CLEAR-SIGHTED young people at an Exeter store have their eyes on a fulfilling career in the optical industry – and they are urging others to follow their apprenticeship lead.
During National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February), there is a wide range of Devon organisations providing opportunities for people.
Among these is the Specsavers Exeter store, which has four young members of staff who have embarked on apprenticeships as the first step in their careers.
Among them is 19-year-old Alan Walsh, who is in the final stage of his Level 3 Optical Assistant...
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THE Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal as its President for 2025. The announcement was made during the annual meeting of members which took place on January 31st.
The DCAA, best known for its flagship event, The Devon County Show, is thrilled that Her Royal Highness has accepted to be the Association’s figurehead and President given The Princess Royal’s longstanding commitment to Food, Farming and the Countryside.
The Princess Royal is the only daughter of the late Queen...
Part of having a home with a garage is understanding that sometimes you’ll need to invest in garage door repair. A damaged garage door isn’t just an eyesore, it can also be a significant security risk, while also contributing to inflated energy bills . This means that garage door repairs need to be booked in as soon as significant damage is noticed, which can take place for a variety of reasons.
This blog will break down a few common forms of garage door damage and how they occur, illustrating their potential impacts and how they can be fixed .
The January 31 tax deadline was a more positive experience for a number of local businesses who gained significant savings after signing up to an innovative new service.
Launched by Exeter business specialist accountants The Fresh Accountancy Company in 2024, the ‘no risk’ tax planning service is designed to help clients make genuine savings. It proved to be a success for the first clients to sign up, as they saved an impressive £1,021,000 between them.
The Fresh Accountancy Company charges a set monthly fee for the service, which is based on the client’s turnover, but if...
Isca Academy had the privilege of welcoming Steve Race, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Exeter, to their school this term. Mr Race’s visit provided a unique opportunity for students and staff to engage in meaningful discussions about education, leadership, and community.
The day began with the school’s popular Friday morning Tea & Toast event, where Mr Race had the chance to meet with staff members. Following the informal gathering, he spent time with Isca’s Student Leadership Team, answering some thought provoking questions about politics and his role.
The first UK-built large format hybrid 3D printer is due to be unveiled later this month in what could drive a major reshoring boom.
Rapid Fusion, which has enjoyed significant success with its Apollo and Zeus additive manufacturing cells, will showcase ‘Medusa’ at a special open day on February 26th at its Skypark R&D centre in Exeter.
The company has tapped into a £1.2m grant from Innovate UK to develop, test, design and build the industrial 3D printer, which is three times faster than conventional machines, twice as accurate and promises to reduce training and...
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]The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the valuable contribution apprentices play in helping deliver dedicated patient care across the region.
National Apprenticeship Week runs from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 February and shines a light on the fantastic work being done by employers and apprentices across the country.
SWASFT currently has over 250 apprentices, from paramedic apprentices to cyber security and finance apprentices who help support the operational side of the ambulance service...
A supervised toothbrushing scheme, known as the Big Brush Club, has been running in some areas of Devon, Plymouth and Torbay since 2023. However, the scheme, which is provided for 3-5 year old children in key stage 1, is now being rolled out to all primary schools in Devon who have an early years nursery, pre-school or reception class provision.
It is funded by NHS Devon, in partnership with Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council, and delivered by dental provider At Home Dental.
Jonathan Bouwer-Davies, Clinical Dental Adviser for NHS Devon said: “...
