Drive-In Cinema returns to Exeter

Two nights of classic festive flicks coming to Exeter, 16-17th December

The Drive in Cinema, the UK’s leading car-based events company is bringing the very best Christmas classics to car-assisted British audiences this winter, including Elf, Love Actually and Home Alone.

Kicking-off in Aberdeen this month, the festive filmic feast will lift the curtain on 60 showings, across 12 cities - including Exeter on 16th and 17th December - entertaining 15,000 people in the lead up to Christmas from the comfort of their own cars.

Tickets for the UK tour are on sale from today and...

Award winning Fargo Systems

Logistics software specialist crowned Technology Company of the Year

Digital Minister praises Fargo Systems for driving innovation in golden age of UK tech Exeter based Fargo Systems has been confirmed as the UK’s leading logistics software supplier as voted for by the sector, winning the prestigious Technology Company of the Year at the recent Multimodal Awards 2021 at the Vox, Birmingham.

Multimodal news readers, exhibitors and industry peers were asked to vote for the technology company they considered the best in the UK from a strong field comprising nine finalists, respectively.

Digital Minister Chris Philp said: "It's great to see...

This Cornish company is helping to fight plastic pollution in our oceans

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 11/15/2021 - 10:42pm

The global pandemic disrupted the world in unimaginable ways and while humans are on the road to recovery, the oceans are under threat.

Every single day more than 58 million single-use face masks are used and discarded within the UK alone and they have now become one of the biggest threats facing our oceans with an estimated 1.5billion of them having already entered our oceans.

Cornwall based company Waterhaul have launched several initiatives to help combat this persistent stream of PPE from reaching our oceans including their ‘Retask the Mask’ campaign which focusses...

Data privacy is the new black

Authored by Frank Parker
Posted: Mon, 11/15/2021 - 10:05pm

Almost every website on the worldwide web runs on cookies. In fact, chances are that the website where you have found this article is also running on cookies. Cookies help make the browsing experience more pleasant, e.g., by remembering your information for autofilling form fields or by saving the items you have put in the shopping cart.

Statistics and marketing cookies make up the majority of cookies, and for a long time, website users had no control over what kind of data was collected about them or what happened to that data. However, with the enforcement of data privacy laws...

South West survey will uncover how businesses’ use of technology has changed since the pandemic

Authored by Timewade
Posted: Mon, 11/15/2021 - 9:46pm

In a new survey, small and medium sized businesses are asked how the pandemic has impacted their use of technology.

In addition to revealing the technologies most favoured by SMEs, the data gathered in the ‘Time to Deliver' survey will uncover insights around businesses’ approach to technology, how many have a strategy, and how effective it is in delivering against objectives.

The study has been launched by Devon-based tech company Timewade in partnership with award-winning chartered accountants Bishop Fleming as part of the ‘Technology for Success’ programme, which...

Junior football team Cranbrook United FC​ gets Purple boost

Exeter’s grass-root community under 13’s football team, Cranbrook United FC, has been sponsored by Purplebricks, Britain’s biggest estate agent brand*, ahead of its new season.

The Purplebricks logo now appears on the team’s new home shirts, funded by the tech-led estate agent. With many players outgrowing their previous kits, the team are delighted to have new shirts to wear to training and matches this season. Without the support from Purplebricks, the children would not have a kit to play in.

The club, run entirely by volunteers, has suffered a significant loss of...

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How and Why UK Teachers are Focusing More on Social Factors in Education?

As any teacher knows, the social environment significantly influences the students' ability to learn.

Research shows that having social skills is essential for success, not only in learning but in life in general and that they are also significant for career skills such as communication, teamwork and conflict resolution to only name a few of the future challenges they may face in employment or self-employment.

For this reason, teachers in the UK have always taught and reinforced the value of good social skills by being aware of the social factors happening in society...

The world’s best racecourses

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 11/15/2021 - 6:19am

England is a paradise for fans of horse racing. From Epson Downs in Surrey to Aintree in Liverpool; Ascot in Berkshire to the almighty Cheltenham. Of course, other countries have beautiful racecourses too, but many of these are modelled on Britain’s best courses – as they say, there would be no Kentucky Derby without THE Derby – the Epson Derby.

If you are a horse racing fan, you owe it to yourself to visit these courses during your lifetime – your best days at the races could well still be ahead of you.

The United Kingdom’s Best

We just mentioned the names of England’s...

Creating a comprehensive training document: 13 ways to make onboarding easy 

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Sun, 11/14/2021 - 9:52pm

Onboarding can be challenging for both the new employee and the person tasked with completing the onboarding process. Creating a training document to aid onboarding can be invaluable to ensure that the new starter has the best beginning to their time with your company. It is essential to prepare properly in advance of the new employee beginning work.

Creating a comprehensive training document can be invaluable to help a new starter find their feet. It can also be a document that can be used again and again as the business takes on new people. Here are some of the crucial things...

Protect yourself and your baby by having the flu vaccine

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/14/2021 - 8:32pm

Pregnant women in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to have the flu vaccine now to protect themselves and their unborn baby from the deadly illness.

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that there could be a significant flu surge this winter coinciding with continuing or rising COVID-19 cases.

Clara Southby, Interim Maternity Matron for Community and Outpatients, at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said: “Having flu when pregnant can put you and your baby at a greater risk of severe complications, so we would encourage anyone who is pregnant to have...

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