BoxWay Packaging Group Limited, the innovative, customer-focussed, design-led, flexographic and digital print corrugated packaging business, with a factory in Exeter, is celebrating two-fold; the culmination of its first two years of continuous investment in the business as well as the second anniversary since its launch.
Innovative BoxWay Packaging Group Limited has reached the final stage of its two-year investment programme, during which the business has invested almost £3m in developing its two operations at North Sowton Industrial Estate in Exeter, and in Peterlee, County...
Three medals for Honiton gymnasts at national acrobatic finals
Honiton gymnasts returned from last weekend's National Acrobatic Gymnastics Finals in Stoke-on-Trent with three bronze medals.
The podium places were achieved by Jessica Treen, Hollie Moulton and Olivia Wotton in International Development Plan 2 (IDP 2) women's groups; Coen Cooke and Oscar Felice in Youth Men's Pairs; and Clark Burnett and Thomas Berry in Grade 4 Men's Pairs.
Coen and Oscar with their bronze medals
The national success follows the recent South West Prelims – the most successful...
Sports, with all their glory and excitement, have been an integral part of British culture for centuries. From the hallowed grounds of rugby pitches to the thunderous roar of football stadiums, the nation's love affair with competitive sports is undeniable. However, amidst the cheers and victories, it is essential to recognize the potential risks involved in these physically demanding activities. That is where insurance comes into play. In this article, we delve into the importance of insurance in competitive sports, with a particular focus on two iconic British games: rugby and football...
Pensioners in Exeter are now likely to run out of money seven years before they reach the average life expectancy age, new research has revealed. The ‘Age of Ruin’ report conducted by financial planning experts Money Minder , looked at the average pension pot of Brits at retirement age, and how much they need to maintain a moderate lifestyle. The research, using Money Minder’s pension drawdown calculator , revealed a shortfall of 10.6 years - with the average single retiree needing a pension pot of at least £367,848 to maintain a moderate standard of living. And yet, the average personal...
In the rapidly evolving digital age, where search engines and online directories dominate our daily lives, it's worth taking a moment to reflect on the relics of the past that were once integral to our information-seeking endeavors. Among these forgotten treasures lies a true icon of the pre-internet era, a hefty tome that graced countless households and served as a reliable companion for both practicality and nostalgia: The Yellow Pages. Join us as we embark on a journey down memory lane to explore the significance of this legendary book, its transition into the online realm, and the...
Third dose COVID-19 booster vaccines offer lasting protection after several months, according to the latest results of a nationwide trial.
The NIHR-supported COV-BOOST study, run across England and Wales at sites including Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, part of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH), has provided data to underpin the UK’s booster programmes since 2021.
New analysis, published online in the Journal of Infection , provides data on immune responses eight months after third doses of several COVID-19 vaccines.
The National Lottery and leading UK charity Music Venue Trust has announced a unique Eurovision legacy for grassroots music venues across the UK through The National Lottery's United By Music Tour, bringing 150 gigs to 130 locations across the country.
The initiative was launched with a special free concert for 15,000 people in the Eurovision Village on Wednesday night and follows the successful delivery of the Liverpool leg of the National Lottery’s United By Music Tour that sees iconic local artists such as Lightning Seeds, The Coral and Miles Kane playing local venues in...
University of Exeter MBA students took a ‘deep dive’ into the world of Circular Economy as part of the cohort’s week-long corporate challenge.
The Circular Economy Corporate Challenge is a week-long live challenge during which Exeter MBA teams draw on their learning from the Designing a Better Future for All module and apply it to a real-world challenge.
This year the live challenge was presented in collaboration with DS Smith, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services in Europe and North America, with coaching from MBA...
OCTOGENARIAN Edward Perryman visited Exmouth beach and ate an ice cream on his first trip outside in ten years.
Edward, a resident at The Old Rectory care home in Exeter, was transported along Exmouth beach in a specially adapted beach wheelchair. He watched the waves crashing onto the shore, before eating an ice cream on the seafront.
The momentous moment was thanks to The Beach Wheelchair Project and the perseverance of Southern Healthcare staff, who helped empower Edward to leave the care home where he lives.
This summer, Dave Angel , the man who invented saving the planet and who has dedicated his life to lowering carbon emissions, whilst getting a pound note, is set to take the UK by storm. Revealing in speech and song how he has juggled a remarkable life of petty crime, domestic bliss and early forays into the British porn industry, Dave is on a mission… a crusade … to warn of the dangers of impending eco peril. WALLOP!
On his journey around the country, Angel will be accompanied by the blazer wearing music hall legend and contemporary of entertainer Arthur Atkinson, Tommy Cockles...
