The future of the city’s green lungs – Exeter’s Valley Parks – has been assured.
In a partnership that safeguards the Parks for years to come, the City Council has passed over the everyday management of the six green spaces to the charity, Devon Wildlife Trust. The Parks are:
Mincinglake Valley Park
Ludwell Valley Park
Riverside Valley Park
Barley Valley Park
Whitycombe Valley Park
Duryard & Belvidere Valley Park
The partnership will improve the management of the Parks for wildlife and improve and...
Gary Warren says he is delighted and honoured to have signed for Exeter City having put pen to paper on a deal at St James Park.
The defender, who has more than 600 league appearances during his career, has made the switch from Yeovil Town having departed the Glovers earlier this week.
He comes with a reputation of being an aggressive, tough tackling centre-half and he says he can’t wait to get started with his new club.
“I am delighted,” he said. “I can’t wait now to get started and to get the season under way. I am very, very honoured and privileged to come and...
Teignbridge District Council has backed the Devon Climate Declaration, demonstrating the authority’s commitment to leading the fight against climate change. Council Leader Cllr Gordon Hook and Managing Director Phil Shears signed the declaration which sets out an ambition to tackle climate change across Devon. By signing the document, Teignbridge is committed to supporting a raft of measures and initiatives including lobbying government to prioritise decarbonisation and to provide the resources and funding necessary to speed up the transition to becoming a carbon neutral and resilient...
Simple and cost-effective, more and more businesses are offering fruit in their workspaces to help improve work quality, employee wellbeing, and efficiency.
It’s been proven that our food choices directly impact how productive, engaged, and focused we can be. With that in mind, it only makes sense for businesses to invest in healthy food that keeps employees sharp.
So, healthy food is important. But why fruit, in particular?
Fruit contains a wide range of different vitamins, antioxidants, fibre, and minerals with numerous benefits. As well as this, there are so...
Michelmores has been named as one of the top ten UK-based firms for client service, by The Legal 500 industry rankings.
The Legal 500 research, collated by Legal Business Magazine, ranks law firms on a range of criteria including industry knowledge, team quality, billing practices and consistency of service – all based on recent client feedback.
As well as being named amongst the top ten best performing firms overall, Michelmores was also ranked within the top five UK Mid-size firms.
Andrew Maynard, Director of Client Services at Michelmores, said: "Our clients sit...
Online streaming has gained tremendous ground across a wide range of industries, most notably for entertainment purposes such as streaming music or watching TV. Yet its impact is also felt in several other sectors, especially when it comes to live streaming. As we continue to turn to the latest cutting-edge tech solutions in order to address and resolve issues and streamline our daily activities, it seems that live streaming has consolidated its position as one of the most important developments of recent years. Exeter is well-known for welcoming innovation and being tech-driven, so it is...
The Maynard School in Exeter has become the first school in the whole of Devon (and only the second in the South West) to achieve the national Wellbeing Award for Schools following a rigorous inspection from an external assessor on Thursday 20 June 2019.
This prestigious award assesses the school’s commitment to promoting and protecting positive emotional wellbeing and mental health whilst ensuring there is a clear whole-school strategy in place which is communicated to all staff, governors, parents and students within the school. The award has a focus on changing the long-term...
From Mercs to Minis and Alfas to Astons, The Donkey Sanctuary’s annual Car Show is back on Sunday 7 July. Held at the charity’s international headquarters in Sidmouth, the show is a must for all motoring enthusiasts and a great family day out.
The international animal welfare charity celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and the popular show promises an eclectic mix of motors of all types from across the decades. From classic and vintage cars, to modern and modified cars, the annual event brings together a relaxed day of spectacular automobiles, car conversation and live music...
One hundred students at South Dartmoor Community College in Ashburton, Devon, showcased a range of talents at their Summer Performing Arts Gala, taking part in dance, drama and gymnastics in front of an audience of teachers, parents and fellow students.
As well as displaying a range of performing arts talents, the Gala also serves to strengthen the links with primaries linked to South Dartmoor Community College, building strong relationships between the schools. Four primary clubs performed alongside students from the college on the night, with many audience members praising their...
In business, it’s crucial that you are innovative and creative to ensure that you stand out from the competition. Nowadays, your customers and clients have more access to information than ever before and they expect the very best from the products and services that they buy. With more places to purchase from than ever before and more options available than ever before, you need to ensure that what you have to offer has a real unique selling point.
For business owners, it’s much easier to follow the status quo than to innovate and think outside the box. It can be difficult to come...
