Beebots, Metal Detectors, and More: Exwick Heights Boosts Early Years STEM Learning

Exwick Heights Primary School is thrilled to announce the successful receipt of a £15,000 STEM grant from Howmet Aerospace, aimed at enhancing their Early Years provision and inspiring a lifelong love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the very start of children's educational journeys.

Thanks to this generous funding, the school has been able to purchase innovative resources, including programmable devices like Beebots (award winning programmable floor robots) to support early coding skills, alongside exciting science tools such as metal detectors,...

Jarman Ward Announced as Official Captain Sponsor for Exeter City vs. Nottingham Forest FA Cup Match

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2025 - 11:37pm

Local Building Surveying firm, Jarman Ward is thrilled to announce its role as the official Captain sponsor for the highly anticipated FA Cup match between Exeter City and Nottingham Forest. This exciting sponsorship highlights Jarman Ward's unwavering commitment to supporting local sports and fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

"We are delighted to play a part in such an exciting match," said Andy Ward, Director at Jarman Ward. "Our sponsorship of the Captain, Josh Magennis, underscores our dedication to promoting local teams and bringing our community together through...

Soft Machine are roaring into Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2025 - 10:23pm

EXETER PHOENIX - SUNDAY MARCH 9 Following their last sensational sellout show at Exeter Phoenix, Soft Machine have embarked on a highly successful tour of Canada and the States and remain in huge demand throughout the UK and Europe.

Compatriots of Pink Floyd, they are no strangers to America where, in their early days, they toured with the likes of Jimi Hendrix which led them to winning a worldwide following which is as strong as ever.

They have been the major force in the psychedelic, jazz/rock scene since the mid the mid 60s and have always featured amazing talent such...

Edifice and Artifice Flyer

Edifice and Artifice

Event Date: 
20/02/2025 - 7:30pm to 22/02/2025 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
The Cygnet Theatre,

Edifice And Artifice is an urgent satire on the state of the wealth gap today and its consequences for the planet.

It takes place in the near future at the London headquarters of fictional oil company Starco, and in the protest camp laying siege to the skyscraper outside.

As London floods and the government retreats and factionalises, victims of the flooding join those protesting. Meanwhile, the staff left in the building, including the executives, assume the authorities will step in at any moment.

With this powder keg of expectation, it’s only a matter of time...

Exeter Canal and Quay Trust seeks new chair

Formed in 1981, the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust is a charity that renovates, develops and leases out the heritage quayside properties and spaces in and around Exeter Quay. We also fund and organise events that promote and celebrate our waterfront location and its remarkable history and heritage, including the Exeter Heritage Harbour Festival, the Quayside Shanty Festival and our Summer at the Quayside activity programme.

The Trust also manages the Exeter Custom House , which is a Grade I Listed building that has been transformed into a centre of arts and culture at the heart of...

Aldi opens applications for apprenticeship roles in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 9:52pm

Aldi is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK in 2025, including in Devon.

The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket is welcoming applications for its apprenticeship scheme, with opportunities now live across stores and warehouse roles.

At Aldi, Store Apprentices can earn £8.61 per hour, rising to £12.07. Inside the M25, Store Apprentices can earn £8.84 per hour, rising to £12.72. Meanwhile, those in warehouse roles can earn up to £11.18 per hour.

Successful applicants will be able to gain industry-recognised qualifications while they earn and will...

App leads to re-brand of recruiter’s division

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Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 9:41pm

The stunning success of a national recruiter’s app has helped prompt it to re-brand its Internal Recruitment Division as the department experiences rapid growth.

Berry Recruitment, headquartered in St Albans with branches across the country including one in Exeter, is to change the name to Professional Services Division.

It now has a team of more than 20 that recruit high-volume staff for public and private sector clients.

With the help of the app it has been able to extend its range to cover the whole of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The division...

Exeter Co-op re-launches following major makeover to ‘transform’ the store

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Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 8:52pm

Co-op re-launches its Queen Street, Exeter, store following an eight-week programme of works and improvements to ‘transform’ the store.

The store is the first of around 80 Co-op stores across the UK to have a major refurbishment in 2025, which is alongside the convenience retailer’s ambitions for convenience growth and to open an additional 75 new shops this year.

Alongside the fresh, new-look, the investment in theQueen Street store offers an enhanced range of fresh and healthy produce, alongside a focus on food-to-go and meal deals; Fairtrade products, an in store...

Walls as Branding Tools: Designing Spaces that Reflect Company Culture

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 11:20am

The walls of a workspace are far more than just functional surfaces; they are powerful visual statements that can transform the energy of a space and communicate a company's culture. Imagine walking into a building, and instantly, you can feel the ethos of the brand radiating from every corner.

This is not an accident but a conscious design choice that leverages the walls as branding tools. From colours and textures to artwork and inspirational quotes, the design of your walls plays a pivotal role in shaping both the internal atmosphere and how your company is perceived by...

When Gear Goes Wrong: How Public Liability Insurance Saves Musicians

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2025 - 9:31am

As a musician, it is hard to beat the thrill of performing live. While performing can be incredibly exciting and rewarding, it can also be dangerous. There are numerous risks musicians face each time they step onto the stage, which is why public liability insurance is key for financial protection and peace of mind. Read on to find out more.

Common Equipment-Related Accidents

Here are a few of the most common equipment-related accidents that musicians can experience while performing:

Electrical malfunctions: Instruments and equipment can malfunction from faulty...

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