A £12.2 million funding boost will help scientists at the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Trust contribute to national efforts to map how COVID-19 spreads and evolves.
As part of the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium (COG-UK), the work has been backed by the Department for Health and Social Care Testing Innovation Fund to expand whole genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2
The £12.2 million in funding will facilitate the genome sequencing capacity needed to meet the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases expected in the UK this winter.
Overnight closures at Countess Wear roundabout in Exeter are set to continue for another couple of weeks. The scheme, which includes drainage improvements, resurfacing and pavement repairs as well as the installation of a pedestrian crossing on Rydon Lane, was due to be completed this evening. However, it is running behind as essential repairs are being carried out on collapsed drains discovered beneath the roundabout road surface, which are related to historical flooding problems experienced at the roundabout. Delays had also been incurred by the contractor during the installation of the...
According to the Office of National Statistics there was an 18% rise in divorces in 2019.
Figures just released indicate that both same sex couples and opposite sex couples saw an increase in divorce and/or dissolution.
There were 107,599 opposite-sex divorces in 2019, an increase of 18.4% from 90,871 in 2018 and the highest since 2014. For same-sex divorces the figure doubled from 822 to 428 since 2018.
Director Rachel Buckley from The Family Law Company said: “Although these figures do seem to indicate a significant increase, in fact many of these divorce matters...
More than one in ten Devon households live in fuel poverty, more than the national average, and this figure can only be worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic this winter. That’s according to Exeter Community Energy (ECOE), which works with some of the most vulnerable households. ECOE therefore wants to push for policy change to address cold, damp homes and rising fuel bills. ECOE invites everyone to join it in questioning Ben Bradshaw MP about these issues at its Wise Up About Fuel Poverty Webinar on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, 27th November, at 2pm. Register now on Zoom at https://bit.ly/...
93,374 disposable face masks are sent to landfill every single day in Exeter
Exeter is binning an incredible 93,374 disposable face masks every single day, with reports that many face masks are ending up being carelessly discarded in the street and ending up in streams and rivers.
“If you walk around Exeter today you will see disposable face masks being blown around with leaves in the gutter – they are the new cigarette butt – people are simply chucking them after use. We know that 93,374 are being sent to landfill each day in Exeter – but just how many end-up elsewhere...
Exeter College’s new Future Skills Centre has opened its doors for the first time, following a collaboration between Devon County Council and the Ofsted Outstanding College.
Devon County Council has purchased the building that was formerly the Flybe Training Academy, and Exeter College has agreed to enter into a long lease of the building to offer training and education opportunities from the building, providing learners of all ages skills and qualifications fit for the economy of the future.
The Centre, which has been vacant since Flybe went in to administration in March,...
Devon County Council has been awarded almost £1.3 million in the latest round of Emergency Active Travel Funding.
The Department for Transport has confirmed that Devon will receive £1,283,450 from the second tranche of the scheme to create safe space for walking and cycling.
Devon introduced a series of “pop-up” measures across the county earlier this year, including in Exeter, Barnstaple, Bideford and Newton Abbot, with initial funding of £338,000 from the Emergency Active Travel Fund.
Last month, the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC)...
Michael Caines has unveiled plans to open Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant alongside Sylvain Peltier and Michael’s Café Patisserie Glacerie as part of the Exmouth seafront regeneration project. With sweeping views across the coastline, the launch will be a landmark opening for the Michael Caines Collection as they open a casual bar complete with resident weekend DJs, first floor destination restaurant with a glasshouse and outdoor terraces alongside neighbouring Café Patisserie Glacerie set to serve artisan pastries and ice-creams.
The family's festive favourite for over 20 years - our famously spectacular 'Sail with Santa' cruises are a fabulously joyful way to kick-start Christmas! It's 'HO, HO, HO!' and 'ALL ABOARD!' as we set sail on the calm-assured waters of the River Exe for a magical and enchanting Christmas extravaganza! Entertainment, refreshments and a hand-picked present for every child included.
‘Tis the season to be jolly aboard our festively decorated, modern vessels! Hop aboard this holiday season for a warming River Exe cruise with an informative live commentary from the Skipper, detailing the history, beauty and wildlife of the Exe Estuary and surrounding areas. Homemade mulled wine and a warm, locally produced mince pie included.
