Students from the University of Exeter are celebrating after winning a national competition with their innovative system which could reduce the headache of searching for a parking space, and help reduce vehicle emissions.
Computer Science students Nicholas Sanders and Humphrey Shotton secured victory in the undergraduate category of the prestigious Raspberry Pi programming competition, held at the Science Museum in London.
Their pioneering system, called PiPark, allows motorists to see whether spaces are available in car parks. The device uses a camera attachment that...
Members of a scheme to tackle rising energy prices have saved a staggering £23,000 off the cost of their domestic heating oil, this year.
Devon County Council says it’s a great example of communities working together to get a better deal on their heating bills.
The Devon Oil Collective works on the principle of buying heating oil in bulk through consolidating its members’ orders and placing them monthly through a dedicated broker who negotiates the best possible price on their behalf.
Typically members are obtaining oil prices 4.67 pence per litre cheaper than the...
Melanie Wilson and Fuel present: Landscape II by Melanie Wilson
Three women separated by a hundred years start a conversation across time. Their parallel experiences reveal shared imaginings of identity and escape, as menacing undercurrents steal into their solitary and reflective lives. Their letters, diaries, drawings and photographs expose a series of threatening episodes and unsettling occurrences. As the landscape presses in on them, they draw upon the threads that connect them to survive.
Landscape II is a compelling solo work by Melanie Wilson. This bold hybrid of...
Renewable Energy Marketplace takes place at Exeter's Westpoint Arena on 19 March and is generating lots of interest with over 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and services to over 1,200 delegates looking to install renewable energy.
The Government incentives for renewables and energy efficiency are changing rapidly, creating major opportunities for new projects. The Renewable Energy Marketplace conference brings together leading policy makers, financiers and practitioners to guide your strategy.
The event will be by far the largest renewable energy event yet held in...
With temperatures dropping and fuel prices rising, Devon Community Foundation have launched this year’s Surviving Winter Appeal to raise money to help the vulnerable and older people at risk in Devon this winter. The campaign is supported by local celebrities including Ann Widdecombe and Angela Rippon.
With the prospect of another cold winter, the vulnerable and older people are at risk. The Surviving Winter Appeal offers anyone who receives their Winter Fuel Payment but does not need it to donate it to help those most in need in our communities.
Many households are being driven to despair with the strain of high fuel and vehicle costs. 43% of motorists have already taken action by reducing the amount they drive and another 18% have taken steps to drive more efficiently. The average cost for one litre of unleaded petrol is now £1.36; a hefty price to pay for the South West commuter who on average drives 3,010 miles a year.
With this in mind, TopCashback.co.uk is giving drivers unprecedented discounts on petrol and diesel of up to 20%. Consumers will receive £2 cashback when spending £10 or more at service stations, simply...
