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Reasons Behind the Growth of Solar Panel Installations in the UK and Ireland

In recent years, solar energy has emerged as a major contributor to the renewable energy mix in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Once considered niche or overly dependent on subsidies, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are now becoming mainstream. A combination of technological, economic, environmental, and political factors has driven this significant rise in installations across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors.

This guide explores the key reasons behind the growing adoption of solar panels in the UK and Ireland and why this trend is expected to continue...

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Phonic FM seeks a freelance Business Development Manager

Authored by Phonic FM
Posted: Wed, 09/05/2018 - 4:14pm

Phonic FM is Exeter’s community radio station. Broadcasting across Exeter since 2008, it provides a locally-rooted alternative to mainstream radio, on FM and online.

Staffed and funded by around 70 volunteer members (representing a diverse mix of backgrounds, cultures and musical preferences), it aims to support the arts – in the widest sense – in and around the city. The core offering of music is augmented by programmes featuring film, theatre, art (both visual and sonic) and more besides. Phonic FM has supported countless local artists of every type and genre – many of whom have...

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Two Chiefs are better than one!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 08/23/2018 - 2:05pm

The Family Law Company has doubled its investment in South West sporting phenomenon, the Exeter Chiefs.

The company has already sponsored Chiefs’ prop Tomas Francis for a year. Tomas has become a firm favourite with the staff at The Family Law Company, and continues his career with the Chiefs’ first team, as well as being a Welsh International and British Lion.

For the coming season, the family law specialist decided to not only continue sponsoring Tomas, but also support up-and-coming player, Jack Innard. Jack, who comes from Truro, joined the Chiefs as part of the Academy...

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Exeter Chamber of Commerce announces annual Business Dinner speaker

Exeter Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Benjamin Mee, CEO of Dartmoor Zoological Park will speak at this year’s Exeter Business Dinner, taking place on Friday 2nd November 2018 at Sandy Park Conference Centre.

In 2006, Benjamin Mee and his family discovered Dartmoor Wildlife Park, which at the time consisted of a private, exotic animal collection, in financial hardship. Mr Mee and his family stepped forward to save the animals and the zoo, starting a year-long struggle to get the zoo ready to re-open.

They achieved this in 2007, under the new name of...

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Future of the Workplace study launches in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/13/2018 - 12:04pm

Businesses in and around Exeter are being urged to get involved in the new Future of the Workplace initiative to help understand the best ways of improving workspaces in and around the city.

Backed by Exeter City Council and Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Future of the Workplace is looking at best practice around productivity and well-being of employees at different types of organisations.

A new survey has just gone live that is gathering data on different workspaces and work initiatives covering physical space, technology and well-being. The information will be used to shed...

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Calling all Devon startups - Have a go at Pitch Fest

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/02/2018 - 6:15am

£1 million in the room. Pitch Fest presents Golden Opportunity for Startups at Exeter’s Innovation & Ideas Festival

The Like Minds Innovation and Ideas Festival is set to return again to Exeter this September. Having hosted high profile global events in locations such as New York and Helsinki, there is a particular excitement regarding the Festival’s return to Exeter, the city in which it was initially established. One thing surrounded by an additional buzz of anticipation is Pitch Fest, which will be returning to the festival for the third time this year, taking place over...

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Exclusive: 45% of South West employees have felt bullied by a boss

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 08/01/2018 - 12:04pm

New research has revealed that 45% of people in the South West have felt bullied by a boss throughout their careers, and a huge 87% said they would confront their boss if they thought they were in the wrong.

The survey of more than 1,000 employees was carried out by UK printing supply company TonerGiant . Interestingly, 42% of the South West see their boss as a friend, but not a close one.

When asked what we are most likely to do in order to impress our boss, problem solving came out on top in the South West, with 24% of employees doing this to win bosses over. Pay is the...

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Thompson Jenner LLP back Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology

Leading independent city Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers , Thompson Jenner LLP, has made a two-year deal to support the Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST), joining a group of prestigious organisations that fund the group’s work to support the growth of Exeter’s science and technology sector.

Jon Westley, Partner at Thompson Jenner LLP, said: “We are delighted to support ExIST and the group’s aim to help businesses and organisations with science and technology at their heart to grow and flourish in Exeter. This is an important sector for us and we are...

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Exeter motor dealership is one of the best in the UK for Motability

Exeter’s Motability customers can be assured of an industry-leading service from the city’s Nissan dealership after its Motability specialist was judged to be one of the best in the country.

Russell Lemon, who has worked at South West Nissan Exeter on the Marsh Barton Trading Estate for five years, was named as one of the top 10 Motability specialists in the country. Russell was awarded after outstanding customer feedback and impressing Motability with his commitment to disabled clients.

The father-of-three is one of 9,000 Motability specialists nationwide and has worked in...

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Absolute PR and Marketing shortlisted for Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Award

Communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing, has been shortlisted for Outstanding Small Public Relations Consultancy at the 2018 Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards. Absolute is the only Exeter-based firm to be shortlisted in any category at the awards.

Absolute has been selected for the shortlist in recognition of the agency’s robust business growth strategy, strong campaign impact, and commitment to excellence in PR and marketing. The CIPR PRide awards are the UK’s leading regional PR awards, recognising outstanding work in the profession.

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Douglas & Gordon deploy Lightfoot technology to make roads safer in estate agency first

Douglas & Gordon has become the UK's first estate agent to deploy Lightfoot's innovative connected car technology in their vehicle fleet to increase efficiency and improve the welfare of their drivers.

Lightfoot's award-winning technology, used by fleets across the UK, guides and rewards better drivers. Using Formula 1-style analytics, Lightfoot's technology communicates directly with the engine and coaches drivers in real-time, using visual and audio alerts, to get maximum efficiency from their vehicles. Benefits include increased MPG, reduced accident rates and associated...

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