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Greendale appoints three new members to board of directors

The Greendale Group (FWS Carter & Sons), a diverse, family-owned local business, with interests in farming, fishing, retail, property and haulage, has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Martyn Youell, Tom Chanter and Richard Gibbons.

ffective immediately, these appointments will provide extra strength and stability to the board, helping to shape the business for years to come.

Youell brings over 15 years of experience in the fishing sector. As Commercial Director for Waterdance (the Group’s fishing enterprise), he has...

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Princesshay security team to walk 70 miles for FORCE Cancer Charity

Princesshay security team are challenging themselves to complete a 70 mile walk in 24 hours, whilst raising funds for its charity of the year, FORCE Cancer Charity.

On Thursday 12th July, the security team will start their venture in Dorchester via Abbotsbury, then through to West Bay, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Exmouth, before reaching Princesshay as their final destination. The team are taking part in The Maddox Challenge in memory of a former colleague Paul Maddox, based at another site, who recently lost his battle with cancer.

The shopping centres’ charity of the year,...

Britain's poshest train will be calling at Exeter this weekend

BRITAIN’S poshest train – where jeans and trainers iare frowned upon – will be calling at Exeter on Saturday (14 July) for a slap-up round trip to Par in Cornwall.

The Northern Belle, Britain’s equivalent of Europe’s famous Orient Express, is described as “recapturing a bygone era of 1930s-style rail travel at its most luxurious”.

And train manager Sandra Jones promises passengers “can expect glamour, fun and a dash of adventure”

The seven renovated and individually decorated Pullman carriages, each named after a British castle or stately home, are hauled by a...

New Exeter institute to tackle ‘global challenges’

How can our planet and its people flourish as the human population reaches an estimated 9-11 billion?

This is the key question to be tackled by a new institute at the University of Exeter.

The Global Systems Institute (GSI) is already bringing together researchers from across the university, and experts, policymakers, businesses and students from around the world.

The institute – one of the largest of its kind in the world – aims to use expertise from a vast range of areas to help create a flourishing future through transformative research and education.

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Inspirational Exeter volunteers win Diabetes UK Inspire Award

Two women from Exeter who run a coffee morning, and a group that supports families affected by diabetes in the city have scooped volunteering awards from leading charity Diabetes UK. Gillian Epton and Jean Duddridge, who hold a monthly coffee morning in Exeter Cathedral Cafe in aid of the charity, and the Diabetes UK Exeter Snack Pack Group, which organises an array of activities for children with Type 1 diabetes, both received trophies at the 2018 South West Inspire Awards, held at the Castle Hotel in Taunton, Somerset.

Gillian and Jean, known affectionately as “Gill and Jean”,...

Summer of activity for NCS youngsters

More than 500 young people from across the greater Exeter area will be setting out on a summer of adventure as they take part in this year’s National Citizen Service programme.

Designed to support young people as they ‘come of age’, National Citizen Service (NCS) is delivered in Devon by the CITY Community Trust.

It is also supported by local businesses who give their time in a ‘Dragons’ Den’ session.

The programme consists of four phases, which include a week’s stay in the Brecon Beacons, social skills development which support the transition to adulthood and a...

Improvements proposed to reduce surface water in Exeter

A series of essential improvements to reduce surface water on roads in Exeter are being put to Devon County Council's Cabinet this week (Wednesday 11 July).

Councillors are being asked to approve a proposed £450,000 scheme for the upper Northbrook area of Exeter, which is at high risk of surface water flooding.

Devon County Council has been leading an investigation on the risk of surface water flooding in Exeter, working in partnership with Exeter City Council, South West Water, the Environment Agency and Network Rail to prioritise areas for improvements.

The report...

Exeter welcomes new indie businesses as city launches independents campaign

InExeter the city’s business improvement district, has reported that new independent businesses continue to open in the city centre, affirming Exeter as a destination for independent shopping.

Since October 2017, Exeter has welcomed businesses including, Red Panda, Frocks in Swing Time, Busby & Fox, The Roots Foundation and Hutch.

This follows the new UK Powerhouse report into The Consumer Economy 2018/2019 which predicts Exeter will top the UK city for spending in restaurants and shops in 2018. In celebration of Exeter’s flourishing independent scene, InExeter is...

Marie Curie’s first shop in Exeter opens on South Street

Terminal illness charity, Marie Curie, has opened a new shop in Exeter. The shop on South Street is the first the charity has opened in Exeter and will raise vital funds to help Marie Curie Nurses care for people living with a terminal illness. The shop was officially opened by local Marie Curie Nurse, Linda Haynes, Shop Manager Vikki Coshall and Devon Community Fundraiser Connie Thomas who cut a ribbon and celebrated the opening of the new store. The charity is urging shoppers in Exeter to shop and donate, and help support the 97 Marie Curie Nurses who work across Devon, currently...

Devon business transformed into riot of colour!

A SPECTACULAR riot of colour will transform Devon’s The Bear Trail when it holds a fantastic family fundraising event later this month to celebrate its second birthday.

The muddy obstacle course, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, is holding ‘The Colour Bomb’ event on Sunday, July 22 - and it promises to be a party atmosphere. The Bear Trail will transform into the ultimate colour explosion where participants will find 27 obstacles to climb, slip, slide, run, skip, zip, tumble and swing in, under, over or through. Not forgetting the (optional) mud to wallow in!

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RSPCA called to help more than a dozen ‘drunk’ gulls

RSPCA staff have been left scratching their heads after a string of call-outs to collect ‘drunk’ gulls.

The animal welfare charity is concerned that the birds have been gaining access to waste products from a local brewery or alcohol producer which has been making them ill.

RSPCA officers Jo Daniel, Clara Scully and Paul Adams have collected a number of birds exhibiting the same symptoms in recent weeks.

“We have had a number of these come through over the last couple of weeks,” Inspector Daniel said. “We think they’re gaining access to some brewing waste products...

Local News

Greendale appoints three new members to board of directors

Princesshay security team to walk 70 miles for FORCE Cancer Charity

Britain's poshest train will be calling at Exeter this weekend

New Exeter institute to tackle ‘global challenges’

Inspirational Exeter volunteers win Diabetes UK Inspire Award

Summer of activity for NCS youngsters

Improvements proposed to reduce surface water in Exeter

Exeter welcomes new indie businesses as city launches independents campaign

Marie Curie’s first shop in Exeter opens on South Street

Devon business transformed into riot of colour!

RSPCA called to help more than a dozen ‘drunk’ gulls

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