Women of the Community celebrated on International Women’s Day
The events celebrated those women who have gone beyond the call of duty to help others, who have made a difference in their communities or achieved excellence in their field of expertise
Posted on: 12 March 2019 | Posted in: Community
Devon venture heralded as an exemplar of best practice
Once a small in-house education service, Scomis has become a player on a national platform, providing IT support to schools and public sector organisations across the UK. It’s just been heralded by the Parliamentary Review 2019 as an ‘exemplar of best practice’.
Posted on: 12 March 2019 | Posted in: Education
School and college leavers encouraged to earn while they learn
While universities remain a popular destination for school and college leavers before embarking on the working world, more young people are seeing just as attractive the opportunity to gain professional qualifications while on the job.
Posted on: 11 March 2019 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Professionals invited to largest health and social care jobs fair ever held in Devon
The first-time health and social care professionals will have the chance to meet all of Devon’s largest health and social care providers in one place
Posted on: 11 March 2019 | Posted in: Environment
Just over two weeks until UK’s biggest cycling, walking and scooting school challenge
Schools are being encouraged to sign up for the UK’s largest cycling, walking and scooting challenge – the Big Pedal 2019 – which is organised by Sustrans and runs from Monday 25 March to Friday 5 April
Posted on: 8 March 2019 | Posted in: Environment
MP says faster broadband is vital for Devon’s economy
Central Devon MP Mel Stride says access to faster broadband for rural businesses is vital for the future of Devon’s economy
Posted on: 7 March 2019 | Posted in: Environment
Double award celebration for Slapton realignment scheme
Devon County Council’s project to reinstate the A379 at Slapton has won the Transport Project of the Year Award and the Transportation Environment Award at the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation Awards
Posted on: 7 March 2019 | Posted in: Environment
Somerset farmer banned from keeping livestock for 10 years
Brian Churches, 58, of Yew Tree Farm, Rodney Stoke,was convicted for a range of animal welfare offences at his two farms.
Posted on: 7 March 2019 | Posted in: Environment
Travel Devon helps another major employer to commute sustainably
Travel Devon’s support of the Pennon Group follows its work with IKEA last year.
Posted on: 7 March 2019 | Posted in: Environment
The Big Fix breaks record for items fixed at a repair cafe
32 volunteer general fixers, electricians, upcyclers and upholsterers from repair cafes cross Devon worked non-stop to repair 268 items
Posted on: 6 March 2019 | Posted in: Environment
