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Impressive Statistics From Euro 2024

Euro 2024 is finally in the books, with Spain scoring a dramatic late winner against England to become the first nation to win the men’s European Championship four times. It was another thrilling tournament right from the beginning, with many impressive moments and statistics to reflect on. Keep reading to find out more. The Fastest Goal There is nothing quite like a quick goal to ignite a match. In this year’s competition, the fastest goal in Euros history was scored when Nedim Bajrami of Albania stunned Italy by scoring just 23 seconds after kickoff. Celebrations were short-lived, though, when Italy fired back twice within 16 minutes to take the lead and go on to win the game. The Competition’s Youngest Captain Captaining a national team is a great privilege, normally reserved for the most senior players of the team. This year’s competition saw the youngest player to captain their national team when Hungary’s Dominic Szoboszlai was given the armband in the absence of their regular captain. At just 23 years old, Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai was entrusted to lead his team showing his leadership qualities and importance to the team’s morale. This is why Szoboszlai is beloved…



Old Mill announces new-look board of directors

Financial experts Old Mill has a new look board of directors. The six-strong board brings a wealth of experience and expertise, and includes newly appointed CEO Mark Neath, and the firm’s new Managing Director Jolyon Stonehouse. Mark has been with Old Mill for 18 years and has 25 years’ experience a Exeter Today | News…


On-Site Security 101: Cutting-Edge Technology for Modern Businesses

Countless articles have recently highlighted the treats posed by cybercrime. While these are indeed quite serious, it is important to remember that brick-and-mortar security is just as relevant. Business owners should therefore be able to appreciate the latest advancements, and what these innovative approaches can offer their organisation. Let’s take a quick look at a handful cutting-edge innovations to better understand what the future has in store. Biometric Security Systems Many enterprises have already begun to adopt security systems that rely upon biometric verification. Employees will be asked to verify their identity through various means such as fingerprints or retinal scans (to name a handful of options). The main advantage here is that biometric security networks are highly reliable, and relatively easy to implement. Note that businesses can also choose to use biometric verification in tandem with other protocols such as multi-factor identification. If you would like to learn more, feel free to click here for more information about biometric security. Electronically Enhanced Access Control Access control points are essentially any route that individuals will use to enter and exit a workplace. So, it only stands to reason that these very same areas may pose security concerns….


Exeter Quay and all that jazz

The ever-popular Jazz on the Quay live music sessions are back in Exeter this weekend. Organised by the Exeter Canal & Quay Trust and Exeter City Council, Jazz on the Quay is a series of free, fun-filled Sunday afternoons filled with live music. The first session will be held on Sunday 30 June, from Exeter Today | News…


It’s not too late to get your spring covid vaccine

Over four million people have now received their spring covid booster from the NHS just ten weeks after bookings officially opened as part of the latest vaccination campaign. Around seven million people are eligible for a spring covid jab this year, including those aged 75 and over, those with a weakened immune system and older adult care home residents, and the latest stats published today show 4,042,920 vaccines have been delivered by the NHS.   The vaccine offer formally opened to everyone outside of a care home on 22 April, but NHS staff have been going into older adult care homes since 15 April, with nearly two thirds of care home residents having received their protection. With just one week left of this year’s spring covid vaccine programme, the NHS is urging all eligible people who haven’t yet had their top-up to come forward and get protected before 30 June 2024. Dr Alex Degan, a GP in Devon and primary care medical director at NHS Devon, said: “It is fantastic that ten weeks since the launch of the spring covid vaccination campaign, so many vulnerable people have already come forward to receive their vital protection, with…


Popular prop switching clubs

Ealing Trailfinders have signed prop James Kenny from Exeter Chiefs ahead of the 2024/25 season. The 25-year-old is joining the club on a permanent deal having been on loan for a brief spell, making one appearance off the bench on the final day of the 23/24 season. The ex-Chief came through the Exet Exeter Today | News…


Countdown is on to Chamber Summer Bash

The countdown is on and it’s just under three weeks until the Exeter Chamber Summer Bash & Exeter Impact Awards. If you’ve not bought your tickets to the biggest summer business event in the city, then you better be quick, as they are selling fast and there are only a limited number available. The e Exeter Today | News…


Generators: Your Simplified Backup Power Solution

Generators are important power backup systems that supply power during blackouts or in any places where there may not be permanent source of electric power. Residential, commercial and industrial applications, sports facilities, and outdoor events for that matter are some of the areas that benefit from generator systems used in power generation. . Explored in this article is the broad spectrum of generators and how they are best utilized, with an emphasis on guiding prospective buyers on factors to bear in mind when choosing a generator. Types of Generators Portable Generators: Portable generators are exactly what the name suggests, portable, and can therefore be easily relocated from one area to the other. Most of them are designed to operate on gasoline, propane, or diesel, and can be used to provide standby power for home appliances and equipment in the event of a power outage as well as during recreational activities like camping and tailgating. Standby Generators: Standby generators are fixed indoors and come on the instant a house or a business venture’s power supply is cut off. They are attached to the actual electrical circuit in the building and most of them use natural gas…


D-Day – Exeter City Council

On Thursday 6 June it will be 80 years since Operation Overlord, when allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy during the Second World War. The large-scale operation marked…