More than half (56%) of South West firms are reporting difficulty recruiting skilled staff, and a third (33%) have seen increased staff turnover since June 2016, according to a new employment and skills study from Lloyds Banking Group and London business membership organisation, London First. The study sought to analyse the impact of Brexit on business recruitment and access to skills across the UK. The skills shortage is proving to be an issue for businesses, with 38% saying it had impacted their activity. More than half (53%) said it had increased workload and stress for existing staff...
Year 6 pupils at Exeter Junior School are celebrating a record year of fundraising for good causes through their involvement in the Virgin Money 'Make your £5 Grow' scheme.
In small groups, the pupils dreamt up, designed and made products to sell to their peers as part of their Independent Maths Project 2018, raising an incredible £2062.26.
The profit will be divided evenly between Sport Re lief, Cancer Research UK, Dementia UK and The Mardon Centre, Exeter, with one fifth going towards fun maths games to enhance pupils' learning further.
Former politician and long-time SPANA ambassador Ann Widdecombe has been around the globe in recent years, highlighting the troubles faced by some of the world’s 200 million working animals.
Ann has worked with SPANA in countries such as Mauritania and Egypt and has witnessed first-hand the horrific conditions these donkeys, horses and other working animals face on a daily basis. SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) operates veterinary centres and mobile clinics in places such as the capital of Mauritania, Nouakchott. Incredibly, despite its population of over...
Police are continuing to advise drivers in Devon and Cornwall to only travel if absolutely necessary due to snow and icy conditions.
A Met Office Amber Warning remains in place with freezing conditions and further snowfall expected in the region into Monday (19 March).
Police have been working with partner agencies all weekend to keep people safe and main routes open.
Areas of Devon and Cornwall have seen significant snowfall causing challenging conditions and some disruption on the road network, with a number of collisions and abandoned vehicles causing further...
Do you have a waterproof jacket that hasn't seen a drop of water in ages? A neglected pair of cycling shorts, longing to ride a bicycle again? A forgotten fleece that hasn't seen the light of day? Gift Your Gear, founded by Sarah Howcroft, one of the original founders of Rohan, is an award-winning nationwide initiative that encourages outdoor enthusiasts to donate outdoor gear they no longer want, or need, by bringing it into their local Rohan store. (The one in Exeter is Rohan Exeter - 36 Bedford Street Exeter EX1 1GJ) The campaign, which has been running since 2012, ensures the UK's...
Due to popular demand, a limited number of day tickets have now been placed on sale for Dartmoor’s very own Chagstock Festival 2018.
Taking place on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st July 2018, Chagstock will once again showcase the very finest music, food and entertainment from the Westcountry and beyond.
Friday night’s fantastic line up includes Xylaroo, The Correspondents, King King, Martin Harley, Hunter & The Bear and main stage headliners; Buzzcocks.
Saturday’s highlights include The Grahams, Show of Hands, The Luka State, The Wood Burning Savages, The Hot...
Local school children hopped aboard Stagecoach’s revamped ‘Big Beach Bus’ to celebrate its start of service for 2018.
The open-top ‘Big Beach Bus’ hit the road earlier than normal this year to coincide with the opening of Devon Cliffs Holiday Park for its new season. The 95 route connects the Park, located at Sandy Bay, with World of Country Life, Littleham, Exmouth sea front and Exmouth town centre.
The bus has also been revamped with a fun, new look celebrating everything that is best about the beach. The ‘Big Beach Bus’ name, however, has stayed the same as it was...
Today's Anglo-Welsh Cup Final has been called off, due to the adverse weather conditions affecting the country.
The decision has been made with the safety of supporters, players and officials in mind. An announcement about a new date and arrangements for ticket holders will be made in due course.
Exeter City fell to their first defeat in four games in blustery conditions at Morecambe on Saturday.
The Grecians, with the wind in their favour first half, started the match brightly and were deservedly in front when Pierce Sweeney found the bottom corner. However, they conceded a soft goal from a corner shortly after and then Michael Rose hit an effort home in the closing stages of the second half to give Jim Bentley's side a much-needed three points in their battle against the drop.
Manager Paul Tisdale made three changes to the side that had drawn 1-1 with Yeovil Town...
The successful Seaton Cycle Fest returns for its third year on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July. Fast becoming a key date in the cycling calendar, Seaton Cycle Fest is held in the beautiful seaside town and includes fast and furious criterium races for all ages and a more genteel vintage cycle day for family fun. Race Day, on Sunday 1st July, sees 200 of the best riders from the region and beyond taking part in a series of fast-paced criterium races covering a 1.2km circuit following the long, flat seafront as well as a sharp ascent and tricky technical descent. Race categories...
