New research* from the region’s leading cyber security compliance specialist, Exeter-based Securious, has revealed that fewer than 5% of the region’s largest businesses have achieved Cyber Essentials, the minimum level of cyber security compliance set out by the Government.
Created to help businesses demonstrate that they have technical and organisational controls in place to defend against the most common and unsophisticated forms of cyber-attack, Cyber Essentials also helps businesses meet their GDPR requirements.
It enables businesses to demonstrate that they have...
Students from Exeter are all set to run over 100 miles to raise money for St John Ambulance, this spring. A team of six members of the Exeter University First Aid Society (EUFAS) will run the Bath Half Marathon this Sunday (March 4), with one of them using it as training for competing in the following month’s Virgin Money London Marathon. You can sponsor the students online by visiting: https://www.justgiving.com/teams/EUFASbathhalf Jess Ball, 22, is a Maths and Mathematical Biology student who is taking on both events. She has been volunteering as a dedicated first aider since 2012. ‘...
The UK’s ‘Best Vintage Fair,’ Lou Lou’s is returning to Exeter's Corn Exchange this March!
Find unique, handpicked quality goods with stalls of vintage fashion, accessories, home, collectables and more from some of the UK's finest vintage traders.
It’s the perfect chance to shop affordable items, support independents and grab yourself a unique piece of the past!
VINTAGE TEA ROOM Sit back after a hard days shopping in our vintage tea room provided by QUIRKY TEAS and enjoy some delicious vintage cake and other treats.
West Country accountants and financial planners Old Mill are delighted to announce they will be title sponsors for Taste of the West for the next two years. Taste of the West is the largest independent regional food group in the UK. Its aim is to promote and support fantastic local food and drink from the Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire area. As well as offering its members a network of support to help their businesses grow, the Taste of the West awards programme has been promoting and supporting the food and drink industry for the past 25 years. They are now the most...
Devon residents can find inspiration on how to give the things they no longer want a new lease of life next week, by repairing, refurbishing, repurposing or giving them to someone else.
Recycle Devon is championing the second annual 'REUSE Week’, from Monday 5 March to Sunday 11 March, which showcases the work of Devon's many and varied Reuse organisations.
REUSE Week is a celebration of these diverse and numerous organisations and what they do. Some groups help people swap, donate and loan the things they no longer need; while others specialise in fixing, renovating or...
Law firm Browne Jacobson has appointed education partner Julia Green as its new Head of Office for Exeter, with regulatory partner Nigel Lyons appointed as Deputy Head. The appointments will take effect from 1st March 2018.
The new appointments follow a strategic review conducted by the firm last year which recommended establishing new office leadership roles across its Birmingham, Exeter, London and Manchester offices to further strengthen the existing management structure, drive regional growth and build strong relationships with clients and local organisations. Each Head and...
Diane Janes signing Death at Wolf’s Nick WHSmith The Guildhall Shop Centre, Exeter Saturday 24 March from 12pm
Event Information Come and meet author Diane Janes in Exeter where she will be signing her new book Death at Wolf's Nick.
Description In January 1931, on a lonely stretch of Northumberland road known as Wolf's Nick, flames rose up into the night sky from the neighbouring moorland. Beyond anyone's help, Evelyn Foster lay near her burning car herself engulfed in flames desperately hoping to be found by a passing vehicle. With her last breath she described her...
An interactive dining experience in which you are invited to turn detective and help solve the crime. Includes a three course dinner, complimentary aperitif and a highly original and intriguing evening's entertainment.
Renowned crime fiction author Fred Herring is holding a book launch for his latest whodunit blockbuster 'Dead of Night'. It's only a story.... but could real life imitate fiction?
Come and find out on Friday 16th March at 7pm
A limited number of discounted tickets are available on the Eventbrite website https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cowick-barton-...
Exeter Homes Trust has unveiled plans for the redevelopment of the Fairpark Almshouses, in St Leonards, as part of their mission to combat the city’s homeless crisis.
The three 90-year-old apartment buildings, situated in Fairpark Road, currently contain 12 one-bedroom apartments. The redevelopment will transform the site into 31 modern dwellings, comprising a mix of one and two bedroom units arranged over four floors.
The Trust yesterday welcomed Fairpark residents and neighbours to find out more about the proposed redevelopment at three consultation events.
Beach clean up around West Walk, Fisherman’s Gap and the promenade area. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring gardening or workmen’s gloves Free coffee for volunteers at Pebbles Coffee House after clean-up Children under 14 must e accompanied 10.30am-noon Meet at Pebbles Coffee House at 10am.
