QE GCSE students received their results, at the school’s Western Road campus, this morning.
Rupert Poole, Principal at QE said: “There was a fantastic atmosphere in school this morning as students came in to collect their results. Whilst the method used to award students their grades this year was different, none of that should be allowed to get in the way of recognising the achievements of our young people. They have worked hard on their studies throughout their time in school and their results demonstrate this.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them...
Well-known West Country winery, Sharpham Wine, has taken a clutch of top awards at WineGB , a major competition for British wines, which has this year been showcasing the fact that the UK is now regarded as one of most exciting wine regions in the world.
Sharpham Wine, which won a total of four medals at this year’s recently announced WineGB Awards including GOLD for Sharpham Bacchus ‘Stop Ferment’ 2019 and Sharpham Pinot Noir 2018, is presently undergoing an exciting new expansion in conjunction with the Sandridge Barton Winery just across the River Dart. Sharpham also won a...
Exeter-based data and software specialist Software Solved is proud to announce the launch of its pilot phase for SurveyorTech Connect, the latest advancement in property survey technology.
SurveyorTech Connect will be tested by one of Software Solved’s pilot partners, AGB Risk Control Services, who provide property and liability surveys, risk consultancy and health and safety solutions to the insurance sector. AGB Risk Control Services are an experienced team of surveyors and risk consultants who work in partnership with selected specialist firms to provide a complete outsource...
Having marked their return to Gallagher Premiership action with a maximum haul against Leicester Tigers, Exeter Chiefs are now bracing themselves for two testing away-day assignments, the first of which comes tomorrow night at Sale Sharks (6pm).
Rob Baxter’s side will travel to the AJ Bell Stadium for a fourth installment this season against the Sharks, who they also faced in the Heineken Champions Cup double-header back in December.
The seasonal head-to-head reads 2-1 in favour of the Chiefs, but this latest battle promises to be the best yet, particularly as the hosts...
South Devon University Technical College (UTC) has demonstrated that its impressive post 16 results, celebrated last week, are no flash in the pan. Students in Year 11 are also celebrating after receiving notable GCSE results.
Newton Abbot’s pioneering technical college opened its doors from 8:30am this morning for the scientists and engineers of the future to collect their exam results. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, GCSE exams were cancelled this year, so exam boards have instead given out grades based on assessments and rankings supplied by the teachers at South Devon UTC....
A book about Little Miss Homeless has been created to raise awareness of women's homelessness.
A not-for-profit parody of the Mr Men series, the story's main character leaves home due to domestic violence, stays in a night shelter, on a friend's sofa and on the streets.
Issues raised in the story (which is not for children) include drugs and sexual violence – and there is no happy ending for Little Miss Homeless.
Written by Harriet Earle-Brown, a PhD student at the University of Exeter, the story is available for free online.
Experts have increased the number of lifestyle factors known to influence our risk of developing dementia from nine to 12. Taking action on these factors across the life course could delay or prevent the condition in 40 per cent of people who would otherwise develop dementia.
Professor Clive Ballard, of the University of Exeter, is an author on an update to The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care , which is being presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2020).
When traveling independently, you can go lighter. But when it comes to driving with a newborn baby, you need to increase a thousandfold. In such cases, it is best to have a list of what you need before you think of getting your baby in that car. You don't have to break a bank buying a lot of gear when planning to drive with your newborn. Below are the 5 basics you need to buy.
1. Car Seat
Using a safety seat for traveling is the best way to protect your baby when in a car. Car accidents may cause injuries and accidents in children. It is, therefore, vital to save the life of your...
An impressive collection of bus memorabilia and model buses features in Chilcotts Auctioneers September 5 Fine Art, Antiques and Collectors Items sale in Honiton.
The collection of several hundred items was amassed by a resident of Barnstaple who dedicated an entire room in his home to display them all.
Liz Chilcott says; “Before cars became a popular mode of transport, buses – or motor coaches as they were known - were an incredibly important resource to the population.
“Many still think of them with fondness. This collection includes some evocative memories of the...
THRILLSEEKERS can enjoy a performance of astounding action as world famous extreme stunt performers descend upon Exeter.
BIG AIR is the name of the game this summer as our freestyle motocross boys hit the air flying! You’ll be keeping your feet firmly on level ground as Extreme FMX takes to the air to battle it out! And they have brought along a few friends to make it a lot more fun!
Join stunt performers in the Covid Secure socially distanced arena, as monster truck beasts compete once again. Still pulling 1500 plus horsepower and car-crushing to the max, Lil’ Devil and...
