Exeter Devon

Try some food to make you smile at YO! Sushi

As a self-confessed fan of YO! Sushi, I felt it best to take along a non-biased sushi virgin to help me taste test the latest restaurant to arrive in Princesshay.

Ever since we published the news that YO! Sushi would be opening in Bedford Square on 22nd November, there was a flurry of excitement and anticipation both on Twitter and The Exeter Daily website. Many have experienced the brand before in places such as London's Paddington Station, Bristol Cribbs Causeway and Milsom Place in Bath, and so it is testament to the perception of Exeter as a city worthy of investment that we...

Ninjas in training at Exeter's new YO! Sushi

With less than a week to go until the opening of Exeter's latest eatery, YO! Sushi, there was a flurry of activity today as the restaurant was taken over by a team of 'ninjas in training' to get up to speed in time for the opening date of 22nd Novebmer. The conveyor belts are already whizzing around and the staff are raring to go..

Having undergone sushi training in YO! Sushi's Bath branch last year, I have a high degree of respect for these chefs and the expertise used to prepare the exquisitely produced food that YO! Sushi is renowned for. Whether you choose the...

Commercial sprinkler system saves local business

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is promoting the installation of sprinkler systems in commercial premises. Sprinklers play a positive role in protecting life, reducing the economic and environmental cost of fire in any building they are installed in.

Recently a sprinkler system saved a local business from potentially severe losses following a fire at a commercial building. The fire, which started on the ground floor of the premises, was quickly dealt with by the activation of the sprinkler system and by operational firefighters using compressed air foam,...

The search is on for Devon's most inspirational business women

Calling all inspirational business women! Nominations are now open for the NatWest Venus Business Women Awards, which officially launched for Devon on Monday 25 March 2013. Intent on celebrating the vital input of women in business, Venus Awards founder Tara Howard, and Celia Delaney from SpeakingSuccess, who is spearheading the Devon Awards, welcomed local business men and women to the launch of nominations at Sapphire Living Space in Topsham.

Celia and Tara introduced the categories and officially opened the online nominations for Devon as part of an evening designed to impress...

Great festive gifts from Mid Devon Crafts Guild

Artisan makers from the Mid Devon Crafts Guild are showcasing their wares at two Christmas craft fairs on 10th and 11th November.

The Poltimore House Christmas Fair takes place at Poltimore on Saturday 10th November, from 11.00am to 4.00pm. Entry is £1.

Meanwhile, the Christmas Craft Fair at Killerton House takes place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November, from 10.30am to 4.00pm both days. Entry is £1.50 for non-National Trust members.

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