A record number of Electrical Apprentices have completed their Electrical Apprenticeship with DCET training, part of The Focus Training Group.
To mark their achievement, a number of the new electricians attended a presentation ceremony at the Devon Hotel where they were joined by their family and friends.
The legendary Tony Cable of the NICEIC, presented certificates to the achieving electricians and passed on words of encouragement as they start the next step of their journey within the industry.
We were also privileged to be joined by a number of employers who...
New statistics from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) reveal that almost three-fifths of people in the South West (59%) don’t tell their partners they love them before leaving the house each morning and nearly a fifth (19%) don’t usually kiss our loved ones goodbye. The BHF commissioned a survey of 2,000 UK adults to highlight the sudden devastation of heart disease and how the BHF’s life saving research is bringing hope to the 668,900 people in the South West living with these conditions. Over a third of people in the South West claimed that they simply forgot to say goodbye to their...
New online courts for civil cases designed to help make the justice system more user-friendly could be introduced, thanks in part to the work of a University of Exeter academic.
The courts would be for “low value” cases, designed so people can navigate the process of managing disputes more easily and cheaply.
It is hoped online courts will ensure delivery of faster and fairer justice for users by making better use of technology and modernising working practices. Disputes would be resolved early without a judge having to become involved.
Ryan Harley scores as Exeter City beat Brentford in EFL Cup
Ryan Harley’s extra-time goal fired Exeter City into the second round of the EFL Cup as the Grecians beat Championship side Brentford 1-0 in a tight affair at St James Park. The midfielder’s first goal of the season capped off an excellent performance by City who had to battle hard at times, but with the impressive 15-year-old, and man of the match, Ethan Ampadu providing an assured display in central defence, the Grecians were well worth their victory. Paul Tisdale made three changes from the weekend’s season opener with...
In a live pitch, budding filmmakers are being given the opportunity to win a package of support from Exeter Phoenix to make their film idea reality. This week Exeter Phoenix launched the application process for the first of a series of films it will commission during 2017 – The South West Animation Film Commission. Anyone with an idea for a short animated film is invited to submit an application to the judges. The shortlisted applicants will then be invited to pitch their idea to a panel of industry experts in front of a live audience at Exeter’s Two Short Nights Film Festival this...
Norwich-based Baroque Theatre Company has announced full details of its 15th national tour.
The chilling thriller Veronica’s Room, by American playwright, the late Ira Levin, is directed by Adam Morley and will tour to venues across England between 5th August and 28th October, arriving in Exeter on Tuesday 11th October at the Cygnet Theatre.
Veronica’s Room, by the author who also penned horror classics Rosemary’s Baby and Deathtrap, promises to take audiences into a spider’s web of fantasy, reality and danger.
Veronica’s Room tells the story of Susan Kerner, a...
The Exeter Chiefs squad were all smiles as they lined up for their first team picture of the 2016/17 season.
England star Jack Nowell and his fellow players laughed and joked in the sunshine during their annual media day.
As our pictures show, the boys seemed relaxed ahead of yet another big campaign.
Tickets are now on sale for Exeter’s opening three Aviva Premiership home games of the season.
After pre-season warm-up games against Scarlets (August 13) and Ulster Rugby (August 20), Rob Baxter’s side will kick off their home campaign against reigning...
Police are appalling to the public for information on missing 15-year-old Luke Bayment.
Sergeant Colin Harper Neighbourhood Team Leader for Exeter said: “For Luke to not be in contact with anyone for this long is out of character, and we are hoping that someone knows of his whereabouts. Luke isn’t in trouble, we just need to know that he is safe and well and for him to get in contact with the police.
“Luke is described as 5ft 10in tall, of slim build, with shoulder length light brown hair.
"He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black jogging bottoms....
After eighteen months in the planning, Exeter School pupils, parents, staff, friends and alumni are putting their best wheel forward to raise £50,000 for charity, departing from Land's End on Monday 8 August.
The team of twenty riders supported by eight crew, two minibuses, and a trailer will cycle 912.9 miles and 46,929 vertical feet over ten days to raise money for the Children's Society and The Janine Di-Vincenzo Foundation.
Estates and Facilities Manager Craig Stewart has organised the ambitious cycle ride from Land's End to John O'Groats.
