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Exeter-based PR & Marketing consultancy, Glen King PR launched the first of its new series of quarterly Technical Breakfasts held at Lloyd’s Kitchen, aimed at members of the Construction industry. The independently-run consultancy, which recently celebrated 10 years in business, boasts a diverse portfolio of clients across all sectors, with a specialist knowledge of the construction industry. The technical focused groups are targeted to small groups of up to 20 invited guests and sponsored by a host speaker with expertise in their individual field.

The theme of the inaugural...

Staff from Thomson Reuters are helping Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum save a hoard of 22,888 Roman coins for Devon; by volunteering their time, they have raised over £1,500.

The money was raised through the Thomson Reuters Community Champion Awards. Their Dollars for Doers program allows employees to show support for the causes they are most passionate about and turn their volunteer time into a grant.

About the hoard

The hoard comprises 22,888 4th-century Roman coins and is the third largest hoard ever found. It was unearthed by a local metal detectorist on...

A Stagecoach South West employee was among the winners at the annual Stagecoach Group Champions Awards.

The awards – now in their sixth year – recognise excellence over six areas including Safety, Health, Community, Customer Service, Environment and Innovation.

At this year’s ceremony Stagecoach South West employee Toby Kay was awarded the Bronze Safety Champion award.

Winners at the event represented Stagecoach Group’s bus, rail, tram and coach businesses in Europe and North America. All received a trophy, cash prize and a two night stay in London incorporating the...

Another victim in her 80's has been scammed by telephone fraudsters and persuaded to pass £6000 over because she was worried that her money in the bank was at risk.

Fraudsters will pretend to be calling from the Bank or from the Police and will be incredibly convincing that the elderly person's money is at risk in their own bank account. They will ask for bank details and encourage the victim to call their bank, whilst keeping the phone line open, fooling the victim into believing they are calling their own bank or the police.

They will ask for the money to be handed over...