The Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) quarterly event was held on Wednesday 15 April 2015 at the Flybe Training Academy
April’s event had a buildings technology theme with 3 presentations including ‘Building for Uncertainty’ from Mark Harvey of the Met Office, ‘Innovation to the Construction Industry’ from Andrew Dobbs of Willmott Dixon, and ‘Shake Rattle and Roll’ from Professor Paul Reynolds of the University of Exeter.
Mark Harvey is the project manager at the Met Office overseeing the construction of the new supercomputer hall being based at the...
A new scheme has been launched by Devon and Cornwall Police to stop rogue drivers evading the law after hit-and-run collisions.
The Force has set up Garage Watch, a messaging system to alert local garages to any vehicle police suspect of being involved in a collision.
The scheme aims to stop drivers avoiding justice by getting car repairs done swiftly at garages while lying about the cause of the damage.
It also enables police to warn garages about crime trends such as thefts of vehicles and motor equipment plus burglaries affecting similar businesses in the local...
A six-year-old boy and his mum and dad today became the first family in the South West to take part in ground-breaking DNA research at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) to help fight rare health conditions.
Noah Puleston, from Honiton, has moderate to severe learning difficulties after showing signs of delayed development from an early age. The cause of his difficulties has so far remained a mystery but he and his family now have an opportunity to unlock the mystery and achieve a clearer diagnosis after the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD...
Mamhead House & Castle opens its doors for the first time on Sunday 3 May as Blue Fizz Events put on their latest wedding fair – Castles & Confetti – a rustic & luxe wedding fair 11am-3pm.
A unique opportunity for brides to visit this exclusive new wedding venue located South of Exeter, just off the A380 direction Torquay. Dating back to the 1500’s and set in 164 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, Mamhead can be hired exclusively for your perfect day, whether an intimate supper for 10 or a lavish celebration for 1000.
Pro Wrestling Pride returns to the EXETER LEMONGROVE with a once in a lifetime show featuring 2 international superstars; ECW & WWE Hardcore legend SABU! & masked sensation JIGSAW!
Our Massive 2nd anniversary show will be more action packed and chaotic than ever before. For one night only the Living Legend that is Sabu will be wrestling LIVE! .
Join us and experience our unique brand of High flying, adrenaline filled, family fun! Also set to appear are fan favourites: Chris Andrews, Darren Saviour, Ultimo Tiger...
An Exeter-based travel company is celebrating 15 years of trading in the city.
Incredible holidays in Bhutan, Indonesia and Guatemala are just some of the experiences enjoyed by customers of Nomadic Travel in recent weeks.
And now the company, in Gandy Street, has expanded its own breadth of expertise, launching its latest programme of staff visits to extraordinary destinations around the globe, to make sure customers continue to have the very latest up to the minute information.
“Research using the internet or guidebooks is fantastic,” said Rob Hitchings, managing...
Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin visited Exeter Airport on Wednesday (22 April) to find out how recent investment in essential infrastructure is helping to boost growth.
The airport has benefitted from a £2.5 million investment since it was acquired almost two years ago by Rigby Group, and the Government’s Regional Growth Fund has recently spent £1.4 million upgrading the access road (B3184) to the airport and the neighbouring business park.
Mr McLoughlin was given a tour of the airport’s new facilities by Managing Director Matt Roach, including the new...
Material shortages ease but 63% of respondents in the UK cite labour shortages as leading restraint on growth
Although recent official construction data has been a little mixed, the latest RICS Construction Market Survey for Q1 2015 shows labour shortages in the sector intensifying alongside feedback that workloads are continuing to rise. Some 63% across the UK cited labour shortages as an issue followed by 55% highlighting finance.
In the South West, 60% more respondents cited a lack of Quantity Surveyors, 60% a lack of other construction professionals, and 45% more...
Maynard girls have once again excelled in their university applications, receiving offers in a full range of courses; these include the most competitive courses in the country at the most prestigious universities, with 53% of girls choosing to study STEM subjects (Science, Technology, English and Maths), bucking national trends.
The school is especially delighted to announce that seven girls have received offers for Medical and Veterinary places, 19% of all our applicants, with 78% of all Medical/Veterinary applicants being successful.
Last month a young family from Brighton visiting A la Ronde left behind a toy dinosaur.
After receiving a phone call from the family to say that the toy’s owner was a little upset, the team at A la Ronde decided to give the dinosaur a good time while waiting for it to be collected. After all, A la Ronde is on the outskirts of Exmouth, the start of the Jurassic Coast.
The dinosaur got involved in all aspects of the daily running of a National Trust property, from answering the phone, guarding the entrance to the shell gallery, playing the piano and working in the garden with...
