Digital marketing specialist employs first apprentice

Authored by MiHi Digital
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2015 - 10:29am

A Cornish marketing specialist has welcomed its first apprentice after 20 months of successful growth.

MiHi Digital, which offers assistance on all aspects of online marketing including website design, social media, search engine optimisation and strategy, was set up by Mark Worden 20 months ago to support the burgeoning online potential of the Duchy’s businesses.

The company has worked with more than 100 organisations from across the UK and three other continents, which have a combined turnover in excess of £400-million. With an ever-growing client base, MiHi has now...

Are you the Owner of Britain's Ugliest Carpet?

Authored by Sean_McMahon
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2015 - 10:25am

PoshFlooring.co.uk is on the hunt for “Britain's Ugliest Carpet” and is offering a prize of a £150 Red Letter Day to the winner. Posh Flooring are inviting Plymouth to summit what you believe is Britain's Ugliest Carpet to @poshflooring

We Brits are known for our love of carpets around the world, and although carpets are a common feature in most homes here in the UK - some are prettier than others. But why are we as a nation so obsessed with carpeting our homes? And why do we find comfort in some of the most hideous patterns?

Ph.D., Cultural Analyst, Center for...

DfT funding for e-Bike hire scheme

One of the first hire-as-you-ride e-bike services in the country

Exeter-based Co-cars, the fastest growing hire-by-the-hour car club in the South West, today announced that in 2016 it will extend and enhance its offering in Exeter and the Exe Estuary area with ‘Co-bikes’.

Through this innovative scheme, members will be able to hire ultra-cool, battery-assisted e-Bikes by the hour, from dedicated hubs at/in Exeter St. Davids railway station, central Exeter, the University of Exeter, Science Park, Devon County Hall, Digby & Sowton and the Dawlish Warren tourism...

NatWest team tackle Three Peaks Challenge

Three mountains hiked, 49,000 steps walked and 2865 metres climbed to raise money for St Loye’s Foundation.

On the 12th of September NatWest Devon Commercial Banking tackled the Welsh Three Peaks challenge to raise funds for their charity of the year, St Loye’s Foundation.

The NatWest team of 10 set off at 6am to climb Snowdon, the first and highest mountain of the Welsh Three Peaks. Taking on wind and rain the team completed the next two peaks finishing the challenge at 7.30pm.

Stephanie Tedstone, Senior Relationship Manager at NatWest Devon Commercial Banking,...

Lunchtime Bite: Cathedral and Castle

Event Date: 
18/11/2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Wednesday 18th November 2015, 13.00-14.00

"Church and State in Exeter at the Norman Conquest" with Professor Robert Higham, University of Exeter

The Norman Conquest has recently been much in our thoughts in Exeter. In July 2014 we celebrated the foundation of the new Norman Cathedral.

A few years ago, excavations in the Norman castle produced new evidence, raising important questions about the city and late Saxon kings.

This talk examines ecclesiastical and secular authority in Exeter on either side of the Conquest, exploring the impact of the new...

The Hooker Lecture 2015

Event Date: 
12/11/2015 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 12th November 2015 at 19.30 in the Nave

‘I believe in the resurrection of the body’

Dr Paula Gooder is theologian in residence for the Bible Society and internationally renowned New Testament Theologian.

This lecture is aimed at those with a more academic interest in Theology or who have been on the journey for a little while.

Booking information

This event is FREE to attend. Please register your interest online or telephone 01392 285983

http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/event/all-events/the-hooker-lecture-2...

Exeter has low crime rates compared to other student cities

If like the majority of college students going into their final year you have been faced with the mammoth task of applying to university, making a decision when it comes to choosing just five universities that you’d like to apply for can understandably be really tough. With so many universities offering loads of benefits and great stuff for their students, picking just five can be tricky – and there is a lot for you to take into consideration. Whilst you’re thinking about predicted grades, the degree course that you’d like to apply for, and how far away from your parental home you’d like...

Superfast broadband arrives in Tipton

Superfast fibre broadband has arrived in the East Devon village of Tipton St John.

It’s part of a rollout programme by Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS).

More than 315 households and businesses can now benefit from fibre broadband after the installation of the first street fibre broadband cabinet serving the centre of the village.

The CDS programme aims to make superfast broadband speeds of 24Mbps and above available to around 90 per cent of Devon and Somerset homes and businesses by the end of 2016.

East Devon MP Hugo Swire praised the Connecting Devon...

Things that define a British winter's day

Authored by SamMorgan
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2015 - 7:29am

As the year end raises its head on the horizon, one doesn’t have to look back at the summer and fall with sadness.

Winter has many distinctions and charms to warm your heart and keep you smiling until a new starts once more. Here are 12 things to look forward to on a winter’s day.

1. The winter scent: Your lungs will awaken to the crisp and cold air with hints of pine and eucalyptus. You’ll feel alive and sharp ready to live completely in the moment.

2. Comfort food: The summer heat destroys any appetite for heavy stodgy meals. The summer calls for lighter fare such...

Charity fashion show set to be a runway success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/01/2015 - 6:35am

A Maynard School six former, Lucie Rising (17), has gone all out to improve her career prospects in the cut-throat fashion industry with an almost sell-out charity fashion show on Thursday, 8 October 2015.

A keen designer and with a family history of fashion, Lucie has organised every element from its initial concept around the kitchen table to a show that has captured the imagination of so many of her peers at the school.

“I’m thrilled by the reaction from everyone and the whole of the Senior School is right behind me to make this a success for my chosen Charity, Plan UK...

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