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RED Construction opens new office at Exeter Science Park, building on successful regional growth

Exeter Science Park has welcomed RED Construction Group as its latest tenant, further strengthening the Park’s reputation as a hub for high-growth, innovation-focused companies.

RED Construction Group , an award-winning contractor with a strong track record across the south west, is no stranger to Exeter Science Park . The company recently delivered the £22 million, net-zero carbon voco Zeal Hotel - a flagship project for the region.

The company has delivered an extensive portfolio of high-profile projects in Bristol and across the south west region over the past eight...

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Discover more: Heritage open days returns

England’s largest festival of history and culture returns in September, and for the first time, the programme will include a mix of virtual tours and digital experiences as well as in-person events.

New online activities mean that communities across the South West will be able to celebrate the stories of the places and spaces that are important to them in different and innovative ways. Meanwhile, people from across the country will be able to 'visit' the region and participate in events such as interactive workshops and digital tours from the comfort of their home.

Many...

Unsung Heroes: New competition launches to honour the nations’ best

UNSUNG HEROES of the pandemic – such as NHS workers, delivery drivers and supermarket workers – are at the top of Britain’s new pecking order and the most respected in society, a study shows.

Research into attitudes during the coronavirus crisis shows a remarkable change in the social pecking order of how people who do different jobs are now regarded.

Almost all those in key worker roles – such as food shop staff, bin men, delivery drivers, postmen and carers – have joined NHS staff and paramedics and are now held in higher esteem than before.

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Devon Air Ambulance's Fact-finding Mission for kids launches

Devon Air Ambulance welcomes the young and young at heart to embark on a brand-new online summer holidays fact-finding mission…

Young explorers are invited to navigate their way around the Devon Air Ambulancewebsite to discover some interesting and fun facts all about the local life-saving charity.

While many public and family-friendly attractions are now opening up across the county, there are still times when families are at home and in need of entertaining - especially with the changable weather. Fact-finders are invited to seek out all the information needed to...

Simpkins Edwards marches to gold in MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Simpkins Edwards, the Devon-based accountancy firm, is saluting its staff, Veteran and Reservist clients, having received the highest accolade that the Ministry of Defence can bestow on a business. This is in recognition of the firm’s support for Armed Forces personnel and their families, their recruitment and development.

One of just 127 businesses across the UK – and the only business in Devon – to have achieved a Gold Award as part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in 2020, Simpkins Edwards joins a very select group of just 353 businesses to have received the...

Warning to take extra care in strong winds

Devon County Council is advising people to take extra care when travelling during the current storm conditions.

Following further torrential downpours today, surface water flooding, landslips and fallen trees have caused disruption on a number of roads across the county.

A Met Office Yellow Warning of strong winds, in force from 8pm tonight and extending throughout tomorrow and into Friday, could create further issues with gusts of up to 60mph expected. Coastal areas could bear the brunt of these strong winds.

Among the issues on Devon’s roads earlier today...

5 Websites for History Buffs

As a history buff, you're likely drawn to forms of entertainment steeped in factual accuracies. Whether you like to watch historic documentaries, read engrossing biographies, or spend time surfing the internet, finding the best information is probably your main focus. Use your free time as productively as possible and browse these five exciting websites geared toward history buffs like you. You may just learn something new, or put your existing knowledge to test to see how much you already know.

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Michael Caines Collection appoints group executive chef Liam Finnegan

Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the appointment of Liam Finnegan as Group Executive Chef of the Michael Caines Collection as of 8th September 2020. The news follows Michael’s recent acquisition of former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall.

With a working relationship spanning 14 years, Liam’s appointment is a natural fit for Michael and the wider collection, following an eight-year stint as Head Chef at The Castle Hotel Taunton and prior to that under Michael’s tutelage at Gidleigh Park.

Reflecting on the appointment,...

Award-winning business defies coronavirus and is set to open first shop in Teignmouth

With the sun shining and tourists out in full force, the team at The Drifting Bear Co , an award-winning, local creative business, will open their first bricks and mortar shop, ROAM, in Teignmouth on Monday 24th August.

While the doors to the Northumberland Place shop were set to open on Easter weekend, COVID-19 had other ideas. Not ready to give up on their dreams, the company founders, who won the notonthehighsteet.com Make Awards for “Start-up Success’ in 2012, have worked tirelessly to make their vision a reality.

Selling a stunning selection of products from their...

COVID-19 grant creates lasting benefits for Exeter Veterans’ Hub

Virtual support sessions started during lockdown by the Armed Forces Community Support Hub in Exeter, will have long term benefits for the project after proving a hit with users.

The Hub (based in the Exeter CoLab), which provides support for veterans and their families across Devon, some of whom have complex mental health conditions including PTSD, depression and anxiety, received two grants from Devon County Council’s COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund, totalling over £5,000.

Unable to provide their usual face-to-face support, they used the money to help over 200 veterans,...

Appetite grows for home working and local lockdowns in the UK

According to a recent UK research, 86% of people prefer working from home until a vaccine for the ongoing pandemic is found. These workers believe they should be given the freedom to decide whether to return to the office or work from their home offices until a permanent solution is found. In light of this, health experts also reckon that most people are prioritizing public health over their social and economic lives.

In a recent study conducted by London's King's College , over 80% of the people questioned said they're ready to welcome local lockdowns. 85% of the people involved...

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RED Construction opens new office at Exeter Science Park, building on successful regional growth

Discover more: Heritage open days returns

Unsung Heroes: New competition launches to honour the nations’ best

Devon Air Ambulance's Fact-finding Mission for kids launches

Simpkins Edwards marches to gold in MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Warning to take extra care in strong winds

5 Websites for History Buffs

Michael Caines Collection appoints group executive chef Liam Finnegan

Award-winning business defies coronavirus and is set to open first shop in Teignmouth

COVID-19 grant creates lasting benefits for Exeter Veterans’ Hub

Appetite grows for home working and local lockdowns in the UK

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