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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...

Influencer mum shares taboo-busting story about pooing during birth on new Devon-based podcast

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 9:53pm

Mumfluencer Victoria Emes - whose celeb fans include Dermot O’Leary and Stacey Solomon - told of the moment her daughter was born in a “poonami”, in a bid to bust the taboo around pooing during birth in a brand new podcast from Devon-based birth expert and author Siobhan Miller.

Telling her birth story on The Positive Birth Company’s brand new Up The Duff podcast, sponsored by women’s tech brand Elvie, Victoria opened up about the moment her second child entered the world during a homebirth.

“The force of the pushing was making me dry retch, so my husband positioned me...

Three Stagecoach customers crowned King of the bus!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 8:56pm

Last Month, Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator gave its customers the opportunity to win free bus travel for a year in the Stagecoach King of The Bus competition. This fantastic prize went up for grabs as part of the company’s celebrations to mark the coronation of King Charles III.

Exeter based Matilde Ferreira was one of the lucky winners to bag the top prize of free travel for a year with Stagecoach. Matilde met with Stagecoach South West Managing Director, Peter Knight at Exeter Bus Station in the heart of the city centre, last week to receive her prize where...

Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2023 return for a second year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 8:50pm
Nominations open to recognise those who help others to be physically active

To celebrate the amazing work of unpaid volunteers across Devon who encourage others to be more physically active, Active Devon is encouraging people to nominate deserving individuals and teams in their Volunteer Awards 2023.

For the second year running, the awards will recognise those people who go the extra mile, giving up their time and energy to make a big difference to the health and wellbeing of others in their local community. There are four main award categories which will cover Devon district...

Unity5 Awarded Best Small Tech Employer for Women at National Event

Authored by Unity Five
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 6:40pm

Unity5, a leading Exeter based software development company, has been awarded the prestigious title of the Best Small Tech Employer for Women.

The Women in Tech Employer Awards celebrate employers and individuals who go above and beyond to help close the gender gap within the technology sector. At the event, held at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, Unity5 was awarded the Best Small Business Tech Employer.

“The judges were impressed with Unity5’s commitment to offering training to their female employees to help advance them in their careers. They were also inspired by...

From left to right, Henrietta Olsson of Children’s Hospice South West, Helen Laugharne, General Mana

Time To Get Set For Social and Show Your Support

Community and business leaders are invited to come together and enjoy the ultimate Social Media Day celebration on Friday June 30th! in support of Children’s Hospice South West.

Hosted by local entrepreneur Mark Walters the event will take place from 10 am till 2 pm at Clockwise, Exeter. Everyone is invited to come along and get inspired!

Have a question about social media? you are welcome to come along and discover topics such as building relationships with customers, creating content that resonates, and staying ahead of trends.

You can register to attend via the...

Youth Hub Devon celebration event

Youth Hub Devon is inviting young people to join a special double celebration event next week (Thursday 29 June). Since opening the service in 2021, 500 young people have been referred to the Youth Hub for a range of support including career advice, help with CV writing, interview skills, and signposting to other relevant services. Of those, over 200 have been helped to find their way to education, employment, and training. To mark that achievement and to celebrate moving into new premises at Exeter Library, Youth Hub Devon is holding a celebration event on Thursday 29 June. If you are a...

Marsh Barton Station opening date confirmed

The new Marsh Barton Railway Station will open to the public on Tuesday 4 July 2023.

The £16 million project has been delivered by Devon County Council in collaboration with Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) and built by construction and civil engineering specialist firm GRAHAM.

The scheme has also involved the development of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge, which opened in April, improving active travel links between Alphington, Marsh Barton, and the Riverside Valley Park.

Construction of the station itself was completed several weeks ago but as...

Cartridges Law in Cowick Street, Exeter

Exeter law firm announces growth to leadership team

Exeter law firm Cartridges Law is delighted to announce the progression of several of its staff to new roles, as part of the firm’s planning for growth and change.

Victoria Matthews and Julie Farmer have joined the executive leadership team and are now equity partners in Cartridges Law. Victoria has been with the film as a litigation lawyer since 2007 and Julie as finance manager since 2001.

Managing partner Nicky Mein says: “Leadership is key to any business. Successful leadership will help us to maintain our reputation as well as to meet challenge, so I’m thrilled to be...

Taste East Devon announces new events for 2023 Food Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/21/2023 - 9:03am

Taste East Devon, one of the region's most popular food festivals, is thrilled to announce an array of exciting new events for 2023. This year's festival promises to be more delicious than ever before, showcasing the finest local produce, talented chefs and unique dining experiences that East Devon has to offer.

The festival, which runs from the 9th to the 24th of September, will feature a diverse range of events and activities that cater to all tastes and interests. From mouth-watering food markets and street food extravaganzas to immersive gastronomic workshops and exclusive...

Papa Johns Exeter re opens

Customers Celebrate as Papa Johns Reopens in Exeter with Fresh Store Design

Customers have celebrated as Papa Johns reopens in Exeter on St Thomas Street, with a fresh, new store design. The Exeter Papa Johns will now be run by franchisee Dr Renato Raho with the help of his extended team, who also successfully manage Papa Johns in Newquay, Barnstaple, Newton Abbot, Torbay and Exmouth.

Papa Johns franchisee Dr Renato Raho comments: “The Exeter store refresh looks fabulous, and we now extend a warm welcome to customers to come and enjoy our top quality pizza with family and friends. The updated, modern look highlights our fresh ingredients including our...

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