Finding a job can be challenging, especially when you’re just starting out in your career. With the job market more competitive than ever, it’s important to stand out from the crowd and make a great first impression on potential employers. For some helpful tips on how to impress hiring managers and secure the job you want, keep reading below. From writing an effective CV to nailing the interview, read on for advice on successfully launching your career.

Your CV (curriculum vitae) is often the first impression you'll make on a potential employer. When...

The rollout of COVID and flu vaccines for older adults, care home residents and those with long term health conditions kicked off this month as the NHS drive to protect against a ‘tripledemic’ of viruses this winter continues.

The NHS in Devon is preparing for the winter period and encouraging local people to make best use of health services and protect themselves with winter vaccinations to get ‘winter strong’.

Those eligible can book appointments, with hundreds of thousands of slots still available via the NHS website, the NHS App, or by calling 119 for free. The flu...

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Today the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge , a trailblazing partnership between the Steve Morgan Foundation, Diabetes UK, and Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) has announced funding for a cutting-edge research project led by researchers at the University of Exeter, which could bring us closer to a cure for type 1 diabetes.

Drs Craig Beall and Thomas Piers and their teams will explore whether a type of cell found in the brain can be used to develop long-lasting, effective beta cell therapies for type 1 diabetes. These therapies could transform the way the condition is treated by...

Exeter’s match against Harlequins will be dedicated to providing support to rugby charity, Restart Rugby.

The clash on 27 October, will be part of this year’s Restart Round, the annual round of Gallagher Premiership fixtures dedicated to Restart Rugby, a charity that provides practical and emotional support to current and former rugby players going through hardship.

Restart Rugby is the official charity of the Rugby Players Association (RPA) and will host several activities ahead of, and on, the weekend as it aims to raise £20,000 for its 24/7 confidential counselling...

It was fun, fizz, and frolics at a party for over 50 guests to mark HATA’S significant 20th Birthday held at Samuel Jones on Exeter Quay.

Founded by Mary Pugsley MBE IN 2004, Hair At The Academy is a unique training programme delivering hairdressing, barbering, customer service, Math & English, supporting vulnerable young adults in and around Exeter towards completion of work-ready qualifications.

And it was a double celebration as HATA announced its newly formed sister organisation, Hair in the Community (HITC), a not-for-profit social enterprise, which kickstarted...

Exam season can often feel like a huge, overwhelming mountain for students, especially when figuring out how to manage their time effectively.

With a bunch of subjects to juggle and only so many hours in the day, staying organised becomes incredibly important. Using study notes effectively can reduce stress, letting students zero in on their prep work.

This article aims to share some practical strategies with Exeter students as they prepare for their upcoming local exams.

Knowing which subjects need more attention is absolutely key...

St John Ambulance, the leading first aid charity, is looking for enthusiastic and committed people in locations across Devon to volunteer as Youth Leaders and Youth Helpers. Successful applicants will need to give a minimum of two hours each month and will work with the charity’s youngest volunteers, the Badgers (aged 5 to 11) and Cadets (aged 10 to 17), and guide them as they develop into the next generation of first aiders.

Both St John units in Plymstock and Exeter set up a St John Badger sett locally in 2024 and are now looking to grow the team. Each unit has immediate...

AGRIFEST is back, and it’s now officially the biggest and best primestock show in the south west.

On November 6th, for one day only, close to 200 animals are poised to parade through Westpoint Arena, groomed to within an inch of their lives, to share in a whopping prize fund of £5,000.

Chair of Agrifest, Deborah Custance Baker is delighted to bring this ever-popular show back for 2024. “It’s a great event for farmers, offering them the opportunity to show off their finest primestock specimens, attend workshops and seminars and generally indulge in a fun, social day out...

Struggling to find unique crops for your greenhouse? Some plants can truly surprise you with their ability to thrive indoors. This article will help you discover the most surprising crops in greenhouses and guide you on how to grow them successfully.

Cucamelons, also called "mouse melons," are easy to grow in greenhouses. Plant the seeds indoors in spring. They need warmth and good light to sprout.

They look like tiny watermelons but taste like cucumbers with a hint of lime. These charming fruits add fun to your garden. They thrive...