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Leading independent education specialists Class People will be swapping their recruitment hats for Mr Men costumes this Thursday, all in aid of World Book Day. This Thursday, Class People will be joining hundreds of schools and communities around the UK to help promote reading, with a particular focus on education to encourage those in the classroom to read more. The team will be getting creative in the Exeter branch and dressing up as their chosen Mr Men character, as well as reading out extracts from the book over on their social media platforms. Lynis Bassett, Chief Executive Officer,...

Over the last two years we have seen a dramatic shift in our energy supply services. Customers have been switching suppliers and new companies have been entering the market offering cheaper deals and better service.

New entrants to the energy market and a greater consumer focus being shifted to customer service, ethical supplies and trust; has reduced the market share of the big six from 100 per cent five years ago to 86 per cent at the end of 2016.

The future focus for consumers could very well include trusted local suppliers, a move away from the historic market providers...

Police were called at around 9.40pm on Thursday 23rd of February with reports of an altercation between Oxford Road and York Road, near Sidwell Street in Exeter.

It is believed that the victim, a local man in his 30’s was attacked by three black men who later fled the scene in a vehicle. The victim sustained a knife injury to the buttocks and remains in hospital in a stable condition.

It is believed that all four men knew each other and Police enquiries are underway.

Anyone who witnessed the altercation or who has any information that can help police with their...

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, winners of the Queens Award for Voluntary Service in 2016, is looking to further strengthen its Board with the appointment of two additional Trustees.

The charity is particularly keen to recruit:

• A vice-chair with experience of chairing meetings and contributing to strategy development, and

• A trustee with experience and skills in marketing, communications and public relations

In addition to the specific experience and skills required for the roles, those applying must be able to attend at least eight...