Following on from their large expansion, taking over a prime retail position in Exeter City Centre, The Exeter Dental Centre has just become officially accredited as safe and qualified to carry out non-surgical cosmetic treatments like dermal fillers.
The dental practice has already built a reputation for excellence and felt it was important to join a scheme that would enable patients to recognise them for this. Save Face, which launched in 2014, was the first organisation in the UK to provide a database of accredited practitioners – all of which have been visited and assessed for...
A pioneering new strategic research centre, that will aid health professionals to design bespoke physical activity and exercise plans to improve the everyday lives of young people with cystic fibrosis, has been launched.
The ground-breaking research centre, which comprises an international team of experts led by the University of Exeterm was announced on Saturday, March 5. It will be led by Professor Craig Williams in conjunction with Dr Alan Barker, both from Exeter’s Sport and Health Sciences department.
The project will also involve collaborators from the University of...
Ten people took their own lives in prisons in the South West during 2015 as the suicide rate behind bars remained at an alarmingly high level, figures seen by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal today (Thursday 28 January).
They were among a total of 29 people who died in the region’s prisons last year, according to data published by the Ministry of Justice.
Four people took their own lives in Exeter prison. Two people died by suicide in Bristol prison and two more in Guys Marsh prison. Deaths by suicide were also recorded in Dartmoor and Erlestoke prisons.
The Quay Climbing Centre is hosting A World’s First Expedition Lecture: The Eiger Paraclimb in Exeter.
Mark McGowan joins the Quay Climbing Centre to recount the successful world’s first ascent on the prolific Eiger by a group of British Paraclimbers
In July 2015, led by Mark McGowan and Colin Gourlay, a team of paraclimbers successfully summited the infamous Eiger in Switzerland. In this gripping lecture, Mark shares an enthralling story of their journey. He commented:
“The Eiger Paraclimb was a committing project resonating a message well beyond that great moment...
A venture technology firm which supports disruptive, fast-growth technology start-ups has experienced accelerated growth itself since relocating to Exeter Science Park Centre.
The 25 year old co-founder of Koncept, Jonathan Melhuish-Sprague, says that since moving into the Exeter Science Park Centre this summer, the support and collaboration opportunities available, have helped to increase his portfolio by more than 50%.
In return for an equity share in a start-up business, Koncept invests significant time and resources, helping to create a minimum viable product (MVP) that...
The main build of Seaton Jurassic and the public amphitheatre has now been completed.
The construction work started in September 2014 and has been successfully carried out by the Exeter-based firm Kier Construction. The internal installation of the exhibition halls as well as café and signage will be finished by February, ready for opening in spring 2016. Harry Barton, Chief Executive of Devon Wildlife Trust, said: “This is a huge moment for east Devon. Come to Seaton and see for yourself what has changed. Seaton Jurassic, which has been dreamed of and talked about for more than a...
The first grant to be awarded by, a newly founded trust, the MAXIMUS Foundation UK has been made to St Petrock’s, Exeter’s charity for people who are homeless.
“The trust is set up to give one-off grants to small community based charities whose work means something to our employees or resonates with what we do as a business,” explains Jude Hartley, administrator of MAXIMUS Foundation UK, “and St Petrock’s was nominated by one of our Exeter employee, Trish Leworthy.”
“We were delighted to receive this award of £2,500”, says Mel Hartley, project manager of St Petrock’s, “...
Crane operator Colin Moore tells us what life is like when your office has a birds eye view of Exeter.
As commutes go Colin Moore's vertical climb of 150 steps to his 'office', is certainly unusual. For Colin works for ISG and operates the 80 metre high crane assembled to help in the regeneration of the Guildhall Shopping Centre to create the Queen St Dining Quarter.
Colin's office is the cab of a Luffing Jib Tower Crane, which was put in place at the end of July.
His work space is just 5ft long and 4ft wide and he sits 30 metres above central Exeter, with fantastic...
The festival season might be drawing to a close, but Exeter Phoenix will be keeping up the pace into autumn, through what is traditionally one of the arts venue’s busiest event seasons.
With another vibrant mix of music, art and performance as well as the hotly anticipated launch of Studio 74,Exeter’s new independent cinema, visitors can soak up the best of what Exeter has to offer.
September kicks off with one of the city’s foremost annual arts events, as this year’s Exeter Contemporary Open exhibition opens its doors to the public. 2015’s exhibition will include diverse...
LED are pleased to announce the grand total raised for the Force Cancer Charity Swim in February is over £5,138 with money still coming through!
Earlier this year swimmers across LED's five swimming pools were invited to take part in the Force Cancer Charity Swim where swimmers were asked to take part in either a 14 or 28 mile swim over the course of the month.
Fifty swimmers took part in the challenge to raise money for this local charity that has played a vital role in local cancer services for the last 26 years.
Naomi Cole, Community Fund Raiser for Force said ‘...
