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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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Food waste report endorsed by Cabinet

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 9:34am

An action plan to help reduce the amount of food waste in Devon was endorsed by Devon County Council's ruling Cabinet.

It follows a Food Waste Spotlight Review being commissioned by Devon County Council’s Corporate, Infrastructure and Regulatory Services Scrutiny Commitee earlier this year.

Representatives from food charities, councils and anaerobic digestion plants attended the review to discuss why food is wasted, how to reduce it and ways to improve its collection.

Almost a third of all food purchased in Devon is thrown away, either by residents or businesses,...

The Watchmaker: 7 services you can expect from a seasoned professional

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 8:13am

Time is vital in facing your daily life. It is the main reason why your watches need excellent care for it to last long. Like any other item, you can't always be sure that your watches will still be in good condition. If you ignore your watch's old and dirty state, it'll cause even more damage, which can lead to more expensive repairs. Wear and tear can also render your valuable watch virtually useless.

Horologists are people who make expensive designer watches. They are also called artisans as their crafts are often expensive. You might have to go to a horologist to service a...

Nominations open for Research Awards 2020

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 6:46am

A new award ceremony celebrating innovation and excellence in research across Cornwall, Devon & Somerset is now open for nominations.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Clinical Research Network, South West Peninsula has launched its new Research Awards. This is an opportunity to recognise exceptional achievements and dedication to research delivery in the region.

Nominations are now open and there are 12 categories:

  1. Early Career Research Award
  2. Early Career Trainee Network Award
  3. Principal Investigator Award
  4. ...

Drivers warned to take care in wet weather this weekend

Devon County Council is asking road users to travel with care over the next few days and into the weekend as heavy rain is forecast and flooding likely in several areas.

Currently highways teams are working to clear flooding in several places including at the Countess Wear Roundabout in Exeter.

A Yellow Weather Warning is in place until tomorrow and another is in place on Saturday night and into Sunday morning.

Heavy rain is forecast, especially over high ground with many places within the warning area seeing 10-15 mm of rain.

However, some areas may see as...

Redrow Homes backs Broadclyst football club

Authored by Purplefish
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2019 - 3:27pm

National housebuilder Redrow Homes has sponsored the junior team at Broadclyst Football Club, near to its Saxon Brook development, in Exeter, Devon.

The club caters for teams from under-sixes through to under-thirteens, and in recent years has increased in size due to the demand for the sport in the area. Redrow’s sponsorship has helped the team acquire new match day attire for the upcoming football season.

Mr Newcombe, who has purchased a property at Saxon Brook and is one of the coaches at Broadclyst Football Club, said; “It is fantastic that Redrow has sponsored the team...

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This ain't no Friday night panic!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:38pm

The Recycled Candle Company is opening its doors to chaps who need inspiration, advice and beer when deciding what gifts to buy for their loved ones.

Friday 20th December is the date for last minute male shoppers who need guidance with their Christmas gift selection this year.

Richard Hills-Ingyon and Sargon Latchin of The Recycled Candle Company are keeping the Gandy Street shop open until late to give suggestions for guilt-free gifts that don’t cost the earth.

Richard explained: “We are on a mission to prevent those last-minute purchases at the local garage which...

Childline prepares to support children during their darkest hours at Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:31pm

Childline volunteers are preparing to work day and night over the festive period to help young people from the South West who are struggling to cope with serious mental health problems.

In 2018/19 the NSPCC service delivered 7,157 counselling sessions across the 12-day period over Christmas and New Year – with almost 900 of those sessions happening between midnight and 7am.

More than half of those seeking support through the night across the festive period were struggling with mental health issues, self-harm and in the worst cases, suicidal thoughts and feelings.

In...

New campaign warns of threat of radicalisation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2019 - 10:51am

The Safer Devon Partnership has today launched a campaign featuring a hard-hitting film, warning people of the threat of radicalisation.

Through its campaign the Partnership, which provides leadership for community safety work carried out across the county, is seeking to raise awareness about the risks of radicalisation, and in particular the role the internet (through social media, online gaming etc) often plays in that process.

Radicalisation is the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies associated with terrorist groups. People can...

How to get a luxury car in an accessible way

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Thu, 12/19/2019 - 10:30am

So many of us think about that one special car – the one we have dreamt about owning since we were little, or the one that still makes our heads turn as an adult. Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to walk into a dealership, hand over the money outright and go home with your new pride and joy? Unfortunately, that’s not realistic for many of us, so instead, it’s better to look at more accessible ways.

How can you get your hands on a luxury car in an accessible way? Read on to find out.

Buy second hand

Luxury cars depreciation rates tend to be a lot higher than those...

How to make money online

Since the advent of the internet and the awareness of every individual towards the online platform, there has been a lot that has changed about the world, one of which is the level of poverty. Everyone has been able to go online to find his or her niche and make serious money. There are so many ways of making money online, and so many enthusiasts have proved this. The online platform has made a lot of people billionaires and millionaires, even at a very young age. The purpose of this article is to inform online enthusiasts of the way of making money online beyond just spending hours doing...

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