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Gandy Street is the place to be on the First Thursdays of the month this summer

First Thursdays is a new event you won’t want to miss.

From June to September, Gandy Street will come alive on the first Thursday of each month, with a festival atmosphere in the early evening.

The first event takes place on Thursday 4 June, 5–8pm. Expect late-night shopping, live music, street entertainment, extended opening hours at cultural venues and a cocktail trail. All your favourite businesses on Gandy Street and in the surrounding area will be open, including:

  • Boston Tea Party : Will be hosting an indoor market with Circular Social, featuring
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Dog walking zones come into force from May

With the summer months approaching, restrictions for dog walking on East Devon’s beaches will soon be in force.

Each year, East Devon District Council (EDDC) limits areas where dogs can be exercised during the summer months, as it looks to ensure all beach goers can enjoy the area.

Following a public consultation exercise at the end of last year, there are a number of changes to the restrictions which come into effect from 1 May 2023. These include additional dogs on leads areas and an increase in the fixed penalty notice charge from £80 to £100.

Sally Webster,...

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Enable Law settles claim for Plymouth Dock worker

National law firm, Enable Law, has settled a case for a Plymouth Dock worker following life-threatening incident and injuries sustained at work in 2019.

Enable Law's client was acting as a Banksman for a crane which was removing pallets from a ship's hold when the accident happened. At the time of the accident the client was stood on the top deck and behind him were a number of unsecured steel waste bins with wheels. Due to work being carried out and heavy machinery on board the ship rolled and one of the commercial bins struck Enable Law's client from behind and caused him to fall...

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Life Guitars Co moves to former Mansons guitar shop building in Exeter

Established in July 2020 amidst the start of a global pandemic, award-winning Life Guitars Co burst onto the UK independent retail scene with a vision to breathe new life into old and used guitars, amps and effects pedals. Since then, they have quickly established themselves as a popular and trusted guitar shop and have consistently grown from humble beginnings.

With a strong ethical and environmental backbone, they repair, restore and upcycle second-hand guitars, amps and pedals whilst doing everything within their power to use or save every part of every piece of gear that...

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Oktoberfest returns to Exeter

The iconic Oktoberfest is returning to Exeter this October!

The official Oktoberfest Exeter will be hosted at Exeter Castle on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of October 2023.

Oktoberfest offers an incredible selection of traditional German Bier that can be served in up to 2 pint steins, that customers can choose to take home. There will be amazing German food including bratwurst and pretzels, plus a range of other drinks including cider, prosecco, spirits and wine.

As well as entertainment from Oompah bands performing their very own blend of ‘oompop’,...

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Devon business honoured with first ever King's Award for Enterprise

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 04/21/2023 - 7:41pm

A scientific services business from Devon has been recognised by the UK’s most prestigious business awards.

Brixham-based Scymaris was today unveiled as a winner of the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, in the International Trade Category. Founded in 2016, Scymaris is a leading provider of Ecotoxicology, Environmental Fate and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Services to global agrochemical, pharmaceutical, industrial chemicals and biocides industries.

The firm responds to critical regulatory and research requirements, to understand how chemicals can impact the...

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Aldi announces jobs push in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/21/2023 - 4:02pm

Aldi is recruiting new colleagues in Devon as a result of its continued expansion in the area.

In a welcome boost to the local economy, the UK’s fastest growing supermarket is currently recruiting for at least 40 Store Assistants, ranging from 10 - 30 hours per week.

Aldi is looking to hire for these roles at three stores in the area: Forde Close Store in Newton Abbot, Brixham Road Store in Paignton and the new Kerswell Gardens Store in Torquay, due to open later this year.

Aldi pays all Store Assistants at least £11.00 an hour nationally and also remains the...

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Topsham charity receives funding from Global’s Make Some Noise to deliver life-changing services

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/21/2023 - 10:02am

This week, Estuary League of Friends, begins work on new social activities from their community hub, Nancy Potter House, thanks to a grant from Global’s Make Some Noise.

Estuary is one of just 39 small charities nationwide, and only one of two charities in Devon, to benefit this year.

Estuary will use the grant to support 200 people experiencing loneliness and isolation in rural parts of Exeter and East Devon over the next two years. The charity will run clubs, groups and social activities including the popular Estuary Ladies and Friendship Group; and will set up a new...

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Vote for world-leading Exeter diabetes nurse in Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award

An Exeter nurse who has helped transform diabetes research, diagnosis and care has been shortlisted for an international award, which is now open to the public vote.

Professor Maggie Shepherd’s work with the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter has led to 95 per cent of Trusts in England now having a named lead for monogenic diabetes– which is caused by a single gene change. This has led to better recognition and treatment. As a result, she is one of ten finalists in the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Awards, from more than 52,000...

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Volvo retailer renamed following acquisition

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:26pm

Five Volvo motor retailers in the South West are being renamed, following the acquisition of Helston Garages Group Limited by Vertu Motors plc in December 2022.

The showrooms in Barnstaple, Exeter, Taunton, Yeovil and Truro have been brought under the Vertu Motors retail brand.

Vertu Motors plc acquired 28 franchised sales outlets from Helston Garages Group in December 2022 and has commenced a rebrand; the existing management teams and colleagues will continue in their roles, giving customers in the area continuity of service.

Robert Forrester, Chief Executive...

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Diagnexia Announces Exeter Accession Facility Expansion with 30 New Jobs

Diagnexia UK Limited owned by Deciphex is the UK's fastest-growing pathology diagnostics service provider.

On Wednesday (19 April), the company proudly celebrated the launch of its expanded facility at Exeter Science Park . The event was attended by local dignitaries, healthcare professionals, and business leaders.

The Exeter expansion highlights Diagnexia’s commitment to driving innovation in digital pathology and supporting local employment. The expanded facility will bolster Diagnexia’s capacity to provide rapid, accurate, and high-quality pathology services to...

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