GripHero Ltd, the developer of the patented and world’s only fuel nozzle-mounted, anti-static hand-protection dispensers, has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA) 2019 Awards, which honour the latest products and most innovative services available on the forecourt and in the petroleum market.
Its shortlisting in the Environmental Protection and Improvement award category, as well as in the Innovation award category, is a huge achievement for the Devon-based business, which launched its revolutionary new...
Now with the elections in the UK just months away, everybody has a political side to take. While some may hope that Boris Johnson’s poker face may help win negotiate independence from the EU in the coming months, others may not be too sure about Jeremy Corbyn’s commitment to the ordinary class of Britain. Regardless of what your political opinion may be and whom you think will win the elections, the question is are you willing to wager on it?
In recent years it has become possible for people to bet on political outcomes similar to betting at the races. Today not only can you bet on...
Volunteers will be trained to help review, manage, protect and enhance the heritage assets in their conservation area, such as buildings, monuments and landscapes. These assets are an irreplaceable resource, which have helped to give East Devon towns and villages their distinctive character and add to the attraction for local residents and visitors alike.
The project aims to build knowledge and skills amongst volunteers from surrounding areas including Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and Sidmouth. It also aims...
Topsham based sports and film memorabilia company, Exclusive Memorabilia have made the charity Will’s Way their charity partner of the year. The company have pledged to give the charity £1,000 worth of signed memorabilia over the next year for them to auction off. Exclusive Memorabilia asked for nominations from the public over which charity should receive the memorabilia, and after much deliberation Will’s Way was chosen. Jo Page, the charity manager at Will’s Way said “This is absolutely amazing news! We will be able to raise so much money with the signed memorabilia.” About...
A student from Exeter University is celebrating after being awarded a cash prize from the world’s largest independent renewables company in recognition of his professionalism during his course.
Conor Cowden, a fourth-year MEng Energy Engineering student at the university’s Penryn campus, received the ‘RES Power for Good Prize’ and £100 for being the best student in the field of wind energy.
Steve Higman, Head of Operational Performance said: “The renewable energy industry is one of great opportunity and students like Conor, who exemplify the very best qualities, attitude...
Seaton Tramway and Lundy Island, two very different and unique heritage attractions in Devon, have now introduced special tours aimed explicitly at Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users.
The new filmed tours feature a BSL signer, to help BSL users get a better understanding of the information presented at both attractions, and help them feel engaged with the history of the sites.
Many Deaf BSL users in the UK use BSL as their first language and may struggle with large panels of written English. By introducing the filmed BSL tours, Deaf visitors can receive information in a...
Exeter has been awarded prestigious UNESCO City of Literature status, it has been announced. It is the only place in the UK to be given the status. It joins 65 other cities across the world who have become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
“This is fantastic news for Exeter,” said City Council Leader Phil Bialyk. ”Once again this is international recognition for the city and its cultural offer,” he added
“Exeter spends more on culture than most other cities in the country. Many of the 66 cities that have become part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network across the...
A leading deals platform has advertised a dream job as a ‘Travel Ambassador’ for which a lucky applicant will be paid £25,000 to travel to 40 countries across the world on a 12-month contract and can even take a travel companion on each trip.
Wowcher has launched a national search to find a paid ambassador to experience the 40 global destinations featured in its £99 Mystery Holiday deal. The Mystery Holiday deal recently went viral thanks to lots of excited tweets from customers, and the news that two singletons had booked the deal as their first date to a surprise destination....
A company from South Devon has been named one of the best rural businesses in the country after winning a regional Rural Business Award.
Surfing Cow Ice Cream from Holbeton near Plymouth from was named best Food and Drink Business at the South West regional finals of the Rural Business Awards in partnership with Amazon which were held at the Royal Agricultural University and regionally sponsored by Openreach and Millsted Langdon.
Following the impressive achievement at the regional final, Surfing Cow Ice Cream will now go on to represent the South West at the national final...
