Local business RAW Technology Limited (RAW) features in the environment edition of the 2016/17 Parliamentary Review. RAW appears alongside the Prime Minister and a small number of outstanding organisations in a document that looks back on the year in industry and Westminster.
Established by former minister The Rt Hon David Curry in 2010, The Parliamentary Review aims to showcase best practice as a learning tool to the public and private sector, and the articles in the Review act as both a blueprint for success and a template for reform.
A cafe in Exeter called 'Wild Stuff' has been nominated for a national award which has been launched by Lansinoh. The awards are designed to celebrate places and people across the country supporting breastfeeding mums.
In 2015, 776,950 babies were born in the UK. Yet just 0.5% of UK mums are breastfeeding their newborn at 12 months, despite recommendations from the World Health Organisation to continue breastfeeding into your baby's second year. With British breastfeeding rates among the worst in the world, could the culprit be society’s attitudes towards breastfeeding?
An exclusive awards ceremony and exhibition opening at Exeter Phoenix on Thursday 14 September saw Aimee Parrott announced as the winner of the prestigious £1000 Overall Award for Exeter Contemporary Open 2017. Aimee Parrot said, ‘I’m really surprised. It’s been a privilege to be showing amongst so many good works. For me making art is a line of exploration. I’m always hoping I’ll make discoveries along the way. I hope the audience does as well.’ The £500 Additional Award went to artist Olivia Bax for her steel, plaster and clay structures. The exhibition launched with a VIP preview hosted...
Some job seekers are not applying for apprenticeships because they think they are only for very young people, according to Paul Jefferson, Business Support Director at Devon based Gregory Distribution Limited.
To prove them wrong, the North Tawton based warehousing and distribution business has revealed its latest apprentice driver programme which has had an intake of six with an average age of 32 years.
Paul Jefferson said: “The road transport industry as a whole is facing a shortage of drivers and it is vital that we address this by attracting more people to take driving...
The creation of new homes in Pinhoe is set to underpin more than 70 jobs.
David Wilson Homes, which is working on its Harts Meadow development in Monkerton, Pinhoe, says the roles will include tradesmen, subcontractors and sales advisors and that most roles will be filled by local people.
It comes as research shows David Wilson Homes, along with its sister company Barratt Homes, supported 1,600 jobs in the region last year.
Sales director Sara Parker said: “This is great news for the local employment market and what’s even better is that the benefits to the economy...
If this was the first real acid test of Exeter’s title credentials this season, then the Chiefs passed it with flying colours, brushing aside the attentions of visiting Wasps at Sandy Park.
Rob Baxter’s side maintained pole position in the Aviva Premiership with a powerful, five-try victory that will have been noted with interest across the division by their top flight rivals.
Winger Olly Woodburn continued his rich vein of form with another brace of tries, while there were further touchdowns for Dave Dennis, Don Armand and Shaun Malton. Skipper Gareth Steenson completed...
The Exeter Foundation has donated a new bladder scanner to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s Bolham Ward in memory of former patient Patrick Tilbury.
Patrick’s parents Barbara and David Tilbury applied to the Foundation for the £6,000 donation to the neurological ward, which Patrick was cared for in January 2016 before he sadly passed away.
Exeter Foundation Trustee and Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE recently visited the ward with Mr and Mrs Tilbury to take a look at the new piece of equipment and hear from staff first-hand how the scanner is already...
For thousands of students, this September may be the first time they go to live away from home. It can be a daunting time, with many packing their bags to take up rented accommodation in university towns and cities across the UK.
Renting for the first time is a significant step and one which requires a great deal of independence and responsibility. It also involves plenty of paperwork and – of course – the dreaded ‘tenancy deposit’.
The tenancy or security deposit - usually a significant amount of money – is the lump sum paid at the beginning of your rental period by way of...
Exeter City slipped to their first league defeat of the season as they lost 2-0 away from home against Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena.
An unfortunate Troy Brown own goal and a late finish from Devon Kelly-Evans secured victory for a Coventry side who created a host of chances.
Despite the Grecians’ attempts to rally from behind, they were unable to find their way back into the match despite some late chances. City boss, Paul Tisdale, named the same starting eleven for the sixth consecutive match with the Grecians keen to continue...
Guest of Honour, Medical Director for Public Health and alumnus, Professor Paul Cosford (1974 - 1981), gave a fascinating talk to pupils, parents, teachers and governors on how lessons learnt from dealing with the Ebola outbreak can apply to our everyday lives at Exeter School's annual Speech Day on the evening of 21 September.
As Medical Director for the national government agency responsible for protecting and improving the public's health, Professor Cosford leads many aspects of the country's responses to public health emergencies, including the UK's response to the 2014-16...
