Devon is ‘in a good position’ if a local outbreak occurs, following sustained low numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and steady flow of quality data, says Devon’s Director of Public Health.
Dr Virginia Pearson was answering questions at Devon County Council’s Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (July 8) on the Local Outbreak Management Plan.
The plan is a blueprint which details how any future outbreaks of the virus in Devon would be managed and how its transmission would be contained.
It involves local organisations including the NHS, local authorities, emergency...
A ground-breaking collaboration, between experts from the University of Exeter and Supacat Ltd, to spearhead a green revolution in defence and off-highway transport has been short-listed for a prestigious national award.
The innovative project, between Exeter and Supacat, has been chosen as a finalist for Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership of the KTP Best of the Best Awards 2020 .
The final judging for the influential awards, hosted by the Knowledge Transfer Network, will take place at a special ceremony on September 9th.
A church in Exeter is opening its doors for those who are in need of food during this time of national crisis.
Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter are running a special ‘Food Hub’ next Wednesday 15th July from 10am-2pm and anyone – individuals, couples and families, who are finding finances tight and finding it difficult to buy food.
Everyone is welcome to come along and pick up some much needed groceries to take home for free. There’s no need to book up in advance, just drop in on the day.
The church are working with the national charity called...
Exeter Chiefs have today added to their playing ranks with the capture of promising fly-half Jack Walsh.
The playmaker has agreed an initial one-year deal with the current Gallagher Premiership leaders, arriving in the Westcountry from Australia where he has been playing his club rugby at Manly Marlins.
Welcoming the 20-year-old on board, Chiefs’ Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, said: “He is one of those guys who has ended up here probably on the flip side of what was going on with COVID-19. We were looking at seeing what options were around and what would fit in and Jack...
Since the last few years, the food service industry has been witnessing an exponential rise in its global growth. More and more people are thronging a variety of restaurants, diners, cafes, eateries & delis to gain respite from the everyday drudgery of cooking and baking.
However, such surge has also led to a significant increase in the level of competition that restaurants are having to face regularly. Each eatery is coming up with a different promotional model with the singular aim to attract, charm, delight, and, therefore, retain its prospective customers.
The UK’s trade with other developed countries continues to flourish despite many economic and political changes. Right now, London is a hub for tech companies and multinational corporations. Many of these companies establish their UK brand by allowing a senior employee to travel and work in the country. Right now, this employment arrangement is only possible through an overseas representative visa. In this article, we’ll discuss frequently asked questions about the purpose of the visa, its eligibility, and the application process.
With coronavirus around us, people have migrated into other potential sources of income. One source that has proven to be lucrative for all was establishing their own online stores.
Something about working from the comfort of your own home and being your own boss tends to appeal to people who seek to create wealth for themselves. Financial freedom is a dream we all seek, but only a few tend to achieve. Here, we provide you with a step-by-step guide on starting your own online store. Maybe, this could be the first step towards a financially independent future for you!
Blue Islands, the Channel Islands airline, flew an ATR72 in its new corporate colours to Exeter Airport this afternoon as it confirmed the start of daily flights from Exeter to Manchester (together with Manchester to Southampton services) from 31 August. It also confirmed three times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) flights from Exeter to Jersey, commencing 3 September.
Lead in one-way fares to Manchester are £49.99 and Exeter to Jersey, £39.99. All fares now include a generous 23kg hold luggage allowance. Flights are now on sale at the airline’s new website www....
There are lots of little ways in which you can save money on your online shopping, and it can make a real difference.
If you’re looking to get the best deal possible next time you shop, then why not try out these five tips?
Shop Around
This is a pretty simple point, but there are still lots of people who don’t do it – you should be comparing different sites. Lots of different shops offer the same products, and they’re not necessarily all going to be at the same price.
It only takes you a few minutes to check a different website, but you might just find it leads...
Supporting and taking charge of Redrow Homes’ South West sales force as new head of sales over the past few months has been an unexpected experience for Sian Smith. The national housebuilder promoted Sian just as the Covid-19 pandemic struck and the whole of the UK went into lockdown.
Sian’s role is to manage and drive sales activity in the South West region, however, due to the unprecedented time that the UK found itself in, her job presented new challenges with sales centres closed and construction work suspended for several weeks.
