A new Hoffmann Fellowship on positive tipping points has been awarded to one of the lead authors of the widely-acclaimed Global Tipping Points Report .
Positive tipping points are thresholds in technology, society and economies that can propel rapid decarbonisation and are regarded by climate scientists as a key source of hope in the climate crisis.
Dr Steven Smith, currently a Tipping Points Research Impact Fellow at the University of Exeter’s Global Systems Institute, will explore and broaden the scope of positive tipping points as well as work with industry and policy...
Mission statistics for 2023 reveal a record number of missions and patients for Devon Air Ambulance (DAA), illustrating just how vital the medical emergency service remains to the people of Devon.
Throughout another challenging year for many public services and charities, the crew at Devon Air Ambulance were tasked to attend a huge 2226 incidents across Devon and assisting across borders in neighbouring counties of Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
Of those 2226 missions, 1040 were to help patients with medical emergencies (those suffering with a medical condition) and 1176...
Launching a new product or service offering can be an exciting yet challenging time for any business. With careful planning and strategic promotion, you can generate buzz, reach your target audience, and give your new offering the best chance for success. This article outlines key tips for effectively promoting a product launch to make an impact in the UK market. From utilising social media to hiring talent for high-quality video production, we cover proven ideas for spreading the word.
It may be a challenge to forgo something loved during Lent, but the international disaster relief charity ShelterBox is encouraging people to have a go to help fund emergency shelter for people with nowhere to live after disaster.
For its annual Tent for Lent campaign, the charity is asking supporters to pledge to give something up, take on a challenge, or host a fundraising event during Lent to raise funds and awareness of the work it does around the world.
The charity supports people who have been uprooted from their homes by disaster or conflict, providing vital...
Experts predict that 2024 will see the trend of shopping second hand increase dramatically - with the cost of living going up and worries about climate change, shoppers are making it their new years resolution not only to save the environment, but save a few pounds by ditching fast fashion and opting for a preloved approach.
Helping those looking to shop more sustainably this year is the UK’s largest roaming kilo sale, Worth the Weight. Based in Sheffield, Worth the Weight was founded in 2018 as a way of fighting fast fashion.
Warrens Bakery, the oldest Cornish Pasty maker in the world, is thrilled to announce they have raised over £2,000 for the rugby charity Wooden Spoon, as part of their Christmas campaign, ‘ Naughty or Nice’ .
The campaign, which ran throughout the whole of December, saw the ultimate battle of the pasties with customers being asked to choose between the Traditional Cornish ‘Nice’ Pasty or the Festive Turkey and Cranberry ‘Naughty’ Pasty, with 10p from all the Festive Pasty purchases donated to the children’s rugby charity Wooden Spoon.
The UK’s leading biochar start-up, Earthly Biochar , has announced the launch of its government-funded pioneering project to try and save Britain’s ash trees. There are 125 million1 ash trees in England, Scotland, and Wales, and it is estimated that we could lose up to 80%2 of these to the disease, ash dieback.
First identified officially in the UK in 20123, ash dieback is a highly destructive disease caused by a fungal pathogen, Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. Originating in Asia before spreading to Europe, the fungus has already destroyed more than 80%4 of young ash trees in Norway...
A study by Forbes Advisor , the financial guidance and price comparison platform, compared 55 cities in England to find out which are the most health-conscious. Exeter ranked at the top, followed by York, Bristol, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Preston and London.
Exeter’s top spot was secured thanks to its high healthy eating index (111.6) and a large proportion of regular walkers (52.3%).
Additionally, its 17 gyms per 100k residents, whose average price is joint third lowest with Peterborough at £25 per month, makes Exeter a great place for those hoping to hit the weights this...
A leading employer in the local housebuilding industry has just appointed a new managing director.
Andy Hill was appointed to head Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon at the beginning of the new year, taking the reins following a period as Acting MD.
He had joined Persimmon as the Regional Production Director for Wales and the South West in 2022 after joining from Tilia Homes where he was a regional construction and SHEA director.
As managing director of the Cornwall & West Devon business, Andy will be overseeing operations across the region, including...
A talented violin player from Tedburn St Mary, who used to busk to pay for his music lessons, has been awarded a highly prestigious scholarship from the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). Joel Munday, 24, is one of just 10 musicians from across the world to have been awarded the new LSO Conservatoire Scholarship.
The ground-breaking initiative has been created to ensure that musicians from all backgrounds have access to conservatoire training and to help reduce the financial barriers of those wanting to enter the profession.
