One of England’s first mathematics free schools is sending record rates of students to the world’s best universities, just two years after opening.
The Exeter Mathematics School is already among the top performing state schools in the country. It is one of only two sixth forms to specialise in Mathematics and Physics, and is sponsored by the University of Exeter and Exeter College.
The sixth form offers young people in the South West who show potential to do well in those subjects the chance to study an exciting and challenging curriculum, and work with leading academics at...
Rusty Pig in Ottery St Mary is holding a ‘Dexter’ event on August Bank Holiday weekend, to highlight the importance of local sourcing.
The Dexter beef will be served as super-sized steak and chips cooked in beef dripping at the ethical restaurant in Yonder Street on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 August.
Rusty Pig owner Robin Rea believes that local sourcing has become ever more popular, and says there are more benefits than may be immediately obvious.
“People have started to take the phrase ‘locally sourced’ for granted as so many businesses are using it,” he said....
So you’ve decided to invest in property overseas, that’s exciting! Whether you are going to take the plunge and move out to a new country and a different way of life or use your property as a second source of income and holiday home, there’s lots to think about before you sign any paperwork. Here’s what you need to know about the process:
Reputable estate agents It’s imperative that you locate your property through a reputable expert, and you should be able to locate one in any country – click here for a good example of one such expert, located in Portugal. These estate agents...
Jacqui Cousins from Belvedere HR shares her tips on managing annual leave in Bitpod's latest In a Nutshell video.
Jacqui talks about the legal requirements that need to be taken into account when managing annual leave, how to deal with a holiday request that you need to decline and what to do when your employee leaves your business when they are still owed holiday.
To find out more contact Jacqui via email at info@belvederehr.co.uk or call her on 01392 668 659
For more expert advise sharing videos, visit the In a Nutshell YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/...
XYBC , which has been supported by Ashfords LLP since its inception in 2002, gives young professionals within the Exeter business community the opportunity to network and socialise.
XYBC hosted a number of fundraising events throughout the year to support its charity of the year - Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) and its efforts helped raise over £650 .
Committee Member, Lee Ward commented: " We are delighted to be able to present DAAT with a cheque for £672.52. Young professionals from a number of local businesses have attended events and supported XYBC over the past year...
On Saturday 3 September, a dedicated team of 11 staff from Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter will be competing in the tough ‘City to Sea’ marathon and ultramarathon to raise money for Exeter Deaf Academy.
City to Sea is a challenging 26.58 mile run or walk starting from Exeter’s historic quayside. The event, organised by Torbay Holiday Helpers Network, is an undulating route across rolling Devon countryside with the added challenge of timed checkpoints. It follows riverside paths, country lanes, woodland tracks and cliff top climbs finishing at Babbacombe Downs in Torquay....
Exeter School pupils, parents and staff are celebrating a set of excellent A Level results.
Thirty-four pupils scored three or more A* or A grades with 18% at A*. Over half of all grades were A* and A with 83% at A*, A and B.
The school is particularly proud of its record number of medical offers this year with 11 pupils going on to study Medicine, two to study Veterinary Science and one to study Physiotherapy.
Twins Becky and Chris Richardson scooped up an incredible seven A* between them. Head Girl Becky is going to study Medicine at Nottingham University. She...
Businesses in Devon are being reminded that the application deadline for the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is just over two weeks away.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, and Devon County Council are encouraging firms across the county to apply for the renowned awards, which are now in their 50th year, to showcase Devon’s thriving and innovative business organisations.
The Devon Lieutenancy and the Devon Delivers Ambassadors’ programme run by Devon County Council held an event at Bovey Castle in June to promote the awards to Devon’s business community.
Police are warning the public not to leave valuables on show following reports of cars being broken into within Woodbury Common.
On Wednesday 17th August, two cars were broke into near Uphams car park between 2.45-3.30pm.
A grey Peugeot 208 had its window smashed and a search of bags that were within the car took place. A silver Ford Focus was also broken into by the same means and a handbag stolen.
Police are reminding people not to leave valuables on show when leaving their vehicles. Anyone who has any information in relation to the break-ins or who saw anything...
