James Rush, from Exeter, has been named the South West’s most promising trainee quantity surveyor at this year’s Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Young Achiever Awards.
James joined South West Highways Ltd. as a Technical Support Administrator in 2019 and was promoted to Assistant Quantity Surveyor in February 2022. He received the award for his intelligence, drive and commitment to detail and is seeking promotion to full Quantity Surveyor within South West Highways in early 2023, before applying to undertake chartership with the Royal Institute of Chartered...
Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.
This means that from midday on Monday 17 October , it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu.
The University of Exeter has installed over 300kw and 700 solar panels on the roof of its Harrison building at the Streatham Campus in Exeter, playing a crucial role in the University reaching its target of Carbon Net Zero by 2030 and supporting its Strategy 2030 to lead meaningful action against the climate emergency.
The installation of 700 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on the roof of the Harrison building reduces the reliance on fossil fuels and is moving the University towards clean renewable energy. The panels will save 45,282 Kg CO2 a year and the estimated output is 212,...
Adults in Devon have the chance to gain skills in the region’s fastest-growing sectors through the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps.
Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps , delivered by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council, offer a range of fully-funded digital and technical courses for anyone looking to move into a new career.
The 16 weeks of training offers free access to courses that would normally cost between £1,500 and £3,000.
The courses have been developed with the help of training partners and employers to meet live, open vacancies covering...
A medical student at the University of Exeter, who is also Miss Cardiff, has aligned her career path to developing a cure for alopecia after living with the condition for two years.
Millie-Mae, 19, was just about to compete in the 2019 Miss Wales final when she noticed a patch of hair loss on her head. Before she knew it, her hair would fall out in clumps while in the shower. After calling her GP, Millie-Mae was told that she has alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata is a disease that typically happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss....
A new partnership between the University of Exeter and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has been announced that will accelerate the University’s vision of transitioning to a circular economy.
The University of Exeter, formerly a Member of the Foundation's Network, has now become a Partner – the first University Partner in the Network – an achievement that underlines the University’s commitment to methods of production and consumption where fewer resources are used and more waste materials are reused.
Professor Lisa Roberts, Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter, said...
Transformative technology that seeks to reduce the impact and disruption on victims and speed up investigations is currently being put to work by Devon and Cornwall Police.
The software will allow officers to change their approach to the way victim’s and witness’ digital data is obtained, managed, and processed.
Devon and Cornwall Police is one of only three forces in the UK to pilot the software which allows for an instant download of relevant data principally from an individual’s mobile phone as well as other mobile data devices.
During October half term in and around Devon, National Trust places are hosting an array of family friendly activities and terror-ific Halloween adventures. From spooky scarecrow trails to exploring autumnal colours and harvest displays to wood carving. There’s lots going on to keep your ghouls and monsters entertained.
What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations.
Situated in an ideal position with easy access to Dartmoor, the city of Exeter, main transport links and Devon’s spectacular coastline, the thriving moorland town of Moretonhampstead is one of Devon’s best kept secrets.
With a vibrant and arty community, the town itself offers something for all ages with an array of community activities on offer ranging from toddler groups to walking clubs and retirees’ coffee mornings. There is also a fantastic selection of cafés and eateries in the town, as well as excellent essentials shops including a butcher, grocer, pharmacy and more.
DEVON folk keen on having a greener Christmas will be able to get more environmentally-friendly fresh trees in time for the festivities from a Christmas tree farm when it officially opens (November 2022).
Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm will officially open on Saturday, November 12 with a limited display of trees and will have a full range available from November 19.
Nick Hendy from Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, which is based at Middle Hill Farm in Langford Budville on the Somerset/Devon border, said: “Devon residents who live near us looking this year for a more...
