The South West’s top apprentices and apprentice employers have been announced in the regional final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2015.
The National Apprenticeship Awards, now in their 12th year, celebrate the success of the country’s most exceptional apprentices and apprenticeship employers. The awards challenge top apprenticeship employers and apprentices across England to come forward and show how apprenticeships have made a real difference to their organisation and careers.
The South West winners and highly commended entries were announced at a high profile...
A leading physicist from the University of Exeter has received a national award for pioneering research contributions in the field of quantum physics.
Dr Janet Anders received the Bates Prize, a top early career researcher award from the Institute of Physics (IOP) for her outstanding research into quantum information theory and its application to quantum thermodynamics.
The Bates Prize commemorates Sir David Bates FRS and his pioneering studies of atomic and molecular processes and their role in atmospheric science, plasma physics and astronomy. It is awarded every other...
Cat fans in Exeter will have a chance to meet some fantastic felines in need of new homes at a special cat rehoming event being held by Blue Cross pet charity on Saturday 17th October at the Isca Centre in Whipton, from noon until 3pm. Visitors to the Blue Cross event will be able to find out more about the charity’s pet rehoming centres and pet fostering schemes in Devon. Anyone who is on the lookout for a new pet will also be able to find out about the cats currently being cared for by the charity. Some of the homeless moggies will even be there on the day to meet potential new owners...
The Environment Agency is holding a public exhibition on Friday 16 October 2015 to provide people with more information about the Starcross and Cockwood tidal defence scheme.
The Environment Agency is currently investigating options to manage the risk of tidal flooding at the coastal villages of Starcross and Cockwood on the Exe Estuary. The scheme is estimated to reduce flood risk to over 600 properties. It was accelerated as part of the March 2015 Budget announcement regarding England’s 6-year flood defence programme.
The exhibition is being held from 12 noon to 8pm on...
Five regional Police Forces came together on Saturday (10 October) to celebrate the phenomenal work of their dedicated volunteers from across the South West region.
The SW Region Special Constabulary and Police Support Volunteer awards were hosted by Devon and Cornwall Police at Exeter Golf and Country Club. It brought together nominees and representatives from the regional Police Forces of Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, British Transport Police and Devon and Cornwall.
Four awards were presented, including Police Support Volunteer of the Year,...
Elite Training is running a free "Get Online" taster session in Exeter on Friday afternoon.
This free taster is designed for anybody who would benefit from knowing how to access and use the internet.
The session will give an insight into the opportunities available online such as emailing, job searching, searching for information and hobbies, using Google maps and much more.
The session will run from 1pm-4pm on Friday 16th October at Brittany House, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EP.
The finalists for this year’s Devon Venus Awards 2015 have been announced at a sumptuous cream-tea event.
More than 70 guests and sponsors attended the prestigious afternoon held at Saunton Sands Hotel in North Devon, which have recently won the Best Hotel Group of the Year at the AA Hospitality Awards 2015. Celebrating their success so far, guests had the opportunity to network with sponsors and the press.
The awards were launched in May and have been whittled down to the finalists through a combination of public and private voting. Sponsors and nominees have enjoyed a...
Police investigating a burglary at a property in Exmouth last week are appealing for information.
A property on Valley Way was broken into sometime between 5.50pm and 10.15pm on Friday 9 October.
Jewellery, which is of great sentimental value to the victim, was stolen during the burglary.
Among the items taken were a gold link bracelet, silver earrings with aquamarine stone with an ‘S’ pattern around the edge, a silver bangle with mother of pearl on the outside, a fine long gold chain and a silver bangle with the biblical inscription on the outside which reads: I am...
More than 70 community projects across the South West will be helping local people improve their communities after the Big Lottery Fund awarded a total of £1,987,817 to the region.
Projects in Exeter to receive funding include:
Ladysmith Junior School has been awarded £9,500 to install a timber play trail on the school field. This will improve the outdoor environment at the school and enable beneficiaries to access more outdoor play opportunities. Devon Voluntary Action (DeVA) receives funding of £10,000 to deliver a mentoring, volunteering and learning project, tailored...
Helena Alice Walker, resident at RMBI care home, Cadogan Court in Exeter, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Thursday 1 October.
Helena enjoyed a lovely morning sharing her birthday cake with residents, family and friends at the Home and playing her favourite game, Bingo, at which she also won a prize.
Helena has been a resident at Cadogan Court for three years. She was born in 1912 near Bow Bells in East London and worked as an upholsterer at Queen Anne’s Mansions, near Buckingham Palace.
Helena married Chef John Walker, and has two children and a grandchild. She...
