The family of a Devon man, who worked as a fireman on steam trains and as a BT engineer, is appealing to his former colleagues for answers about how he was exposed to asbestos, which caused his death.
Antony Talbot, who was born in Exwick and lived in Exeter, died aged 88 in October last year, one month after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a terminal asbestos-related lung cancer.
His family believe that he was exposed to asbestos when he worked for GWR Exeter in the 1950s and when he installed underground cables for BT from the 1960s until the 1980s. They are now...
The rate at which technological developments continue to change everyday life is nothing short of absurd, especially in retrospect. New technologies either govern or are again changing, most of our daily activities.
Behind the scenes, we have artificial intelligence and big data analysis bolstering the internet, monetising our online lives, and making social media platforms even less about being sociable. Easily the most disruptive new technology has been the smartphone, though. With the release of the iPhone in 2007 greatly hailed as the dawn of this mobile-obsessed age, there...
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Multinational manufacturer of defence products MBDA has instructed Exeter based Workplace Innovation Europe Limited (WIE) to deliver its Workplace Innovation Practitioner Programme to twelve of its Innovation Champions based across Europe.
Based on learning by doing rather than teaching abstract principles, the ILM-accredited Leadership Development Programmes provide participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence, together with practical support and mentoring, to deliver real change in their organisations. Each Programme is based around a flexible combination of e-...
Indie-pop trio Scouting for Girls have confirmed a huge UK tour for Autumn 2021, including a date at Exeter Corn Exchange on 25th October.
With their new album ‘Easy Cover’ due on 23rd April, the band have announced an extensive UK tour for the Autumn. Going back to the music and culture of their childhoods in the 1980s, the band regrouped during what should have been a summer of festivals to create a joyous album of 80s covers alongside some incredible new tracks, and an optimism that 2021 can be everything that 2020 was not.
Leading independent software company RapidReg Ltd. located in Exeter is on a quest to plant 1 billion trees as part of an aspiring initiative to save the planet by offsetting the carbon footprint generated by businesses, whilst helping them to attract a new wave of green-minded consumers all for just 15p per tree.
Studies suggest between 75%-90% of the total global carbon emissions are produced by businesses and not individuals. Proactive tech entrepreneur Chris Collins co-founder of ‘The Billion Trees Project’, a non-profit arm of his RapidReg brand said: “These are scary...
Oz Clarke OBE, one of the world’s leading wine experts, is to host this year’s prestigious Food Drink Devon Awards. Celebrated for having one of the finest palates of anyone writing about wine today, Food Drink Devon is delighted to welcome Oz to their glittering black tie awards’ ceremony on Monday 4th October, during which Oz will have the honour of announcing the winners. Entries to the awards close on Friday 30th April 2021, further details can be found at www.foodanddrinkdevon.co.uk/2021-awards.
After a challenging year, Devon’s outstanding food and drink producers,...
An e-cigarette pipe is designed to mimic a traditional pipe while incorporating the elements of non-combustible vaping. Vape pipes look like tobacco pipes but have more advanced features for their users to explore. However, finding the best vape pipes in 2021 can be challenging if you are not familiar with the cartridges for pipes and other assorted kinds of electronic cigarettes in the market.
Although some vapes can be disposed of after a single use, the market also offers reusable options as well. ePuffer is one of the most popular vape brands in the UK. Their vape pipes are...
Curb-side appeal is an important part of owning a home, whether you want to increase its value or simply be the envy of your neighbours. The hard part, however, might simply be knowing where to start. Thankfully, you have found yourself in the right place as this guide has been created to recommend five ways that you can spice up the exterior of your house. Read on now for all that you need to know.
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For garage doors that integrate neatly with your surroundings, you can't go wrong with wooden doors. With the right installation they can look a far more appealing...
