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...
England’s largest festival of history and culture returns in September, and for the first time, the programme will include a mix of virtual tours and digital experiences as well as in-person events.
New online activities mean that communities across the South West will be able to celebrate the stories of the places and spaces that are important to them in different and innovative ways. Meanwhile, people from across the country will be able to 'visit' the region and participate in events such as interactive workshops and digital tours from the comfort of their home.
Despite the restrictions imposed by Covid-19, classical music charity Concerts in the West is delighted to be in a position to invite its audiences to enjoy some wonderful classical music online in 18 unique pre-recorded concerts, giving people a taste of future live concerts.
The online concerts feature a fantastic line-up of top class musicians, including those who were due to play for Concerts in the West audiences this year, had not the pandemic sadly forced their cancellation, as well as those who have been invited to play in 2021 and 2022.
UNSUNG HEROES of the pandemic – such as NHS workers, delivery drivers and supermarket workers – are at the top of Britain’s new pecking order and the most respected in society, a study shows.
Research into attitudes during the coronavirus crisis shows a remarkable change in the social pecking order of how people who do different jobs are now regarded.
Almost all those in key worker roles – such as food shop staff, bin men, delivery drivers, postmen and carers – have joined NHS staff and paramedics and are now held in higher esteem than before.
A Westcountry public relations company has been bucking the national business trend since coronavirus hit the economy. Devon-based RAW Food & Drink PR has not only expanded its client base during the lockdown, it has even reversed the much-publicised flow out of London and opened an office in the city.
At a time when a great many London-based companies are closing their doors, RAW founder Hayley Reynolds believes her company’s business model and ethos has helped its business to grow.
“We were operating under what’s now known as the ‘new normal’ before the phrase was...
