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Devon County Council hosts Skills Bootcamps

Local authorities fund Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving to help get local people into work and support regional employers to secure the drivers they need

Insite (formerly HGVC), a leading HGV driver training specialist, is helping Devon County Council train 58 local people to become HGV drivers via locally run and funded Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving.

The HGV Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, helping people build sector-specific skills. While centralised Department for Education (DfE) funding for the HGV Skills Bootcamps scheme ceases at the end...

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Princesshay reveals new rainbow art installation: Hope

A new art installation has been unveiled in Princesshay today. The giant rainbow installation, entitled Hope, will brighten the canopy of the centre, high above shoppers’ heads, this summer.

Created using over 2,000 metres of rainbow coloured ribbon, hand sewn in the UK, the artwork is a gesture of thanks to key workers for their brave contribution throughout the crisis and represents the unity and sense of community that has been shown by the people of Exeter.

Michelle Menezes, Princesshay Centre Manager, says, “We wanted to mark the reopening of non-essential stores in...

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Want to Start a Sustainable Living? Here's How

The green revolution is underway. With the depletion of natural resources, rampant pollution, and record-high CO2 emissions, more and more people are realizing the importance of adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle. While that might be a serious adjustment for many of us, living sustainably actually comes with great benefits for both you and Mother Earth.

In the following guide, we’re compiling some useful tips for starting a sustainable lifestyle that will help you reduce your carbon footprint and protect the environment.

Conserve Water & Energy

One of the simplest...

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East Devon District Council to re-open 12 play areas

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Posted: Fri, 07/10/2020 - 5:37pm

East Devon District Council will be re-opening 12 play areas from Monday (13thJuly) following the relaxation of restrictions around the coronavirus lockdown.

The district council manages 71 play areas and eight outdoor gyms which were all closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the coming weeks, the council will assess the remaining 59 play areas and outdoor gym equipment and will phase the re-opening of these sites once safety inspections, risk assessments and mitigation measures have been put in place.

The following sites will re-open from Monday:...

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How To Maintain Your Car's Electronics Using a Multimeter

Modern cars are no longer pure mechanics the majority of cars being produced now are made up of mostly electrical components. This means that making sure the tires are at the right pressure, the oil has been changed, and the brake pads aren’t worn are not our only cause for concern. Ensuring our car's electrical components are safe and working is just as essential.

We can do this in a few ways but the most accurate form of checking is by using a multimeter, these indicate the level of voltage reaching any component and look at the resistance of the circuit.

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New helipad opens at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

A brand new helipad at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) is now open, thanks to a £1million donation from the HELP Appeal – the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads.

The hospital’s previous helipad was unable to receive night landings, but the new helipad is equipped with lighting so air ambulances will be able to land during darkness hours. The new helipad, which has been built on the same location as the previous one, has also been enlarged to enable the latest generation of air ambulances to land. These bigger aircraft...

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Devon in 'good position' if local outbreak occurs

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Posted: Thu, 07/09/2020 - 9:37pm

Devon is ‘in a good position’ if a local outbreak occurs, following sustained low numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and steady flow of quality data, says Devon’s Director of Public Health.

Dr Virginia Pearson was answering questions at Devon County Council’s Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (July 8) on the Local Outbreak Management Plan.

The plan is a blueprint which details how any future outbreaks of the virus in Devon would be managed and how its transmission would be contained.

It involves local organisations including the NHS, local authorities, emergency...

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University of Exeter collaboration shortlisted for prestigious national KTP ‘Best of the Best’ Awards 

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Posted: Thu, 07/09/2020 - 9:35pm

A ground-breaking collaboration, between experts from the University of Exeter and Supacat Ltd, to spearhead a green revolution in defence and off-highway transport has been short-listed for a prestigious national award.

The innovative project, between Exeter and Supacat, has been chosen as a finalist for Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership of the KTP Best of the Best Awards 2020 .

The final judging for the influential awards, hosted by the Knowledge Transfer Network, will take place at a special ceremony on September 9th.

The project, directed by Professor...

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Exeter church opens up to give away food to those struggling

A church in Exeter is opening its doors for those who are in need of food during this time of national crisis.

Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter are running a special ‘Food Hub’ next Wednesday 15th July from 10am-2pm and anyone – individuals, couples and families, who are finding finances tight and finding it difficult to buy food.

Everyone is welcome to come along and pick up some much needed groceries to take home for free. There’s no need to book up in advance, just drop in on the day.

The church are working with the national charity called...

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New look Blue Islands adds Exeter Airport to its network

Blue Islands, the Channel Islands airline, flew an ATR72 in its new corporate colours to Exeter Airport this afternoon as it confirmed the start of daily flights from Exeter to Manchester (together with Manchester to Southampton services) from 31 August. It also confirmed three times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) flights from Exeter to Jersey, commencing 3 September.

Lead in one-way fares to Manchester are £49.99 and Exeter to Jersey, £39.99. All fares now include a generous 23kg hold luggage allowance. Flights are now on sale at the airline’s new website www....

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5 ways to save money on your online shopping

There are lots of little ways in which you can save money on your online shopping, and it can make a real difference.

If you’re looking to get the best deal possible next time you shop, then why not try out these five tips?

Shop Around

This is a pretty simple point, but there are still lots of people who don’t do it – you should be comparing different sites. Lots of different shops offer the same products, and they’re not necessarily all going to be at the same price.

It only takes you a few minutes to check a different website, but you might just find it leads...

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