Foot Anstey LLP, the national law firm, has announced the launch of two new work experience programmes dedicated to activating and accelerating a new generation of lawyers and helping create more diversity in the profession.
The firm's Activate Programme is open to all Year 12 and 13 students, while its Accelerate Programme is aimed at Undergraduate students. Each scheme has 10 places on offer and will take place over 3.5 days in Foot Anstey's offices in Bristol, Exeter and Southampton.
Participants in each programme will gain a valuable insight of what it's like to work in...
Aldi has supported local charities, community groups and food banks in Devon by donating 9,350 meals to people in need this Christmas.
The supermarket paired up its stores with local organisations to make the most of unsold fresh and chilled food after stores closed on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, as part of its pledge to donate 1.8 million meals to families experiencing food poverty during November and December.
Around 550,000 meals were donated nationwide and more than 700 UK causes benefitted from the initiative over the festive period.
With the Met Office* issuing warnings for ice and snow, and the threat of flooding from the Environment Agency this week, 2022 has started with challenging driving conditions across the country. With millions of us making New Year’s resolutions, TyreSafe is urging motorists to pledge to check their tyres regularly to reduce the risk of an incident while out on the road.
Adequate tread depth is essential, especially when there is significant standing water. Tread clears water from between the road surface and the tyre - as much as a bucket full every seven seconds on a new tyre....
The world of work is changing rapidly in the face of the pandemic. Skilled professionals are relocating out of London to Exeter and Devon. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that all you need is wi-fi, Zoom, and an endless supply of coffee to run a business.
Remote working means Exeter businesses have access to a talent pool of professionals who can transform their fortunes. Flexible working and remote working go hand in hand. You don’t need to hire a professional full-time to benefit from their expertise. That’s why hiring a CFO in Exeter is more popular than ever...
The Book of Romans is considered the most popular and most read books you will find in the Bible. Romans is the book new believers begin with when they start studying the Bible, along with its concise and clear explanations of the Gospel.
Whether you are on your first or 20th read-through of the letter to the Romans, there’s always something new you can learn and carry into one’s life of faith. Nonetheless, have you ever found yourself thinking about the context that surrounds Romans and the people who wrote it?
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Cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are increasing rapidly in Devon, leading to a rising number of people in hospital with Covid and causing over 1,000 hospital staff to be off work.
The World Health Organisation recently warned that, while the Omicron variant does appear to be less severe compared to Delta, it should not be categorised as “mild” and still causes some people to die or become seriously ill and require hospital care.
However having the Covid-19 vaccination reduces your chances of becoming serious ill and clinics in Devon...
Learning a new language can be a daunting task. If you plan to learn a European language for whatever reason, you might know that there are 24 major languages spoken in Europe. Picking which one to learn can be confusing. But the question you need to ask yourself is why exactly do you want to learn a new language? It could be to explore new employment opportunities, move to a different country, or maybe you simply want to upskill.
Regardless, there are some languages that are more widespread in the EU than the rest. However, if you are can’t make up your mind as to what European...
A new venue is to open in April hosting mindfulness retreats specifically for deepening a connection to nature and tackling the effects of stress and burnout.
Retreats incorporating nature’s ability to comfort and heal will take place at The Coach House on The Sharpham Estate , world-renowned for its high-quality cheeses and wine, making a stunning setting beside the River Dart near Totnes, South Devon.
Part of the estate is being rewilded and Coach House retreatants will be invited to uniquely experience and explore the fields being restored to nature, performing...
OLYMPIAN Sharron Davies has launched a new health and fitness programme to help people of all ages and abilities in the wake of Covid. The new website will go live in January 2022 and access to the programme will cost less than a cup of coffee a week. People are also being offered the chance to buy one and donate one subscription to charity.
Sharron Davies said: "It's been an incredibly difficult last two years. People have stopped going to the gym, had to work from home and at one point it seemed our only enjoyment was cooking a more exciting meal. Sadly statistics show us that...
