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An important collection of privately owned works of art by West Country impressionist painter F Stuart Richardson (1855 – 1934) will go under the hammer for the first time at Chilcotts Auctioneers’ Fine Art Sale on March 7.

Many of these paintings, studies and sketches have never been hung or on display, having been stored in attics; the current owners, descendants of the artist, are keen for them to be seen and appreciated by a wider audience.

Auctioneer Duncan Chilcott said: “We’re delighted to be handling the sale of this collection; what is particularly exciting is that...

A TV company is looking for people in Exeter who have taken out Equity Release products.

In light of the booming market for Equity Release products and an inquiry by the Financial Conduct Authority, Nine Lives Media are working with academics to research how Equity Release products are sold.

They want to hear from families who have experience of Equity Release – both good and bad. Has it transformed your or your parent’s retirement for the better, or do you think you may have been mis-sold? Did you fully understand the implications of taking out the product, or did you...

The City of Exeter has received national recognition for its exceptional recruitment of Apprentices. In a period where Apprenticeships starts have fallen, Exeter has bucked the national trend to sit at the top of the league table of the nation’s cities.

The report, produced by the Centre for Cities, looked at the trends in Apprenticeship provision across the country. They recognized the importance of Apprenticeships has been growing for some time. However, there has been a 26% reduction in starts since 2016. In some cases, cities had seen starts halve. In contrast Exeter was only...

A major new partnership is helping to tackle skills shortages facing six NHS Trusts across the South West of England.

Birmingham City University joined forces with half-a-dozen Trusts in the region three years ago, to help train professionals to provide care for patients who are having surgery.

Now 20 new Operating Department Practitioners have been added to the South West’s health workforce to help address staff shortages in the area.

The partnership sees the University deliver its Operating Department Practice course in Exeter, providing training for future...