An innovative programme which uses the power of football to help prevent reoffending by prisoners has been delivered in HMP Exeter.
Staff from Exeter City Community Trust, the partner charity of Exeter City Football Club, have been delivering training and ‘through the gate’ support to prisoners as part of the Twinning Project, the official umbrella for all collaborative projects between football and HM Prison & Probation Service.
And to mark the end of the six-week course for the latest cohort, Exeter City first team player Sonny Cox visited the prison this week where...
A University of Exeter graduate has launched a new business that aims to improve employee wellbeing through nature-based team days.
Tiptoparoo offers tailor-made team days in outdoor settings that aim to tackle the lack of opportunities to meet and bond with colleagues in-person since the transition to hybrid and remote working.
Jake Billsberry, who graduated last year with a degree in Management with Marketing, says his new company puts ‘the human back into business’ and has already delivered team days to five clients.
Cases of norovirus are rising across the country and local people are urged to take steps to prevent the spread.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is urging the public to help stop the spread of norovirus by not visiting if they have symptoms of the virus and washing their hands regularly if visiting a healthcare setting.
Tracey Reeves, Director of Nursing – Eastern services at the Royal Devon said: “We are seeing a significant increase in the number of norovirus cases across the Royal Devon.
JMC Group, a leading global aviation services company, announced today it is pleased to partner with the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) as its chosen charity for the next three years.
JMC, located at the International Office Park, Exeter Airport, will sponsor the transport service for patients attending the Haematology Centre at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E).
JMC Group is sponsoring three Volkswagen Tiguans which will be operational from this month, transporting blood cancer patients in Devon.
“We are very grateful to JMC Group, said Exeter Leukaemia...
Aldi has officially donated 30 million meals to good causes since launching its food donations initiative in 2019, with 442,200 meals being donated to local communities in Devon.
In partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly, all of the supermarket’s stores in Devon are partnered with foodbanks, charities and community groups, who receive surplus food year-round.
As a result of the successful partnership, more than 4,000 good causes across the country have now benefitted from the scheme, including soup kitchens and children’s breakfast clubs.
STAFF at a Devon printed-packaging company are celebrating this month after the business received a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the sixth year running (February 2023).
The award is based on ratings from genuine customers and was given to Newton Print following the number of excellent reviews it received in 2022.
Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print in Newton Abbot, which specialises in assisting food and drink producers to bring their products to market on time and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, said: “This is fantastic...
It's fascinating how people now use the internet to find love and kick-start a new romantic relationship. With the growing number of dating sites and social networks, online dating has become a common trend for young and old individuals who may be unable to find love offline to research and get connected with prospective partners through the web. Statistics report that over 8,000 online dating platforms exist worldwide, and an estimated 300 million people use online dating services globally to meet new people online.
Finding love on the internet seems much more straightforward...
DDoS attacks in 2022: Critical payload reached after 55 seconds on average (2021: 184 seconds)
Increase in packet rate: Average number in 2022 is 3.3 million packets per second - only 990,000 in the previous year.
Absolute decrease in attacks by -79%: A deceptive all-clear?
After the very high DDoS attack numbers in 2021, mainly due to the effects of the Corona pandemic, the war in Ukraine led to an increase in mainly politically motivated DDoS attacks. Attacks on the Link11 network decreased year-on-year for the first time in...
Electrical hazards lurk in your home or any working environment whether one knows it or not. From plug socket covers to overheating gadgets, it is essential to spot the signs of electrical hazards before they might pose a serious risk to people working around them.
This piece of content, therefore, will walk users through everything they need to know about electrical dangers, the health risks they might cause, and preventive steps to keep everyone safe while working.
Electrical Safety & Its Importance
Electrical safety is a general term and a practice used for people...
There are so many great seaside towns to visit in the UK and Cornwall is host to some of them. Choosing to holiday near a UK beach can be a less expensive option that the whole family will enjoy! As Cornwall has a few towns within it, one of those towns may be better suited to you, based on what you enjoy doing while away, especially if you’re on a budget.
If you need some help in choosing where’s best for your cheap breaks in the beautiful county of Cornwall, this guide may help to pick the best and most cost-effective option for you!
