EE switches on 5G in Exeter

EE switches on 5G in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/08/2021 - 3:30pm

EE today announced it has switched on 5G in Exeter, as the city joins 34 other places to get connected to its 5G network across the UK.

EE has added outdoor 5G coverage to some of the UK’s most popular tourist landmarks, historical sites, and coastal locations as lockdown restrictions start to ease and attractions begin to reopen from next week.

The 5G coverage from EE is now available in popular locations including Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Quay, Exeter Central train station and the main University campus.

Nick Speed, BT Group director in the South West, said: “...

Are your staff working from home? Don’t forget to say thank you!

Are your staff working from home? Don’t forget to say thank you!

The past year has led to many changes in the business industry. 2020 was a huge learning curve for businesses and employees alike, as many started working from home for the first time in their career. With lockdown restrictions and remote working practises came a whole new set of challenges in the workplace. It’s been challenging to boost team morale when office parties and socials are no longer an option.

Fortunately, there are various ways to praise and reward your staff that can motivate them. It’s more important than ever to say thank you to your team and let them know that...

7 Books that redefined the Russian language and compelled you to get a Russian tutor

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 04/08/2021 - 12:31pm

“If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” ~Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood

Books are the gateway to a different world. You can explore places otherwise inaccessible to a common man. And when you read literature in a particular language, not only do you learn about their culture but also what and how they think.

Russian is the largest native language in Europe with over 258 million speakers! It is the official language of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus. It has got a large percentage of...

Rapid coronavirus tests now available across Devon

Rapid coronavirus tests now available across Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/08/2021 - 11:43am
Every adult in Devon is being encouraged to take a rapid, lateral flow test for coronavirus twice a week, and now they can do so in a variety of ways including through testing centres, workplaces, pharmacies, or home delivery .

The tests are fast and convenient, and results are usually available within the hour.

Rapid lateral flow tests are for people who show no symptoms of coronavirus – the new and continuous cough, high temperature, or change to their usual sense of taste or smell. People with these symptoms should immediately self-isolate and arrange a PCR test via the NHS...

Fitness Essentials: the best gear for your everyday workouts

Fitness Essentials: The best gear for your everyday workouts

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 04/08/2021 - 6:27am

So 2020 was all about baking bread, 2021 is the year of getting fit. Working from home has not been kind to many waistlines. There is no morning commute, the furthest you have gone is to Tesco and back. So now that the spring has arrived it means summer is just around the corner so it’s time to get fit, not just to be bikini ready, but also for your health. This past year has been rather sedentary so it’s time to shake things up and shake it out.

Until we can get back to the gyms or running 10K, we have to make the most of our surroundings. If you are lucky enough to have a...

It’s ‘Open’ Season in Topsham… at last!

One of Devon’s most beautiful locations is raring to go on April 12 as Government guidelines allow its legendary selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants to return to serving visitors and residents.

From next Monday onwards Topsham is back with a vengeance, boasting:

  • over 40 independent outlets ranging from artisan food shops, a florist, bookshop and antique centre, to kitchen and homewares, gift shops, and boutiques;
  • many popular hairdressers, beauticians and therapists
  • more than 15 restaurants, pubs and cafes: many have outdoor
  • ...
Amazing wild swimming spots in the Exeter area

Amazing wild swimming spots in the Exeter area

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 04/07/2021 - 10:27pm

More than 14 million adults go swimming every year, but for the majority of people, this is when they are on holiday, or in their local swimming pool. According to Sport Active England, however, the number of people swimming outdoors has almost doubled in the last year. There are plenty of places in the Exeter area where you can enjoy swimming in the great outdoors and be at one with nature. You won’t need a pound for the locker key, or to swim up and down in lanes: you can just put on your swimwear and jump in.

Exeter Canal

When you are wild swimming, make sure that you...

A Whistle-Stop Tour of ‘the Ones to Watch’ at the 2021 Grand National

A Whistle-Stop Tour of ‘the Ones to Watch’ at the 2021 Grand National

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 04/07/2021 - 5:21pm

Anyone would be hard pushed to think of a more infamous four and a half mile stretch than that of the Aintree steeplechase. For more than one hundred and eighty years, this particular racecourse has seen countless highpoints for racers who have gone on to make history – and, of course, the immense crowds of punters who turn their sites on those thirty fences each year.

From forty runners, the onus of choosing one winner from the line-up is on all of us. With teasers and early glimmers of insight trickling in over the preceding weeks – most recently, the five day declaration stage...

South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) Launches Edtesa to Champion Positive Work Environments for UK Businesses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/07/2021 - 3:39pm

The leading online safety charity, SWGfL, unveils Edtesa, an online platform offering UK businesses and organisations a suite of digital tools to assist in online safety practice whilst also supporting the development of healthy, positive work environments.

Following years of careful research, the two tools being launched with Edtesa are:

  1. Dashup: an anonymous communication system that allows staff to send SMS messages and online forms to management. If a member of staff has a concern or wishes to highlight an incident, they can report it without worry.
  2. ...
RGB Building Supplies has raised over £8k for Devon Air Ambulance and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust

RGB raises over £8,000 for air ambulance charities

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to have raised a fantastic £8,400 for Devon Air Ambulance and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust over the last 12 months.

The support RGB received for its fundraising efforts was overwhelming despite the COVID-19 pandemic having affected how its branches operate. The money was raised from the sale of RGB’s ‘Love where you live’ charity calendar, donations to its branches and the sale of promotional ‘bulk bags’. The bags are used to carry large quantities of aggregates, such as sand, crushed stone and gravel, and RGB had pledged to donate 25p from the...

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