MPs left surprised by 'slicing apart' of constituencies in boundary commision proposals

MPs from Exeter and East Devon have been left surprised by proposals that would see a major shake-up of their electoral wards.

Burnthouse Lane, parts of Countess Wear, and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital are set to be moved ‘out of Exeter’ under proposals for a shake-up of England’s electoral map in 2023.

While Devon will gain an extra MP as part of the proposals, albeit in a county boundary between Somerset and Devon in the new Tiverton and Minehead constituency, as a result of the boundary changes, parts of what is the existing Exeter constituency will be moved...

Gandy Street glows with lampshade lighting installation

Gandy Street glows with lampshade lighting installation

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:46pm

Gandy Street in Exeter has been transformed with colourful lampshades and festoon lighting, shining a light on the wonderful businesses which adorn this charming, cobblestoned strip. Tucked away from the crowds in the heart of historic Exeter, Gandy Street is one of the most picturesque and welcoming areas in the city, offering intimate shopping and dining experiences by day and night. Offerings on this trendy street are a mixture of local, independent and well known brands, including jewellery, gifts, clothes & accessories, culinary delights, and of course culture and history thanks...

Work starts to build 74 new homes at two former school sites

Work has started to build 74 new homes across two former school sites in Exwick.

Exeter City Councillors gave the go-ahead last June for LiveWest to build 43 homes on the former Exwick Middle School site in Higher Exwick Hill and 31 homes on the site of the former Foxhayes School in Gloucester Road.

Now work has begun to build a mixture of social rent and shared ownership homes across both sites.

LiveWest, the largest housing association across the South West, has joined forces with Classic Builders on the 18-month project.

The development will benefit...

Nathan Besley, newly appointed Head of Sales and Customer Sales at Newton Print Ltd.

Nathan joins Newton Print as Head of Sales and Customer Service

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Wed, 06/09/2021 - 9:38am

NATHAN Besley has recently been appointed as Head of Sales and Customer Service at an award-winning, family-run, printed packaging company in Devon (June 2021).

Nathan’s role involves overseeing daily interactions with key accounts and new clients for Newton Print Ltd, which assists artisan, start-up and SME food/drink businesses perfect their on-pack identity and presence.

He said: “What I enjoy most about my new role is building valuable and long-lasting relationships with clients. A key motivator for me is the knowledge that clients can place their trust in us, to not...

Useful tips and tricks to grow your Instagram account fast

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 06/09/2021 - 7:10am

Instagram has become a wonderful tool for growing your business as well as connecting with friends. It has evolved from a fun app aimed at children into a serious platform for content marketing, selling, networking, and audience and audience building for both individuals and businesses.

getinsfollowers.com offers free Instagram likes, and you can also get free Instagram followers from a trusted service provider.

We've compiled a list of useful tips for building an Instagram account quickly, no matter what your account is.

Let" s get started.

1. Collaborate...

New data in 2021 reveals the state of the UK job market

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 06/09/2021 - 6:08am

The job market has been forced into drastic changes since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet clients' changing needs, a variety of new and conventional employment opportunities have become popular. Professionals wishing to change jobs and apply for in-demand employment jobs have also been on the rise.

Continuing Professional Development provides you with more than just the information and skills you'll need to succeed in today's competitive job market. The benefits of CPD also include the provision of tools you'll need to keep your qualifications up to date. People can...

Charity shop volunteers come to the rescue - by searching through bins!

Charity shop volunteers come to the rescue - by searching through bins!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/08/2021 - 11:42pm

Items donated by accident to a charity shop by a generous visitor to Devon were retrieved four days later - thanks to volunteers searching through dustbins.

Tania Stewart-Davies, an optometrist from east London, was in Devon clearing a property after her mother sadly died last month.

Tania donated much of the contents to the Samaritans charity shop in Sidmouth, giving items ranging from everyday household objects to an original painting. The donations were handed over rapidly at the shop, with Tania having to sort some items on the pavement in bad weather.

One...

3 ways to get a date

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 06/08/2021 - 11:20pm

Finding love is not always easy. People who are already in a relationship might have a hard time understanding how confusing and complicated the dating market can be, and people who are single might be struggling to find someone that they want to share their life with. Every relationship has to start somewhere, and most relationships start out with dates. Going on dates can be fantastic if it is with the right person, but they can also be a disaster if you end up on a date with someone that is not your type at all. Going on a date can also be a nerve-racking experience, especially if you...

Disney's The Lion King returns to London's West End

Disney's award-winning musical The Lion King is set to return to London's Lyceum Theatre in July.

Since the premiere of the internationally-celebrated stage production on Broadway in 1997, the live stage adapation has entertained more than 100 million theatregoers worldwide.

Based on Disney’s original piece of art, The Lion King musical revolves around the upbringing of Simba, the lion cub along with the betrayal of Scar, Simba’s uncle in order to overthrow Mufasa, Simba’s father from the king’s position. When Simba was born, things were made clear that he was the next...

New digital innovators report explains how global tech leaders have embraced digital transformation

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 06/08/2021 - 3:13pm

Considering the ever-evolving nature of the market, businesses have to update their operations with technological advancements. It's for that reason that Digital Transformation has grown more important to enterprises.

You can visit contino.io/insights/top-20-dx-innovators to view Contino's list of innovators who have transformed their operations by implementing the benefits of the cloud-native architecture . The process of Digital Transformation is typically catalysed by cloud computing and security, which are policies and controls for protecting virtualised IP.

Cloud...

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