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Business leaders hail degree apprenticeship that will ‘turbocharge careers’

Employers believe a new degree apprenticeship will accelerate career progression and bridge the divide between traditional finance roles and the demands of an evolving sector. Senior business leaders last week visited the University of Exeter for the induction of students on the new Accounting Finance Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme. Delivered by the University of Exeter and AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians), the programme is unique in offering both academic and professional accounting and finance qualifications. Apprentices work towards…

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Coach aims for wider Devon wheelchair basketball team recognition

Coach aims for wider Devon wheelchair basketball team recognition

BBCJack Davey leads the Exeter Otters, who were founded in 1980The head coach of a Devon-based wheelchair basketball club says his "big goal" is to see his side become as well-known as other professional rugby and football sides in its city home.Jack Davey leads the Exeter Otters, who were founded in 1980 and are believed to be the UK's oldest such team.In previous years, the club had struggled to put out a side out, but the club is…

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South West Water AI trial ‘is cutting sewage pollution’

South West Water AI trial ‘is cutting sewage pollution’

Kirk EnglandSouth West environment and tourism correspondentBBCAI is being used to help identify changes in water levels in the network that could indicate if a blockage is developing in a sewerA trial that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict if sewers are becoming blocked has helped cut pollution, South West Water has said. The AI analysed data from 12,000 sensors on the network, monitoring how water levels were rising and falling, to help determine if a sewer is…

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Hidden genetic risk could delay diabetes diagnosis for Black and Asian men

A common but often undiagnosed genetic condition may be causing delays in type 2 diabetes diagnoses and increasing the risk of serious complications for thousands of Black and South Asian men in the UK – and potentially millions worldwide. The new study is conducted by the University of Exeter, in collaboration with Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and funded through a Wellcome Discovery Award. It has found around one in seven Black and one in 63 South…

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Plymouth-based frigate tests new missile off Norway

On-board cameras show a Royal Navy warship successfully firing a powerful new type of missile for the first time.HMS Somerset, based in Plymouth, launched the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during a training exercise in Norway, working alongside Norwegian and Polish forces. The missile can hit targets more than 100 miles (160km) away and is designed to replace the older Harpoon system.The NSM is faster, more accurate, and harder to detect, the navy said.Cdr Matt Millyard, HMS Somerset's commanding…

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Two new towns planned near Exeter and Plymouth

Two new towns are being planned in Devon as part of 12 selected for a nationwide building programme.Up to 20,000 homes are expected to be built in Marlcombe in east Devon, and Plymouth as part of the government's New Towns programme.East Devon District Councillor Todd Olive said Marlcombe, which will be south of Exeter Airport, would be a "vibrant, resilient, and well-connected town that champions innovation and sustainability, with a distinct identity and sense of place".Plymouth City Council…

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HistoryCity project wins European award for groundbreaking use of Augmented Reality in cultural tourism

An international project translating history and heritage into accessible audiovisual tourist guides has won a European award for its innovative use of Augmented Reality. HistoryCity, which provides free GPS-triggered period maps to tell immersive first-person stories rooted in historical research, won the Virtual and Augmented Reality category at this year’s Heritage in Motion Awards ahead of four other finalists. Run by the European Museum Academy and Forum of Slavic Cultures, the awards showcase how multimedia and digital tools…

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Police appeal after sailor last seen near Plymouth goes missing

Police have launched an appeal for a sailor who has not been seen for three weeks.Devon and Cornwall Police said Guy Nelson, 57, was last known to be in or around the Drake's Island area near Plymouth on 8 September.Mr Nelson, from Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, set sail from Plymouth in a boat called Swallow and was thought to be heading along the coast, but has not been heard from since.Officers described him as a white male, 5ft…

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Work with Exeter’s world-leading sports physiology experts to boost exercise performance

From amateur enthusiasts to elite athletes, world-leading sports physiology experts at the University of Exeter have launched a new service to help unlock their potential and boost performance. Sports Physiology and Exercise Training (SPET) uses cutting-edge physiology assessments to provide the insights to train smarter, race faster, and perform to the very best. With decades of research and hands-on experience at the highest level, the team has ensured these insights are not just based on science but proven…

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Do you know your sh*t? Exeter research aims to speed up inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis

A research study led by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter is seeking volunteers to help speed up diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Backed by the ‘Know Your Sh*t’ campaign, the RAPID-IBD study is inviting people with unexplained gut symptoms to take part. It is open to anyone aged 16–49 living in the EX postcode area. Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative…

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The Prem: Northampton 33-33 Exeter – Feyi-Waboso double on return

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso marked his Exeter Chiefs return with two tries, but suffered another injury, as his side staged an astonishing comeback draw at Northampton Saints.The England winger had been out of club rugby since December with a shoulder problem and scored just four minutes into their Prem season opener at Franklin's Gardens.Despite the early blip, Saints seemed to have wrapped up the win by half-time as debutant Edoardo Todaro scored two tries and Alex Coles, Tom Pearson and…

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Building of three new towns will start before election, Labour pledges

Building of three new towns will start before election, Labour pledges

Jennifer McKiernan & Becky Mortonpolitical reportersEPAHousing Secretary Steve Reed wears a Build Baby Build capThe construction of three new towns will begin before the next general election, Labour has pledged.A taskforce has recommended 12 locations in England for development, with three areas - Tempsford in Bedfordshire, Leeds South Bank, and Crews Hill in north London - identified as the most promising sites.Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced the plans in a speech on the opening day of Labour's annual…

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