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L-R Matt Roach from Exeter Science Park with from Matt Bridge and Daryll Smith from Envolve

Network Plus Envolve opens Exeter Science Park office to support major water programme

Network Plus Envolve, a joint venture between Network Plus and Envolve Infrastructure , has established new offices at Exeter Science Park to support the delivery of a new framework with South West Water.

Approximately 15 engineers, project managers and technical specialists will be based at Envolve’s new offices within the George Parker Bidder Building - a net-zero carbon facility at Exeter Science Park. The team is expected to grow significantly, potentially doubling within the next 12 to 18 months.

Matt Bridge, Framework Director at Envolve Infrastructure, said: “We have...

Over 2,600 children in SW to wake up homeless this Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/03/2016 - 5:22am

Shelter is today launching an urgent appeal after a new investigation conducted by the charity uncovered the harrowing impact of homelessness on families and children in Britain.

Over 2,600 children in the South West face spending this Christmas homeless and in temporary accommodation, the highest level recorded since 2009, new analysis of government figures shows.

Alarmingly, the figures also reveal that the number of families living in emergency B&B and hostel rooms across the country has risen by a worrying 18% in just a year, as local councils battle to find...

Burts Chips announces sterling sports partnership programme for 2017

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:38pm

Burts Potato Chips, makers of premium artisan snacks, has announced its exciting sport sponsorships for the 2016-2017 season, demonstrating the company’s love and support of all things South West. Contracts will roll out with a series of local teams including: Plymouth Raiders basketball team, Plymouth Argyle FC, Exeter Chiefs RFC, Motorbase Performance, Plymouth Grand Fondo and Kingsbridge Rugby Club.

Burts is passionate about Doing It Right in all walks of life – whether it’s choosing the best snack or supporting the best local sporting teams. The partnership programme is part of...

Exeter fire: Recovery phase begins

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 7:37pm

The recovery phase of the fire at premises on Cathedral Yard in Exeter has begun.

Exeter City Council’s Recovery Coordinating Group will continue liaising with the property owners and their contractors.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have formally handed the Royal Clarence Hotel back to their owners and the emergency response phase of the fire has now ended.

Strategic demolition of any parts of the hotel will now take place once comprehensive risk assessments have been carried out by contractors, to protect public safety and to avoid any further damage.

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City firm warns of cyber crime attacks on small businesses

Yesterday's announcement that the Government is to pump nearly £2 billion into cybersecurity has been welcomed by an Exeter company already at the forefront of a campaign to raise awareness of online crime in the business community.

Chancellor Philip Hammond has revealed more details of the national plan to protect the UK’s electrical grid and airports plus release some cash towards education and training of cybersecurity experts.

David Thomas, chairman of the Bluegrass Group, said the statement was a welcome reminder to companies of the risks they face from ruthless cyber...

Cathedral re-opens following city centre fire

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:23am

Exeter Cathedral has re-opened to the public today following the major fire in Cathedral Yard.

Members of the public seeking a quiet space for prayer and reflection are warmly welcome. The Lady Chapel at the east end of the building will be kept as a quiet space for people to sit, pray or just light a candle.

The Dean of Exeter, the Very Revd Dr Jonathan Draper, said: “Our job is to support all the other work that is going on by asking God’s blessing on it; giving thanks to God for the skills and dedication of our emergency services; praying for those who have lost a...

Teignbridge to set up housing partnership

Teignbridge District Council’s Executive has agreed in invest £20million to help build new affordable homes across the district.

Tuesday's Executive agreed to set up a joint venture housing company to primarily develop rented homes, something that will help local people find an affordable home that suits their lifestyle and budget, but will also generate a financial return for Teignbridge over time.

The joint venture housing company will be between Teignbridge and registered provider partners. A management board with representatives from each partner will oversee the day-to...

Gritters heading out on Devon's roads for first time this season

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 7:16am

Tonight will see gritters out on some of Devon's major roads for the first time this winter.

Road surface temperatures are forecast to drop close to freezing in parts of the county overnight. Although conditions are dry, 19 of Devon’s 37 precautionary pre-salting routes will be treated due to the potential for hoar frost.

The main gritting activity will be focussed around Torridge, Mid, West and North Devon, and inland areas of East Devon. Other parts of the county will be monitored.

Devon County Council is well prepared to keep the county moving over the coming...

Free event to help communities prepare for emergencies

A free event to help communities across Devon prepare for incidents such as severe weather and flooding is being held near Exeter next week.

The interactive day, entitled 'Becoming Resilient', will include guest speakers, workshops, case studies and an expert question and answer panel. It's being held on Wednesday 9 November, from 10.30am to 4pm, at the Kenn Centre in Kennford. Aimed at those interested or involved in emergency and recovery planning in their community, the event will include sessions the role of community rest centres, the role of the emergency services, testing...

Appeal after two die in collision

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/01/2016 - 9:34am

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident yesterday [31 October] near to Buckland St Mary in Somerset, close to the Devon border.

The incident involving a van and a car happened shortly after 1pm on the A303.

The van, which was travelling in a north easterly direction, had just negotiated a sweeping right-hand bend when it crossed the centre of the road and was in collision with the Fiesta travelling in the opposite direction.

The occupants of the car, a man and a woman in their 70s, were both seriously injured and died at the scene...

Exeter professor to reveal latest scientific explanation on distant Healing

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/01/2016 - 5:33am

A local professor renowned as a leading global voice in the understanding and advancement of energy/spiritual Healing will take to the stage at a national health and wellbeing event to reveal latest scientific understanding around distant Healing. Paul Dieppe, Emeritus Professor of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Exeter Medical School, will present at the Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Festival at Birmingham’s NEC on Friday 4 November a talk entitled: Is Distant Healing a Concept That’s Just Too Good To be True? Dieppe’s presentation will explain latest research on the placebo and...

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