Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital invests in Women’s Health

Authored by Anna Pryce
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2016 - 1:18pm

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has invested £120,000 in breast care imaging technology. The new mammography suite enhances the state-of-the-art diagnostic offering at the hospital.

The Fuji Amulet system provides high quality images which helps to detect abnormalities more effectively. The images are produced immediately with no processing time. The system is more comfortable for patients as the scanning time is reduced.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK with around 12,000 women dying of the disease every year.

Although breast screening cannot...

Droplet begins second funding bid

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2016 - 12:16pm

A fast growing mobile app that combines loyalty with payments is one of the first companies in the UK to return to Crowdcube to achieve its aim of being in 20 cities by the end of 2016.

Droplet, which launched in Exeter last year, will look to secure more than £450,000 of funding in a second round bid that went live this week.

The decision comes after the company achieved its 12-month business plan of setting up and rolling out in 10 major cities, including Birmingham, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Norwich.

It has also gained further commercial...

Exeter Neon Night Run is back!

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2016 - 11:53am

On 28 May over 1,000 runners will be taking to the city streets and glowing for their local hospice charity.

The 5k sponsored run starts and finishes at the University of Exeter, with runners being entertained by music as they head towards the city centre. Hospiscare’s events fundraiser Celia Wilkinson said: “The run sold out very quickly last year and we’re expecting this year’s event to be just as popular, so don't miss out on your chance to take part.

“Our Neon Wonderland will open an hour before the run starts, giving you the opportunity to freshen up your face paints...

Don’t criminalise homeless, say Greens

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2016 - 11:20am

The Green Party has condemned Labour’s plans for a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the city centre, condemning them as ‘muddled thinking’ which will fail to help local residents or businesses.

The proposals could lead to the confiscation of sleeping bags and personal items and ultimately lead to the criminalisation of homeless people unable to pay a fine.

Tom Milburn, Exeter Green Party candidate in Newton and St Leonard’s ward said: “Someone sleeping rough in the city is very vulnerable and, if forced away from the relative ‘protection’ of the City Centre, is...

Exeter firm wins quality award

City solicitors Rundlewalker have successfully retained the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark, Lexcel, a much sought after accreditation scheme for law firms in England and Wales.

The award involves a rigorous application and assessment process scrutinising not just professional expertise but file management, quality of systems, client care and treatment of staff.

Rundlewalker CEO Nick Dudman (pictured above) said the firm, based on Exeter Quay, gained their first Lexcel award four years ago.

‘Since then, the Law Society have raised the bar considerably,’ he...

Family Law finalists

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2016 - 10:02am

Excitement is mounting at The Family Law Company in the run up to the DASLS Awards in March.

The specialist family law company has been shortlisted in two categories: Team of the Year and Leader/Law Manager of the Year. The Family Law Company Director Jane Chanot, whose team at the company’s Exeter and Plymouth offices is in the running for an award, said:

“We’re proud to have reached the finals in the very first DASLS Awards event.

“Whether or not we win, I’m extremely proud of my team, who work tirelessly in what can be very challenging areas of family law,...

Baxter delighted to welcome Turner on board

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter has today spoken of his delight at bolstering his Chiefs squad with the signing of Australian international Lachlan Turner.

The 28-year-old has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal with the Aviva Premiership club and arrives at Sandy Park having previously played for Aussie Super Rugby sides NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds, as well as French Top 14 giants RC Toulon.

Turner’s arrival in Devon provides a perfect boost for the Chiefs, who are sitting second in the Premiership table and who have also qualified for the quarter-finals of the European...

Exeter PA Network showcases importance of personal brand

Authored by Michelmores
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2016 - 9:19am

The Exeter PA Network's first development event for 2016 saw over 50 PAs and support staff from organisations including Landmark, Devon County Council and Devon Air Ambulance come together to learn about 'personal brand' and its importance in the world of business today.

Jonathan Alder, from Exeter based brand agency Alder and Alder hosted the 'personal brand' session focusing on what it is, why it is important, and how taking control of your personal brand may mean the difference between an unfulfilling job and a rewarding career.

For 2016, the Network's development events...

Aged 18-35 and interested in helping research?

Authored by TinaKeil
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2016 - 8:36am
Everyday Contact between Generations

We are looking for local members of the public and students , aged between 18-35 , to take part in a social psychology field-study about contact with older people in everyday settings and situations. When we speak of older people, we mean people that are approaching retirement age, or are already retired. We are interested in every kind of contact, even if it is very brief. Even if you believe to have very little or no contact with older people, we would still like you to consider participating.

What's involved? You will be randomly assigned to...

Fast track your business with Devon's new growth programme

Companies across Devon are being offered the chance to take part in the county’s first Fast Track to Growth Programme to help them develop and implement plans for growth in 2016 – for free. Apply by 19 February, 5pm.

They will receive on-going advice from a range of specialists, and take part in workshops to develop their growth plans ready to then implement. All shortlisted applicants will also have the chance to pitch to a panel of judges, with one company securing a year’s worth of free financial strategy, marketing and PR support, worth £15,000.

Ambitious firms seeking...

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