based IT specialists, Nexus Open Systems, are hosting a free webinar on how businesses can improve their telephony systems with Microsoft Teams.

The event, on Thursday 15th July 2021, will be in two parts: The first session will demonstrate the new integrated Teams reception attendant console from Anywhere 365. The second part of the webinar will take a practical look at what is involved in migrating a telephone system to Microsoft Teams.

This will be followed by a Question-and-Answer session. In addition, following the webinar, Nexus will be offering a free 15-...

The Prime Minister has signalled a very clear move away from coronavirus restrictions being the law, and instead indicated that people must be personally responsible for their behaviours and actions in order to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Nationally, Ministers and Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, have been describing what they think that means.

Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon explains: “We’re moving to a new chapter in the management of the pandemic, where we are no longer instructed by regulation to follow rules, and instead we are...

Peninsula Transport has launched its vision for the future of transport across the South West, as part of its work in developing a full regional transport strategy.

Chair of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea Davis said: “The vision and goals are an important milestone in our work as they will help set the overall direction and principles of our longer term plan to transform transport within the region over the next thirty years.

“Our vision is to enhance our transport system. We want more efficient, resilient and cleaner transport that can help make the peninsula...

Two Exeter graduates have launched a startup producing the world's first and only carbon-negative toilet roll.

Tom Trow, who studied Business Economics at the University of Exeter Business School, and Sanmarie Grobler, who graduated with a BA in Liberal Arts, launched their startup Bazoo after feeling inspired by SMEs who go out of their way to make positive changes for the planet.

The pair graduated in July 2020 during the height of the pandemic and decided to respond to the situation by starting a company that would make a positive impact on the planet.

With...

Aldi is set to open a brand new store in Pinhoe on Thursday 29th July at 8am.

The store on Exhibition Way will be run by Store Manager Mitchell Allen, along with a team of 25 colleagues from the local community.

As part of Aldi’s investment in local communities across the UK, the Pinhoe store will bring 10 new job opportunities to the area and offer more customers access to Aldi’s high quality, low-price products.

The new store will offer fresh, British meat products with weekly offers, Aldi’s award winning ‘Specially Selected’ range - which was recently voted ‘...

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has today (12 July) launched a new direct service between Exeter and Norwich, enhancing its 2021 summer schedule.

The new route will operate up to four times weekly, flying Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays, connecting business and leisure travellers alike.

Operated using a 49-seat Embraer 145 regional jet, the route will see fares starting at just £64 one-way from Exeter.

Kay Ryan, Loganair’s chief commercial officer, said: “We are thrilled to be launching our new Norwich-Exeter route and recommencing flights...

Scott Kippax has been promoted to partner at Begbies Traynor Group's Exeter office, taking the reins at the firm's Balliol House premises in the city.

A seasoned insolvency practitioner with over 20 years' experience in corporate restructuring and insolvency, Scott joined the firm in October 2020 and works with businesses across Devon and Cornwall offering a comprehensive suite of rescue, recovery and restructuring services. He is fully licenced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

The move extends the team's overall numbers in Exeter to eight...

Hospitality and retail businesses in Exeter are being given a supporting hand next week, as organisations across the city step in to help them to fill their vacancies in a unique, one day jobs fair.

The event is being held at the Exeter Works advice hub in Princesshay and organisers are expecting it to be popular with pre-booked slots available to enable the event to operate under current covid restrictions.

There has been an unprecedented number of vacant positions in Exeter businesses since the start of lockdown restrictions being eased back in May. Many businesses are...

Making sure you have the right equipment to complete a job is paramount if you want to get it done quickly and safely. When it comes to choosing the right ladder, the right option might not be obvious right away. There are so many kinds of ladder on the market that it can be easy to think you need a step ladder, when a multi-purpose ladder would, in fact, be a better choice. Don’t worry, if you’re new to DIY or looking for a bit of advice, this ladder guide will help.

These adjustable ladders are a great choice for window cleaners, tradespeople and DIY-ers alike...

Lots of countries' central banks are looking at cryptocurrency as the answer to their economic problems. Swedish Riksbank and the Bank of England have submitted and showed interest in participating in the crypto market.

After spending time tearing bitcoin apart, government and regulatory bodies continue to be surprised at how bitcoin has survived. Cryptocurrency has grown stronger with all the restrictions. Formed out of nothing and supported with large amount of computing power, this has proven that the theory that states that the value we place on things is determined by...