StartUp Studio , a growth programme for early stage tech startups in the South West of England, has been launched.
Tech South West has teamed up with virtual accelerator Activate and startup advisor Skowt Consulting to provide fully-funded opportunities for up to 30 pre-seed companies a year to progress their business through the programme, and then pitch to regional, UK and global investors.
Tech South West operates across the region to support the tech sector, with over 2500 members, and works with the likes of Engine Shed Bristol, Plymouth Science Park and TechSPARK....
Exeter City has successfully rehomed around 3,300 shares following a recent drive to find missing shareholders.
Over recent months, volunteers at the club have worked to find people - or relatives of those - who had bought £1 shares in the club, which had been issued a number of times to raise capital.
Most people acquired them because they were fans and wanted to support the club, and as such were primarily of sentimental value. The earliest shares dated back to the 1930s and had been passed down through people’s families.
Buying your first car is a big step but can also be at a significant cost. Anyone in the market for a new vehicle knows just how much financial responsibility is needed to own a car, and as a smart consumer, you want to do everything you can to save as much as possible. Here are some tips and tricks to help you do that.
Buying Used
One of the best ways to get a good value on vehicles is buying used. There are huge used car markets, and if you are willing to dedicate enough time, you can truly find some good deals. The benefit of buying a used car as your first vehicle is that you...
Now is THAT time of year where all of us are flooded with a bunch of lovely gifts. Of course, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't reward yourself too. One of the best ideas when it comes to originality, as well as practicality is subscription boxes.
The market is filled with a variety of different and interesting ones. You can surprise your loved ones with them, and they will be showered with amazing gifts every single month. How cool is that?
Over the past couple of years, these boxes have become really popular. They are not too pricey, plus they are packed with a...
Salcombe and its surrounding villages have a host of new and enticing experiences for visitors to enjoy in 2021. From indulgent artisan chocolate and ice cream tasting tours, to stays in elegant estuary view, en suite shepherd huts, visitors can look forward to a host of new and uplifting experiences in 2021.
Complemented by a selection of amazing outdoor adventures including SUP, surfing, sea kayaking and a selection of six new e-bike routes, guests coming to Salcombe and the South Hams can look forward to treating themselves in mind, body and spirit. For news of these and a host...
Medical radiography is a term that encompasses a wide variety of subjects. To put it simply, radiography is a technique through which medical professionals can generate and record an X-ray pattern in the body.
It significantly helps medical professionals to visualize the internal workings and structure of the body. It will provide a static X-ray image of a certain body part which doctors and other clinicians will use to make diagnoses.
A radiographer is also known as a medical imaging technologist. The images are used to identify foreign objects, diseases and structural...
Topsham based Darts Farm is working with Exeter Foodbank and seven-year-old schoolgirl Sienna Littley to provide 70 ‘Christmas Feast Boxes’ to families that need it most in the local community this festive season. Sienna, has raised a colossal £2,100 from selling her homemade ceramic Christmas decorations, and the team at Darts Farm have match funded this with some help from customer donations and supplier gifts to bring the total to an incredible £4,200.
Michael Dart, Director of Darts Farm, comments: “ We have been working closely with Exeter Foodbank all year, delivering 160...
Living with parents and seniors is increasing among homes all over the world. There are many factors contributing to this including lack of retirement funds and the increasing cost of senior care.
Many senior citizens are also preferring to live in their homes as opposed to an assisted living facility. For those that cannot live alone in their home, living with loved ones is the next best thing.
Therefore, it is highly likely that you might currently be living with seniors. If you are, you might have to install a stairlift to help you get up and down the stairs. There...
This Christmas is set to be very different from previous years, with many people across the country staying closer to home and not visiting their families. This means it’s important to send your presents in good time so your loved ones will receive their gifts by Christmas Day.
Just in Time
There are still several options to send your presents in time for Christmas. These will depend on which mail service you’re using, and how much you’re willing to spend on postage. For deliveries which will take over three days, get your parcels sent by December 17th. If you opt for...
The Heart of the South West LEP (HotSW LEP), Digital Skills Partnership, has launched ten free Digital and Technical bootcamps, providing people in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay with the opportunity to access free training worth up to £3,000.
The Government-funded #Train4Tomorrow bootcamps will help adults develop digital and technical skills that lead to higher-paid roles within growth sectors, opening up opportunities to move into careers such as cyber security, data science, software development, digital marketing, IT, digital healthcare, welding, engineering and...
