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Tech Business Culture Survival Guide

Research to reveal key learnings and opportunities for South West’s tech sector

Workplace culture experts Interaction are partnering with the collaborative technology network Tech South West to create the region’s first culture guide for the sector

The Bath-based firm which works with tech brands across the South West will conduct a deep dive into the cultural challenges technology firms face as they scale and adapt to new working models, resulting in the production of The Tech Business Culture Survival Guide. The guide will be available free to all of Tech South West’s members...

Enjoy Euro 2020, but do so safely, says Public Health Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/11/2021 - 3:29pm

The long awaited and much talked-about Euro 2020 tournament - yes, 2020 - starts today ( 11 June).

The games that keep their 2020 badge and title, have been postponed until this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

51 matches over 31 days at 11 venues including London and Glasgow with football betting odds available too. The games that keep their 2020 badge and title, have been postponed until this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

And yet amid the excitement, we're still very much in the midst of that same pandemic, with case numbers across the...

£2.3 million for council partnership to deliver regeneration schemes

M ore than £2.3 million of Government funding has been awarded to a partnership of Councils in Devon to deliver local regeneration schemes and economic recovery.

The Devon and Torbay One Public Estate Partnership (Devon County Council, Exeter City Council, Torbay Council and Torridge District Council) has received £330,000 of One Public Estate (OPE) funding and £2,017,568 from the Land Release Fund.

The OPE programme aims to support councils to deliver initiatives which create economic growth through unlocking land for new homes and jobs; providing new opportunities to...

Movement & the Mind: A Pioneering Interactive Conference

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/10/2021 - 11:19pm

A virtual conference recognising, exploring, and celebrating the connections between mind, body, and planet.

Active Devon is working with local GP and medical educationalist Dr Lucy Loveday to host Movement & the Mind, a one-day international, interactive event. It will recognise, explore and celebrate the connections between mind, body and planet.

The virtual conference is taking place on Friday 18th June. Delegates will hear from a global community of experts, adventurers and advocates. There will also be leaders from across many disciplines. These include medicine...

An ‘incredible’ achievement: six months of Covid-19 vaccinations in Devon  

Devon vaccination programme marks six-month milestone

The efforts of the staff and volunteers have been hailed as ‘incredible’ as Devon’s vaccination programme marks its six-month milestone.

More than 1.3 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been given locally in the six months since 81-year-old Kathleen Viney became the first person to have the vaccination in Devon.

Between 8 December and 30 May, 769,059 people in Devon received a first vaccine dose and 553,204 second doses have been given as part of the fastest vaccination programme in British history.

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Exeter man gets his JETS on for dream job

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/10/2021 - 4:37pm

Like many others Cameron Bedford struggled to find a job during the pandemic, but he’s now fulfilling his passion for science thanks to tailored support through a government scheme.

The Exeter man, 22, is one of 1,760 people across Southern England who started on the government’s £238 million JETS – Job Entry Targeted Support – scheme over the last seven months.

Cameron, who has a biomedical science degree, is now working for Exeter University as a Laboratory Technician and is thankful for all the support he received in starting his career.

Reflecting on his...

Destination - Devon! A day of drama, discussions, music and dance to mark Refugee Week

Refugee Support Devon proudly invites you to join us on Saturday 26th June , for a day of activities on the historic Quayside in Exeter, to mark Refugee Week 2021.

What? Destination - Devon! A day of drama, discussions, music and dance to mark national Refugee Week

Where? The Transit Shed, Exeter Quay, EX2 4AN

When? 11am - 5pm, Saturday, 26th June 2021

Destination - Devon! will celebrate our region's centuries-long tradition of welcoming people fleeing danger, through dramatic reenactments, talks and an exhibition in a genuine UN Refugee agency tent,...

MPs left surprised by 'slicing apart' of constituencies in boundary commision proposals

MPs from Exeter and East Devon have been left surprised by proposals that would see a major shake-up of their electoral wards.

Burnthouse Lane, parts of Countess Wear, and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital are set to be moved ‘out of Exeter’ under proposals for a shake-up of England’s electoral map in 2023.

While Devon will gain an extra MP as part of the proposals, albeit in a county boundary between Somerset and Devon in the new Tiverton and Minehead constituency, as a result of the boundary changes, parts of what is the existing Exeter constituency will be moved...

Gandy Street glows with lampshade lighting installation

Gandy Street glows with lampshade lighting installation

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:46pm

Gandy Street in Exeter has been transformed with colourful lampshades and festoon lighting, shining a light on the wonderful businesses which adorn this charming, cobblestoned strip. Tucked away from the crowds in the heart of historic Exeter, Gandy Street is one of the most picturesque and welcoming areas in the city, offering intimate shopping and dining experiences by day and night. Offerings on this trendy street are a mixture of local, independent and well known brands, including jewellery, gifts, clothes & accessories, culinary delights, and of course culture and history thanks...

Nathan Besley, newly appointed Head of Sales and Customer Sales at Newton Print Ltd.

Nathan joins Newton Print as Head of Sales and Customer Service

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Wed, 06/09/2021 - 9:38am

NATHAN Besley has recently been appointed as Head of Sales and Customer Service at an award-winning, family-run, printed packaging company in Devon (June 2021).

Nathan’s role involves overseeing daily interactions with key accounts and new clients for Newton Print Ltd, which assists artisan, start-up and SME food/drink businesses perfect their on-pack identity and presence.

He said: “What I enjoy most about my new role is building valuable and long-lasting relationships with clients. A key motivator for me is the knowledge that clients can place their trust in us, to not...

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