Nearly £5 million from Wellcome to improve type 2 diabetes diagnosis in diverse populations   

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 11:49pm

New funding of nearly £5 million will help researchers understand and develop better blood tests to diagnose type 2 diabetes, making them more accurate for groups including ethnic minorities and the elderly.  

Wellcome has granted a team at the University of Exeter and Queen Mary University of London £4.9 million for an eight year project to understand an individual’s blood sugar – or glucose - levels more accurately. The findings will make the diagnosis and monitoring of type 2 diabetes more precise, ensuring people who need it get the best possible care and treatment.  ...

Carrs Ferrari Exeter honoured with prestigious Green Dealer accolade

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 11:01pm

Carrs Ferrari Exeter, part of the Vertu Motors group, has been acknowledged by Ferrari North Europe as the Best Green Dealer in the UK, a prestigious accolade affirming the retailer’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The recognition reflects Carrs Ferrari's dedicated initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint. These initiatives include the implementation of an advanced energy and water monitoring system, designed to achieve a significant target of 10% annual reduction in energy and water usage. The smart system allows for real-time tracking...

The Farm Table celebrates AA Rosette

Darts Farm is delighted to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been awarded an AA Rosette. This is the second fantastic accolade for The Farm Table, which also won Food Magazine’s Reader Award for the Best Newcomer, just over 12 months after opening.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this accolade, which celebrates the huge effort that has gone into creating The Farm Table. AA inspectors have an unrivalled wealth of experience in assessing quality throughout the UK, so...

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery and University of Exeter bring open access to museum collections

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 5:39pm

An exciting collaboration between an Exeter museum and University is helping to ensure the museum’s incredible collections are available for use by everyone.

The partnership between the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) and the GLAM-E Lab at the University of Exeter, will help spread awareness of incredible artworks and ensure the public can use them for free and without permission.

For the past year, RAMM staff have been working with the GLAM-E Lab and Exeter Law School students to make their collections open access for all.

This will allow...

Shadow Minister for AI and Intellectual Property to deliver keynote talk at South West AI conference

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:41pm

The South West Business Council (SWBC) has announced that the Shadow Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property, Matt Rodda, will deliver the keynote address at their conference: ‘Harnessing the Power of AI: Meeting the Challenges’ on 16th February 2024 at the Great Hall, University of Exeter.

The event, co-sponsored by tech giants Microsoft, specialist law firm Michelmores, and leading AI company Hertzian, will be held in response to the Chancellor’s Autumn statement released in November 2023. The statement outlined the significant opportunities for...

Local housebuilder helps community find their dream home

Event Date: 
16/03/2024 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Redrow South West - Saxon Brook

People looking to have a stress-free move are being invited to a helpful advice session, organised by a local housebuilder.

Redrow South West is hosting a ‘Meet the Experts’ event for those looking to purchase their dream home in Exeter, from 11am-4pm on Saturday 16 March at Saxon Brook, on Blackmore Drive.

Attendees will benefit from valuable advice from an Independent Financial Advisor, who will be on hand to provide support and tips to those looking at purchasing a new home. There will be information about mortgages available, and the opportunity to chat to the team...

Navigating the Post-Pandemic World: Strategies for Success

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 9:35am

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the panorama of the international economy, bringing possibilities and problems for companies everywhere. Organisations hoping to prosper in this new climate must comprehend and put into practice post-pandemic success techniques as we move forward.

McKinsey identifies several key trends shaping the post-COVID economy, including increased government scrutiny due to its role as a lender and owner of last resort, restructuring of corporate portfolios, shifts in supply chains necessitated by geopolitical tensions and the need for resilience, and...

Mindful Gaming: The Role of Responsible Gambling in Enjoyable Casino Experience

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 7:55am

Welcome to the thrilling world of casino gaming, where excitement and entertainment converge. As you step into the realm of casinos online UK, it's essential to embrace mindful gaming.

The joy of playing your favorite games should always be accompanied by a sense of responsibility, ensuring that your casino experiences remain enjoyable without veering into the realm of potential harm.

Balancing Act: The Intersection of Thrill and Responsibility

The allure of the slots, the strategic play at the tables – it's all part of the adrenaline-pumping experience. However, mindful...

Playing by the rules, childhood, dress and imagination: A new exhibition at Killerton National Trust near Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:00am

Opening on 10 February, Killerton’s new exhibition, Playing by the rules, childhood, dress and imagination, will be open to visit every day from 11am, last admission at 3.30pm.

Using children’s clothes from Killerton’s extensive costume collection, the exhibition explores developments in clothing and fashion for children between the ages of two and twelve over the last 200 years.

‘What I envy the little girls of today is the fewness and simplicity of their garments...’ (Eleanor Acland, Goodbye for the Present , 1935)

Lady Eleanor Acland, who lived at Killerton...

People asked to choose the right service as Devon’s NHS prepares for busy half-term

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Posted: Sun, 02/11/2024 - 11:56pm

People in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to do their bit to relieve pressure at busy hospitals by making use of NHS 111 and local urgent treatment centres and minor injury units this half-term.

Emergency Departments (EDs) at all the county’s hospitals are currently seeing very high demand, and many have ambulances outside waiting to handover patients.

Other parts of the NHS healthcare system have capacity to look after people with less severe needs to allow EDs (also known as A&E) to focus on those who need help the most.

Staff at NHS111 can...

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