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National Grid Electricity Distribution contract win sparks major recruitment drive for 100 South West arborists

A Devon-based arboricultural company is looking to hire more than 100 additional staff across the South West after winning a major new contract with National Grid Electricity Distribution.

RSK Hi-Line, headquartered in Exeter, has been awarded the eight-year contract for vegetation management in the South West region for National Grid Electricity Distribution. The work will include keeping the power lines clear of tree growth to assist in the essential business of maintaining a consistent supply of electricity for customers across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

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5 ways to encourage customers to use Direct Debit payments

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/14/2018 - 6:15am

Direct debit is a useful payment option in many circumstances. For brick-and-mortar establishments such as fitness centres or co-working spaces, direct debit is a great way to accept recurring payments with minimum hassle. Businesses selling their products as subscriptions and online service providers can also benefit from the use of direct debit as a payment method.

While direct debit is increasingly popular, some customers are still reluctant to use this payment method. Their reluctance may be caused by lack of information, misunderstanding, or other reasons. In most of these...

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Cannings H2O wins mass of awards at annual British Pool & Hot Tub Awards 2018

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/13/2018 - 3:29pm

Cannings H2O based in Exeter are celebrating after collecting two Silver and a Bronze Award at the prestigious British Pool & Hot Tub Awards, hosted by BISHTA and SPATA, held on Tuesday 30th January, at the Ricoh Arena, in Coventry.

The British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) and the Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association (SPATA) are the relevant bodies upholding standards within the Wet Leisure Industry. Rebranded in 2015, the first BISHTA awards were won in 2008, while the first SPATA awards were won in 1978. These well-established awards are the UK’s...

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Armand targets rapid response

Don Armand believes it won't take much to help Exeter Chiefs rediscover their winning formula, after they slipped to a rare home defeat against Worcester at the weekend. The visiting Warriors became the first side since Bath in October 2016 to emerge victorious from Sandy Park, edging out the reigning Aviva Premiership champions 6-5 in a low-scoring Round 14 encounter. Defeat for the Chiefs, coupled with a win for Saracens over Newcastle Falcons, means Exeter's lead at the summit of the standings has now been reduced to just two points. Next best are Wasps, who themselves maintained third...

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Exeter students set to ‘Sail Against Plastic’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/13/2018 - 10:24am

A team of students and staff from the University of Exeter are set to embark on an 12-day voyage to measure pollution including micro-plastics in the Arctic.

The goal of the expedition, named Sail Against Plastic, is to discover the impact of non-visible pollution, such as noise pollution or micro-plastics, on marine life.

The trip, to the icy waters surrounding Svalbard in the Arctic Circle, will produce vital information on the build-up of toxic pollutants in marine food chains.

The team will travel on Blue Clipper, a 33m tall-ship, powered solely by wind and...

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Exeter climbs ranking of best employers for LGBT staff

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/13/2018 - 6:18am

The University of Exeter has been named as one of the top-200 best employers in Britian for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff.

The University has climbed more than 100 places to 163rd in the high-profile rankings, published by leading charity Stonewall on 31 January.

The ranking, now in its 14th year, celebrates the efforts of leading organisations to create inclusive workplaces and is based on a range of key indicators which include confidential questionnaire of staff.

Anne-Marie Baker, the University of Exeter’s Wellbeing and Inclusivity Manager, said...

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Forecourt firm announces plans for electric car chargers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2018 - 5:33pm

Cornwall Garage Group Ltd, which owns 18 petrol forecourts across England, has announced plans to install rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers.

The company is working with InstaVolt to install and maintain the DC chargers at nine of its sites:

Southville Services, Southville, Bristol New County Services, Clophill, Bedfordshire Putnoe Services, Bedford Exton Services, Exeter Honicknowle Services, Plymouth Bassett Services, Epping, Essex Shoreham Services, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex Bedworth Services, Bedworth, Coventry Glendale Services, Nuneaton, Warwickshire

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Forecourt firm announces plans for electric car chargers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2018 - 5:33pm

Cornwall Garage Group Ltd, which owns 18 petrol forecourts across England, has announced plans to install rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers.

The company is working with InstaVolt to install and maintain the DC chargers at nine of its sites:

Southville Services, Southville, Bristol New County Services, Clophill, Bedfordshire Putnoe Services, Bedford Exton Services, Exeter Honicknowle Services, Plymouth Bassett Services, Epping, Essex Shoreham Services, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex Bedworth Services, Bedworth, Coventry Glendale Services, Nuneaton, Warwickshire

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Flybe pilots take flight in new uniform!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2018 - 12:18pm

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has given its 650-strong pilot workforce a brand new look that complements the striking purple uniforms of its cabin crew.

The new navy uniform for its pilots features a stylishly fitted jacket with distinctive platinum epaulettes and stripes that clearly designate the rank of Captain (four stripes), Senior First Officer (three) and First Officer (two). Designed with full crew participation, the brief was for it to be a quality, comfortable, user-friendly outfit to better reflect the airline’s forward looking image than the previous...

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Bryony Frost becomes first group-wide ambassador for Jockey Club Racecourses

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2018 - 11:50am

Fast-rising star jockey Bryony Frost, from Buckfastleigh in Devon, was yesterday announced as a group-wide ambassador for Jockey Club Racecourses.

Bryony has lit up British racecourses this season with a string of brilliant rides, her first Grade 1 victory and a winning smile to match, helping her to become one of the most popular faces in the sport.

The partnership is the first of its kind for Jockey Club Racecourses, which stages the likes of The Cheltenham Festival, the Randox Health Grand National, the QIPCO Guineas Festival and The Investec Derby Festival, and will now...

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Exeter-based The Real Food Store wins place on prestigious learning programme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2018 - 11:15am

The Real Food Store in Exeter is one of 100 leaders across England to have been selected for a competitive learning programme and Match Trading grant of up to £10,000.

More than 330 people across England applied for the Community Business Trade up Programme, run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs, in partnership with Power to Change. The programme supports people improving their local communities through trade.

The programme will support The Real Food Store to grow, which will help expand the awareness of organic, local food and sustainability in Exeter and the...

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