Has your community group, organisation or school been taking action to restore nature? Perhaps you know of a special person who’s been going above and beyond to give wildlife a helping hand? If yes, the Devon Local Nature Partnership wants to hear from you.
The Devon LNP is launching the Devon Wildlife Community of the Year Awards to celebrate parish and town councils, communities, schools and special individuals that have going that extra mile to address the urgent Ecological Emergency.
There are some fantastic projects and initiatives popping up all over Devon that...
If you think you know all about apprenticeships, then maybe it’s time to think again, according to South Devon College.
“Most people think you can only do apprenticeships in hospitality, construction or beauty, but here at South Devon College we offer a wide range of apprenticeships, including higher and degree apprenticeships,” explained Ben Pountney, Operational Manager for Apprenticeships.
“Programmes are developed with employers to ensure students gain relevant skills for the local market.”
23-year-old Eleanor Roberts from Brixham has always wanted to work in...
The pandemic significantly changed a number of things in our lives. We were told not to see family and friends, take public transport or even go to the office. Everything we were used to was no longer. Now, as we emerge from Covid, some of our pre-pandemic activities are back on the table. We can eat dinner at our favourite restaurant , enjoy drinks in a cosy pub and hug our loved ones again.
However, there are some things that may never go back to the way we’re used to as a result of lockdown. The main factor that has seen a shift is the way we work and carry out our roles. Gone...
A management buyout is where the ownership party of a company sell the business to members of the management team. Getting advice before a management buyout is essential for extracting the right value. Below we explore the pros and cons of management buyout.
Pros
Faster
The sale process should go faster than usual. Although there are still plenty of legal complexities to sift through, due to the existing relationship between management and ownership, it should be easier to progress.
Are you dreading the treadmill's continual, but immovable strides? What about the gym's overcrowded weight room?
Alternate typical exercises with enjoyable outdoor activities! Outdoor workouts may be equally as beneficial as indoor workouts, if not more so. Whether you're trekking on trails or paddleboarding across the water, these outdoor activities are not to be missed. You'll be having so much fun that you'll forget you're getting a good exercise in! Check out Gunfire if you’re into air rifles for a hunting trip.
Following are some of the best outdoor activities that...
The BBC’s Director-General met with local students as he officially opened the corporation’s new studios in Exeter College, hailing it an “inspiration for future journalists and programme makers”.
Tim Davie praised the forward-thinking partnership between BBC South West and Exeter College during his visit, and conducted a Q&A session with budding journalism students.
The permanent base on the ground floor of the Centre for Creative Industries building in the College will be used by BBC reporters to conduct interviews for regional and national news programmes, such as...
Christmas is a magical time for family and friends alike; a time for giving, sharing and loving as the nights grow longer. Though family takes the centre-stage at Christmas for many people across the country, seeing friends is a favoured Christmas activity for around 8 in 10 Brits . If you’re looking forward to seeing your friends this holiday season, why not make it official with these Christmas activity ideas?
Host a Bonfire
A bonfire is a wonderful way to bring friends together – there is something about sharing a campfire with your closest friends that makes an...
Colourful artwork created by schoolchildren and residents has been unveiled at the site of a stunning new environmentally-friendly housing project for Exeter City Council.
Ninety two Passivhaus new homes are being created at The Gardens, Vaughan Road, Whipton, by the Council-owned development company Exeter City Living.
Sixty of the new homes will be affordable and retained as new Council housing, and 32 homes will be for market rent.
Plans to redevelop the site at Vaughan Road were approved in February 2020.
Fax machines have been around for decades, but online faxing is still a relatively new and little-understood technology. Before signing up for online fax services, most people want to know what to expect. They can get answers to some of their peers' most frequently asked questions below.
What Is Online Faxing?
It allows people to send and receive faxes over the Internet using cloud-based services instead of via an analog machine. Legacy fax machines can be Internet-enabled, but users don't necessarily need one to send and receive faxes. They can also send and receive...
While many people may be charmed by the video of the cute squirrel stealing the acorn from under the tree, it's important to remember that these adorable little creatures are capable of horrific damage to homes and other property.
A Little Information About Squirrels
There are more than 200 different species of squirrel, and they are found all over the world. If squirrel damage is suspected on a property, it's crucial to contact Animal Control Specialists as soon as possible.
These rodents can range in size from the African Pygmy squirrel at just 5 inches long...
