Loganair set to fly from Exeter for first time

Loganair today announced that it will fly from Exeter Airport for the first time from the start of July.

Included are routes from Exeter to Edinburgh commencing on July 6, and to Newcastle starting on July 20. A one-stop service to Aberdeen via Newcastle also starts on that date.

The Edinburgh service flies five times per week, and Newcastle and Aberdeen daily on weekdays. The services to Scotland will also allow connectivity on one ticket the length of the British Isles from the far south west of England to the Scottish islands. Seatc are now on sale.

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How to Upgrade Your iPad for a Successful Gaming Experience

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:40am

Are your gaming apps in your fancy iPad crashing periodically? Is it becoming a hindrance to your path to become a successful gamer, tech-ninja, a YouTuber, or something different but important? Maybe you have not updated yourself when it comes to the intricacies of the online gaming world—or in other levels, have not updated your device itself.

Your Operating System Needs Frequent Updating

Irrespective of the kind of job you use your iPad primarily for—be it exercising your literary prowess , or trying to understand metaphysical concepts, or even something like gaming,...

How to Spice Up Your Living Space

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:22am

Are you bored with how your flat looks? Has it been a while since you decorated your home? You might have considered buying or renting a new house or you might have thought about consulting an interior designer to do some re-touches to your home. There is no need for either option because you can change how your home looks entirely with a few simple touches that will make you think of yourself as the next Lorenzo Mongiardino. In this article, we will guide you through some amazing tips to freshen up your living space.

Set Your Style

Think of the most appealing styles; a style...

What Species Are Good For A Garden?

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:16am

Those who really understand the complexity and diversity of plants view gardening as an art. What now seems like a hobby or casual activity was the essence of survival for humans back in the earliest days. Practicality was the main purpose behind gardening; growing vegetables and other important crops was a way for humans to finally step outside the vicious loop of hunting for animals and suffering from harsh environmental conditions. Decorative gardens were a form of luxury even in the ancient days, as humans became more civilized and class hierarchies were formed. Gardens were enclosed...

Bloodbikes ride away with £1,000 from the Freemasons

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/08/2020 - 10:41pm

At a recent meeting (at a safe distance) the Devonshire Freemasons donated £1000 to the Devon Freewheelers also known as the Devon Blood Bikes to enable them to continue the important work they are doing in transporting Covid 19 samples from test centres and hospitals to laboratories in addition to their other important duties.

Last Saturday two Assistant Provincial Grand Masters Peter Keaty and Craig Cox met up with Dave Cook and Mick Scaife to present them with the grant and congratulate them on the courage and determination they show as volunteer riders, this makes a total of...

Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor at the University for Exeter, appointed to prestigious new role

Professor Sir Steve Smith, the current Vice-Chancellor at the University of Exeter has accepted a highly prestigious appointment with the UK government from September 2020. As International Education Champion, Sir Steve will have a leading role in a 10-year strategy to both increase the number of international students choosing to study in the UK higher education system to 600,000 and increase the value of education exports to £35 billion per year by 2030. The University of Exeter is delighted and proud with this appointment.

Two recent Higher Education Ministers, commenting on...

Dementia sufferers stay at home with specialist care

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Mon, 06/08/2020 - 4:55pm

PEOPLE living in south Devon who suffer from dementia can be cared for at home thanks to a specialist training scheme being run by a care provider in the area (June 2020).

Dementia sufferers can receive care where they live, rather than having to go into a residential home, with the help of trained carers working for Guardian Homecare in Exeter.

Catherine Porter, Manager for Guardian Homecare said: “We believe supporting people with dementia is extremely important as it enables them to retain their independence and lead fulfilled lives.

“We now train all our social...

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Everys Solicitors expands family team: Three new appointments to complement existing team

Authored by EverysPR
Posted: Mon, 06/08/2020 - 1:12pm

Everys Solicitors is delighted to announce the expansion of its Family team with the appointments of two new solicitors and a legal assistant who all join the firm today, Monday, 8th June, 2020. The new appointments come at a time of a substantial increase in demand for Family Law services.

Moira Reynolds joins Everys as a Partner and Head of the Family department. Moira has over 19 years’ experience within Family Law and her career also encompasses three years as a law lecturer at Weston College. Moira is a very experienced lawyer who provides constructive support and expert...

Exeter College runners up in coveted National Award for Employer Engagement

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Mon, 06/08/2020 - 12:55pm

Exeter College has been recognised with a top four shortlisting for the Association of College’s award for Employer Engagement.

The Association of Colleges (AoC) celebrated top further education across the UK at its virtual Beacon Awards ceremony, and the College’s commitment to proactively working with employers for the mutual benefit of all saw them shortlisted for the coveted prize in Employer Engagement.

The Beacon Awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious awards within the education sector, given the rigour and robustness of the assessment.

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Newton Abbot business welcomes mental health announcement

Authored by lizparks
Posted: Mon, 06/08/2020 - 12:19pm

A South Devon business which trains teachers to support the emotional and social development of children has welcomed a government announcement of new online resources for schools and colleges to boost mental health support for staff and pupils.

Thrive, based at Seale Hayne, near Newton Abbot, has welcomed news of grants worth more than £750,000 for the Diana Award, the Anti-Bullying Alliance and the Anne Frank Trust to help schools and colleges build relationships between pupils, boost their resilience, and continue to tackle bullying both in person and online.

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