The humble fruit fly is helping scientists who are working to find a cure for brain tumours.
And the tiny insect, often viewed as a household nuisance, has helped researchers to better understand mechanisms which turn a healthy cell into a tumour cell.
The work is taking place at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth and is helping us get a better understanding of glioma tumours, which include low and high-grade types with glioblastoma (GBM) being the most commonly-diagnosed high-grade brain tumour in adults.
Chicken lovers, the wait is over – Popeyes ® Famous Louisiana Chicken is coming to Exeter city centre on Monday 18th March.
Exeter will get the chance to experience Popeyes ® world famous ‘shatter crunch’, with the menu featuring its 12-hour marinated chicken, including Hot Wings and Tenders, as well as original Southern biscuits and gravy and Cajun rice. This brand new restaurant will be Popeyes ® 42nd location to open in the UK with many more announcements to come.
Launch day will see Popeyes ® bringing the spirit of New Orleans right to your doorstep with brass band ‘...
Aldi is raising pay for store colleagues for the second time this year, extending its position as Devon’s best-paying supermarket.
Aldi Store Assistants and Deputy Store Managers in Devon are set to receive a pay rise of 40p an hour from 1 June, as part of the supermarket’s announcement of its latest investment in its store colleagues across the UK.
The investment marks the supermarket’s latest commitment to its people, after becoming the first supermarket to pay Devon’s store and warehouse colleagues at least £12.00 an hour in February.
Embarking on a career as a mortgage adviser is not merely about figures and paperwork; it involves a nuanced blend of expertise, experience, and a diverse skill set. In the dynamic UK property market, where opportunities abound, success as a mortgage adviser requires more than just financial acumen. Here, we look at the key skills that form the foundation of a prosperous career in mortgage advice.
Commencing Your Mortgage Advisory Journey
Before delving into the requisite skills, it's imperative to note that you must possess an accredited qualification such as CeMAP or...
New research by an Exeter software firm has revealed how Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are pooling funding and the opportunities and challenges facing leaders around centralising their operations.
GAG Pooling and Centralisation in MATs: 2024 Update has been developed by MAT finance specialists IMP Software and CJK Associates, who partnered to conduct a survey in November and December last year among 155 trusts in England exploring how they are evolving their approaches to needs-based budgeting.
The survey was designed to uncover the latest insights around how MAT operations...
Members of the Devon Air Ambulance fundraising team were delighted to receive the Exeter Living Award for local charities on behalf of the organisation on Thursday evening.
The team was up against some worthy competitors locally and were thrilled to have been awarded the accolade. Jo Rigby, Head of Fundraising at Devon Air Ambulance said:
"We are incredibly proud to have received this amazing award from the Exeter Living Awards, 2024. We were up against some fantastic charities, each deserving of such a prestigious award, so thank you to the judging panel who recognised...
After you’ve chosen a travel destination, it can be tempting to search online for an itinerary to follow, or perhaps ask an expert to create one for you, but is that really the best option? Did you know there were other options open to you that might be better in the long run? It’s true, and it’s well worth exploring.
Getting help might be easier and it might be quicker, but it’s also a lot less fun and, ultimately, you could be missing out on some great adventures. With that in mind, keep reading to find out what the benefits of creating your own travel itinerary really are....
Girlguiding South West England visited one of its counties, Devon, on Friday 8 March as part of its region roadshow programme, inviting members from Girlguiding Devon along with stakeholders and organisations from across the county to celebrate International Women’s Day and to help launch their new resource, ‘Empower in a Box’.
Notable guests included the Lord Mayor of Exeter and his Consort, the Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, and President of Exeter Lions Club. Organisations such as the Salvation Army, Devon and Cornwall Police, and the National Trust also attended.
Devon veterans with mobility issues attributable to their service are now able to apply for support from the reinstated Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF).
Administration of the life-changing fund was awarded to Help for Heroes and Blesma by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the Armed Forces Covenan t Trust Fund in September, 2023.
The VMF is a central fund, awarded by the OVA, to support veterans with physical disabilities through grants to enable them to access mobility equipment that improves their quality of life.
Devon veterans with mobility issues attributable to their service are now able to apply for support from the reinstated Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF).
Administration of the life-changing fund was awarded to Help for Heroes and Blesma by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the Armed Forces Covenan t Trust Fund in September, 2023.
The VMF is a central fund, awarded by the OVA, to support veterans with physical disabilities through grants to enable them to access mobility equipment that improves their quality of life.
