Two Devon flood protection projects, which were engineered to protect communities and rail services, have both scooped awards at the Institution of Civil Engineers South West (ICE South West) awards ceremony.
The ‘Collaboration Award’ was given to a project that has reduced flooding risks for over 650 properties in the communities of Starcross and Cockwood, located on the shores of the Exe Estuary. The Environment Agency (EA) led the Starcross and Cockwood Tidal Defence Scheme, and worked in partnership with BAM Mott MacDonaled JV (BMM) and Volkers Bosklais Atkins JV (VBA) to...
Exeter Chiefs supporters will be able to get their first glimpse of the club's new home and cup kits for the 2019/20 season at a special launch event in July. After the success of last year's event, Rob Baxter and members of the Exeter Chiefs squad will once again return to Exeter Quay on Saturday, 20th July. As well as getting the chance to see first-hand the club’s new kits, supporters will be able to get up close and personal with all the players during the fun-filled, family event in the heart of the city centre. The event will begin at 3pm where supporters will be able to get their...
Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ returns in 2019 with a new album and UK tour. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring solo as she started out: One woman, one bass, and one guitar.
Building on the success of her Borrowed Places tour, Miranda Sykes is back with a completely new project: Her new album ‘Behind The Wall’ Where Borrowed Places opened a window into the past, explaining where she had been, physically and spiritually,...
New Zealand will soon be one of the many countries who have in their visa policy an ETA. It will become available as of July 2019, and as of October, the same year, it will be mandatory for all arrivals by air and by sea. Although many countries serve as a model, the government of New Zealand predicts that the ETA will discourage tourists from visiting the country, so the economy will know a drop.
What is an ETA?
An ETA is not a visa per se. It stands for Electronic Travel Authorization, and it has to be acquired before departure. Otherwise, you will be refused entry in...
Exeter-based independent training provider, PGL Training Limited (PGL) has won a prestigious contract to provide a Customer Service Level 2 Apprenticeship programme with the Royal Devon & Exeter (RD&E) Trust. The contract went to open tender and is the beginning of a new programme being launched within the RD&E to provide excellent opportunities across the South West.
Established in 2004, PGL originally provided training for the construction industry including plumbing and electrical, and expanded into a diverse range of courses such as hair and beauty as the business...
The TB restrictions at Paignton Zoo have been lifted. The conservation charity has been constrained since August 2017, when a single case of TB was discovered.
A crucial final test has come back all clear. Head of Veterinary Services Ghislaine Sayers said: “We’ve been through a lot. Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to care for animals during this difficult time and to help get us clear!”
Paignton Zoo’s Executive Director Simon Tonge: “We are looking to the future with a renewed sense of certainty. Paignton Zoo plays such an important role in many European...
This September, the region's leading contemporary arts venue, Exeter Phoenix, will present a significant showcase of emerging and established contemporary visual artists from across the UK. Established in 2006, Exeter Contemporary Open has come to be recognised as one of the UK's most prominent contemporary arts competitions. This year marks the return of the exhibition to Exeter Phoenix after having taken a break in 2018 whilst the venue's gallery spaces underwent a significant refurbishment.
The venue has now announced fifteen shortlisted artists whose work will appear in the...
Sixty-one children from Year 5 at Broadclyst Community Primary School (BCPS) took on the challenge of re-enacting a famous day in Devon’s history when they performed The Forestry Conundrum in the house and grounds of National Trust Killerton in June.
The 9/10-year-olds recreated a day after World War 1 when Killerton House waited impatiently for the return of Lord Acland with news about his Forestry Commission Bill and whether it passed in Parliament. This was an important time for the people of Britain, as they faced a timber crisis which could result in many not being able to...
The UK’s only candle recycling business, The Recycled Candle Company has opened its new shop in Gandy Street in the heart of Exeter’s indie shopping district.
City shoppers looking for a combination of luxury goods with a strong green ethos have been flocking to the store to browse the candles, which are created by reusing scrap wax.
Founder Richard Hills-Ingyon explained: “The concept is simple; wax from used candles is melted down, filtered, dyed and scented to create beautiful new candles.
“As far as we know, we’re the only company providing this opportunity for...
Don’t believe the naysayers – Britain is booming with some fantastic companies and products that are waiting to burst onto the international market. After a lot of investment and the hard work of the nation’s best entrepreneurs, British manufacturing is coming back and is quickly becoming one of the country’s fastest growing sectors.
Here is a list of three of Britain’s fastest growing companies that offer some of the most innovative and desirable British-made products on the market today.
Simba Mattresses
This young mattress manufacturer has quickly become the...
