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Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029

Exeter City Council has today announced it will be submitting an expression of interest (EOI) for the prestigious UK City of Culture title. 

The City of Culture bid follows the culmination of five months extensive engagement and consultation with artists, creatives, cultural organisations and residents to shape the council’s commissioned new five-year Cultural Strategy for Exeter.

This will set out a clear ambition to become a leading city of culture. The new Exeter Culture Strategy is ambitious and will be delivered in partnership with the city’s cultural organisations...

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Businesses to invest for rich people

The business world is tricky and intricate like no other thing out there. It takes time, patience, and a lot of effort to make it, and if you do, it is an ongoing effort to keep growing. You will find that all successful people and companies don’t just settle for what they have; they keep pushing forward, hoping to achieve even more success. If you should be so lucky to become one of those rich people who do make it, you will understand the importance of exploring new avenues and trying new things. These business ideas might just be what you’re looking for as an investment for wealthy...

Share the joy of Christmas with elderly neighbours and family members

DEVONIANS are being encouraged by a care provider in the county to spread some festive cheer this Christmas by keeping an eye on any elderly and vulnerable relatives or neighbours (December 2019).

Christmas can be bleak for anyone living alone and Guardian Homecare, which provides care in the Torbay and Exeter areas, is asking people to check on loved ones and those who live nearby.

Catherine Porter, Manager for the care provider, said: “Christmas is all about spending time with friends and family, but there are some people out there, our service users included, that do not...

Important areas to consider when starting a manufacturing business

Starting any business is an admirable goal, but manufacturing in particular can be overwhelming due to the number of processes involved.This is especially so if you have no experience or history in this particular area, you need to make sensible and thoroughly-researched decisions from the get-go.

Here are four important ideas to consider when you’re starting out in this industry.

Be Open to Finding Help from Other Experienced Companies

Problems will arise during the course of finding your place within the manufacturing world, and if problems surface which you...

Hendy wins European accolade for heavy truck success

Hendy Group’s heavy truck division, which includes a major centre in Exeter, is celebrating success in Europe after becoming the first UK IVECO dealer to be included in the Top 20 leading service providers in 2019

Hendy IVECO general manager Paul Gilbert said that the ranking is a great achievement for Hendy and reinforces its position as one of the UK’s leading heavy truck operators.

He said that following a year of ongoing investment in services, Hendy has been listed in 16th place in the prestigious Iveco Service Challenge.

The challenge assesses the performance...

Redrow Homes backs Broadclyst Football Club

National housebuilder Redrow Homes has sponsored the junior team at Broadclyst Football Club, near to its Saxon Brook development, in Exeter, Devon.

The club caters for teams from under-sixes through to under-thirteens, and in recent years has increased in size due to the demand for the sport in the area. Redrow’s sponsorship has helped the team acquire new match day attire for the upcoming football season.

Mr Newcombe, who has purchased a property at Saxon Brook and is one of the coaches at Broadclyst Football Club, said; “It is fantastic that Redrow has sponsored the team...

Bespoke independent tailoring company opens in Princesshay

Sharif Bespoke Tailoring, an independent tailoring and alteration shop will open its doors in Princesshay, Exeter on 19th December. The company offers shoppers high quality, hand crafted, made to measure and bespoke suits as well as an alteration service.

Sharif Bespoke Tailoring will join independent occasion wear brand Julia’s Collection on Roman Walk. After years of working in the world-renown Savile Row, London, owner Sharif Mirzad is passionate about traditions and aims to preserve the best of Savile Row’s handmade construction techniques.

Katherine Armstead, Senior...

How to set up a holiday let business

If you are considering running a holiday let or are just about to take your first steps into the business, it’s highly likely you will be feeling a little overwhelmed by the prospect. While it’s a fantastic way to generate income and meet new people, it involves a lot more work than many people realise. However, with the right strategy and a clear expectation of what will be expected of you, you can absolutely make your holiday let a success. Whether you are yet to buy your property or are ready to open the doors, here are some key tips to keep in mind when setting up a holiday let...

Crowdcube doubles investment into overseas businesses in 2019

Crowdcube is announcing a record-breaking year for overseas businesses raising funds on Europe’s leading equity crowdfunding platform. Despite Brexit uncertainty, investment into businesses based outside the UK has doubled since 2018. Leading e-bike maker, Cowboy, backed by Index Ventures, has raced to €3.5m just five days into its campaign.

In 2019, Crowdcube’s overseas raises drew in €26.6m, which marked a massive 100% hike from 2018. ID Finance, a Spanish based fintech, scoops the No. 1 place in terms of investment raised, pulling in €5.2m in November. More than 4,500 people...

New home for Honiton auctioneers after 'best ever' year

Honiton auction house, Chilcotts, has announced its fifteenth year in business as the ‘best ever’ as the family-run business prepares for major change in the near future.

After running a variety of celebration events to mark the anniversary, the icing on the cake was the realisation that not only was 2019 the most successful year in terms of trading, with auction turnover increasing by 6 percent against the 1.2 percent increase in overall UK trade figures, but also that the November 30 sale was the highest selling single auction yet.

Auctioneer, Duncan Chilcott says “We’d...

Top European countries that are accepting Bitcoin as a payment method

As of today, Bitcoins are not endorsed, issued or regulated by any financial body or central bank. They are generated through a computer process referred to as mining. Bitcoin does not exist in a physical form; therefore it relies on a peer-to-peer payment system. In essence, it provides users with an easier way to conduct transactions across the globe with no exchange rate fees. One of the best features of Bitcoin is that users remain anonymous.

There are so many possibilities that Bitcoin offers. Consumers can purchase goods and services from companies that offer the payment...

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Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029

Businesses to invest for rich people

Share the joy of Christmas with elderly neighbours and family members

Important areas to consider when starting a manufacturing business

Hendy wins European accolade for heavy truck success

Redrow Homes backs Broadclyst Football Club

Bespoke independent tailoring company opens in Princesshay

How to set up a holiday let business

Crowdcube doubles investment into overseas businesses in 2019

New home for Honiton auctioneers after 'best ever' year

Top European countries that are accepting Bitcoin as a payment method

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