UK Top 100 Construction Consultancy acquire Civil and Structural Engineering Counterpart

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2019 - 11:13am

One of the UK’s leading construction consultancies, Bailey Partnership, has acquired 16 strong, Exeter-based BSW Consulting, a long established Civil and Structural Engineering practice from Parkwood Group.

Bailey Partnership is a UK top 100 consultancy with four offices across the South in Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol and Sevenoaks and currently employs over 90 people.

The transaction adds the full range of civil and structural engineering services to Bailey Partnership’s offering and further strengthens and enhances its position as a sector leader and broadens and adds...

Model & Surfer Keziah Ley

Devon Surfer & Model to Review NZ Surf Beaches in New Magazine

Authored by AGP Talent
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2019 - 10:31am

Miss Keziah Ley a local Devon woman recently discovered by a Vogue Italia photographer is now going from strength to strength in her new modelling career.

In the new year, Keziah has been selected as lead model for a 1930's photo-shoot at Devon's famous 'Burgh Island Hotel' where mainstream media are also going to be present to document not only the shoot, but also the behind the scenes aspect of a new model's life as well.

Miss Ley who is also an experienced surfer will be travelling to New Zealand in August to take part in the New Zealand Fashion Week and then commence a...

Coral Sea, Sharm El Sheikh

New flights from Exeter Airport to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt

Authored by Jason Clark
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2019 - 10:18am

TUI, the world’s leading holiday company and the UK’s number one holiday provider, has announced its winter 2020 programme with the reintroduction of holidays to Sharm El Sheikh.

From the 4th November 2020, weekly TUI flights to Sharm El Sheikh will be operating on a Wednesday from Exeter airport.

Famous for the glistening red sea and amazing sandy beaches, customers can expect high quality hotels and the year round sun the region is known for. Four hotels including old favourites along the beautiful Red Sea coast are now on sale, with even more in the pipeline.

The...

Trees in Trust

Trees in Trust

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2019 - 10:15am

National Tree Week - from 23rd November to 1st December – is the UK's largest annual tree celebration, and marks the start of the winter tree planting season. One locally-based conservation charity is using the occasion to shine a spotlight on some of the many trees in its care.

Wild Planet Trust is the conservation charity behind Paignton Zoo. The zoo is more famous for animals than trees, although it is pleasantly-wooded. Often overlooked are the Clennon local nature reserve adjoining the zoo and the Primley public open space across the road, both managed by the Trust.

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Exeter's growing population is good news For entrepreneurs

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2019 - 9:46am

Exeter's population has grown by 12,000 since the previous census, according to UK Populations, and the reason for the increase is the availability of career opportunities within the cathedral city. If you'd rather be your own boss than work for someone else, getting entrepreneurial in Exeter may be the secret to generating a great income without taking orders from a supervisor. Exeter is a hub for commerce, which is why 35,000 people commute into the city each day. It's definitely the perfect place to start a small business, and by following a few key tips, Exeter's budding entrepreneurs...

Website design tips for your start up

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:56am

It doesn’t matter how big or small they are; every business nowadays should have a professional website. Sadly, this can be a very intimidating task for business owners with no web design experience, especially if they have a small budget.

If you can relate to this, don’t worry, we are here to help. There are lots of things that you can do to make sure that your website has an advantage over competitor’s websites, from researching your niche to using inbound links.

Here are five handy website design tips for people with start-up businesses.

Research Your Niche...

Schools contribute to Devon Carbon Plan at Youth Climate Forum

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:21am

Climate experts and over 100 Devon students put their heads together on Friday to propose, debate and determine how best to reduce carbon emissions in the county.

It was all part of The Devon Youth Climate Forum held at County Hall and hosted by the Devon Youth Parliament.

The Forum was one of a series of opportunities that Devon’s young people will have to contribute to the Devon Carbon Plan, a blueprint which will lay out what we all must do to create a net-zero county.

Pupils came from Great Torrington, St James, Pilton College, Exmouth Community Primary,...

Boy in mask: Afrika, 8, holds a ball and wears a mask to protect against air pollution in Dawson Heights, south east London. Image credit: © Britta Jaschinski / WWF-UK

Environmental issues ranked second only to healthcare

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2019 - 6:17am

According to the latest WWF data, 80% of the people in the South West are concerned about the environment.

The environment comes joint second in the UK list of concerns as a nation-beating crime, economy, housing, education and employment, only behind healthcare.

Climate change, plastic usage and loss of wildlife are the top three environmental concerns for residents of the South West, the home of some of the most amazing green areas of the country.

The depth of our feeling around the wellbeing of the planet and our local environment is perhaps unsurprising. The UK...

Tips for Using Tea Tree Oil for Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus can be immensely hard to cure. This insidious fungal infection can linger for years. And most people only make it worse by using ineffective over-the-counter medications.

If you've been stuck with toenail fungus for a while, tea tree oil can be very helpful. Our guide will show how to put this natural remedy to use.

What Should You Know About Tea Tree Oil?

Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has become the mainstay of aromatherapy, cosmetics, and even household cleaning supplies. It comes from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifolia tree, or...

Christmas Concert at St Stephen's Church

Event Date: 
14/12/2019 - 7:30pm to 9:45pm
Venue: 
St Stephen's Church, High Street, EX4 3LW

Performance by violinist Yulia Northridge, classical pianist Ekaterina Shetliffe, soprano Margaret Aagesen Hughes and mezzo soprano Iryan Ilnytska with the programme of traditional Christmas works by Barber, Frank, Handel and more. Hot drinks and mint pies served during the interval. Tickets available: 07505 884271 www.ticketsource.co.uk/elegance or on the door

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