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Devon-Based Relationship Coach Nominated For Women’s Business Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/28/2023 - 10:10pm
Keely Pierce of I Am More Academy chosen to Compete for Top Prize in ‘Business Mum of the Year’ Category

In December 2023, businesswomen from across the globe are coming together for the annual Women’s Business Awards. The event features over 20 awards across categories such as Businesswoman of the Year, Employer of the Year, and Best New Business of the Year.

Relationship Coach Keely Pierce of I Am More Academy Ltd. is proud to be nominated for the Business Mum of the Year award in the Small Business category. Reacting to her nomination, South Devon-based Keely said that:...

Small mammals and exotics pets receiving specialist care at Exeter vet practice

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/27/2023 - 10:25pm

A top Devon primary care vet practice provides high-level specialist care to exotics and small mammals thanks to a highly-regarded expert leading the team.

Remarkably, Livia Benato is an EBVS Specialist in Small Mammal Medicine and an RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (Mammalian).

It is very unusual for a primary care vet practice to have a specialist as part of the team, and Livia’s role at Linnaeus-owned CityVets in Exeter sees her providing caring for rare and exotic animals, together with small mammals such as rabbits and rodents, reptiles and birds....

Deaf customers get British Sign Language interpreter at Jurassic Fibre customer service centre

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 03/27/2023 - 7:14pm

Deaf customers who use British Sign Language (BSL) are now able to use a video link interpreter when they contact the customer service centre for broadband provider Jurassic Fibre.

The company, which is rolling out an ambitious programme of ultra-fast broadband connection to homes across the South West, has introduced the innovative service via Sign Solutions, providing InterpretersLive! via the App or website.

Sarah Howells, Chief Customer Officer from Jurassic Fibre, said: “People are at the heart of everything we do at Jurassic Fibre. Our business is to connect...

Devon crowns county final winners of Pokemon Futsal Youth Cup

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2023 - 2:59pm

The 2022/23 season of the Pokémon Futsal Youth Cup, in partnership with England Football is successfully underway, with Devon crowning eight winners of their county finals competition.

The following teams were crowned champions and have earned the right to represent Devon in the regional finals of the competition, later this spring.

Female

U10’s – Torquay United

U12’s – Elburton Villa

U14’s – Torquay United

U16’s – Marine Academy Plymouth

Male

U10’s – Plymouth Argyle

U12’s – Exeter City

U14’s –...

The Positive Birth Company wins Parenting Brand of the Year for second year running

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:53pm

The Positive Birth Company has been crowned Parenting Brand of the Year for the second year running in the prestigious Made for Mums Awards, dubbed by many in the parenting sector as the “baby brand oscars”.

The independent small business also celebrated two other wins; gold in the New Parent Product & Service category for their Postpartum Pack, and silver in the Pregnancy/Birth Product and Service category for their Pregnancy Pack.

Founder and CEO, Siobhan Miller, said of the win, “I’m so proud that The Positive Birth Company has been named Parenting Brand of the...

Exeter businesses commit to keeping women safe

MORE than 150 businesses in Exeter have now signed up to Exeter’s Safety of Women at Night (SWaN) Charter and committed to keeping people safer when they spend time in this fantastic city.

Launched following a major survey of women in Exeter in 2022 and published by Safer Exeter, the city’s community safety partnership, the Charter has been developed as part of the city’s commitment to keeping the city a safe place, where women feel confident and safe at night.

There has been a tremendous response from businesses to the Charter which, by signing, commits each to making...

Cumberland Grange welcomes a flock of feathered friends

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/21/2023 - 6:12pm

Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter was delighted to welcome some very special feathered visitors for the day recently, when some magnificent birds of prey came to visit.

Residents were given the opportunity to get up close to the impressive birds, along with learning more about the history and characteristics of the different breeds, as part of a very special animal therapy session.

The birds were brought in by David Buncle from Westcounty Falconry, who shared his great passion and knowledge of these birds with everyone, and many of the residents were absolutely...

Honiton to welcome pioneering boatbuilders working on the UK’s first electric workboat

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/21/2023 - 3:38pm

A pioneering boatbuilding firm is relocating to East Devon to manufacture components for the UK’s first fully electric workboat and charging station, in a move which will secure 30 local jobs.

Coastal Workboats Limited (CWL) will be building their new HQ and advanced manufacturing site at Honiton’s Heathpark Industrial Estate. The move, which supports East Devon District Council’s ambitions to address the climate emergency by promoting clean growth, was guided by EDDC's Economic Development team.

Councillor Paul Hayward, EDDC’s Portfolio Holder for Economy and Assets,...

Reserved Matters approval paves way for new home type in Devon

Sovereign has secured reserved matters planning approval for 69 affordable homes at Taverners Field on the edge of Exeter, Devon. It paves the way for the housing association to build the first homes using its range of new house types.

Detailed planning consent was received at the end of last year, and with work now able to start, contractors are expected to be on site shortly.

These mixed-tenure homes will be the first built to Sovereign’s new house specification. By exceeding national spaces standards, incorporating increased storage, and promoting lots of natural...

"Mexican wave of colour” expected after cold snaps delay blooms, as National Trust launches its annual blossom campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/20/2023 - 8:45am

The National Trust is today (Monday 20 March) launching its annual blossom campaign, which aims to bring the beauty of blossom to more people and to celebrate the start of spring.

However, due to repeated cold snaps particular in recent weeks and the driest February in thirty years, Britons may need to wait a little longer than usual to be able to enjoy nature’s most beautiful displays, as cold temperatures, wind and snow lead to difficult conditions for flowering trees and hedgerows across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Fortunately, the British public should not...

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