In the age of smart everything – smartphones, smartwatches, and smart refrigerators – it’s not surprising that entire homes have now become "smart" too. A smart home with devices that automate tasks and provide unparalleled convenience might sound like living in a science fiction utopia. However, just like every episode of “Black Mirror” warns us, with great technology comes great responsibility – especially when it comes to cybersecurity.
The Digital Castle: Understanding Smart Home Vulnerabilities
Imagine your home is a digital castle. Like medieval fortresses that needed walls...
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...
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...
The Sunshine Coast, Queensland, is a haven for sun-seekers and adventure enthusiasts. But beyond the stunning beaches and lush hinterland lies a surprising collection of urban gems – iconic landmarks that resonate with history and culture, and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
This guide explores the multifaceted urban landscape of the Sunshine Coast. We'll define what constitutes an "urban landmark" and a "hidden gem" to help you navigate the unique experiences this region offers.
Urban Landmarks: Where History Meets Popularity Standing Tall: Iconic Landmarks
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.”
A “lot of work” is being done to help NHS Devon escape special measures, the Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has said, as she unveiled extra medical training places for the county.
Ms Atkins, who has held the Health and Social Care Secretary role for around six months, said the Government was “looking to the future” and that the extra medical school places announced for Exeter and Plymouth as part of a nationwide scheme would provide a boost.
In relation to NHS Devon being in special measures, she stated efforts were...
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.
Today, many services or opportunities are becoming available online and it is not uncommon to need an additional phone number. Whether it is registering a new social media account, creating a customer profile for online shopping or subscribing to various web services, having a second phone number can be very useful.
The reasons why people look for alternative phone numbers can vary. Some prefer to keep their personal and work lives separate, others are concerned about their privacy, and still others simply don't want to give out their primary cell phone number wherever it is...
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...
