Knightshayes, the National Trust property on the outskirts of Tiverton, has teamed up with the education organisation Daisi to provide fun and thought-provoking arts activities for families this February half-term holiday. Knightshayes has become a heritage partner to the Daisi project ‘Remembering the First World War: what it means to us’. This commemorative project, funded by a £34,800 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, provides exciting workshops which enable families and young-persons community groups in Tiverton to explore local stories from that time. The young people are then...
Students of all ages wanting to find out what engineering, aerospace, automotive and construction courses and careers are on offer get the chance to talk to experts and find out for themselves as Exeter College opens the doors of its dedicated Technology Centre and Construction Training Centre on 11 February, 5pm – 7pm.
The recently built Technology Centre at Monkerton and the Devon and Exeter Construction Training Centre at Sowton are opening for a dedicated public event designed to showcase the industry-standard training facilities as well as ensuring that students and the...
A revenge porn helpline has been launched by the Government to give victims legal advice and information on how to get images taken down.
The helpline was launched yesterday (8 February) by Women and Equalities Minister Nicky Morgan.
The specialist helpline is the latest in a series of measures taken by the government to tackle the growing problem of people sharing intimate images online as a way of seeking revenge or ridiculing individuals.
The helpline, run by South West Grid for Learning Trust, will provide callers with information on legal help available and...
If Exeter Chiefs are to become the first-ever side to reclaim the LV= Cup, then the hard work will have to be carried out in the rugby hotbed of the East Midlands.
The defending champions saw their hopes of a home semi-final blown away by a powerful second half display from Saracens at Allianz Park.
The Londoners produced a rock-solid display, both in attack and defence, to not only see off the Chiefs, but at the same time book their own place in the last four of the competition.
PMI® survey data signalled a strengthening upturn in the South West private sector economy in January, following a weaker phase of expansion during the fourth quarter of 2014.
Output, new business, backlogs and employment all rose at faster rates than seen in December. Meanwhile, inflationary pressures eased sharply, with both input and output prices rising only marginally.
The seasonally adjusted Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking South West Business Activity Index rose solidly in January to 58.0, from 55.0, indicating a strong rise in business activity in the South West...
The future of civil law courts is likely to be online according to a new report. The study suggests that it will increase access to justice and streamline the court processes in England and Wales.
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) set up an advisory group to explore the role of a new Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in resolving civil disputes across the internet, using techniques such e-negotiation and e-mediation. Sue Prince, Associate Professor of Law, University of Exeter was selected to be part of the group to advise the CJC, as she has previously carried out research on small...
Exeter City and Bury shared the points with a 1-1 draw at Gigg Lane.
After seeing off some early pressure, the Grecians took the lead within the first quarter of an hour as an Alex Nicholls free-kick bounced back into play and was volleyed in by Arron Davies.
However it was former Exeter man Daniel Nardiello that levelled up the scores just before the break, heading in a cross at the far post.
City manager Paul Tisdale made two changes to the starting XI, as Graham Cummins and Christian Ribeiro were named as subs. Clinton...
The Seed Fund 2015 has launched its search for a food and drink brand with the growth potential to be the proud recipient of £100,000 worth of business, branding and marketing resources.
Designed to offer brand and marketing support, business and commercial advice and expert sector business mentoring, The Seed Fund is a fantastic springboard for future growth and specifically helps food brands find the right brand positioning and route to market. Now in its third year, the fund is a collaboration between three successful South West consultancies who have combined their food brand...
The London-based, speciality coffee house chain, Taylor St Baristas is the latest company to raise money from the crowd using a Crowdcube Mini-Bond. The Coffee Bond beat its £1.5m target, topping out at £1,864,000 and attracting 504 investors from Taylor St’s own customers as well as Crowdcube’s registered members.
Bondholders will receive 8% fixed rate interest per annum for the four year term of the bond, or can elect to have their dividend paid in coffee, in the form of store credit at the equivalent rate of 12% per annum.
A dinosaur is on the loose at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park. The life size dinosaur has escaped from the Dino Jeeps ride and is on the rampage at the Park. Guests are invited to help the Crealy Ranger find the prehistoric beast during February Half Term. (14 -22 February).
The escaped dinosaur has left a trail of destruction behind her which means there’s no shortage of clues to locate her whereabouts. Courageous explorers are invited to help find the roaring beast and those who dare to get close enough will be in for a thrill of a lifetime.
