Latest life-saving defibrillators installed at Buckfast Abbey

Seven new life-saving defibrillators have been installed at Buckfast Abbey, taking the total on site to eight. This makes the religious centre and popular tourist attraction one of only a handful of venues in the South West to have so many defibrillators available in one place.

The vital role the resuscitation equipment plays has recently received global attention following Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen’s sudden cardiac arrest at the Euros 2020 match, showing that people of all ages and levels of fitness can benefit from fast access to defibrillators.

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Latest life-saving defibrillators installed at Buckfast Abbey

Seven new life-saving defibrillators have been installed at Buckfast Abbey, taking the total on site to eight. This makes the religious centre and popular tourist attraction one of only a handful of venues in the South West to have so many defibrillators available in one place.

The vital role the resuscitation equipment plays has recently received global attention following Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen’s sudden cardiac arrest at the Euros 2020 match, showing that people of all ages and levels of fitness can benefit from fast access to defibrillators.

Every year in...

A basic guide to self-invested personal pensions

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 07/13/2021 - 1:12am

You might not have heard of a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) before, but it could actually be a good option for you.

SIPPs are often also referred to as DIY pensions because they require that you choose your own investments. Being able to manage your own pension can certainly have its benefits, and it may seem preferable to you over a traditional private pension.

If you would like to learn more about self-invested personal pensions, then you can read on for further guidance.

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When you decide to go with this kind of pension...

How to incorporate holograms and holographic projects into your marketing strategy

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 07/12/2021 - 9:11pm

When they hear the word “hologram,” many people think of rare and expensive things such as a holographic 2-Pac, or a virtual pop star, a la Hatsune Miku. Others might think of outdated technology that was a big fad a few decades ago.

But, the holograms of today are much more than that. When appropriately used, holograms and holographic projects such as those from Musion can be a vital component of your marketing strategy.

Keep reading to learn more about this exciting technology and why you should incorporate it into your marketing projects.

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Exeter-based IT firm host free webinar

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-...

We're all 'personally responsible' for our behaviours around COVID-19. What does that mean?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/12/2021 - 3:39pm

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 launches its vision for the future of transport across the South West

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...

Exeter graduates ‘on a roll’ to save planet with launch of carbon-negative toilet paper startup

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/12/2021 - 2:07pm

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...

New Aldi store to open in Pinhoe

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 07/12/2021 - 12:59pm

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 ‘...

Take off for Loganair’s new Exeter-Norwich route    

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 07/12/2021 - 12:56pm

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...

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