If Devon is good at one thing, it's innovation. The region is one of the UK's leading technology and manufacturing hubs, as well as being home to one of the best universities in Europe. It's therefore unsurprising that Devon is continuing to churn out some of the most promising tech and business talent in the country, with dozens of acclaimed startups popping up in the city every single month. Whether you're an industry hawk or just wanting to know about the amazing things that Devon's locals are getting up to, here are four Devon tech startups that you absolutely need to know about....
The odds on Exeter City earning promotion this season have drifted further out after the club’s winless streak was extended to four games at the weekend. The Grecians were trailing 2-0 to promotional rivals Tranmere when Dean Moxey was sent off and that effectively ended all hope of staging a comeback. It means Exeter City have taken just two points from their last four games and that has seen them fall seven behind league leaders Lincoln City. Yet it is a long old season and there is plenty of time for them to turn things around, with some massive games lying on the horizon.
A local digital marketing agency is celebrating its fifth anniversary following another record breaking and successful year of growth.
MiHi Digital, based near Lifton, has worked with 64 new clients, launched 34 websites and seen turnover grow by a further 23% in the past 12 months.
The business has grown rapidly since it was set up by digital marketing specialist Mark Worden from a one-bedroom flat on the Exeter Quayside in 2013. Mark, who left a position at a regional law firm to start the business, attributes part of this year’s expansion to continued increases in...
Local archaeologists working with Redrow Homes believe they have discovered the most south-westerly Roman town in Britain at the housebuilder’s Romansfield development in Okehampton, Devon.
Locally based independent commercial archaeological consultancy AC archaeology has found the foundation trenches and post-holes of some 25 timber-constructed buildings situated either side of a well-preserved Roman road extending eastwards from a military fort.
The fort, which is located immediately west of Romansfield, is protected as an historic site included in the Schedule of...
Holidays are coming to Exeter once again this year, when the iconic Coca-Cola Truck arrives in Princesshay on Saturday 10th November at 12pm. Bedford Street will play host to the famous red lorry for the entire weekend for fans to get the ultimate seasonal selfie in front of the illuminated vehicle.
The 6.5m-long 13 tonne truck is illuminated by 8,772 fairy lights and marks the countdown to Christmas for many people.
Each year the Coca-Cola truck visits more than 40 locations across the UK. New for 2018, the queue will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland edged with snow...
Exeter Male Voice Choir will be presenting An Evening to Remember at St Peter's School in Quarry Lane on Saturday November 10 (7:30-9:15).
It is a joint concert which also features the young musicians of Lympstone Training Band, who will be playing traditional favourites.
The choir will perform popular modern songs and some James Bond theme tunes accompanied by guest soloist, soprano Penny Smith-Wiseman. The event will be raising funds for FORCE Cancer Charity, Haemochromatosis UK and, as it is on the eve of Armistice Day, the Royal British Legion.
Unused space in your property is often a wasted opportunity. Even if you don’t live in a densely populated area like London, converting your loft to add an extra room – even if that room is only for storage purposes – could improve the overall quality of your life dramatically. To help you finally make use of that loft space, all you need to do is follow this guide:
Loft Conversion
When you commit to a loft conversion , there are a few things you need to keep in mind. The first is that loft conversions often offer the biggest return on your investment. The more closely...
Recently a grant of £4,000 was donated By Ian Kingsbury JP. The Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire, who on the day was accompanied by Dr. Reuben Ayres their Provincial Grand Charity Steward to the Devon Air Ambulance on behalf of all Devonshire Freemasons. This has brought the total Masonic support given to air ambulances across the country to £2.3 million since 2007.
The total contribution to Devonshire Air Ambulance since 2007 by Freemasons is £55,000 and when adding the donations made by individual Devon Lodges the total is over £116,000.
Parents want the absolute best for their children, and occasionally this means breaking from the mould of tradition and instead opting for new, innovative methods. From preparing them for a better future where they can achieve all their dreams with ease, to simply taking an extra step that will help them if their health ever takes a turn for the worse, here are the top three innovative ways all expecting mothers can start to prepare a bright future for their child.
Get Their Stem Cells Stored
In terms of scientific innovation, stem cell research takes centre stage. This...
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has welcomed Senior Associate Tom Sampford to its travel and insurance team in Exeter. Tom re-joins the firm from DAC Beachcroft, having originally completed his training contract at Stones, before the Stones' merger with Trowers in 2015. Tom has experience dealing with tourism, hospitality and travel claims, and in handling international litigation matters. He has also gained a wide range of experience advising both claimants and defendants in personal injury matters, including particular expertise in the health sector, having previously...
