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Resignations spark Exeter city council elections

Exeter residents will take to the polls next Thursday, 1 May, for a major day of local decision-making, with elections taking place for both Exeter City Council and Devon County Council. Two city council seats are being contested following the resignations of Labour councillors Naima Allcock (Mincin Exeter Today | News…


Devon businesses urged to prepare for power cuts following flood alerts

Businesses in Devon have been urged to take proactive steps to avoid disruption from power cuts, with the threat of floods looming. Experts from emergency power specialist, Central Power Services, are warning that businesses in Devon must act now to ensure they can continue to run in the event of likely outages. The UK Government has issued a flood warning and recommended that people prepare for potential groundwater flooding caused by high levels of rainfall from Dolton to Bideford. Severe weather such as heavy rain and flooding can cause powercuts. Being left without power causes significant risks for businesses, including safety concerns, financial losses, disruption to operations, and reputational damage.  Stuart Brakewell, managing director of Central Power Services, said: “As the weather becomes more unpredictable, and storms more severe, we are seeing increasing numbers of organisations caught out by power disruption. Many are businesses that already have back-up generators in place but haven’t tested them – so they have an unpleasant surprise when the power cuts out. “A single hour of downtime can cost thousands in decreased productivity and loss of revenue as well as increased risk to customers and employees. It’s impossible to accurately predict…


Strong Stockport start downs Exeter City

Exeter City were unable to recover from a sluggish start as they succumbed to a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of promotion-chasing Stockport County in Sky Bet League One. Kyle Wootton breached the Grecians inside two minutes, converting the rebound after an initial effort from Jayden Fevrier had boun Exeter Today | News…


How to run a profitable business without hiring employees

=Are you ready to start a business but worried about the cost of hiring employees? It’s perfectly doable and common to run a successful business without permanent staff. This concept, also known as ‘solopreneurship’, offers numerous benefits, such as reduced costs, flexibility, and greater control over business operations. With the right strategies, you can start as a solopreneur and build a profitable business without hiring in-house teams. Below, the UK’s highest-rated company formation agent, Rapid Formations, explains how. 1. Choose a scalable business model First, you need to set the right foundations to build a profitable business without hiring employees. This means choosing a venture that doesn’t require large teams. Ideal options include digital services like content production or graphic design, public relations (PR), consulting, and e-commerce. If you have a business idea, ask yourself if you could do it as a freelancer. If the answer is ‘yes’, then it has the potential to scale as a solopreneur-friendly model. Since you won’t have a team to share the workload with, we recommend focusing your strategy on maximum gains for minimal effort. Prioritise high-margin products and services and explore passive income streams to boost profitability. …


Exeter to gain new community centre and GP surgery

Construction of a new community building and GP surgery in Exeter is set to commence in April, marking the final phase of infrastructure development in the area. These facilities are part of a £48.6 million project funded by the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund, managed by Homes England, to Exeter Today | News…


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  • Ambulance service celebrates paramedic graduates
    by News Desk on July 14, 2025 at 4:16 pm

    A group of graduate paramedic apprentices were recently honoured at a celebratory event at Westpoint Exeter after successfully completing their BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science Degree Level Apprenticeship. The fully-funded programme is delivered in partnership between the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) and the University of Cumbria. It allows frontline clinicians to earn a degree while continuing to work, making the path to becoming a paramedic more accessible. […]

  • In a Tough Economy, Can Smarter Spending also Support Small Businesses? Enter Steppr and Alternatives
    by StepprUK on July 14, 2025 at 11:14 am

    Recent years have seen growing consumer interest in local, ethical, and independent businesses – but price still gets in the way. Even with good intentions, shoppers often default to cheaper, larger retailers. Meanwhile, small businesses face mounting marketing costs and increasing pressure from online giants. With inflation continuing to squeeze household budgets, many people are looking for ways to save. This has fuelled the popularity of discount-driven platforms – offering variations […]

  • Looking for the best fabric for your summer outfits? Here are our top 4 picks 
    by Ellie Green on July 14, 2025 at 10:41 am

    Without a doubt, summer is the best time of the year to showcase your impressive fashion sense, but with the temperature rising significantly, it can be challenging to pick the right fabric that will give you some relief from the heat while also helping you make an impression wherever you go. However, it’s definitely worth taking the time to understand what you should look for when choosing fabrics for hot weather because the wrong choice can disrupt the natural cooling mechanism of your body […]

  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Appointing a Legal Service Agent in the UK
    by Liv Butler on July 13, 2025 at 11:53 pm

    If you’re signing a contract that involves international parties and English law, you might need to appoint a legal service agent (otherwise known as a process agent). This can sound daunting if you’ve never done it before, but, provided you choose a reputable country, it’s usually a straightforward part of the process.  Want to know what to expect and how to hire an agent efficiently? Here’s everything you should know about appointing a legal service agent in the UK.  Determine […]

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