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SW small business eye share of nation’s £5bn Christmas Spend

Local small businesses across the South West are gearing up to take their share of a much-needed Christmas boost, as new data predicts the UK could spend £5.3 billion with small firms over the festive period, delivering critical end-of-year gains for this vital segment of the economy.

In wider positive economic signs, new data from the Small Business Saturday campaign also found Brits could spend over £23 billion in total across the UK this festive season, representing a nominal 16% year-on-year spending rise.

On average, one fifth of the nation’s seasonal spending pot...

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International trials for Alzheimer’s disease at PSP with Re:Cognition Health

Multi award-winning company Re:Cognition Health is delighted to announce the recent expansion of one of its key national sites – based at Plymouth Science Park.

The company has four clinics in the UK and has just opened its first clinic in America, with plans for further expansion in both countries during the course of this year.

Recognition Health’s Plymouth Centre offers patients, together with healthy volunteers, the opportunity to enroll into essential international clinical trials.

It means some of the participants will gain early access to new generation...

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Facing up to Dementia

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/17/2018 - 11:50am

Dementia-friendly Red Coat guided tours of Exeter look set to be introduced in the city.

The tours are just one of a whole raft of measures being introduced by Exeter City Council as it strives to help people living with the condition.

More than 180 taxi drivers in Exeter have now received dementia-awareness training from the City Council as part of the wide-reaching initative.

As more and more people are being diagnosed with dementia, the City Council has once again revealed its commitment to the challenges faced by arguably the biggest health crisis facing the UK...

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IKEA partners with Exeter artist to unveil glass sculpture of an original Exeter Clinker

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/17/2018 - 8:54am

Home furnishings retailer, IKEA, yesterday unveiled a striking sculpture made from over 500 pieces of colourful IKEA glassware as the finale of its “Wonderful Everyday Tour” – a series of unique mini-events and installations that were created to give Exeter and Devon locals a taste of the ‘Wonderful Everyday’ to celebrate IKEA’s arrival in the city. The retailer has partnered with talented local artist, Roop Johnstone, on the design of The Glass Boat, to pay homage to Exeter’s rich maritime history and the city’s unique heritage. The sculpture will be on display at Princesshay Shopping...

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Devon home care company receives highest national accolade

A Devon home care service has been rated outstanding for the quality of care and support it provides to vulnerable people.

Bay Care has received the highest accolade from the Care Quality Commission after an inspection carried out in March.

The 100-strong team at the Paignton-based company were praised for the quality of the service provided across Torbay and the South Hams, with the commission proclaiming the company to be an ‘excellent role model’ for the caring professions.

The inspection looked in detail at how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led...

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South West Falcon wins silver at UK Coach awards

The South West Falcon from Stagecoach is celebrating May in style with a prestigious awards win coinciding with a major passenger milestone.

The Falcon has won the silver award for ‘Top Express Operation’ at the UK Coach Awards. The award recognises excellent customer service, high operational and engineering standards and a rigorous approach to training, diversity and health and safety. There were just two awards, presented in this category, due to Stagecoach and Gold winner Scottish Citylink Coaches being ‘head and shoulders above’ the other operators.

Post ceremony, the...

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Series of events planned to mark Dementia Action week 2018

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Wed, 05/16/2018 - 11:57pm

Dementia Action week is fast approaching and begins on Monday 21st May.

Awareness is not enough and this year sees Dementia Awareness week change to Dementia Action week 2018.

The Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) will be involved in a number of activities in the city including being invited to present at two events; a seminar with Gilbert Stephens Solicitors on Thursday 24 May and a breakfast meeting for the Business Improvement District, In Exeter on Friday 25 May.

“Gilbert Stephens LLP is very happy to support the work of the Alliance whose work is...

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Join Exeter’s electric revolution

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/16/2018 - 1:34pm

An electric car revolution has arrived to help people access smart shared electric cars for a fraction of the cost of owning.

It will help improve the air quality in Exeter and bring the city into the forefront for shared electric mobility.

Exeter and the far South West’s first shared electric car launches today with Co-cars, the hire by the hour car network.

The electric Renault Zoe is the first of a growing fleet of electric cars which will be parked at on-street locations next to its own electric charger. This first one is in Albatross Road, Newcourt, Exeter. It...

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Digital Marketing agency host free event to help local businesses understand Google Analytics and increase enquiries

Authored by MiHi Digital
Posted: Wed, 05/16/2018 - 11:53am

A local digital marketing agency is aiming to help businesses make the most of the statistics in Google Analytics in order to improve their enquiries.

In the latest of MiHi Digital’s series of free events, the masterclass will explain what the information provided by Google means and how it can they can be used to better understand what’s happening on a website, and how it can be improved.

The event is to be held on Wednesday 20th June and is aimed at any business in Devon or Cornwall wanting to better understand Google Analytics and the statistics it provides you on your...

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Tour of Britain returns to Devon this year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/16/2018 - 11:01am

The UK's largest cycle race, The Tour of Britain, is returning to Devon this autumn.

Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3, starting in the UK’s newest town, Cranbrook, in East Devon and finishing in Barnstaple, North Devon.

It will be hosted by Devon County Council, supported by North Devon Council and East Devon District Council and working with Barnstaple Town Council and Cranbrook Town Council. It will be the tenth time in 12 years the Tour has visited Devon with the county hosting starts and finishes annually between 2009 and 2014 with the last...

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Why are hyper-casual games dominating the mobile market

Hyper casual games were introduced into the gaming industry in 2017. They are simple to play, addictive, short and casual. Players may find it very hard to stop playing it even when told to do so. Several companies decided to venture into the development of this genre of games. The result of the venture was the introduction of several games which include Coral Roulette .

Hyper casual games are the remnants of the 70s arcade games which have been modernized to meet the trends in the gaming world. The UI of the game is very simple and quite different from the traditional slots...

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