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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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Community crowdfunding platform launched to make Exeter more sustainable

Exeter City Futures has launched a crowdfunding movement called #EveryonesExeter. The crowdfunding movement can be used by anyone with project ideas that address city challenges around congestion and energy. #EveryonesExeter enables individuals and communities to share their ideas, build support and pledge and pitch for funding. Exeter City Futures is are looking for projects that help make Exeter a more sustainable city, and a better place to live for future generations. The #EveryonesExeter crowdfunding movement is available on Spacehive, a funding platform that enables individuals and...

Rebecca Marks named one of the ‘100 Most Influential Women 2018’ In Greater Exeter

Managing Director of the Devon based global entertainment agency Scarlett Entertainment, Rebecca Marks, is named on the list of ‘100 most influential Women 2018’ in Greater Exeter by Grow Exeter business magazine.

Around 500 people were nominated for the award and it comes as no surprise that Rebecca Marks made it in to the final 100 given Scarlett Entertainment’s outstanding growth in the past few years.

Rebecca Marks founded Scarlett Entertainment along with her brother Benjamin Marks in 2009 and since then the entertainment booking agency has grown to become the industry...

Four effective marketing campaigns consumers really remember

In a crowded consumer market when most goods and services are available from multiple vendors, success in marketing is not just about making your product stand out from the crowd, it's often also about crushing the competition in the process.

With increasing dependence on email and digital marketing campaigns enabling a move towards a more personalised approach, there are still great lessons to be learned from the greatest marketing campaigns of all time. Understanding why such campaigns succeeded and why they captured the imagination of the public can help craft campaigns that...

Exeter airline best in noise and emissions performance at Heathrow

Less than a year into its operations at Heathrow, Flybe has distinguished itself in its noise and emissions performance, achieving the top ranking in the latest “Fly Quiet and Green” league table. Data behind the league rankings also shows a marked reduction in the number of aircraft departing in sensitive night time hours this year which, along with other noise mitigations used by Heathrow, are making a real difference to local people.

The latest league table ranks the performance of the top 50 busiest airlines at Heathrow on seven noise and emission metrics from October to...

No ‘new year new me’ for the South West housing market

The South West housing market has started the new year off in a similar fashion to the closing stages of 2017, according to the January 2018 RICS UK Residential Market Survey. In January, new buyer enquiries, instructions and sales all continued to drift lower, while three-month expectations point to an modest picture in the coming months. Twelve-month sales projections are also optimistic with 45% more respondents expecting to see sales rise over the coming year ahead. New buyer enquiries declined in January for the fourth consecutive month with 21% more respondents reporting a fall...

The Year of Ambition: Huawei launches £30,000 bursary to help Britons make dreams a reality

Huawei, the worlds’ second largest smartphone manufacturer, is today launching a bursary to help Brits follow their dreams. Created to mark the recent launch of the AI powered Mate 10 Pro, the Make It Possible Bursary aims to celebrate and inspire creative and entrepreneurial spirit in the UK and will see £30,000 made available for individuals to make their ambition possible this year.

The bursary was created following research commissioned by Huawei looking at the UK’s goals and dreams which identified that only 15% of the country believes its living up to its full potential....

Three players from Exeter City's under-18 side offered pro deals

Exeter City are pleased to have offered three professional contracts to players from their under-18s side.

Josh Key, Joel Randall and Harry Kite have all earned pro deals after a successful season that has seen the squad win the Youth Alliance South West Division title by seven points.

Under-18s manager Dan Green expressed his delight that a further three players have earned professional contracts following Jack Sparkes, who signed a pro-deal with the club back in the autumn.

“It is always really pleasing to offer players who have come through our system...

Exeter’s Super Sunday race meeting looks set to live up to its name

It’s been given the moniker Super Sunday, and judging by the entries, Exeter’s meeting this weekend (February 11) looks set to live up to its name.

Racing aficionados will remember that it was five years ago that Many Clouds, carrying the famous green, yellow and white colours of Trevor Hemmings, romped to glory in the two miles two and a half furlongs novices’ hurdle. Following that win, he quickly asserted himself as one of the nation’s favourite ever racehorses winning nearly £1million in prize money, including the 2015 Grand National.

On Sunday, Jurby will carry those...

Old Mill's Katie Rice scoops top award despite setback

An accountant from Exeter accountants Old Mill is celebrating after winning an award for achieving top marks in one of her Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) exams despite missing some of the course due to illness.

Katie Rice had to miss the first week of classes when she was admitted to hospital, but this made her even more determined to catch up with her class mates.

The 25-year-old did a great deal of preparation and revision, and with the help of Old Mill and her tutors at Reed Business School, not only did she manage to pass her exams, but she achieved the highest...

Olympian set to open new leisure facilities at Finlake

Olympian and TV personality Sharron Davies will officially cut the ribbon on a new £10 million water park at Haulfryn’s Finlake resort in Devon in February. The Commonwealth gold and Olympic silver medallist has been invited to Finlake to unveil a raft of improvements to the popular holiday destination including a new water park, gym and leisure facilities. Sharron will open the new multi-million pound facilities, which include slides, splash zones and two pools, on Thursday 15th February at a special ceremony. Sharron said, “It is fantastic to see investment in swimming and leisure...

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

Community crowdfunding platform launched to make Exeter more sustainable

Rebecca Marks named one of the ‘100 Most Influential Women 2018’ In Greater Exeter

Four effective marketing campaigns consumers really remember

Exeter airline best in noise and emissions performance at Heathrow

No ‘new year new me’ for the South West housing market

The Year of Ambition: Huawei launches £30,000 bursary to help Britons make dreams a reality

Three players from Exeter City's under-18 side offered pro deals

Exeter’s Super Sunday race meeting looks set to live up to its name

Old Mill's Katie Rice scoops top award despite setback

Olympian set to open new leisure facilities at Finlake

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