SENISCA secures additional £3.7 million financing to support rapid development of senotherapeutic platform to treat age-related disease

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/19/2024 - 8:11pm

SENISCA, an award-winning biotechnology company developing RNA-based senotherapeutics to treat age-related disease, today announces it has raised an additional £3.7 million in funding. This comprises significant backing from SENISCA’s strong investor base, including Emerging Longevity Ventures, QantX, the R42 Group, Trend Investment Group and Apex Ventures, and investment from new funds including Lifespan Vision Ventures. In addition to the total investor capital raised of £7.1 million to date, SENISCA, through prestigious Innovate UK grants, awards, and commercial relationships, has also...

Chicken fans queue over 16 hours for Popeyes® Exeter opening

Chicken lovers queued for over 16 hours for the much-anticipated opening of the new Popeyes ® Exeter restaurant on the High Street yesterday morning.

The launch day saw the New Orleans inspired brass band, ‘The Brass Funkeys’, welcoming guests as doors opened to the brand-new space which can seat over 120 people.

Members of the public queued from 6.30pm on Sunday 17th March, over 16 hours before the doors opened, to be the first to get their hands on the famous Popeyes® menu. The queue spanned almost 100 metres down the high street.

A student from Exeter...

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations in the Crypto Sector

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 03/19/2024 - 9:19am

The world of cryptocurrencies is developing at a rapid pace. Regulations aimed at preventing money laundering play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of crypto transactions. These regulations are put in place to uncover financial crimes by authenticating the identities of individuals involved in the crypto market. This article explains anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in the crypto world.

Understanding AML Compliance

At its core, AML involves a series of identity verification processes, commonly known as AML checks. These checks are presented on large...

The National Careers Service Southwest partnership with Exeter Library

The National Careers Service Southwest partnership with Exeter Library

The National Careers Service in the Southwest has taken a unique approach to bring careers guidance directly to the community.

A dedicated careers adviser, Sandy, has become a familiar face at the Exeter Library, offering valuable advice and support to individuals at various stages of their career journey. Whether you’re seeking your first job, contemplating a career change, or aiming to enhance your CV through online training courses, the National Careers Service is here to assist.

Exeter Library serves as a hub for community engagement and knowledge.

The library...

Best Sports Tipster to Follow

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2024 - 11:04pm

Sports betting can be both exciting and challenging, with many punters looking for an edge to increase their chances of winning. This is where sports tipsters come in.

Find out what a sports tipster is and how it works. Learn about the benefits of following a sports tipster and the risks involved. If you're looking to up your betting game, find out how to choose the best sports tipster to follow.

What is a Sports Tipster?

Ports enthusiasts looking to enhance their betting experience and increase their chances of winning often turn to Sports Tipsters for valuable insights...

Some profitable businesses for 2024

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2024 - 9:26pm

Who hasn't dreamed of becoming a boss? Being an entrepreneur and starting a business might be a great adventure, but it's very important to find a good business that can survive in the current context.

Below, we introduce several money-making business ideas to bring to the market in 2024, along with relevant tips on successfully launching and running them.

Logistics and supply chain: Logistics and Supply Chain have emerged as very good business alternatives thanks to the implicit growth of e-Commerce. Providing quality logistics and supply chain services is crucial for...

Cumberland grange helps hospital radio Exeter celebrate 50 years

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2024 - 8:59pm

In celebration of 50 years, Hospital Radio Exeter recorded their special celebration show from Cumberland Grange Care Home to honour Jo one of Cumberland Granges residents who was one of the very first volunteers to set up and start Hospital Radio Exeter.

Hospital Radio Exeter is the Radio Station for the patients of the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) and residents of Care Homes in the Exeter area and is manned completely by volunteers.

Richard and Julia, husband and wife who volunteer each week for the radio station interviewed resident Jo asking her all...

Under 15s football team scores £500 sponsorship from Bloor Homes

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2024 - 8:20pm

A local football team has hit the back of the net with a £500 sponsorship deal with Bloor Homes.

The housebuilder’s Exeter region has donated the money to support Cranbrook United Youth Football Club’s U15s with new kit this season.

Cranbrook United FC Club Chairman, Steve Bampton said: “We’d like to thank Bloor Homes in Exeter for this generous donation supporting our Under 15s.

“Like many youth sports clubs we rely on fundraising and donation from businesses like Bloor Homes to be able to provide our young players with kit and equipment and it is always much...

The power of friendship pushes Andy on London marathon wheelchair challenge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2024 - 8:16pm

The power of friendship is pushing Devon police trainer Andy Elliott in his bid to complete the London marathon in a wheelchair.

Although able-bodied, Andy decided to tackle the 26.2 miles in a standard wheelchair to support his close friend Andrew Russell who was paralysed in a diving accident over 25 years ago.

The 50-year-old Training Course Manager with Devon and Cornwall Police is aiming to raise vital funds to support the charity Spinal Research in its mission to find a cure for paralysis.

Andy was at Exeter University in 1996 when his close friend and...

West Exe School staff help fundraise for Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2024 - 8:09pm

Staff from West Exe School and the Ted Wragg Trust attended a fundraising quiz for the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival this month.

The festival this year will run from the 18th to the 22nd of September. As a registered charity, their mission is to celebrate books and their authors and promote the art of writing and the enjoyment of reading in the East Devon community and in other local schools.

Chloe Fox, a Senior Leader at West Exe School and Carrie McMillan, Director at South West Teacher Training and the Ted Wragg Trust Professional Development Lead were invited...

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