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Exeter-based employment lawyer joins Westbank Community Health and Care’s Board of Trustees

The Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, is delighted to welcome lawyer Henry Cross as its newest Trustee. Henry is a Senior Associate at Michelmores, specialising in employment law.

A father-of-two from Exeter, Henry already had a broad awareness of the charity when he met Westbank’s Head of Carers Services, Andy Hood, at a networking event a few years ago. When he subsequently learnt that Westbank was looking for a law-oriented Trustee to join its Board, he was quick to express his interest in the role.

Henry says, “I knew I...

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City-bound side of Bridge Road closed overnight tonight

Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed in one direction overnight tonight (Monday 20 August).

The city bound road closure will take place from 8pm tonight until 6am tomorrow morning (Tuesday 21 August) when the road will re-open.

The closure is needed to carry out repairs to some defective deck components that were discovered during a detailed inspection of the Bascule Bridge last week.

An outside lane closure has been in place since Wednesday afternoon and will remain until the repairs are undertaken tonight. Delays are possible, especially during rush hour this...

Burts Chips renews sponsorship deal with local clubs

Burts Potato Chips, makers of premium artisan snacks, are proud to continue their sport sponsorships with Exeter Chiefs and Plymouth Argyle for the 2018-2019 season, demonstrating the company’s love and support of all things South West. Renewed contracts will be rolling out with both local sports teams this season, which will continue to raise awareness amongst likeminded local supporters as well as those who travel further afield and aren’t as familiar with the brand – but enjoy great crisps! This year, the brand will also be supporting local charities by donating match-day tickets to...

Almost £200,000 available for East Devon projects

Almost £200,000 is now available for East Devon community projects through the Communities Together Fund and voluntary and community groups, town and parish councils, community interest companies and registered charities can now apply for funding from this grant pot.

The fund money has been given by East Devon District and Devon County Councils. For every elector in the district, East Devon has put 10p into the grant pot and Devon County Council put forward £1.

As with all funds, there are certain criteria that applicants need to be aware of:

• All projects must...

Start driving traffic to your website with these 5 tips and tricks

In today’s business world, having your operations online is almost mandatory for you to get a fair cut of the cake in your industry of specialization. Setting up a website in itself may be a process, but it gets even more challenging to make it as visible as possible online. It is only when your website is more visible online, that it will best fulfill its agenda or makes you money.

And whether you’re an affiliate marketer or you’re running a website for your business, the number of visitors you receive has a huge impact on your website’s profitability. Forgive the seemingly...

Flybe gives major boost to 2018-19 winter flying from Exeter

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has significantly boosted frequency to its 2018-19 Winter schedule on three of its most popular routes from Exeter to meet public demand with the addition of a second daily flight to Paris Charles de Gaulle, and increasing the number of flights it operates a week to Amsterdam from seven to 11.

In addition, it has added services to Belfast City, Edinburgh and Manchester over the busy October and February half terms and peak festive season. Highlights of 2018-19 Winter schedule additional flying include: Amsterdam – Up from seven to 11...

STEM ambassador achieves goal of apprenticeship with asbestos experts at Plymouth Science Park

A graduate trainee at Kovia, one of the few UK companies specialising in the identification, on-going management and the safe removal of asbestos, is finally realising her university dream of becoming a specialist in the field.

A team of six are based at its prestigious Plymouth Science Park headquarters with a further four consultants and surveyors, working on various sites across the region.

Since its incorporation, in 2013, Kovia, meaning ‘protect’ in Cornish, has carried out more than 15,000 surveys to identify the harmful substance.

The so-called ‘hidden killer...

Contractors appointed for conversion of former hotel into luxury living accommodation

Red Earth Developments announces the appointment of Devon Contractors as the main contractor for the conversion of the former River Yealm Hotel, Newton Ferrers, South Hams into luxury accommodation.

Red Earth gained planning permission in 2017 for this high design-led project of six spacious lateral apartments, plus an additional eight contemporary dwellings and a single striking house, all overlooking one of the loveliest rivers along the South Hams coastline. The site includes a woodland which, following years of neglect, will be managed with a replanting programme spanning over...

Chiefs report 11% increase in season ticket sales

Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe OBE says it's testament to the 'fantastic backing' the club receive from its loyal supporters that season ticket sales have risen again ahead of the 2018/19 campaign.

Ahead of what will be the Devon club's ninth year in the Gallagher Premiership, the Chiefs have recorded a 11% increase in season ticket sales compared to last season.

As well as the excitement of the upcoming top-flight season, plus another hugely impressive season last term - one which included reaching a third successive Premiership Final and also capturing the Anglo-Welsh...

Traffic signals to be replaced at busy Exeter junction

Temporary traffic signals will be in place at a junction in Exeter from Wednesday 29 August while work is carried out to upgrade the lights.

Preparatory work is already underway at the junction of Heavitree Road/Polsloe Road/Barrack Road and Magdalen Road/Barrack Road, where the traffic lights have reached the end of their serviceable life.

The signals, poles and electrics will all be replaced, and cable ducting will also be repaired.

As much of the scheme as possible will be carried out using the existing traffic signals but the temporary lights will be used when...

Border Force in lifesaving move

Defibrillators are being put into Border Force sites with more than 20 staff – including offices in Exeter - in a groundbreaking move to improve the survival of anyone having a cardiac arrest.

Survival rates fall from between seven to ten per cent for each minute a defibrillator (AED) is not used, says resuscitation expert Stephen Furnell, who has been campaigning for more than 20 years for the devices at public sites and workplaces.

“Every second counts when someone collapses and stops breathing. These devices are simple to use by anyone with little or no training. The...

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Exeter-based employment lawyer joins Westbank Community Health and Care’s Board of Trustees

City-bound side of Bridge Road closed overnight tonight

Burts Chips renews sponsorship deal with local clubs

Almost £200,000 available for East Devon projects

Start driving traffic to your website with these 5 tips and tricks

Flybe gives major boost to 2018-19 winter flying from Exeter

STEM ambassador achieves goal of apprenticeship with asbestos experts at Plymouth Science Park

Contractors appointed for conversion of former hotel into luxury living accommodation

Chiefs report 11% increase in season ticket sales

Traffic signals to be replaced at busy Exeter junction

Border Force in lifesaving move

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