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Exeter Science Park pays tribute to outgoing Chair Nick Ames

Exeter Science Park has paid tribute to its outgoing Chair of the Board, Nick Ames, who has stepped down from his role following the successful completion of his five-year tenure.

Nick has overseen a significant period of transformation and growth for the Science Park, playing an important role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and laying the foundations for its next phase of development. His leadership has been instrumental in helping the Science Park strengthen its reputation as a hub for innovation, collaboration and high-growth STEMM (science, technology,...

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Coastal Recycling wins major green waste contract

Coastal Recycling has been awarded a ten year contract to process green waste collected from the kerbside and from Household Waste Recycling Centres on behalf of Devon County Council.

This will enable the firm to continue their award-winning composting service, converting green waste into quality compost to be used in the production of food and farming.

Starting in April 2017, the deal will see Coastal Recycling expanding to process an estimated 42,000 tonnes of organic waste, such as plants, grass and garden cuttings.

The waste will be processed from five sites...

Weather warning for rain issued for Devon

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for Devon.

Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, will affect some areas today (Tuesday), with an increasing risk of heavy, thundery showers breaking out during the afternoon and evening - these perhaps lasting overnight into tomorrow.

Localised surface water flooding is likely where the heaviest rain occurs.

The warning is valid until 9am on Wednesday.

The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “A frontal zone will bring spells of rain to many areas today.

“Whilst some of the rain will be heavy,...

National housebuilder lays foundations for success in Exeter

A national homebuilder is continuing to lay foundations for success in the South West with continued growth, and commitment to a long-term apprenticeship scheme. With regional offices already in the Midlands and the South East, Bovis Homes opened its Exeter office in 2013 with just six members of staff. Now, with more than 100 staff based in Exeter and its surrounding developments in locations like Cranbrook, Ottery St Mary, Dawlish and Teignmouth, the national homebuilder is expanding its apprenticeship scheme, firmly concreting its position in the South West with the promise of...

Trust to lead development of Devon Excellence Centre for healthcare support staff

The National Skills Academy for Health (NSA Health) has announced that Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust will lead the development of its new Devon Excellence Centre to improve the quality and accessibility of training for England’s healthcare support workforce.

Darryn Allcorn, director of workforce and development at the Trust, said: “We are very proud and excited to be selected to lead the development of the Devon Excellence Centre.

“The centre will bring together health and social care organisations and education providers to enhance opportunities and skills among...

'Don't let it slip now' - Nowell

Hat-trick hero Jack Nowell says Exeter Chiefs cannot afford to let their standards slip as the quest for glory in this season's Aviva Premiership cranks up another notch. The Cornishman was in devastating form on Saturday, helping himself to three of Exeter's ten tries in their 62-24 demolition of Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop. That success not only ensured Rob Baxter's side ended the scheduled top flight season on a significant high, but it guaranteed the Chiefs second spot in the table and a home semi-final against Wasps in the end of season play-offs. England international Nowell...

Join Exeter archaeologists in unearthing Devon's past

Budding archaeologists will have the opportunity to help unearth Devon's Roman past on a University of Exeter excavation this summer.

Members of the local community are invited to apply for one of 20 places available at the dig in Ipplepen, which takes places from Monday 6th June to Friday 1st July.

The site was originally discovered by metal detectorists Jim Wills and Dennis Hewings, who reported their finds to the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

Since then, the project has gone from strength to strength and excavations have unearthed many important archaeological...

Devon residents urged to repair, refurbish and reuse

Devon County Council is championing the very first REUSE week this coming May 16th-22nd.

Residents from all over Devon are being urged to repair, refurbish and reuse more.

REUSE week is all about giving the things we own a new lease of life – by repairing, refurbishing, repurposing or passing them on to someone. It’s also about highlighting the treasure trove that is second-hand and pre-loved items.

One of the highlights of the week will be the UK premiere of the documentary REUSE! in conjunction with Transition Exeter.

This screening takes place at Exeter...

£75,000 grant for SW Community Chaplaincy

South West Community Chaplaincy Ltd, will continue to support ex-offenders moving on from prison, thanks to a three year £75,000 Lloyds Bank Foundation grant.

The charity helps people through the crucial months prior to and after their release back into the community, and will put its grant towards the salaries of the Coordinating Community and Community Chaplains, who will mentor ex-offenders at this important point in their lives, ensuring they get the a fresh start.

The Chaplaincy focuses on reducing the chances of re-offending by offering people a network of...

No-wash socks get an airing at Show

When the Devon County Show opens on May 19 at Westpoint, Exeter, visitors with cheesy feet are likely to be hot footing it to the Angora goats feature.

For Show Steward and Angora goat farmer Steve Whitley is producing a line of odour resistant socks which he claims don’t smell and don’t need frequent washing.

He said the fleeces of angora goats do not trap smelly bacteria in the same way as scalier wool or cotton fibres, and his mohair socks can be worn for as much as a year without washing.

"Our customers started owning up to the fact that they could wear them for...

Exeter marine plastics expert to advise parliamentary select committee

A University of Exeter expert marine pollution will be giving advice to a cross-party committee of MPs at the Palace of Westminster in London today (Monday).

Professor Tamara Galloway, an eco-toxicologist in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, has been asked to provide oral evidence to the UK Environmental Audit Committee, which is conducting an inquiry into the environmental impact of microplastics. It comes amid growing pressure from the public and environmental campaigning organisations, such as Greenpeace UK, who are urging the Government to ban the use of plastic...

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Exeter Science Park pays tribute to outgoing Chair Nick Ames

Coastal Recycling wins major green waste contract

Weather warning for rain issued for Devon

National housebuilder lays foundations for success in Exeter

Trust to lead development of Devon Excellence Centre for healthcare support staff

'Don't let it slip now' - Nowell

Join Exeter archaeologists in unearthing Devon's past

Devon residents urged to repair, refurbish and reuse

£75,000 grant for SW Community Chaplaincy

No-wash socks get an airing at Show

Exeter marine plastics expert to advise parliamentary select committee

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