The Devon Windrush Flag was raised at County Hall today to mark 75 years since the Empire Windrush arrived in Tilbury Dock and its 492 passengers disembarked to begin a new life in Britain.
Members of the Celebrating Windrush in Devon group joined the Leader of Devon County Council (DCC) John Hart, DCC Chair Percy Prowse, Chief Executive Donna Manson, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon Philip Bostock OBE, and the Lord Mayor of Exeter Kevin Mitchell, for the flag-raising.
The event was a chance to pay tribute to the UK’s Caribbean community for their immense contribution...
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Veterans With Dogs, based in Exeter, has joined forces with World of Tanks, one of the world’s largest online multiplayer games, to create a video-game representation of an assistance dog. Based on Ferris, one of the charity’s community dogs, players can add an ‘emblem’ or a Veterans With Dogs inspired skin to their tanks.
World of Tanks puts the player in command of over 800 war machines from the mid-20th century. Players can test their mettle against others from around the world with the ultimate war machines of the era, allowing them to master the art of armoured combat across...
Mumfluencer Victoria Emes - whose celeb fans include Dermot O’Leary and Stacey Solomon - told of the moment her daughter was born in a “poonami”, in a bid to bust the taboo around pooing during birth in a brand new podcast from Devon-based birth expert and author Siobhan Miller.
Telling her birth story on The Positive Birth Company’s brand new Up The Duff podcast, sponsored by women’s tech brand Elvie, Victoria opened up about the moment her second child entered the world during a homebirth.
“The force of the pushing was making me dry retch, so my husband positioned me...
Crowdfunder has announced a new leadership appointment to drive its strategy forward. Darren Westlake has been appointed Interim Chairperson of Crowdfunder.co.uk .
Darren brings a wealth of experience having led Europe’s home for equity crowdfunding Crowdcube team, based in Exeter, for 13 years as CEO and founder as well as acting as a board director for Crowdfunder for ten years.
Darren will report to the Crowdfunder Board for a period of at least six months and will help the Crowdfunder leadership team to appoint a long term chair, manage and refresh the board,...
Devon and Cornwall Police are urging residents and shop keepers across the region to take extra precautions in keeping their jewellery and gold items safe.
Jewellery is a valuable asset that can hold both financial and sentimental value to its owners. However, it is important to take steps to keep your jewellery safe from theft. Here are some top tips to keep your treasured items safe at home or when out and about:
Keep your doors and windows locked and secured at all times. This is the most basic way to deter thieves.
Last Month, Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator gave its customers the opportunity to win free bus travel for a year in the Stagecoach King of The Bus competition. This fantastic prize went up for grabs as part of the company’s celebrations to mark the coronation of King Charles III.
Exeter based Matilde Ferreira was one of the lucky winners to bag the top prize of free travel for a year with Stagecoach. Matilde met with Stagecoach South West Managing Director, Peter Knight at Exeter Bus Station in the heart of the city centre, last week to receive her prize where...
Nominations open to recognise those who help others to be physically active
To celebrate the amazing work of unpaid volunteers across Devon who encourage others to be more physically active, Active Devon is encouraging people to nominate deserving individuals and teams in their Volunteer Awards 2023.
For the second year running, the awards will recognise those people who go the extra mile, giving up their time and energy to make a big difference to the health and wellbeing of others in their local community. There are four main award categories which will cover Devon district...
As a parent, you want to be certain that your vehicle is safe and fit for getting you and your kids places. Regular maintenance is vital to ensure that your car keeps running well, saving you money and giving you peace of mind in the process. A lot of essential car maintenance is easier to do at home than you might think – though you should always be aware of when it’s time to take the vehicle to a professional mechanic.
With a bit of planning and prep, you can ensure that your vehicle keeps running perfectly for years to come. You’ll need to know what your car needs and be aware...
Unity5, a leading Exeter based software development company, has been awarded the prestigious title of the Best Small Tech Employer for Women.
The Women in Tech Employer Awards celebrate employers and individuals who go above and beyond to help close the gender gap within the technology sector. At the event, held at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, Unity5 was awarded the Best Small Business Tech Employer.
“The judges were impressed with Unity5’s commitment to offering training to their female employees to help advance them in their careers. They were also inspired by...
