The Exeter hip: 50 years of making healthcare better

An innovative hip stem developed in Exeter 50 years ago today has now been implanted in more than two million patients across the globe.

The Exeter hip stem was developed in a collaboration between NHS surgeon Professor Robin Ling and University of Exeter engineer Dr Clive Lee, and is globally manufactured by Stryker. Their ground-breaking design overcame a problem of previous hip implants – that they eventually became slightly loose, requiring further surgery.

Previous prosthetic hips had been designed with the idea that the implant should remain rigidly fixed to the...

Winners of Tech South West Awards 2020 Revealed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2020 - 5:56pm

Winners of this year’s Tech South West Awards have been revealed at a live digital ceremony.

An online platform to redistribute surplus food to worthy causes, a safer method for underwater robotic surveys for the offshore energy sector and a rapidly deployed online PPE supply hub were amongst this year’s cutting-edge technology honoured at the 2020 awards.

Businesses and individuals from across the region’s tech industry tuned in to the annual ceremony, held for the first time online, and presented by Devon-based naturalist and broadcaster Nick Baker.

Rovco,...

Businesses urged to sign up to 'prepare for Brexit' webinar

Businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset are invited to a FREE webinar to hear from experts about preparing for Brexit in less than five weeks’ time.

Deal or no deal, after December 31, 2020 any business that trades with the EU must follow new rules.

The webinar is being presented by Better Business for All, a partnership of businesses, business support and regulators across Devon and Somerset and is on Friday 11 December, at 10am.

The webinar will offer practical guides on a range of issues including the new UKCA mark, which replaces the existing CE...

Topsham reopens for business with a host of Christmas crackers

Topsham’s shops of course re-open for business this week as lockdown ends and Christmas begins - and the town is bouncing back with a vengeance.

With over 40 independent retailers and dozens more local businesses of all kinds, there’s plenty for the most discerning buyer of Christmas presents, and to make it as safe and easy as possible the town has a Shopping Three Ways initiative.

This means you can visit a shop yourself, or check out their online store, or drop an email and arrange a delivery or pick-up at your convenience - all details are on the Love Topsham website...

RMBI Care Co, Cadogan Court

Exeter care home residents and staff support Movember

Residents and staff at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court in Exeter supported Movember this week to raise awareness of men’s health issues.

Ladies and gentlemen at the Home, some in their 90s, had a giggle donning fake moustaches to pose for photos, and enjoyed an afternoon tea.

Movember, the month formerly known as November, is when brave and selfless men around the world grow a moustache and women step up to support them, all to raise awareness and funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer and male suicide.

The Home’s Activities...

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Jingle Bill’s – Bill’s Exeter decks the halls and lights up the nation’s Christmas spirits this year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2020 - 1:19pm

This Christmas, Bill’s Restaurant & Bar is lighting up the nation with Jingle Bill’s, an exciting array of Christmas delights that will bring Christmas back into colour from Wednesday, 2 December.

Guests can soak up the Christmas spirit and marvel at Bill’s Exeter colourful neon-inspired installation whilst indulging in a selection of bespoke Christmas cocktails and special dishes not to be missed.

Mixed by Bill’s creative Bar team, Bill’s Exeter has created a collection of festive concoctions, including a a Chocolate Orange Espresso Martini, a Stars & Spice Gin...

Exeter dance Daisy Harrison leaping in the air

Flying/Falling dance workshop

Event Date: 
02/12/2020 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Open Online Theatre

In this workshop run by Exeter dance artist Daisy Harrison, take part in a short class, guided improvisations and learn some of the movement content from the upcoming duet ‘Flying/Falling’.

Experience soaring and tumbling first hand in your home or studio. Together we will explore themes from the upcoming duet; an immersive performance, exploring the delicate tipping point between the positive and negative experiences of falling out of balance.

This opportunity is aimed at professional dancers, graduates and students. The movement will be physically challenging, but...

Top 3 ideas for high return investments

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2020 - 12:13pm

Comfortable, relaxing, and up to class lifestyle, every person tries his level best to achieve these goals. For this purpose, some of them work for hours and shed their blood and sweat to achieve their goal. Well, working for hours and hours may seem hectic to you, and believe us, it is.

Every person does not have the mindset that I can achieve this goal by working day and night! Some people are kind of lazy, or we should say that they have a different set of mind. Some think that investing money in a legal business will be beneficial to us.

Honestly speaking investing...

2020/21 UEFA Champions League - Matchday 5 preview

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2020 - 10:38am

Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League is scheduled to be played on December 1 and 2 and there are several interesting match-ups to watch out for.

As many as six clubs have already sealed their spot in the round of 16 of the elite competition, but only holders Bayern Munich have managed to win their group.

Matchday 5 Preview:

Group A:

Defending champions Bayern Munich were already one of the betting favourites going into this season's competition, and a strong performance in the group stages has shown they are the side to beat. You can use this...

Reasons to wear prescription sunglasses

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2020 - 10:29am

You may think that sunglasses are just a fashion accessory. However, people wearing prescription sunglasses can tell you they are much more than just a stylish addition to the wardrobe. Everyone loves the idea of getting a few pairs of trendy, fashionable shades in order to mix and match with their outfits. It is fascinating to know that buying a cheap pair of stylish sunglasses from an online store is always the best choice for you.

There is a great need to know that finding a pair of fashionable sunglasses might be easy to find as well as affordable to buy. However, when it...

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