Exeter-based online advertising business, Launch Online, has won two leading awards in as many months thanks to its work through the pandemic to support South West and UK tourism businesses.
Launch Online, which specialises in Google and social media advertising for companies looking to grow their online sales, was recognised for its work in supporting local and national tourism businesses specifically during lockdown to secure vital holiday bookings.
Launch Online won the award for Best Use of Search in the Travel and Leisure category at the UK Search Awards last week (...
Local bus operator Stagecoach South West is working in partnership with InExeter, the business improvement districts to offer one lucky family a fabulous festive giveaway.
The lucky winner will receive a £250 Independent Gift Card that can be spent in over 90 city centre independent shops, restaurants or salons; travel for a family of 5 for a weekend and a meal for your family at one of the funkiest restaurants in town, Eat the Bird.
The partnership hopes to encourage locals back to Exeter to support the variety and diversity of local independents. Take the opportunity...
Andrew Hattersley, Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of Exeter and diabetes consultant at the Royal Devon & Exeter NS Foundation Trust, has won the Baillet Latour Health Prize 2020. The award will be presented by the Queen of Belgium on Tuesday.
Professor Hattersley was awarded the prize for his fundamental discoveries about diabetes that have changed the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of the genetic forms of this disease. The virtual award ceremony can be viewed via a live broadcast at 9.30am UK time on Tuesday December 1 .
Topsham’s shops of course re-open for business this week as lockdown ends and Christmas begins - and the town is bouncing back with a vengeance.
With over 40 independent retailers and dozens more local businesses of all kinds, there’s plenty for the most discerning buyer of Christmas presents, and to make it as safe and easy as possible the town has a Shopping Three Ways initiative.
This means you can visit a shop yourself, or check out their online store, or drop an email and arrange a delivery or pick-up at your convenience - all details are on the Love Topsham website...
Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court in Exeter supported Movember this week to raise awareness of men’s health issues.
Ladies and gentlemen at the Home, some in their 90s, had a giggle donning fake moustaches to pose for photos, and enjoyed an afternoon tea.
Movember, the month formerly known as November, is when brave and selfless men around the world grow a moustache and women step up to support them, all to raise awareness and funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer and male suicide.
This Christmas, Bill’s Restaurant & Bar is lighting up the nation with Jingle Bill’s, an exciting array of Christmas delights that will bring Christmas back into colour from Wednesday, 2 December.
Guests can soak up the Christmas spirit and marvel at Bill’s Exeter colourful neon-inspired installation whilst indulging in a selection of bespoke Christmas cocktails and special dishes not to be missed.
Mixed by Bill’s creative Bar team, Bill’s Exeter has created a collection of festive concoctions, including a a Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini, a Stars & Spice Gin...
Exeter researchers are seeking local volunteers to take part in the world’s most detailed study into the onset and development of Alzheimer’s disease.
The Deep and Frequent Phenotyping (DFP) study aims to tackle the challenge of diagnosing and tracking Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages – often decades before symptoms start to show.
DFP will recruit 250 participants from across the UK who are over 60 and in good health, but with a family history of dementia. Volunteers will undergo a range of existing and new tests over a year-long period, including brain scans,...
Exeter Phoenix’s famous 48 Hour Film Challenge is back! The challenge sees teams race against the clock to create a film in just two days and will run from Friday 29th - Sunday 31st January 2021. Each team will be given a prop, some text and a genre that must be included in their final film. Registration is free.
In an exciting change to tradition, teams will be able to take part in this year’s challenge remotely. You can register your team, receive your brief and complete the challenge all from the comfort of your own home. This means that for the first time in the challenge’s...
Launching on Thursday 3rd December after months of planning, Easy Eats, a new online ordering service and app is upping the game of delivered food by bringing together some of the best dishes from around the world, covering all cravings, cuisines and dietary requirements.
Residents of Cranbrook, Pinhoe and Whipton will be the first to try out this new foodie venture, with plans to extend the delivery areas further in the coming months.
From pizzas and kebabs to wok fried noodles, sticky ribs and a whole vegan section packed with fresh, plant-based ingredients, this...
