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A jobs fair is being held in Exeter to support those affected by the collapse of city-based airline Flybe.

The event is being held on Tuesday (10 March) at Exeter Corn Exchange and has been organised by Exeter City Council following Flybe going into administration.

Everyone is welcome to attend – not just former employees of Flybe - and can turn up on the day. The Council is also looking for more employers to come along to the event.

A number of big companies and recruitment agencies have already booked a place at the jobs fair, including BT, the NHS and Screwfix....

An Exeter church has experienced a soar in the number of people attending its services via its livestream.

Rediscover Church based in Northernhay Street, Exeter broadcasts its 11.30am service live online every Sunday to a local and international audience.

People from across Devon tune in via their laptops and mobile phones and are from a broad range of backgrounds including those who have never attended church before and exploring what its like, to those who are unwell and housebound, to others who for a variety of reasons cannot attend in person.

The church say...

Recycling materials has come out in a big way in recent years, and the benefits of recycling are virtually endless. Scrap metal, in particular, can be used and reused, and it can also be dispersed over and over again, which makes it highly useful for those who are keen on doing their part for the environment. The great aspect of scrap metal is that you can reuse it in different industries, and it includes everything from soda cans to car parts. If you generate a lot of scrap metal in your business or have scrap metal laying around in your property, you can easily sell it to scrap metal...

iZettle and UN Women UK have partnered to support young people who are leading the charge for a more gender-equal future. Throughout March, students that are part of the UN Women UK Society at the University of Exeter will join the Trailblazer Takeover and run activities designed to raise awareness and funds for gender equality.

Just £25 could provide leadership development training for young women around the world, drastically improving their confidence and self-esteem, as well as an education about their rights, both in the workplace and beyond.

This campaign launches at...