Dartmoor Zoo, renowned for its international conservation and education programmes, has welcomed more than 200 young women and schoolgirls to an evening of inspiring talks, expert advice - and close-up encounters with some of the zoo’s smaller amphibian and invertebrate residents. The third annual Young Women into STEM careers fair on 14 November was designed by organisers Women in STEM Plymouth (WISP) to connect young women with the sort of people they might become in few years – ‘fantastic, inspiring women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics’. Sponsored by Babcock...
Princesshay has announced five top street performance acts to appear at its late-night shopping Thursdays. The illuminated entertainment will bring the centre to life with jaw-dropping displays throughout the holidays.
On Thursday 29th November, A stunning visual show, the Halo Glow Show will certainly impress shoppers in Princesshay. A mesmerising LED display will light up the centre at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.
For more information about Christmas in Princesshay visit www.princesshay.co.uk/christmas .
Exeter College is a finalist for the coveted title of ‘FE College of the Year’ in the national 2019 Tes FE Awards.
The most outstanding institutions and individuals that the FE sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the 2019 Tes (Times Educational Supplement) FE Awards.
As well as been shortlisted for the FE College of the Year title, the college is also a finalist for the professional services team of the year award.
John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said: “I am delighted that Exeter College has been shortlisted for...
After months of negotiations, speculation and rumour, a draft withdrawal agreement for the UK’s departure from the EU has been drawn up. It’s a thoroughly detailed document at 585 pages long , which outlines everything from the transition period, what happens with the Irish border, customs arrangements and a whole lot more.
For the world of business, this has been a long time coming, with many already stating their preparations for the worst-case scenario. As this is only a draft, there’s still a chance that the terms could change. Either way, many businesses are concerned that...
A county-wide pilot designed to train a new generation of frontline nursing staff has proved to be a great success as its first wave of recruits near the end of their training.
Devon, which faces unique challenges attracting registered nurses due to its large rural area and shortage of supporting transport routes, is one of 11 first-wave ‘nursing associate’ pilot sites and the only Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP)-wide site selected and funded by Health Education England (HEE).
Nursing Associates will be part of the frontline clinical workforce and help...
A teenager from Devon has been sharing her experiences of being a young person during a special day at the NSPCC’s headquarters in London. Nikita, 20, from Devon is a Youth Ambassador for the children’s charity and was chosen to lead a session with around 30 young people who descended on the NSPCC’s London offices recently as part of its annual Invaders Day.
The day gives people working at the NSPCC a chance to consult with young people and influence their work, while allowing them to find out more about the work the charity does day-to-day.
Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular these days with many couples jetting off to sunny destinations to get married. One of the most popular destinations for weddings is Mykonos which is a beautiful Greek island with some incredible views. Here, we are going to give you some reasons why you should get married in Mykonos. Keep reading if you would like to find out more.
The Venues
If you are looking for a beautiful wedding venue, then why not get married on the beach? Mykonos has some amazing places that you can get married whether you’d like to be saying...
Lightfoot, the first connected car technology company to reward better drivers, has been given another reason to celebrate in a month of good news for the Chudleigh-based business. Fresh off the back of their Made in the South West Awards win and the announcement of a £3.2m investment deal from BGF that has also seen ex-CEO of Dyson, Martin McCourt, join the board, Lightfoot has been awarded the title of Best Workspace in the Greater Exeter area
Organised by Exeter-based workplace designers Space, and backed by Exeter City Council and Exeter Chamber, the Space Awards celebrate...
With Black Friday just past us, U.S. retailers are winding down from one of the biggest retail spending weekends of the whole year. Although it’s not yet known, it’s very likely that the Black Friday weekend has surpassed 2017 net spend which earned retailers a staggering $7.9 billion during a single 24-hour window.
While this is an impressive number, it pales in comparison to the Chinese equivalent, which is hosted by e-commerce giant Alibaba and known colloquially as ‘Singles’ Day’. This years’ iteration took place on 11th November, and managed to top $30 billion over the course...
People in Devon are being encouraged to try their pharmacy first if they pick up a cough or cold and aren’t sure whether to visit their doctor.
GP practices and hospital emergency departments are often under even more pressure at this time of year and pharmacies can provide a fast route to medication for minor ailments like aches and pains, sore throat, coughs, colds, flu-like symptoms, runny noses, earache and skin rashes.
Pharmacies are open until late as well as weekends and you don’t need an appointment. Most pharmacies also have a confidential consulting area for...
