A new website and film designed to provide support and training for those working with former service personnel in communities, has been launched. The website and film has been produced by a group of southwest councils as part of the South West Armed Forces Covenant Project.
The councils, led by Wiltshire Council, include Bristol City, Cornwall, Devon County Council, Gloucestershire County Council, North Somerset and Somerset. They are working together to improve delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant, to raise awareness and promote understanding to benefit military communities....
By Simon Dutton, founder and CEO at Paritor, who specialise in software solutions for music and performing arts education
Technology is one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most innovative sectors and the South West is rapidly emerging as one of the key centres for tech growth and discovery.
With over 13,000 digital tech businesses in the South West turning over £2.4 billion and plans for a new Institute of Technology to support technical further education in the region, it is an exciting time to pursue a career in the field. However, attracting and retaining young tech...
Up to 45 million Americans are living without a credit score. And yet, an even greater number of Americans have a poor credit score.
Both of these cases makes it especially difficult to get a loan. You may think it's totally out of the question.
However, you may be surprised to learn that you can get a cash loan without a credit check. Check out below to learn how!
1. Check Your Credit History
You may think that you have even a poor credit score or a no credit score altogether. However, you may be surprised that you actually have a credit history which you...
Two new sound posts have been installed around Seaton Wetlands. Powered by solar energy, the posts play commentary and wildlife sounds to help visitors learn more about the reserve.
Currently, the post at Stafford Marsh has three Warblers bird calls and the Borrow Pit post has Kingfisher, Moorhen and Little Grebe. As the seasons change, the sound recordings will be updated, so look out for a new set of sounds and information in the autumn.
The posts were funded by the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’s (AONB) Sustainable Development Fund secured by Axe Vale and...
Devon Food Heroes Peter Gorton (Master Chef of Great Britain) and Jim Fisher (Exeter Cookery School) joined other local hospitality professionals and catering students from South Devon College and City College Plymouth at Kitley House Hotel and Restaurant, near Yealmpton this week (Monday, June 24th).
The special event, organised by The Chefs’ Forum, offered inspiring BBQ demonstrations and a great networking opportunity for South West hospitality professionals.
Kitley House PR and broadcaster, Sharon Goble, and Chefs’ Forum Founder, Catherine Farinha,...
South West Water has teamed up with the world’s first environment themed multi-sports event to help promote the benefits of health and hydration. The groundbreaking Planet Earth Games is taking place in Exeter on 6 July at Exwick Sports Hub and Flowerpot Playing Fields.
The organisers have a vision of inspiring a generation of environmentally-sustainable young people through physical activity. The Planet Earth Games is committed to:
zero usage of avoidable single use oil-based plastics
Jonny Maxted says it was the ambition shown by manager Matt Taylor that helped convince him to sign for Exeter City.
The 25-year-old will officially join Exeter City on July 1, but could play for the Grecians this evening in our pre-season friendly with Jersey, if approval is granted from his current club Accrington Stanley.
Jonny came through the ranks with Doncaster Rovers and has spent time with the likes of Forest Green Rovers and Guiseley. Last season he played 26 times for Stanley as he helped them to secure another season in the third tier of English football....
The future of the city’s green lungs – Exeter’s Valley Parks – has been assured.
In a partnership that safeguards the Parks for years to come, the City Council has passed over the everyday management of the six green spaces to the charity, Devon Wildlife Trust. The Parks are:
Mincinglake Valley Park
Ludwell Valley Park
Riverside Valley Park
Barley Valley Park
Whitycombe Valley Park
Duryard & Belvidere Valley Park
The partnership will improve the management of the Parks for wildlife and improve and...
Gary Warren says he is delighted and honoured to have signed for Exeter City having put pen to paper on a deal at St James Park.
The defender, who has more than 600 league appearances during his career, has made the switch from Yeovil Town having departed the Glovers earlier this week.
He comes with a reputation of being an aggressive, tough tackling centre-half and he says he can’t wait to get started with his new club.
“I am delighted,” he said. “I can’t wait now to get started and to get the season under way. I am very, very honoured and privileged to come and...
Teignbridge District Council has backed the Devon Climate Declaration, demonstrating the authority’s commitment to leading the fight against climate change. Council Leader Cllr Gordon Hook and Managing Director Phil Shears signed the declaration which sets out an ambition to tackle climate change across Devon. By signing the document, Teignbridge is committed to supporting a raft of measures and initiatives including lobbying government to prioritise decarbonisation and to provide the resources and funding necessary to speed up the transition to becoming a carbon neutral and resilient...
