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EX2 Group welcomes apprentice electricians

EX2 Group welcomes new apprentice electricians from Exeter College

Leading South West building services engineering company EX2 Group has welcomed three new apprentices this week, as they begin their professional training in Electrical Installation with Exeter College.

Christian, Alfie, and Harvey were welcomed to the Exeter offices by James Rayner (right), Project Manager. The apprentices will combine on-site experience with classroom learning as they work towards their Level 3 Electrical Installation qualifications. Under the guidance of EX2’s experienced team, they will gain practical skills on projects ranging from decarbonisation and energy...

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Dr Sarah Wollaston to become chair of Devon’s health and care system

Dr Sarah Wollaston has been appointed chair of the Integrated Care System for Devon (ICSD) for the next 12 months.

Dr Wollaston, a practising GP in Devon, was MP for Totnes from 2010 to 2019, during which time she served as chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee in the Commons for five years.

Dr Wollaston succeeds Dame Suzi Leather, who has chaired the Devon health and care system since 2018.

Dame Suzi had announced that she would not be seeking further office as the chair of the ICS for Devon. However, she agreed to continue in the role for a...

Exeter Data Science expert secures prestigious Downing Street Research Fellowship

A data science expert from the University of Exeter has secured a prestigious new Fellowship, designed to help shape Government policy.

Dr Federico Botta is one of two new recipients of the inaugural No.10 Downing Street Data Science Fellowships, announced today (November 18th 2021).

Dr Botta will spend a year collaborating with 10 Downing Street’s data science team (10DS) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Together with Dr Robin Lovelace from the University of Leeds, Dr Botta will co-design research and produce analysis using new and existing linked...

The team that created FORCE eco-friendly Christmas decorations

Eco-friendly Christmas decorations for FORCE tree

The FORCE Christmas tree in Princesshay will be trimmed with especially eco-friendly decorations this year.

A group of patients who have been supported by FORCE came together at the charity’s Support and Information Centre to create a wonderful array of decorations from recycled materials.

They are ready in time for the big switch-on of Christmas trees representing a host of local charities this Thursday (November 18).

The project was co-ordinated by Rachel Stewart, who makes bespoke jewellery from upcycled materials.

She used the same skills to create the...

Gone Wild Festival 2022 headliners announced

Nature Valley Gone Wild, the ultimate fun family festival, will return to Powderham Castle in Devon in August 2022.

Created in partnership with Bear Grylls, the festival promises experiences families will never forget including the chance to dance to live music including The Script, All Saints and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, see famous explorers such as Sir Ranulph Fiennes and take part in many exciting outdoor activities.

The festival, sponsored by Nature Valley, raises money for RMA - The Royal Marines Charity, proudly supporting serving and former Royal Marines and their...

New Eastgate Market launching in Exeter

Three-day weekly market launches in Sidwell Street

Eastgate Market, a brand-new street market for Exeter city centre, is launching on Friday 19th November. The event, running from 2pm – 8pm will see live music, street performers, makers, crafters, and traders in a real celebration of Sidwell and Paris Street.

Following the launch market, Eastgate Market will operate year-round every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 2pm – 8pm and take place on Sidwell Street.

Lottie Stanley, InExeter’s Markets Manager says “We’re thrilled to bring Eastgate Market to Sidwell Street as...

Keeping love alive in the countryside

One of the country’s leading family law firms is conducting a survey to find out how farmers keep their relationships alive within their high pressured, hectic lifestyle.

The Family Law Company, who specialise solely in family legal matters are based in the South West and have offices in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, are encouraging farmers and those involved in the industry to get involved in the survey.

The short online survey aims to understand the current pressures affecting the agricultural industry and the impact, if any, that they have on the relationships of...

Exeter academics on list of top researchers

Twenty University of Exeter academics have been named on an annual list of highly cited researchers.

Up from 17 last year, the Exeter researchers (including four with dual affiliations) on Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers List come from multiple disciplines.

The list identifies researchers who demonstrated "significant influence" in their fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade, based on the Web of Science citation index.

Highly cited researchers rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of...

Exeter Chamber welcomes two new board directors

Exeter Chamber held their annual general meeting at Exeter College on Monday 8th November, where two new board directors were officially appointed. Patrick Tigwell of Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants replaces Laura Seaward as Treasurer and Charlotte McGregor of Wollens Solicitors replaces Laura McFadyen as a representative from the legal sector. The new appointments will contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of Exeter’s leading business membership organisation.

Patrick Tigwell, a chartered accountant for over 25 years, is Partner and Head of the Exeter office...

BET's Stephen Kings and South Devon College's Laurence Frewin sign agreement

A Devon College and an Academy Trust sign Memorandum of Understanding

Bay Education Trust, a multi-academy trust comprising Paignton Academy, Kings Ash Academy and Curledge Street Academy has announced that it is strengthening its existing partnership with South Devon College by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Over the past four years, South Devon College has become the main post 16-route for the Trust’s Paignton Academy students, it is the secondary school’s ‘Sixth Form’ of choice with 90 per cent of students choosing South Devon College after their GCSEs.

Stephen Kings CEO at Bay Education Trust said: “We have a shared vision...

£500,000 fuel poverty fund opens for grant applications

Charities, councils and community groups are being urged to help support families to heat their homes this winter by applying for grants of up to £10,000.

The £500,000 fund has been provided by local electricity distributor Western Power Distribution (WPD) in a bid to tackle fuel poverty in the community. Applications are now open at www.westernpower.co.uk/community-matters-fund .

Alison Sleightholm, WPD’s Resources and External Affairs Director said: “As we enter a challenging winter, our fund will directly support community organisations who are working at the...

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EX2 Group welcomes new apprentice electricians from Exeter College

Dr Sarah Wollaston to become chair of Devon’s health and care system

Exeter Data Science expert secures prestigious Downing Street Research Fellowship

Eco-friendly Christmas decorations for FORCE tree

Gone Wild Festival 2022 headliners announced

New Eastgate Market launching in Exeter

Keeping love alive in the countryside

Exeter academics on list of top researchers

Exeter Chamber welcomes two new board directors

A Devon College and an Academy Trust sign Memorandum of Understanding

£500,000 fuel poverty fund opens for grant applications

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