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Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital performs its 2,000th Mako® robot-assisted surgery

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has performed its 2,000th surgery with the Mako® robot , which enables consultant surgeons to carry out more precise knee and hip replacements, with patients likely to experience less pain and faster recoveries.

The 2,000th surgery undertaken at the hospital was for a successful knee replacement surgery that took place in February by orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Jonathan Phillips .

“It’s been an amazing journey over the last seven years to be a part of so many procedures and reach this milestone,", said Mr Phillips.

"The opportunity to...

Emerging electrician from Exeter reaches semi-final of screw fix trade apprentice

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 03/25/2024 - 7:50pm

Archie Small, a promising apprentice electrician from Exeter, has reached the semi-final stage of Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024.

Marking a decade of the nationwide competition which shines a light on the UK & Ireland’s very best future talent, this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice received more than 1,800 applications.

Entries have now been whittled down to just 33, all of whom are in with the chance of being crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024 at the national final in May.

Archie Small, 20, who is currently studying Electrical Installation at Exeter...

Jewson Live is back – and going on tour

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 03/25/2024 - 7:42pm

Jewson Live, the annual event for the UK’s professional tradespeople is back – and for the first time ever, will be touring the UK.

Hosted by national builders’ merchant Jewson – now part of STARK UK – Jewson Live will begin its tour with its flagship live event at the Birmingham NEC on Friday 26 th April – which is entering its seventh year.

Jewson Live On Tour will then head to Kent Exhibition Centre, Maidstone, on Thursday 16 th May; SEC, Glasgow, on Thursday 6 th June, and Westpoint, Exeter, on Thursday 13 th June .

Each of the four events will feature a...

Local homebuilder helps tackle loneliness through Sporting Memories

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 03/25/2024 - 7:32pm

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter proudly announces its recent contribution of £1,500 to Sporting Memories, a programme operated by Exeter City Community Trust (ECCT) the partner charity of Exeter City Football Club. This donation will directly fund the programme as it combats loneliness among older people in Exeter and surrounding areas.

Originally established to alleviate loneliness, particularly for individuals exhibiting early signs of dementia, Sporting Memories has witnessed remarkable growth over the past five years. The programme holds weekly gatherings...

Student courtroom drama unfolds thanks to University of Exeter Law Society

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/25/2024 - 7:24pm

Students from West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , represented the school at a mock trial recently.

The mock trial event was run by the University of Exeter Law Society and hosted by the Maynard School. The students were given some witness statements and then had to prepare and present part of the prosecution’s case against the defendant.

Despite having never done anything like this before, they did a phenomenal job of preparing an opening statement and writing examination-in-chief and cross-examination questions, all in a very short amount of time.

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Poltimore Music & Arts Festival announces first wave of live bands line-up

The Music in Devon Initiative (MIDI) are announcing the first wave of live bands across two stages for the 2024 Poltimore Music & Arts Festival on Friday 22nd March and that tickets are now on sale: https://www.fatsoma.com/e/yay1hd0p/poltimore-festival-2024

Held in the grounds and the inside of Poltimore House over two days on May bank holiday Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May, the live band line-up on the Main and Acoustic Courtyard stages will be:

The Main Stage; Sat 25th May

Drea and the Pandas 1-1.45pm

To be Announced 3-3.45

Pattern...

Devon awarded £5.3 million for zero emission buses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/22/2024 - 10:56pm

A fleet of 41 electric buses are set to take to Devon’s roads in Exeter, North Devon and Torridge. A successful joint bid by Devon County Council and Stagecoach has secured £5.3 million from the second round of the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. Stagecoach will be investing a further £15 million into the project to roll out new EV buses in Exeter on Service 4, Service A and the Green Park and Ride service, while in North Devon and Torridge they will operate on Services 21/21A as well as town services in Barnstaple. The introduction of electric...

B Corp status achieved for Exeter-based employee-owned PR and marketing agency

Exeter-based, employee-owned communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing is delighted to announce its recent certification as a B Corp business, joining a global movement of companies committed to using business as a force for good.

B Corps are businesses that balance purpose and profit. To achieve B Corp certification, companies undergo a rigorous assessment of their social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Absolute PR and Marketing has successfully met and exceeded these high standards, demonstrating its commitment to making a positive impact...

Astronaut Tim Peake prepares to blast off on all-new tour heading to Exeter

British astronaut Tim Peake is counting down to lift off with his all-new tour Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space which will bring the awe and wonder of space travel past, present and future to Exeter this autumn.

Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space will feature extraordinary archive material and footage as Tim brings to life the awe-inspiring adventures of those pioneering explorers we call astronauts – celebrating the incredible achievements and historic human endeavour of space exploration.

The first-of-its-kind show, heading to the Great Hall in Exeter on...

Cranbrook calls for volunteers

An exciting series of events is being planned in Cranbrook this year with the aim of supporting residents to be more active and helping the town to celebrate its 13-year anniversary.

The events are being planned by Move More Cranbrook, the Sport England supported programme that aims to help residents in the town to lead more active lives.

And following the success of events last year which include the town’s first ever Santa Run, the Move More Cranbrook delivery group is on the hunt for volunteers to help it deliver a programme of events in 2024.

Matt Rowett...

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