Vaping, once a niche activity, has surged in popularity over the past decade, transforming into a multi-billion-dollar global industry. The rapid rise of vaping can be attributed to a combination of technological innovation, targeted marketing, changing social norms, and the perceived health benefits compared to traditional smoking. The below article delves into the key factors that have made a contribution to the widespread adoption of vaping.
Technological Advancements
The evolution of vaping technology has played a pivotal role in its popularity. Early e-cigarettes...
A Devon charity that seeks to empower survivors of domestic abuse is planning renovation works after winning building materials in a nationwide competition.
SAFE Foundation, based in Exeter, has been named as one of the first winners in Selco Builders Warehouse’s Community Heroes 2024 campaign.
The Community Heroes campaign by Selco, one of the UK’s leading builders merchants, gives community groups and good causes the chance to secure materials to use on a project.
The charity has secured £500 of building materials to improve its facilities – and will also be a...
Hot on the heels of celebrating a decade in the property lending sector in 2023, Exeter Finance have now reached a further milestone with a ten year collaboration with Shawbrook.
Exeter Finance is a specialist provider of loan facilities in the South West and was established by Peter Keech in 2013 to serve the local property market with a personal and efficient approach. The business has arranged over 700 loans to date, 130 of these current, and delivered over £250million to fund bridging loans, auction purchases and development projects.
Ryanair’s winter schedule is now on sale from Exeter Airport with flights bookable right through to March 2025.
The airline has just released thousands of winter seats via ryanair.com including flights from Exeter Airport to Alicante and Malaga in Spain, both of which operate year-round.
Ryanair also flies from Exeter Airport to Faro in Portugal and in May this year launched a new service to Palma in Majorca. These flights run for the summer season until late October.
Stephen Wiltshire, Managing Director of Exeter Airport, said: "Spain is a hugely popular winter...
Step One, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and wellbeing challenges, has received a generous donation of £1,500 from local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter. The donation will contribute towards initiatives such as the BeWell@StepOne programme, which provides peer-to-peer support to tackle social isolation and promote mental wellbeing across Devon.
The history of Exeter-based Step One Charity dates to its founding in 1937 as St Loye's College to provide support for people with disabilities to develop skills and achieve their potential...
All children throughout Devon, Plymouth and Torbay will continue to have the chance to play an instrument, learn to sing and create music with the creation of a single Devon Music Education Hub.
From September Devon County Council (DCC), which is responsible for the existing Music Hubs for Devon and Torbay, will work with Plymouth Youth Music Service and lead music education provision across the region.
It follows the recent announcement by Arts Council England and the Department for Education for a new generation of Music Hubs, covering every part of England – and...
A rural insurance expert is calling on South West residents to step up their support for local farmers, amid growing concerns over their mental health.
William McCarter of rural insurance broker Lycetts has issued his appeal during Mental Health Awareness Week, when the spotlight turns to the pressures faced by different sectors of the community.
For farmers, the combination of economic instability, market volatility, red tape, a changing subsidy regime and climate change not only threatens their livelihoods but also risks impacting their mental wellbeing.
The RSPB is joining Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) to ask people to help them protect Devon’s RSPB nature reserves and wider countryside from wildfires this summer.
The appeal is being made to help prevent fires, keep people safe and protect the region’s valuable heathland habitats, and the wildlife that live there, ahead of the summer months.
2023 was confirmed as the world’s hottest year on record according to the Met Office and 2024 could be another year of high temperatures, risking heatwaves and fires across the country.
Students at West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , have been picking up their paddles and taking part in the pickleball craze that has been sweeping the country!
Pickleball, once a niche sport, has exploded into a nationwide craze in recent years, captivating players, regardless of their age or skill level. The game first emerged in the 1960s and is a mixture of tennis, badminton and ping pong, it has gained momentum in recent years as the ultimate social sport, bringing people together to take part in a fun and accessible form of exercise.
