The Heart of the South West LEP has secured £1.8 million of funding from the Department for Education’s National Skills Fund to extend its current programme of Skills Bootcamps across the region.
Comprising flexible courses lasting up to 16 weeks’ duration, the 22 technical Skills Bootcamps offer adults aged 19 or over the opportunity to build up or retrain in specific skills required by employers across the Heart of the South West LEP area as well as in Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and the West of England.
Part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee,...
“ It’s just unbelievable to be back ”, says Andrew Castle, former British No. 1 and the BBC’s lead tennis commentator at Wimbledon and there aren’t many Wimbledon fans that would disagree with you. After the 2020 event was cancelled, many people worried whether 2021 would be able to continue. However, with changes in Government regulations and plenty of social distancing the 2021 Wimbledon Championships did indeed go ahead – and they were brilliant! As you might imagine from just a prestigious event there are plenty of standout moments from this year’s tournament – but here are our top 5...
7 Oceans slots is a sea-themed slot game that's powered by Microgaming's excellent software. Hailing from all the way back in 1999, it's a classic, but that doesn't make it any less playable in the modern year. But what should you know before diving into it headfirst?
What is 7 Oceans Slots?
7 Oceans is a slot game that uses a simple, hassle-free design, just like countless other classic slot machine games. Compared to modern slot games, it sticks with the conventional slot machine choice of three reels and a single payline, making it easy to understand even during...
A number of temporary road layouts which helped form a pop-up cycle route in Exeter are to be made permanent after receiving backing from councillors.
The changes at Dryden Road, Wonford Road, Ludwell Lane and Magdalen Road were introduced last year, part of emergency transport measures to provide safer routes for higher numbers of pedestrians and cyclists while capacity on public transport was significantly reduced by social distancing.
The E9 cycle route is a two-and-a-half mile cross-city route that provides access to over 50,000 jobs located in the city centre, RD...
Buying a company car is more than purchasing a vehicle; it is a business investment. If you have come to the point that you are looking to buy a company car, you will likely have realized the need for a business vehicle. However, to ensure that you are getting the most from a car, you will need to find the right model for your company’s requirements.
1. Choosing the right zize
One of the first considerations you should make when looking to purchase a car for your business is what size of vehicle you will need. To work out what size of car you will need, you should...
Leading housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes have tripled donations made earlier in the year to 5 local children's charities. The additional £15,000 donation brings the total donations made to £20,000.
The charities set to receive an additional £3,000 each include Home-Start Exeter, East & Mid Devon which supports parents and families from all backgrounds or situations, such as those struggling with mental health issues or with children with disabilities. Home-Start trains volunteers experienced in parenting and matches them to families, to offer emotional and...
Although keeping your home healthy has always been important, this becomes even more important when you have kids, especially since children always seem to be coming down with common illnesses, such as colds or flu. Therefore, to ensure that your home can be a safe and healthy environment for your kids to play and relax in, here are some top tips for keeping your home as fresh as possible.
Eradicate Pests
Pests can be a nightmare in many homes. Not only can they make you feel uncomfortable in your own home, but they can also cause your family to experience...
The Tour of Britain will be making a welcome return to Devon in September with a gruelling 115-mile route awaiting some of the world's top cyclists.
Devon will host Stage Two of the 2021 Tour of Britain on Monday 6 September, starting in the new town of Sherford and finishing in Exeter.
The route takes in a number of communities on its way from the South Hams and across Dartmoor, including Ermington, Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Modbury, Ivybridge, Cornwood, Yelverton, Tavistock, Princetown, Moretonhampstead and Dunsford.
Throughout the pandemic, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) shops have exceeded the minimum level of Covid-Safe precautions recommended by the Government and have achieved an even higher level of protection to ensure the safety of their staff, volunteers and customers.
Now, following the most recent lifting of restrictions, the charity's 19 shops, although they remain cautious, are fully open for business and in need of your help!
Since the DAA shops returned to a browsing format they have been welcoming back many regular and new customers, which has been great for business....
Exeter Airport today celebrates the return of TUI holidays to the Balearic Islands, with the first TUI flight of the Summer 2021 season departing for Majorca (Palma).
The popular route will operate four times a week – on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (with seasonal variations) – throughout the summer.
TUI has already confirmed its 2021/2022 schedule from Exeter Airport, with flights to Spain (Ibiza, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Majorca, Menorca, Tenerife), Greece (Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Zante), Cyprus (Paphos), and Turkey (Antalya, Dalaman) all set to resume....
