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Devon Contract Waste supports Donate IT with ReTech to Empower Young People in Education

Devon Contract Waste (DCW) is excited to launch ReTech, a reuse service taking customers unwanted Laptop’s, Tablets and Smart phones, donating them to people experiencing hardship across Devon.

The service is delivered in partnership with Blackmore who securely remove and prepare all suitable devices for reuse. This initiative will help tackle digital isolation, supporting young people in need, adults who have no way to apply for jobs or undertake everyday digital tasks, homeless people without a phone to contact their friends and family and other groups who are limited in how they...

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Bishop Fleming Selects Devon Wildlife Trust as Charity of the Year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 9:15am

The Exeter and Torquay offices of Bishop Fleming, a leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, are pleased to announce their partnership with Devon Wildlife Trust as their chosen charity for the next 12 months.

Bishop Fleming's decision to support Devon Wildlife Trust reflects its commitment to being a responsible business and making a positive impact in the local community.

In collaboration with Business in the Community, Bishop Fleming has developed a structured framework that helps the firm better understand its role and responsibilities in the community. This...

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What to do if you find a baby bird

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:31pm
Photo Credit: Pigeon Squab being fed by parent bird by Sara Humphrey

Morwenna Alldis, spokesperson for the RSPB said: “At this time of year we get hundreds of calls from caring members of the public about the helpless baby birds they’ve discovered on the ground. But most of the time it’s important that we resist the urge to ‘rescue’ the baby bird, as tempting as it may be, this flightless period is a natural part of the bird’s development.

“Just before baby birds are ready to tentatively extend a wing, wiggle a tail feather and take flight for the first time, they leave their...

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Innovative home blood testing service wins coveted Impact Award

An innovative new service developed in Exeter which allows people to take blood tests at home has won a prestigious national award to celebrate its positive benefit for patients.

Professor Tim McDonald and his team have been awarded the Impact Award for their outstanding work on the development of a national, home-based blood collection and laboratory testing service for NHS patients. This remarkable achievement was celebrated at the annual UKMedLab conference in Leeds, organised by the Association for Clinical Biochemistry & Laboratory Medicine.

The new service...

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South West housebuilder launches competition calling all 7-14-year-old play experts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:25pm

Local housebuilder Redrow South West is looking for young residents across the country to help them craft fun, welcoming play spaces on their developments - launching a competition to appoint a ‘Junior Head of Play’.

From rock-climbing walls, tree ziplines, sand pits to stepping-stones, imagination can come to life for children when designing their dream play area. The competition is open to children between the ages of 7-14 years old, who live on any Redrow development.

They must have a passion for play and want to encourage fun amongst their friends, neighbours and the...

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Revealed: The most in demand tradespeople in Exeter and the South West

Authored by SammyB
Posted: Mon, 06/26/2023 - 9:02pm

UK households have made more than half a million (580,920)1 searches online for local tradespeople in the first half of this year and now new research reveals the most in demand trades in Exeter and the Southwest.

The study conducted by Compare Companies , which helps people find a tradesperson to compare prices for their home improvements, analysed search data online and found that plumbers are the most sought-after in the city and region.

UK households have made 110,000 searches for plumbers in 2023, which represents 19% of all online trade enquiries.

In fact...

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Archaeological dig at National Trust estate finds array of historical artefacts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/26/2023 - 5:38pm

Prehistoric flints, medieval pottery and a coin dating from the 13th century have been among the finds of an archaeological dig at a National Trust estate in East Devon.

A trove of historical relics dating as far back as the Bronze Age were unearthed by students and academics at the University of Exeter during their month-long investigation of Killerton, near Broadclyst.

But the presence of a Roman road long rumoured to pass through the estate, linking Exeter to the town of Cullompton like an ancient M5, remained elusive, however, despite an extensive search for it....

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New wave of skills bootcamps launched across Devon and Cornwall

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/25/2023 - 9:03pm

A £3 million investment in skills across Devon and Cornwall has been announced today with the launch of the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps .

More than 50 bootcamps are now recruiting learners with over 1,000 places available, and demand continues to grow for the training provided through this successful scheme. Courses are open to adults aged 19 or over who are looking to improve their skills and employability. For those seeking new employment a guaranteed interview is offered.

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps, which are delivered by Devon County Council...

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Lympstone Manor's 'Celebration of Speed' returns

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/22/2023 - 11:19pm

On 12 July 2023, luxury manor house hotel, Lympstone Manor , in Devon, welcomes back its revered annual Celebration of Speed. The one-day festival commemorates Michelin-starred chef Owner; Michael Caines’ love of motorsport with a line-up including panel discussions with former Formula One World Champion Damon Hill and former Head of Performance at Williams Formula One and race engineer for Felipe Massa, Rob Smedley . As the evening draws in, Lympstone Manor transforms for a Party in the Paddock, with a world-renowned line-up including BRIT award nominees Scouting for Girls, chart toppers...

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Devon Windrush Flag raised at County Hall to mark 75th anniversary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/22/2023 - 9:05pm

The Devon Windrush Flag was raised at County Hall today to mark 75 years since the Empire Windrush arrived in Tilbury Dock and its 492 passengers disembarked to begin a new life in Britain.

Members of the Celebrating Windrush in Devon group joined the Leader of Devon County Council (DCC) John Hart, DCC Chair Percy Prowse, Chief Executive Donna Manson, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon Philip Bostock OBE, and the Lord Mayor of Exeter Kevin Mitchell, for the flag-raising.

The event was a chance to pay tribute to the UK’s Caribbean community for their immense contribution...

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Veterans With Dogs enters the world of online gaming

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 11:17pm

Veterans With Dogs, based in Exeter, has joined forces with World of Tanks, one of the world’s largest online multiplayer games, to create a video-game representation of an assistance dog. Based on Ferris, one of the charity’s community dogs, players can add an ‘emblem’ or a Veterans With Dogs inspired skin to their tanks.

World of Tanks puts the player in command of over 800 war machines from the mid-20th century. Players can test their mettle against others from around the world with the ultimate war machines of the era, allowing them to master the art of armoured combat across...

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