New research is shining a light on the changing face of graduate jobs, revealing that 41% of students studying in the South West leave their studies wanting a purpose-led career that lets them give something back to the world. The job market is also looking more competitive, with 74% of students in the South West believing that they’ll face more competition than their parents’ generation when it comes to getting graduate jobs.

The research, which was commissioned by Shell Ideas360, a programme fostering innovation, spoke to more than 1,100 UK university students. The results for...

Community minded businesses, such as cafes and shops, are being encouraged to join a growing movement to help the environment.

The concept is simple. Reduce the number of plastic bottles being thrown away by inviting people to re-fill their water bottles with tap water for free. It’s a win-win; good for the environment; good for people’s health, to hydrate with water rather than sugary drinks; and good PR for the businesses and charities that open their doors to thirsty passers-by. What began as a local campaign in Bude, Refill now has attracted national appeal with a diverse range...

A bespoke gym has opened in Honiton after bank funding was arranged by Griffin Chartered Accountants.

Entrepreneur Craig Bernhardt of B Health & Fitness, who already runs a successful gym in Dorset, was initially turned down for funding by his bank. Graham Higgins from Griffin stepped in to develop the business plan and facilitate discussions with other banks.

The first bank he approached agreed to fund £175K for the new venture.

With additional funding secured through private investors, the fitout of the gym went ahead in time for the planned opening on January...

Any business can become more effective. For that different industries should unite their expertise in order to produce smart and powerful solutions.

Recently, Uboro company produced its customised product for different businesses in order to make the business more effective. It is a cutting-edge tracking software. Learn how https://uboro.io/tracker-app works by reading this article.

What Is Unique About Uboro Offers?

Tracking as a method of controlling is not so new. Logistics company, governmental organisations used to use it. Though, today it surpasses the common...

Jimmy Stevens, just 11 years of age, who lives in Exeter, was the runner-up in the United Kingdom Aquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) Short Film Award.

Announced last month, the Award, which is sponsored by Elysium Healthcare, is worth £250.

The lighthearted and entertaining film produced by Jimmy highlights the impact of his brain injury, and the difficulties of coming to terms with a new way of life.

Using Lego characters Jimmy illustratres how different his life has become since his ABI, how he is rising to the challenges in his everyday life, and how determined...

Many opportunities to learn about birds with the Countryside team this year

Throughout the coming year, there are a number of events taking place at Seaton Wetlands to help you learn more about birds.

Events taking place at Seaton Wetlands in January include ‘What’s that bird?’ and bird ringing demonstrations.

‘What’s that bird?’ sessions take place twice a month throughout the year. During these two-hour drop-in sessions a volunteer guide is available in the bird hide to help visitors identify the birds they see. There are also binoculars available to borrow, free...

The latest annual figures from Experian the market insight platform show that UK deal volumes decreased slightly in 2017, the first fall in volumes shown since 2008. There were signs in early 2017 that volumes were picking up, only to see a reversal in later months with the slow down starting in mid-2016 following the Referendum.

Data from other sources indicates that this fall is mainly attributable to deals involving foreign companies as either buyer, vendor or investor. UK deal volumes look to have increased which perhaps surprisingly supports higher confidence levels about...

Gareth Steenson has spoken of his delight after putting pen to paper on a new two-year deal with the Exeter Chiefs.

The club’s record points-scorer is to extend his stay at Sandy Park until at least the end of 2019/20 season and is the first indication from Director of Rugby Rob Baxter that he is keen to keep hold of a number of his frontline stars moving forward.

Signed by the Chiefs back in the summer of 2010 from the Cornish Pirates, the 33-year-old fly-half has played an integral part in the recent rise of Exeter out of the Championship and into one of the leading rugby...