Popular science communicator Dr Simon Singh, MBE visited Exeter School on Monday 10 November to give a talk for 700 school children from across Exeter and beyond.
They were fascinated to hear how physics is involved in everything from the Big Bang to The Simpsons. Dr Singh told them how developments in physics have allowed us to understand our universe, as well as develop new technologies which we all rely on, such as smartphones.
They discovered how studying the subject could lead to careers as diverse as creating Hollywood film animations or solving solutions to global...
City centre businesses are being asked to take part in a survey to help establish businesses priorities for Exeter over the next five years.
The survey asks business managers and owners to share their opinions and ideas on a variety of topics including marketing, events and festivals, security, cleanliness, transport and accessibility.
Derek Phillips, chairman of the Exeter BID company, said: “While the BID company and ambassadors are continuing to meet with people in person, it is imperative that businesses within the BID area share their views with us via the survey.”...
The Met Office has issued a more severe amber weather warning as storms continue to batter Devon.
Southerly gales are affecting the region as a small low pressure centre moves north generating an area of severe gales within its circulation. Gusts of 50-60 mph are possible inland and as much as 75 mph along exposed coasts.
The public should be prepared for disruption to transport and possible damage to trees and buildings. There is also a risk of surface flooding.
A yellow warning of rain remains in place until Friday.
TV company Renegade Pictures are casting couples for a brand new BBC1 weight loss series.
The team are due in Devon over the next week to meet potential couples for the show.
Casting Assistant Producer Paul Braund, who is originally from Exeter states: “We would love to let Exeter and Devon locals know about this casting opportunity.
"Taking part in the series will be an exciting and fun way to lose weight and as part of the show, couples will be given expert advice on how to get rid of those excess pounds and improve their lifestyles.”
House prices continued to rise in the South West, but at a slower pace, according to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey.
In line with slowing momentum, surveyors are now anticipating a much flatter price outlook in the run up to Christmas, but over the course of the next 12 months they remain quite positive.
The level of sales activity was more or less unchanged on the previous month, but surveyors are still expecting transactions to hold up in the near term.
As the market stabilises in the region 17% more chartered surveyors saw a fall in new buyer enquiries...
A survey for Sight Care, a support network for independent opticians, has revealed that a shocking number of people in The South West may be on the roads with eyesight poor enough to fail a driving test.
November 17-23 is National Road Safety week, where thousands of organisations, schools and community groups come together to highlight the dangers of the road and find ways to improve road safety.
The Sight Care survey indicates that drivers could do their bit to reduce road risk by ensuring that they can see properly.
IT company celebrate the start of their 10th year in business with an office move to Exeter Golf and Country Club
AME Solutions who provide IT Solutions, Support and Training have been organically growing since starting business in 2005. With increased demand for their services, turnover up 45% on their previous year and the latest member of the technical team, Stuart Nickels joining the company earlier this year, the only thing not growing was the office space.
Steve Westaway, Sales Director of AME Solutions said,
“After many years of looking for a location that...
Exeter based consultancy, Safeguard Nautica Ltd as a part of a consortium have been awarded grant funding from InnovateUK to develop a workboat efficiency system specifically optimised for the Small Commercial Vessel sector.
The benefits of embracing efficient and sustainable marine operations are becoming increasingly important as the industry strives for cost savings and emission reductions. In a sector characterised by diverse fleets operated by small and medium sized companies it is less viable for operators to assign resources to analyse and optimise efficiency of the fleet...
Sandy Park, Exeter’s award-winning conference and banqueting venue, has recently been recognised by the Meeting Industry Association (MIA) to have achieved the Accreditation in Meeting (AIM) standard.
AIM is a multi-faceted accreditation, designed by independent industry professionals to cover the essential compliance, competencies and capabilities meetings and events venues and suppliers should adhere to in their everyday operations.
Sandy Park was assessed by the MIA against a set of common quality standards which are agreed by the MIA and endorsed by the HBAA and more...
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is inviting all guests to ‘be a hero’ on Friday 14th November to support BBC Children in Need as part of the charity’s #CaptainCostume campaign.
Children who visit the Park dressed up as their favourite Superhero on the day will receive a free Pudsey bandana and have the opportunity to take part in a fancy dress parade at 12pm in the Adventure Zone. The parade will be judged by General Manager, Josh Haywood, and the best dressed Superhero will receive a small prize.
BBC Children in Need is held every year to raise funds for disadvantaged...
