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Global Flavours, Local Ingredients: Exploring Ethnic Cuisine in British Kitchens

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 05/22/2024 - 3:04pm

Embark on a culinary journey by exploring diverse flavours of international cuisine and get to know how to recreate these exotic dishes with locally sourced ingredients.

Come and dive into the vibrant world of ethnic cuisine in British kitchens! Here, traditional recipes meet locally sourced ingredients creating culinary masterpieces that reflect the spirit cultural exchange and globalization.

From its city streets to its countryside towns, you will always find the diversity of intricate ethnic cuisines influenced by the culture that makes up the UK home. British...

How to Choose the Perfect Rose Bouquet from Flower Station

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 05/22/2024 - 7:17am

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • The Significance of Roses
  • Understanding Rose Colours and Their Meanings
  • Selecting the Right Rose Bouquet for Different Occasions
  • Flower Station's Range of Rose Bouquets
  • Customising Your Rose Bouquet
  • Tips for Keeping Your Roses Fresh
  • Customer Testimonials
  • Eco-Friendly Practices at Flower Station
  • Conclusion

Introduction

Roses have long been celebrated as symbols of love, beauty, and passion. Whether it’s for a romantic...

Enjoy a sizzling summer of fun in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/21/2024 - 8:57pm

Exeter is the place to be this Summer with so much going on across the city.

Whether it’s a splash in one of Exeter’s water parks, a stroll down at the Quay, or history and pageantry in the city centre, there’s something for everyone.

It all gets underway this bank holiday weekend with the ever-popular water-play facilities opening up across the city.

With the weather warming up, the paddling pools at Heavitree Pleasure Ground and the Splashpad at St Thomas Pleasure Ground will be opening on Friday ahead of the long weekend. The water-play facilities will be...

How Has Vaping Become So Popular?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:13am

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...

Devon domestic abuse charity secures materials prize

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/20/2024 - 9:34am

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...

Stagecoach South West introduces timetable changes across the network

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/20/2024 - 8:46am

This May local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing some changes to timetables across their regional bus network.

As we move into the Summer, some areas across Devon will see timetables benefit from enhancements to better reflect the seasonal demand.

In partnership with Plymouth City Council and thanks to BSIP+ funding Service 2 will see the frequency of buses increased across the week.

Some timetables will also see intermediate running times revised on all days of operation to improve reliability and punctuality.

Full details of the...

Exeter’s Tyler Grange named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 05/20/2024 - 8:20am

Exeter-based B Corp four-day week environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has been named amongst the Best Medium-sized Organisations in the UK in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 list.

Devised from analysis of 50,000 organisations globally , the annual accolade measures several areas relating to employee satisfaction. Those companies that perform best in The Sunday Times list have lower staff turnover, lower sick absences, and higher levels of productivity.

The list is compiled from responses to survey questions developed by behavioural scientists, data analysts...

Second term for ‘excellent’ Exeter Lord Mayor

By Guy Henderson, local democracy reporter.

Exeter’s longest-serving councillor will serve a second term as the city’s Lord Mayor.

Cllr Kevin Mitchell (Lib Dem, Duryard and St James) was first elected to the city council in 2003, and is officially its ‘senior citizen’.

He said he was extremely proud to be nominated for a second year.

He was nominated by Cllr Laura Wright (Lab, St Thomas), who said: “He has been an excellent ambassador for the city, and has done his job with huge enthusiasm and enjoyment.”

She said his work with local community...

Property Lending specialists, Exeter Finance, reaches significant milestone, with ten year funding partnership with Shawbrook

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/17/2024 - 11:35pm

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.

The team at Exeter Finance...

Ryanair winter schedule now on sale from Exeter Airport

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...

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