Kidney specialists at the RD&E are putting on a series of public information events about a transportable dialysis treatment that could give renal patients a new lease of life.
The events will demonstrate how a transportable haemodialysis machine can be easily installed at home or even taken on holiday or in a camper van-style vehicle – freeing-up dialysis patients from the burden of frequent and time-consuming hospital visits and allowing them to win back more control over their lives following the trauma of kidney failure.
Since the beginning of the year, informal discussions have been held between Sidmouth Town Council (STC) and East Devon District Council (EDDC) on carrying out a scoping exercise as the first stage in the process of development and renewal of Sidmouth’s Port Royal and Eastern Town. These discussions followed on from an agreement in principle to jointly fund this work between the two authorities.
At Sidmouth Town Council’s meeting last week (July 4), Alison Hayward, the District Council's Head of Regeneration and Economic Development, gave a presentation on the processes and stages...
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West has announced the shortlist for its Civil Engineering Awards 2016.
This year we have received a record breaking number of entries and are pleased to announce that two Devon projects South Devon Highway and Granite & Gears have been successful in receiving awards this year. South Devon Highway won two categories, both the Over £1 million New Build category and by a landslide the People’s Choice Award which this year saw over 2000 cast their votes! Granite and Gears was recognised in the Community Award category with a Highly...
One of the world’s funniest magicians is back on the road with his latest live tour TriX and stopping in Exeter.
Pete Firman who is part master magician part stand-up comedian will be presenting a unique evening of entertainment that is as side-splitting as it is baffling.
Pete has been on many TV shows such as The John Bishop show, The One show, BBC Breakfast and many more, while also being the author of Tricks to freak out your friends.
The famous magician will be coming to Exeter on 23 September 2016 at the Exeter Corn Exchange.
Exeter Community Energy has been awarded £19,660 to repeat its success with community-owned solar energy by delivering a renewable heat project in Devon.
The money will be used to replicate the handfull of other community heat projects in the country; will be the first in the south west; and possibly the last Urban Community Energy Fund opportunity as a result of the government’s changing priorities.
Exeter Community Energy will be investigating different heat technologies for community buildings including schools and public sector buildings. Sites will benefit from savings...
Police have arrested three men after executing two warrants in Exeter.
At around 5.30pm on Thursday 7th July local officers, assisted by the force’s specialist support group, executed two simultaneous warrants at two flats in Kinnerton Way, Exeter.
The warrants were executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act and followed earlier information received.
The three men arrested are all from Exeter and were all arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Two of the men are aged 20 while the third is aged 19. All three have been released on police...
The latest addition to Bitpod's In a Nutshell series comes from Owen Richards from Air Marketing. He offers his expert advice on generating B2B sales using telemarketing.
Owen shares a number of tips on how to make sales calls a more enjoyable and successful experience. 'The objective of your calls should be to establish if there's a fit between what you have to offer and what your prospect needs' explains Owen.
He goes on to advise on what to consider before embarking upon you calls and the best approach to take when talking to prospects.
At its Annual Meeting on 1 July 2016 Dartmoor National Park Authority elected Bill Hitchins as Chairman and re-elected Maurice Retallick as Deputy Chairman of the National Park Authority.
Bill commenced his working life running a family agricultural business covering a large part of southwest Devon and Dartmoor and later developed an equestrian and pet supply business alongside a small builder's merchant outlet at Roborough. He owns a small-holding which qualifies him as a commoner with rights on Roborough Down where he served as association treasurer for 30 years.
Devon Chamber of Commerce has launched its #EUandMe Working Together campaign to combat the spreading climate of fear across the county.
Leading the campaign through the sharing of positive messages on social media and through its communication channels the Chamber aims to highlight the positive contribution that partnership working with EU workers and businesses has on the local economy.
The campaign aims to demonstrate that whilst the political decision making on the process for Brexit continues, for businesses in Devon, and across the UK it's business as usual, alongside...
