Exeter Audi relocates to new state-of-the-art terminal building

Visitors to the new Marshall Exeter Audi Centre on 1 Matford Way, will be dazzled by the state-of-the-art facilities of this £8.5m facility, showcasing the latest Audi Terminal concept.

Almost double the size of the former centre, there is extensive customer parking, a 15-car showroom, and the dealership has space to have 70 approved cars on display. Two private lounges are available for customers to configure their perfect Audi online, and a 15-bay high-tech workshop will help reduce the lead time for service requirements. When dropping off their vehicle, Audi customers will even...

Chiefs look to continue winning run against Sale

Rob Baxter has challenged his Exeter Chiefs side to build on their impressive form of late when they return to Aviva Premiership action at Sale Sharks tomorrow night (7:45pm).

A decent league win over Newcastle Falcons at Sandy Park have been followed by equally strong showings in Europe, where the Chiefs have seen off both Glasgow Warriors and Montpellier, to give them a winning start to life in Pool 3 of the competition.

Now, Devon's finest must go again in the North West against a Sharks outfit who are notoriously tough opponents in home waters.

Baxter needs no...

PKF Francis Clark supports Charity Fraud Awareness Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/26/2017 - 11:12am

Exeter-based accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark has joined forces with charities and regulators to combat fraud targeted against charities, as part of National Charity Fraud Awareness Week (23 – 27 October).

Charity Fraud Awareness Week aims to help charities limit their fraud risks and ensure that charity trustees, staff and volunteers, as well as their donors and supporters, can recognise the warning signs.

Charities face the same fraud risks as any other sector and fraud can occur at any point in the financial flow, from when the donation is made right through to the...

Exeter housebuilder turns pink for charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/26/2017 - 10:40am

David Thomas, the chief executive of five star housebuilder Barratt Homes, was on hand last week to lend his support to the company’s fundraising efforts for Wear it Pink Day.

The fundraiser, on Friday October 20, is part of Breast Cancer Now’s fundraising during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

He’s encouraging staff across the region to wear something pink on the day and donned a pink hard hat to show his support.

He’s pictured with Barratt sales director Sara Parker and managing director Paul Moran during a recent visit to the south west.

“After spending...

City firm praised by Law Society

Exeter law firm Rundlewalker has successfully retained its Law Society’s quality mark, Lexcel, a much sought after accreditation it has now held for the past five years.

The firm was particularly praised for its apprenticeship scheme and commitment to trainee opportunities. Over the past three years, Rundlewalker has taken on three apprentices in its conveyancing, personal injury and civil litigation departments with a new trainee paralegal vacancy just announced.

Rundlewalker CEO Nick Dudman (pictured above) said he was extremely proud of his team’s achievement

‘It...

Can you spare some time to help in the Exeter Children's Hospice SW shop?

The benefits of volunteering in your local charity shop are many, and this week, 16 – 21 October, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is inviting anyone interested in volunteering to pop into their local CHSW shop to find out more.

Stephanie Robey, retail volunteer advisor at the charity said: ‘Volunteers are the lifeblood of our shops and we welcome anyone who has ever wondered whether or not volunteering is right for them, to visit their local shop and have an informal chat with the shop team. There are so many benefits to volunteering from making new friends to gaining...

Award Success For The Brilliant Bear Trail

MUDDY obstacle course, The Bear Trail, which has only been open for just over a year, has made it through to the finals of a prestigious tourism award.

The family attraction, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, has made it to the top three in the ‘small attraction of the year’ category of the Devon Tourism Awards.

The trail is up against Quince Honey Farm and Plymouth Gin in the awards.

Owner Ben Jordan, said they were thrilled to have made it to the finals.

‘This is a real honour for us; to have made it to the finals just over a year after we...

Second World War medals stolen in Teignmouth burglary

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Posted: Wed, 10/25/2017 - 11:01pm

Police are appealing to the public after a burglary in Teignmouth which led to the theft of a number of World War II medals.

The burglary took place at an address in Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth between 7.40-11am on Friday 20th October.

Detective Sergeant Dave Mills from Newton Abbot CID said: “This is a particularly heartless burglary as the war medals that have been taken are of huge sentimental value to the family.

“Some of the war medals were framed and mounted, some had ribbons attached to them, and were stolen along with an 18 carat gold ring with a diamond...

The Girl With The Iron Claws

Event Date: 
01/12/2017 - 7:00pm to 30/12/2017 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Studio 1, Space, The Dartington Hall Trust, Totnes, Devon,  TQ9 6EL

The Wrong Crowd present The Girl with the Iron Claws

Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you’re in love with a bear.

To celebrate Christmas, award-winning local theatre company The Wrong Crowd bring their critically acclaimed, sell-out show to Dartington. The Girl with the Iron Claws is a captivating, dark fairy-tale, which shares its roots with Beauty and the Beast. Stunning puppetry, bewitching music, deft humour and a touch of snow combine to dazzling effect in this coming-of-age tale to enthral audiences young and old.

✭✭✭✭ “A fantastical world that has all...

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