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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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Chiefs stars' bake off raises cash for Macmillan

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 02/01/2018 - 7:26pm

Multi-talented Exeter Chiefs stars proved fundraising was a piece of cake when they baked for a charity coffee morning.

More than 150 people tucked into creations including a Guinness gateau and chocolate brownies provided by members of the club’s Cookie Club – a group of players who meet weekly to show off their prowess in the kitchen.

The event, part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, took place at Exeter’s historic Guildhall and was hosted by Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson and his wife Karen

Guests donated generously throughout the day...

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Event will help you discover your inner entrepreneur

DEVELOPING an ‘entrepreneurial mind-set’ will be the theme of a networking and training event being organised for administrative staff in Exeter next month.

The event is being run by the Exeter PA Network, the networking and development organisation for all personal, executive and administrative assistants in Exeter and surrounding areas.

Key note speaker, Rachael Howourth of Momentum South West, will be encouraging delegates to develop their entrepreneurial mind-set in order to heighten their chances for success and ability to spot opportunities for themselves and their...

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New paper cup recycling scheme launched in Teignbridge

Teignbridge District Council, in partnership with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK), is launching a new recycling service for plastic-lined paper cups.

As of this month people can recycle their used cups alongside food and drink cartons at specialist recycling banks across the district. The recycling banks will accept paper cups which are used for hot drinks such as tea and coffee in high street coffee shops, fast food outlets and supermarkets. The banks can be found at:

• Sandy Lane car park, Dawlish • B&Q car park, Newton Abbot •...

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Please Park Here: How new technology is benefitting the UK Parking Industry

Car parking is something that frustrates us all. Simply finding a spot can often be infuriating. But imagine a world where it’s even harder to pay too. Thankfully, that’s something we no longer have to think about with ticket machines and kiosks something we now take for granted.

Of course, technology continues to change as does the way we buy a ticket. Efficiency continues to make operational and economic sense, with some parking systems now cashless, leading to savings for both drivers and business.

Over the next few years we’re expecting the parking industry to continue...

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New business WINS at south west wedding awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/31/2018 - 4:12pm

South Devon based wedding photographer, Mimosa Photography, won New Wedding Business of the Year at the recent South West Wedding Awards.

The awards recognise those businesses who exceed the expectations of their customers by providing an outstanding service.

This year, the awards held at Crown Plaza in Plymouth, saw their biggest attendance after they opened up the awards to more regions across the South West.

Businesses from Devon, Cornwall, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset and Gloucestershire were able to enter one the 22 categories which covered all areas of the...

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Sponge UK expands European presence with new Dublin office

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/31/2018 - 3:41pm

Leading digital learning company, Sponge UK, has announced its expansion into Ireland, with the opening of its first office outside the UK, in Dublin, in January 2018.

The new office in Dublin is part of Sponge UK’s growing presence across the UK and Europe, closely following the opening of its third office, in Nottingham, in December 2017.

The new local team, headed up by Michael Quann, will include Sponge UK’s microlearning division, leading on personalised and adaptive learning technology solutions for workplace learning. Sponge UK is expecting to grow and generate new...

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Best New Business Awards launches for start-ups

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/31/2018 - 2:43pm

A new national awards ceremony aimed at recognising the achievements of start-up businesses has launched today. The National Best New Business Awards is organised by Events and PR, the company behind the regional SME Business Awards across the UK and the National SME Business Awards, and will be open to entries from businesses who formed between January 2015 and December 2017. Damian Cummins, Awards Director at Events and PR, said: "Following the huge success of our SME Business Awards, we wanted to do something that celebrated those just starting out on their business journey and the...

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Plans to create a new leisure centre and bus station in Exeter take a step forward

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/31/2018 - 1:41pm

Plans to create a new leisure centre and bus station in the city centre have taken a step forward. Councillors last night (30 January) backed a recommendation which would see the current bus station continue to operate as normal until May.

Proposals to extend the length of time Exeter Bus Station can remain open during work to build its replacement were backed by the council’s Leisure Complex and Bus Station Programme Board.

Councillors were told that following the decision of developer the Crown Estate to withdraw its plans to create a retail and leisure development at the...

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Exeter's economy is booming

Exeter had the tenth highest growth in private sector jobs in the UK last year, a new report has revealed. The Centre for Cities Outlook 2018 report shows an increase of 3,000 jobs in Exeter – a 5.1% increase on the previous year. The highly-regarded report also tracks Exeter as the second fastest growing city by population in the UK, with only Coventry ahead of the South West capital. Cities Outlook 2018 is an annual health check of the 63 largest cities in the UK with a focus on the impact of increasing automation. Cllr Rachel Sutton, Exeter City Council’s Lead Councillor for Economy and...

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Employment problems still rising

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/31/2018 - 10:46am

Leading local advice charity Citizens Advice Exeter, has today released its advice trend statistics for the period 1 April – 31st December 2017.

The charity has helped 7448 people directly with advice and information since 1 April. The overall advice trends, compared to the same period in the previous year, were as follows:

Employment

Overall, the charity saw a 4.8% increase in employment enquiries. The main changes being:

• 26.3% increase about pay and entitlements • 14.8% increase about employment tribunals and appeals • 37.0% reduction about terms...

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