Celebrated journalist to discuss landmark investigative work at University of Exeter event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2019 - 10:26pm

Celebrated journalist Nick Davies will discuss his landmark investigative work at a University of Exeter event this month.

Mr Davies, also a documentary maker, has been involved in uncovering the phone-hacking scandal in Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper empire; initiating the alliance of news organisations which published US war logs and cables obtained by Wikileaks; and working as part of the team which handled the British end of Edward Snowden’s leaks about the US National Security Agency.

He will discuss his 40-year career with Don Boyd, film director, producer, screenwriter...

Devon and Cornwall police boss urges more women to stand for public office

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2019 - 6:18pm

“We must do everything we can to encourage more women into public office.”

That’s the message from Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez, who has just taken a lead role in promoting the cause of Conservative women across the South West.

Alison was elected deputy chairman of the South West Conservative Women’s Organisation (CWO) on International Women’s Day.

The CWO supports women in the Conservative Party in a variety of ways and encourages women to stand for office at all levels.

It is one of the oldest women’s political...

Ben Travers, Stephens Scown

Trade mark success for leading law firm

A leading South West law firm has revealed that it has a 93% success rate for trade mark filings.

The intellectual property team at Stephens Scown LLP has filed hundreds of trade marks for clients in the South West and beyond, in a number of sectors including food and drink, leisure, fashion, consumer goods, motorsport and technology. Its 93% success rate covers trade marks filed in the UK and EU from April 2017 to April 2018.

“Registering a trade mark is an important step in protecting a business’s brand, which is often its most valuable asset. It can also be leveraged...

What connects wood, fashion and 100 years of the Forestry Commission?

A new fashion exhibition, the ‘Tree of Life,’ is celebrating the connection of the National Trust’s Killerton estate to the founding of the Forestry Commission in 1919.

It’s a little known fact that 100 years ago, Devon MP Francis Acland, whose family owned the Killerton estate, was one of the founding fathers of the committee which led to the creation of the Forestry Commission in 1919. To mark the centenary of his contribution, Killerton’s new ‘Tree of Life’ fashion exhibition explores the connection between trees and what we wear, including high-fashion pieces made from...

basketball Finals Day

Basketball Play Off Finals Day

Event Date: 
24/03/2019 - 10:30am to 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter College, Victoria House, EX4 3SR

Come and watch the biggest played indoor sport in the UK, bring the family to a great FREE event in the centre of Exeter, with 6 of the best teams in Devon competing in 3 Finals at Exeter College on the show court.

It's a 500 seater court right in the centre of Exeter, and you will be thrilled at the fast moving sport.

During the day there will be free to enter shooting competitions for junior supporters (with prizes) - come and make some noise and support the team of your choice.

Tip Off Times: 11am Inter Division Play Off Final 1pm Ladies Division Final 3pm...

Dennis signs new deal at Exeter Chiefs

Dave Dennis hopes to be part of a bright future at Sandy Park, this after he today put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with Gallagher Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs.

Brought to Devon back in the summer of 2016 from his native Australia, the former Waratahs forward has already played a significant role in helping bring success and silverware to the Chiefs.

He capped his first season in England by helping his new club to become Premiership champions for the first time in the club's history, defeating Wasps after extra-time at Twickenham. Then, last season, he was on...

Exeter Could Be Getting a New Casino - Here's What We Know So Far

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2019 - 2:26pm

Owing to the small size and tight-knit nature of this town, every new or potential opening, be it a concert venue or a nightclub, is seized upon by frenzied locals eager to speculate, complain, or rejoice over something new. In the past couple of years, however, things have been different.

Exeter is no longer the stranger to change that it once was, as dozens of new developments and businesses have sprung up across every corner of town. News of the latest development to be announced may well be the biggest yet: Exeter could soon be getting a new mega-casino.

As you may...

Pharmacy Technician Training – Courses for Success

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2019 - 12:49pm

A pharmacy technician is a healthcare provider working under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians conduct various pharmacy-related tasks. Although they usually work in the community, retail, or hospital pharmacies, they can as well work for long-term care facilities, third-party insurance companies, academe, grocery stores, general merchandise stores, computer software companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, or in government.

Other functions of a pharmacy technician include:

  • Assembling and packaging medicine for prescriptions
  • ...
Huw Llewellyn

Barratt Homes appoints new managing director to spearhead growth in the south west

Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes has appointed Huw Llewellyn as managing director of its Exeter-based division.

Huw moves to the five star developer from roles in Wales which included technical director with Barratt Developments and spells with two other housebuilders.

He said he was delighted to be joining at such an interesting time for the division which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.

“The south west is a strong area for Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes with high demand for quality homes and we continue to...

Which sports are currently particularly attractive for sports betting?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2019 - 12:32pm

Football fans and sports betting enthusiasts know that a bet is not just a bet. In the field of sports betting there are numerous possibilities and an extremely wide range of Internet sports betting providers. As a beginner you can lose the overview. But even as experienced weather there is always something to learn. Because there are hardly any limits when it comes to betting. Only the personal limits, what the finances and the time you invest should be taken into account. You first have to find out which sport discipline you should bet on in order to win and where you get the best odds....

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