Innovative cutting-edge green tech energy company WITT has moved their headquarters to Plymouth Science Park.
Earlier this year the company successfully completed the world’s fastest and biggest clean-tech crowdfunded equity raise, which was launched at Plymouth Science Park, smashing their target of £750,000 to hit £2.4 million in just six weeks.
WITT has ambitious plans to convert kinetic energy into power using an innovative new energy harvesting technology
They have developed a patented energy harvesting system that is set to "change the face of renewable energy...
The University of Exeter will host global research leaders in the field of behavioural ecology through the International Society for Behavioural Ecology (ISBE) conference on July 28 to August 3.
The conference, to be opened by Richard Dawkins, runs every two years, and brings together academics in the fields of animal behaviour, ecology and evolution. It will feature talks by world-renowned scientists and cover the latest advances in research.
Exeter will host the 16th conference on the 30th anniversary of the event. Plenary speakers include: Naomi Pierce; Rosemary Grant;...
A few road closures remain in place this afternoon as emergency services deal with the aftermath of a serious fire in Exeter city centre.
Fifteen appliances from across Devon, including one from Somerset, were called to the Richer Sounds in Sidwell Street at around 1.45pm yesterday, after smoke was reported to be billowing from the store.
Scaffolding will be erected to secure the building.
A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: “Due to structural concerns following the fire at Richer Sounds on Sidwell Street, the building is going to be secured and...
Police in Teignbridge are appealing for witnesses in relation to a robbery that occurred on Monday 25th July 2016, in the area of Bitton Avenue, Teignmouth.
Shortly before 8pm a woman, who was walking alone, was approached from behind by a man who attempted to steal her handbag, knocking her to the floor in the process.
Following a short struggle, the suspect made off empty handed, in the direction of Park Hill. The woman, age 17, suffered a slight shoulder injury.
The suspect is described as over 5’6”, wearing a black hooded top and blue jeans. Anyone with...
As the summer holidays descend upon us, Knightshayes have kicked off the summer with a packed out programme of exciting events. These include the opportunity to climb the biggest Turkey Oak tree in England as well as achieve lots of the activities on the National Trust’s ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ list.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the summer holidays, there’ll be plenty of chances to get outdoors and close to nature exploring Knightshayes’ wider woodland and parkland. 2 - 4 August: Plant it, Grow it, Eat it. With a huge, fully productive kitchen garden,...
Solicitors and legal staff in Exeter are seeing dramatic improvements in driving styles thanks to their participation in a new driver behaviour trial being run by Lightfoot®.
The pilot, which began in May, involves over 20 staff from Michelmores, Ashfords LLP and Foot Anstey.
In just two months they have collectively cut the amount of time spent in the most inefficient, harsh acceleration ‘danger zone’ - where drivers are most likely to put themselves and others at risk - from 5% of their driving time to just 0.4%, a reduction of 92%.
Sandy Park's popular Comedy at the Park returns on Friday, 30th September from 7pm.
The evening will be MC-ed by Simon Feilder, who began his career as weather presenter on Channel 4's The Big Breakfast. First of the three comics is character comedian Milo McCabe, who will be followed by critically acclaimed Stephen Carlin. The evening's headliner is Junior Simpson, a circuit favourite who has boundless joy and exuberance.
Doors will open at 7pm with food available immediately and the comedians will begin at 8pm. The evening will finish at approximately 10.30pm.
Holne Park House and CRS Adventures, based on the River Dart Country Park in Devon, ran a two-day training programme for the Exeter Chiefs in preparation for the squad’s pre-season campaign.
The action-packed programme was centred around team-building and involved an array of timed challenges; from tractor pulling, dismantling and rebuilding a canon, to raft racing and a multi-terrain log carry.
Each challenge lasted approximately 45 minutes – and ensured that each team member was challenged both physically and mentally to prepare them for the gruelling season ahead....
Road closures remained in place today folllowing a serious fire in Exeter city centre.
Police say traffic disruption could last up to another 24 hours.
Fifteen appliances from across Devon, including one from Somerset, were called to the Richer Sounds in Sidwell Street at around 1.45pm yesterday, after smoke was reported to be billowing from the store.
The building was extensively damaged and needs to be made safe.
Western Way and most approaches to St Anne's roundabout remain closed.
Old Tiverton Road and Blackboy Road junctions have reopened....
