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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....

Revenge porn helpline launches

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/09/2015 - 6:23am

A revenge porn helpline has been launched by the Government to give victims legal advice and information on how to get images taken down.

The helpline was launched yesterday (8 February) by Women and Equalities Minister Nicky Morgan.

The specialist helpline is the latest in a series of measures taken by the government to tackle the growing problem of people sharing intimate images online as a way of seeking revenge or ridiculing individuals.

The helpline, run by South West Grid for Learning Trust, will provide callers with information on legal help available and...

Level crossing dangers highlighted

Network Rail is joining the British Transport Police (BTP) at level crossings across Britain this week, as part of the BTP’s ‘Operation Look’ awareness campaign.

Motorists and pedestrians are risking their lives and those of other road and rail users at level crossings. The week of action provides officers and safety managers from Network Rail with an opportunity to speak to thousands of people about how to use crossings safely and highlight the risks. ‘Operation Look’ has received backing from both the AA and the RAC.

The BTP has revealed that almost 1,500 motorists were...

Brewin Dolphin raises funds for children’s hospice

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), with two City-Centre shops was delighted to receive funds of over £5700 presented by Wealth Management Company, Brewin Dolphin, Exeter office.

The money will go towards the general care budget and could fund the food bill at the Barnstaple hospice, Little Bridge House, for six weeks.

Children’s Hospice South West helps and support children and their families who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions: every day is dedicated to making the most of every moment. Because life is unpredictable, the charity is there...

Win a share of £100k and cut your energy bills

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/27/2015 - 10:05am

A share of £100,000 is up for grabs as part of a new community energy competition launched today by Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Edward Davey. Community groups and other eligible organisations across England are invited to apply for the funding to develop innovative energy-saving ideas that could help slash energy bills.

Ideas can be anything from hosting an energy advice stall in your local shopping centre, to crowd-funding solar panels for your local church or running a ‘buddy’ programme to help vulnerable households get to grips with their energy bills, switch energy...

Bristol chambers help fund nursing care for local children’s charity

St. John’s Chambers located in Victoria Street, handed over a cheque for £1500 to local charity, Jessie May. The monies raised will pay for a months’ worth of respite support by a nurse for one of the charity’s families. A premier set in the South West with over 80 members including seven Queens Counsel, chambers hosted a new Family Justice System Conference in Bristol with all profit donated to the Jessie May Children’s Hospice at Home Charity.

Christopher Sharp QC, Head of Family Practice Group, St John’s Chambers said: “The conference was very successful and we were delighted...

Suicide rate behind bars rises

Eighty-two prisoners took their own lives during 2014 as the suicide rate behind bars rose to its highest level for seven years.

They included 14 young adults, aged between 18 and 24, data compiled by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal.

In total, 235 people died in prisons in England and Wales during 2014. More than 120 prisoners died of natural causes, and a further 24 deaths are yet to be classified by authorities.

A man was killed in an alleged homicide in Cardiff prison last March. A second alleged homicide, in Altcourse prison last November, has been...

Brewin Dolphin Garden at RHS Chelsea

Brewin Dolphin is delighted to announce, that for the fourth consecutive year, they will have a Show Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. For 2015 Brewin Dolphin will be working with designer Darren Hawkes for whom this will be his second Chelsea appearance.

The Garden

The garden will draw on Brewin Dolphin’s heritage, but will also reflect their forward thinking approach to business and ability to evolve and adapt to changes in the financial and wider world.

The garden will be filled with mature English Elms and familiar hedgerow plants evoking a shared memory...

What's On - CIHT South Western Annual Conference 2015

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Fri, 01/16/2015 - 10:00am

The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation South Western Annual Conference 2015:

Date: Thursday 12 February 2015

Venue: Rougemont/Thistle Hotel, Exeter

Time: 10 am – 4.30 pm (Coffee and registration from 9 am)

Theme: ‘Resilience: Infrastructure, Networks & Services’

Cost: £100 +VAT per delegate (discounts available for group bookings)

A full day CPD conference with leading industry expert speakers and Q&A sessions sponsored by WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff. Includes lunch, refreshments and work-book.

Contact: Cindy...

Local housebuilder welcomes Ilminster Town Council’s support

Independent, family-owned developer C G Fry & Son, welcomed the decision by the local Town Council to support outline planning application to build 330 new homes with 35% affordable housing on land at Shudrick Lane, Ilminster.

The application site is located in a sustainable location, directly adjoining the existing settlement boundary and within walking distance of the town centre.

David Lohfink, Land and Planning Director said: “ We welcome the council’s support for this site. It’s clear that they feel this scheme is needed and represents local opinion. The site...

Last few homes avaialble at Duchy Of Cornwall site

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Wed, 01/07/2015 - 11:11am

Award-winning Dorchester-based developers C G Fry & Son Ltd., announces there are the last few new homes for sale on Phase 3 at Tregunnel Hill with the Duchy of Cornwall located on the edge of Newquay.

C G Fry & Son has received numerous regional design and quality awards throughout the South West for developments including the internationally renowned and Poundbury development in Dorchester for The Duchy of Cornwall. The independent family-run company is renowned for quality of design and construction and attention to detail. It has an enviable reputation and an extensive...

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