An historic Exeter pub that has been closed since September 2024 reopens this week following a £542,000 revamp by Heineken-owned Star Pubs. The investment has transformed The Angel on Queen Street into a top-class contemporary pub, renaming it The Engine House to reflect its new direction and location close to Exeter Central station. The Engine House opens at midday on 24th September, creating six new jobs and with Greg Gearing at the helm as the operator running the venue on behalf of Star Pubs. The makeover has completely redecorated the outside of the well-known pub – which dates back to the 1870s*  – and transformed the interior with a stylish colourful décor incorporating exposed brickwork, all-new furniture and modern artwork. Feature lighting, vintage murals and quirky fittings complete the look. In terms of layout, The Engine House has a public bar, a comfortable lounge area and a cosy snug fitted out with seating upholstered in plush fabrics. There is a high-spec sound system as well as drop-down tables in the public bar to make room for live music and late-night dancing. With so many good eateries in Exeter, The Engine House focuses on offering an extensive…

The University of Exeter Business School’s unswerving commitment to environmental sustainability, responsible leadership and technological transformation.has been recognised by a major national awards programme.  Exeter’s Business School has been shortlisted for Business School of the Year at this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, which celebrate excellence across the UK and Irish sectors and are known as the “Oscars of Higher Education”, The shortlisting recognises the Business School’s outstanding achievements and commitment to environmental sustainability in changing times. These include hosting the first ever AI for Net Zero conference, being chosen to lead a major UKRI-funded initiative on how emerging technologies can accelerate the shift to a circular economy, and the launch at the World Economic Forum in Davos of the Climate and Nature Impact Team, which aims to bring together science and communication to unlock impact on climate and nature in key industry sectors. Commenting on the shortlisting, Professor Steve Wood, Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of the University of Exeter Business School, said: “We’re so excited to be shortlisted for THE Business School of the Year, and I congratulate everyone who made it possible, from our students to academic and professional services staff. “In organisations and institutions…

People across Devon are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health across the county. The national vision for neighbourhood health, set out in the 10 Year Health Plan for England and national Neighbourhood health framework, is to bring together GPs, community services, mental health, social care, voluntary organisations and local partners to provide more joined-up support in local communities. This aims to help people stay healthier for longer, access more care closer to home, reduce the need for hospital treatment where appropriate, and ensure services are shaped around the needs of local communities. Hospitals will always play a vital role in caring for people when they are seriously ill, need urgent treatment or require specialist expertise. Neighbourhood health is not about reducing the importance of hospitals. It is about ensuring people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Residents can take part in the ‘Let’s talk Neighbourhood health’ engagement programme by completing a survey, going along to an event, or joining a local feedback group or the new Devon People Panel, among other opportunities, to make sure their voice, previous experiences and opinions are heard. Dr Chris Reid,…

New signage has gone up around Exeter encouraging people to use bins when disposing of their chewing gum. The message is simple: ‘Time to bin your gum?’. And the messages – in bright pink – have been placed on bins and posts in the city centre, meaning there’s no excuse for throwing down gum on the pavements or road. The posters are part of an initiative to get more people disposing of their chewing gum responsibly. Earlier this summer, Exeter City Council was successful in winning a £30,657 grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force – administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy – to help clean up gum and reduce gum littering. The money has been spent on a chewing gum removal team and liveried gum removal cart. Removal will initially be focussed on Sidwell Street but will extend to other parts of the city centre thereafter. The City Council’s Cleansing team will work closely with the gum removal team and deep clean the areas after the gum has been removed. They will also be trained up to use the equipment onboard the cart. The  City Council is one of 50 authorities across the country that successfully applied to the Chewing…

When businesses think about improving the workplace, attention often goes straight to the big stuff. New equipment, major refurbishments and expensive technology upgrades tend to grab the headlines. Yet some of the most effective changes are far less dramatic. Small infrastructure improvements can make everyday work safer, smoother and more efficient without requiring a complete overhaul. The trick is paying attention to the little obstacles employees deal with every day. A minor inconvenience that happens once might not seem important, but when it is repeated hundreds of times across a busy workplace, it can quickly become a bigger issue. Make Movement Around the Site Easier How people move through a workplace has a major impact on both safety and productivity. Cluttered walkways, awkward changes in floor level and obstacles such as pipes or cables can all slow employees down and create unnecessary risks. Improving routes through a site can be as simple as clearly marking pedestrian areas, reorganising storage or installing practical access solutions where workers regularly need to cross obstacles. Businesses looking at keesystems.com for solutions may find that relatively compact additions can make it easier for employees to navigate industrial spaces without having to take unsafe…