Teenager targeted online says law change is needed as it’s revealed cyber-related sex crimes against children up to almost one every hour

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2019 - 10:51am

Teenager targeted online says law change is needed as it’s revealed cyber-related sex crimes against children up to almost one every hour

Children are increasingly being targeted on the web by sex offenders – with an average of 22 crimes a day taking place online last year, NSPCC figures have revealed.

Last year, a record 8,224 child sexual offences logged by police in England, Wales and Northern Ireland had an online element, according to figures obtained by the NSPCC through a Freedom of Information request.

A total of 40 out of 44 forces provided the NSPCC with...

Hassle-free tips to guarantee the success of your sports club

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2019 - 10:22am

There is no denying how much fun it can be to manage a sports club. Not only are you helping the hopefuls of your area develop their skills but taking part in your favourite sport is also a fine way of staying fit. However, maintaining a sports club is not all fun and games. Aside from all the day-to-day tasks and activities, there is also the relevance of your sports club to worry about. There is also the question of whether you want your club to be a casual experience or a gateway to competitive sports.

While there is indeed plenty of stress that goes with managing a sports club...

Simpkins Edwards’ Managing Partner, Mary Jane Campbell, who joined the Bovey Tracey litter picking team to clean the streets, fields and football pitches of the town

Local accountants keep the streets of Bovey Tracey clean

The streets, fields and football pitches of Bovey Tracey are looking that little bit tidier thanks to local chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards. As part of its ongoing commitment to volunteering in the local community, the firm, which has offices on Pottery Road, sent out a team of accountants to pick up litter during a day-long blitz around the town.

The litter pick, which was conducted following liaison with Town Clerk Mark Wells, is just one of the many volunteering days that the firm is participating in over 2019. From painting and generally tidying up the local Scout...

How to make the most of your home all year round

No matter how comfortable and relaxing your home life is, there’s always room for improvement. Does your bedroom get unbearably cold in the winter? Do you wish you spend more time in the garden? Have you fantasised about your own little nook hidden away from the chaos and stress of everyday life? Your home should be a place for recuperating after a tiring day, and that doesn’t need to stop when the seasons change. Winter, spring, summer or autumn, your home can be the most relaxing place in the world – here are a few ideas to help you get started.

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Things to consider when forming a marketing team

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2019 - 6:30am

It is crucial to have a strong marketing team if you want your business to do well. You need the help of this team in boosting the popularity of your company. This group will jumpstart the discussion on how to help increase your company’s presence across different platforms. Hence, you need to be cautious in determining who needs to be part of this team.

Diversify the team

You need a group of experts in various areas. For instance, you need one with years of experiences in print media while you also need another one whose expertise is online marketing. Your goal is to...

Channel 4's The Circle is looking for contestants from Exeter

Channel 4’s ground-breaking reality gameshow series, where anyone can be anyone, is back, and this year, hosted by Emma Willis.

The Circle series 1 was the biggest new original commission launch on All 4, since 2012.

Contestants compete against each other to be deemed the most popular for a chance to win a huge cash prize.

They don’t get to know each other face-to-face, meeting each other through the profiles they choose to share through The Circle (a purpose-built, voice activated social media site) and the information they release via chats.

In the live...

Alex Fisher signs for Exeter City

Alex Fisher says he cannot wait to turn out for the Grecians at St James Park after agreeing a deal to sign for Exeter City following his departure from Yeovil Town.

Alex, who began his early career with Oxford United before going on to play in Spain, Belgium and Italy, before having spells with Mansfield Town, Torquay United and Motherwell, is manager Matt Taylor’s fourth summer signing and is looking forward to getting started with City.

The 28-year-old explained: “I’m absolutely delighted, I spoke to the gaffer last week and I was really happy to get this one over the...

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Nurturing tech talent for future careers in Enterprise Zone

Today, schools from around East Devon attended The Big Bang Fair South West 2019 at Westpoint Arena Exeter, hosted by CSW Group.

The Big Bang Fair aims to inspire young people about future careers in science, technology, engineering, maths (STEM).

Two major employers, located in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone, were major sponsors of the event – Flybe as Headline Sponsors and Exeter Science Park as Gold Sponsors.

Cllr Ben Ingham, Leader of East Devon District Council, said: “Over 10,000 new jobs are expected to be created in the Exeter and East Devon...

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Family album app wins top business award at PSP

A team of entrepreneurs are celebrating success having been awarded a chance to grow and enhance their business at the prestigious Formation Zone, based at Plymouth Science Park.

MemoryPad is a closed, social networking app which allows for the secure and safe sharing of family moments which can record a child’s development from birth onwards. The concept is aimed primarily at parents together with their nearest and dearest.

Military families will benefit as it allows them to be able to watch their offspring grow and to share in small, but special, moments that otherwise...

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