High-Velocity Startups through its STRIVE™ Acceleration Fund has awarded the founder, Isham Broer, a University of Exeter student, with a £2,000 grant and accelerator support, for his startup business Jim.
The prize has been given due to Isham Broer’s innovative approach in supporting the public’s health and fitness levels. The STRIVE™ Accelerator supports startups and small businesses in achieving significant momentum over a 12-week period. The Award was presented to Mr Broer at the House of Commons in London.
As a fitness tech startup, Jim focuses on leveraging...
On Sunday 13th from 6pm, guests can indulge in an evening of fine dining and live music as The Ivy Exeter will be hosting an exclusive evening of handpicked classics from London’s West End performed by 'Singing sensation' and Classic Brit Nominee Cameron Mills and his Lansdown String Quartet.
Guests will receive a welcome glass of Champagne, nibbles on arrival, a delicious two-course dinner, and can indulge in a special West End Musicals themed cocktail to accompany the dazzling entertainment.
Sunday 13th April
Starting from 6:00pm until late. Book a table OpenTable...
Intense workouts push the body to its limits, and proper recovery plays a crucial role in achieving fitness goals. Without adequate recovery time, athletes and fitness enthusiasts risk diminished performance, increased injury risk, and slower progress. The optimal recovery period varies from 24 hours for light workouts to 2-3 days for challenging sessions, with proper nutrition and rest being essential components.
Physical activity creates micro-tears in muscle fibers that need time to heal and strengthen. This natural process leads to increased strength and endurance, but proper...
Hundreds of runners took to paths alongside the River Exe for the Exeter City Community Trust Half Marathon.
A total of 1,400 tickets were sold for the events on Saturday and Sunday (Feb 8 and 9); this included 200 people taking part in the Riverside Five Miles, a new distance which was introduced this year.
Organised by Exeter City Community Trust (ECCT), the charity partner of Exeter City Football Club , the half marathon is one of six major running events staged throughout the year. The event not only promotes health and fitness but also raises vital funds to support...
Navigating the vast landscape of online gambling can be daunting, especially with the risk of encountering unreliable platforms. The popularity of online casinos has surged, making it more important than ever to differentiate between trustworthy sites and those that may put your funds and personal data at risk. A secure and fair gambling experience starts with knowing what signs to look for when choosing a platform.
For those who wish to play outside of UK restrictions, it’s crucial to find a reliable platform that still adheres to regulatory standards. According to Vlad Grindu,...
Carbana car wash opened this weekend at 200 Honiton Road, Exeter, the site of the former Vospers Jeep dealership, and the team behind it said they wanted the new car wash to “stand out from the crowd and make car washing different in more ways than one.”
They intended to design a car wash that shifts the boundaries of what is logical and provides something eccentric.
One truly cannot miss it,” the team added.
But if the design was chosen to get people talking, then it has certainly done the job. The eye-catching car wash has caused a buzz among locals and...
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is leading ground-breaking clinical research that has the potential to transform treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders.
Delivered in collaboration with the University of Exeter and Devon Partnership NHS Trust, the studies involve using regulated forms of psychedelic drugs. These innovative therapies could prove effective for treating conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD).
One in six people are thought to be living with a mental health condition in the UK...
The final overnight closures for the installation of a new pedestrian and cycle crossing on Bad Homburg Way in Exeter are due to get underway later this month (February).
The new toucan crossing, which is among the infrastructure improvements being developed in South West Exeter, will complete active travel links around the Devon Hotel roundabout.
Work on the eastern side of Bad Homburg Way is substantially complete and the current contraflow layout is enabling a shared use path to be developed on the opposite side of the road over the next few weeks.
From the 24th February 2025, Exeter High Street will be closed for a period of approximately three weeks, to enable essential maintenance works to be undertaken. The closure means that it will not be possible for buses to access the High Street from the junction with Queen Street to the junction with Paris Street.
Stagecoach and Devon County Council have confirmed provisions for Exeter City Centre bus services, including those provided by other operators, for the duration of this closure, with full details of diversions to buses and alternative stopping arrangements while bus...
Today marks the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week (10th-16th February), and Exeter local Luke Carr is a strong example of how professional apprenticeships can change your career path in ways you never knew were possible.
24-year-old Luke has now completed his software testing apprenticeship offered by ELMS Aviation (based in Exeter Airport) in partnership with Estio Training, part of BPP.
Speaking about his experience, Luke says: “Completing an apprenticeship allowed me to grow professionally and personally. Having completed the ELMS Aviation software testing...
