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Are Dating Apps Going the Way of the Dodo?

Whitney Wolfe Herd built Bumble into a company worth billions. Her platform gave women control over the first message and reshaped how millions of people approached online romance. So when she told an audience that dating apps are "feeling like a thing of the past," people paid attention. The founder of one of the largest dating platforms in the world had openly questioned the future of her own industry.

The numbers behind her statement tell a familiar story to anyone watching tech stocks. Bumble's share price sat above $75 when the company went public. It now hovers around $8....

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Hikmat Remembers World War I - Our War Too Multi-Cultural Contributions on the Western Front

Hikmat is a user-led co-operative that works with members of the black and minority ethnic (BME) communities across Devon.

Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund Hikmat Remembers will look to uncover the forgotten voices of a global community involved in the First World War.

To mark one hundred years since World War One we hope to shine a light on the involvement and sacrifices of Chinese, Indian, African and Asian communities on the Western Front.

If you have a story to tell, any links or memorabilia or are interested in knowing more about the project then please...

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RMT confirms new strike dates

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/29/2015 - 8:42am

The largest rail union, RMT, has confirmed that members will be taking 24 hours of strike action from 5pm Thursday 4th June through to 4.59pm on Friday 5th June in the current dispute over pay and jobs at Network Rail with a further 48 hours of action from 5pm on Tuesday 9th June to 4.59pm on Thursday 11th June. In addition there will be action short of a strike from 00.01 Saturday 6th June to 23.59 on Friday 12th June.

The RMT executive decision is:

We note that a meeting with our Area Council Representatives has been held and as part of a rolling campaign we instruct our...

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Funding for added safety net

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/27/2015 - 8:59am

The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) is offering fishermen financial support in a bid to cut accidents at sea.

Fishing remains one of the most dangerous professions in the UK, with 84 fishermen losing their lives in the past 10 years. Funding is being made available from the NFFO and supported by European Fisheries Fund (EFF), which will allow all fishermen operating vessels under 15 meters to claim up to 70 per cent of the cost to bring their vessel’s safety up to the Voluntary Code of Practice standard.

Under the voluntary code, all vessels under...

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Renewable Heat Incentive Workshop

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Sun, 05/24/2015 - 10:55am

A ‘Renewable Heat Incentive’ (RHI) Funded Heat Pump Solutions workshop was held at The Buckerell Lodge Hotel in Exeter.

The high-profile event created by Carbon Savings Alliance (CSA) and co-hosted by My Green Heating Finance and Kensa Heat Pumps, attracted over 50 delegates from across the South West, and beyond. This included Social Housing Associations, architects and leading members of the construction industry.

The welcome address was given by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor, Chair of the National Housing Federation and a number of industry sector experts gave presentations...

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RHS Chelsea Gold for Brewin Dolphin

Brewin Dolphin one of the UK’s leading Wealth Managers with an office in Exeter has been awarded an RHS Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015.

The Brewin Dolphin Garden designed by Darren Hawkes delivered a breath-taking design that draws on Brewin Dolphin’s heritage, but also reflects their forward thinking approach to business and ability to evolve and adapt to changes in the financial and wider world.

Tim Walker Head of Brewin Dolphin in Exeter said, “ We’re absolutely delighted with our Gold Medal success at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. We greatly admire...

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RMT confirms strike dates

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/18/2015 - 7:11am

The largest rail union, RMT, has confirmed that members will be taking strike action and action short of a strike from Monday 25th May in the current dispute over pay and jobs at Network Rail.

The impact of the action will build up over the Monday the 25th and will be in full effect by the start of the Tuesday, the 26th May.

RMT's executive has decided that noting the failure of Network Rail to offer any further negotiations and the overwhelming support of our members for industrial action in support of our campaign for job security and improved pay, the General Secretary...

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Open weekend at Tisbury new development

Independent developer, C G Fry & Son, is holding a special open weekend on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May at their award-winning ‘Wyndham Place’ development in Tisbury. The Sales Office team will showcase a collection of new three, and four-bedroom homes each carpeted and available to move in to. In addition the family-owned company is offering to pay the Stamp Duty on selected plots to assist house-buyers to move in more quickly and easily.

Wyndham Place a development of three and four-bedroom homes offers the rare chance to acquire a new home in one of Wiltshire’s most...

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Help tackle public transport sex pests

Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) are encouraging passengers to report any unwanted sexual behaviour on the transport network.

A short film called Report it to stop it, promoted through Video on Demand channels such as All4 (formerly 4OD), Now TV and YouTube, follows a woman’s journey in which she experiences escalating incidents of unwanted sexual behaviour on board a train.

Viewers are encouraged to interact with the film by deciding at which point they would report the incident by texting 61016.

The purpose of the video, which is aimed at women aged...

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Royal Princess named

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced that they have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

The baby, who is fourth in line to the throne, will be known as Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.

Charlotte was born on Saturday 2 May at St Mary's Hospital in London.

Photo: Shaun Jeffers / Shutterstock.com

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Duchess gives birth to a baby girl

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 05/02/2015 - 11:32am

The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby girl.

The baby was delivered at 8.34am and the Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.

A statement from Kensington palace said: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am.

"The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz.

"The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth.

"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news.

"Her Royal...

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