Specialist cabling firm, Karris Networks, has recently joined the array of internationally acclaimed science and technological companies which are based at Plymouth Science Park.
The highly experienced team of engineers aim to provide a perfect network infrastructure within a client’s premises. Their goal is to allow for both meeting the present requirements of the client and also to allow for any foreseeable changes in the future.
It means businesses can plan, in advance, for any expansions and alterations to their office, factory or classroom layout.
The man who successfully hacked reality star Kim Kardashian’s website and exposed weak links that put her fans’ data at risk, will be in Exeter today (Thurs) talking about his work as an ethical hacker.
Jamie Woodruff (above), still in his twenties, is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on cyber security. Firms employ his services to identify weaknesses in their computer systems by hacking them. He first caught the public eye when he successfully hacked Facebook as part of a student competition and has since demonstrated vulnerabilities in world players such as...
Thirty-seven members of Exeter Junior School's Drama Club took part in a workshop run by 'The Four of Swords' Theatre Company on Saturday 24 February.
Former pupil and professional actor Phil Symes returned to school together with business partner Sarah White and Rhodri Cooper to work with the children on techniques to stage the fight scene at the beginning of 'Romeo and Juliet'.
The group are preparing to perform an edited version of the play on Tuesday 14 March.
In the Drama Studio, the children studied 'napping', a technique where you make a sound while...
Snow ploughs and snow blowers have been busy clearing snow in parts of North Devon today (Wednesday 28 February) as Devon County Council works round the clock to keep the county moving.
Exmoor and Ilfracombe were hardest hit overnight - the A361, A399, A39, A3123, B3343 were all affected by snow but are all passable with care.
Additional gritting and snow clearance was carried out on these routes by the County Council.
The B3223 Brendon Common was closed this morning due to heavy snow of up to 20cm in depth, which the Council cleared by early afternoon and is now...
Find out more about the fascinating heritage projects that have been carried out as part of the Moor than meets the eye (MTMTE) Scheme at a free event on 10 March.
The event is being held at Dartmoor National Park Headquarters, on Saturday 10 March 2018, to celebrate the multitude of volunteer-led community heritage projects that have been running on Dartmoor as part of this Heritage Lottery funded scheme.
There will be a chance to hear the stories of twelve of the fourteen parishes involved in the Parishscapes project. The restoration of Buckland-in-the-moor’s Ten...
A new show is touring venues in Devon and Dorset to celebrate International Women’s Day 2018, after an appeal for women to join the choir led to 63 arriving for rehearsals!
‘Aint’ I A Woman’ is the third ‘Her Story’ show organised and written by Devon-based arts charity, Wren Music, and featuring women from across the South West. For some of the 63, this will be their first experience of singing on a stage.
The show is coming to the Cygnet Theatre in Exeter on Friday 9 March as part of a tour of four venues in the space of a week. It’s also visiting All Saints Church Hall,...
Apprenticeships at the University of Exeter have been boosted by two prizes at the Exeter College Apprentice and Employer Awards.
Maddy Geen was named Business Administration Apprentice of the Year, while Head of Apprenticeships Jonathan Cresswell won the Apprenticeship Innovation Award.
The university was also a finalist for Levy Employer of the Year at the event last Thursday (22 February).
Maddy was recognised for her achievements as a Business Administration Apprentice at the university.
Becky Jones, Maddy’s line manager, said: “Maddy joined the team...
On Saturday 3rd March 2018 people will come from all over the world to take part in a Civic Reception, Remembrance & wreath laying Service in Exeter, to remember the 70th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Exeter Window.
HMS Exeter was involved in one of the most significant sea battles of the 2nd World War; The Battle of the River Plate. Following that battle, HMS Exeter went onto further battles and met its demise at the hands of the Japanese on 1st March 1942, with the loss of 50 men. During 3 years in Japanese POW camps, a further 150 crew lost their lives. Survivors...
The work of the region’s professional carers and care sector organisations is set to be honoured at the first Outstanding Care Awards for Devon and Cornwall.
Launched by Kelly Harper and Kat Green, Founders and Partners of the South West based Care Network Group, the awards will showcase and celebrate the exceptional individuals and organisations dedicated to caring for many of the region’s most vulnerable people.
Devon County Council, Torbay Council and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are amongst organisations backing the initiative.
There was more bad news today (Feb 28th) for Exeter commuters who have faced travel disruption around Topsham Road in recent days.
The busy route has been closed due to a burst water main caused by the freezing conditions.
But yesterday, engineers working to fix the problem damaged a gas pipe causing further problems.
Darryl Goddard, Wales & West Utilities Area Engineering Manager for South West England said: “We were alerted to reports of a gas leak yesterday evening in the Topsham Road area of Exeter and immediately sent an engineer to investigate. "On arrival...
