News - March, 2016
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March, 2016
Villagers near Exeter will have an historic referendum today over a
proposed park and ride scheme. Residents in Ide will vote on
whether or not they are in favour of the £6m facility at Round
Field next to the A30/A377 junction. The poll between 4-9pm at Ide
Primary School will be the...
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March, 2016
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We are proud to sponsor the award for Small Business of the Year in
the Express & Echo Business Awards 2016. The shortlisted
companies in this category were announced as AnTech, Bluegrass
Computer Services, Cosmic, Hanlons Brewery, The Exeter Dental
Centre and Van Guard Accessories. Winners will be announced at the
awards...
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March, 2016
Two rising research stars at the University of Exeter have been
awarded prestigious fellowships from the Medical Research Council
(MRC). Dr Jamie Walker and Wessel Woldman are
mathematicians based within the University’s Wellcome Trust
supported Centre for Biomedical Modelling and Analysis, and
have received substantial grants from the MRC to not only enhance
their careers,...
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March, 2016
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It was the conflict of a generation and one that many will never
forget. On the second of April 1982 Argentina invaded the Falklands
Islands with the aim of recapturing them. The Islands, which had
been controlled by Great Britain for nearly 150 years, became a
battle ground and the UK...
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March, 2016
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The government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) requires
large undertakings and their corporate groups to measure and submit
energy audits every 4 years. Those who missed the first round of
deadlines are now at risk of 5-figure fines being
imposed. Read more. Your ESOS assessment will provide you with
a comprehensive list...
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March, 2016
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The government’s Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) Scheme is a
straightforward way for businesses to improve their cash flow
through accelerated tax relief. It was introduced to encourage
businesses to invest in energy-saving technologies, which can help
reduce operating costs. WHAT IS THE ECA SCHEME? The ECA scheme
enables companies to claim Corporate Tax...
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Call for talented local band to be supporting act Westcountry
legends, The Wurzels, will perform at a private event at the Devon
County Show again this year, following their highly successful
appearance last year. The band will perform at the County Show
during an exclusive invitation-only event organised by leading
South West...
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March, 2016
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, today
releases the results from its second economic well-being survey.
The first survey ran in September. A summary of the results of the
survey, run in partnership with the Express and Echo, Radio Exe,
Exeter City Council and Exeter Chamber of Commerce, will be...
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March, 2016
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Exciting news! The Virtual Jet Centre will be exhibiting at the
CIPD Learning and Development Show at the Olympia, London on the
11th-12th May 2016. Come and visit our stand 837 where we will be
launching a new innovative service! For more information please
visit the CIPD website: http://ow.ly/101Wu7