Exeter’s tech scene highlighted in 2017 Tech Nation Report

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/24/2017 - 10:37am

For the second year running, Exeter has been highlighted in the Tech Nation report as a thriving cluster within the UK’s digital landscape.

The latest report confirms London’s position as an international powerhouse, and the UK as the leading European country in the digital sector and possessing unrivalled digital tech specialisms.

Tech Nation 2017 shows that Exeter’s position as a leading location for tech and digital innovation continues to rise, with the number of digital economy jobs up by 18% on the previous year, now standing at 14,018. Digital business turnover has...

Exeter School gives thanks to its founders

Exeter School's annual Founders' Day Service was held at Exeter Cathedral on Wednesday 22 March.

The whole school, comprising boys and girls aged 7-18, staff and governors, gathered to give thanks to its founders in a beautiful service.

The Bishop of Crediton, the Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally reflected on the generosity of God's love.

The service was conducted by the School Chaplain, Revd Tom Carson.

Katie, Todd, Huw and Georgia from the Junior School led the intercessions beautifully.

Alumnus Chairman of Governors, Andrew King read the Act of...

The Family Law Company appoints specialist solicitor

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 03/24/2017 - 7:37am

Unmarried couples can now avail themselves of expert help, with the appointment of a specialist solicitor to support The Family Law Company’s unmarried finance team.

Experienced civil litigator Jane Swannell joins the company to provide advice in the resolution of property disputes. In addition, she will be concentrating on cases involving mental health law and Court of Protection work.

Originally from the Midlands, Jane first came to the region when her family moved to Exeter where she was educated at The Maynard School. After taking her law degree in Bristol and attending...

Nature Knows Best

Event Date: 
17/05/2017 - 7:30pm to 18/05/2017 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter, EX2 4AZ

“Nature Knows Best” is a compilation of three short comedy plays by Devonshire playwright Nick Discombe. Each play portrays a day in the life of three different animal couplings.

“Sheep Mount” is a hilarious, yet poignant piece, in which a ewe and a ram escape their depressing lives on an enclosed farm in Devon, to roam free on Dartmoor. The defiant ewe, Zoe, is fed up of the farmer taking her young and hopes to rescue her relationship with her ram, Wayne, despite his roving eye. Meanwhile Wayne has been contending with many horrible scientific treatments from the farmer. “Sea Gull...

New Hospiscare shop opens in Heavitree

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 5:51pm

The people of Heavitree have a new shopping opportunity available to them: a brand-new shop has been opened there by the long established and popular local charity, Hospiscare. The shop was formally opened on Wednesday March 22nd by Paula Lawford, Chair of Exeter Friends, former trustee and founder member of the charity. The shop sells a range of ladies clothes, has an excellent men’s department and an array of electrical goods and homewares.

The new shop will bring the number of retail outlets run by Hospiscare up to twenty-one with shops operating across mid and east Devon...

City council faces up to dementia

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 4:47pm

As more and more people are diagnosed with Dementia, Exeter City Council has revealed its commitment to the challenges faced by arguably the biggest health crisis facing the UK and how it is helping those with dementia to access its services.

Last year the City Council became a member of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance. In doing so, it joined over 50 organisations and businesses within Exeter, working to make the city dementia friendly.

Now the Council has mapped out how it is going to help those with the condition.

A number of the actions come about as a result...

RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter Easter Egg Hunt

Event Date: 
17/04/2017 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter, Black Hat Lane, Bakers Hill, Exeter EX2 9TA

Children's Easter Egg Hunt at the Shelter on Easter Monday 17 April from 1pm to 3pm at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter.

£2 per child including chocolate egg

See the animals at the Shelter on your hunt

Refreshments, cakes and pet accessories on sale

No need to pre-register - just turn up!

Public urged to remain vigilant after London attack

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 3:32pm

Communities across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to remain alert and vigilant following the terrorist attack in Westminster, London, on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

There is no specific intelligence to suggest any additional threat local to Devon and Cornwall or any risk to our communities locally. However the threat level for the country remains severe

Assistant Chief Constable Russ Middleton said: “The events in London are a timely reminder of the need to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity you may see.

“Although we have no information to suggest...

Blue Cedar Homes expands with acquisition of prime Cotswold site

Exeter based developer of age-exclusive homes, Blue Cedar Homes, plans to expand its portfolio of exclusive retirement developments following the purchase of a prime development site in one of the Cotswolds’ most desirable locations.

The developer, who specialises in bespoke developments of premium properties for the 55+ market, has acquired the former Cottage Hospital site in the north Cotswolds town of Moreton-In-Marsh.

Situated just a quarter of a mile from the attractive town centre, the 2 acre site includes the former main hospital building which is locally listed. The...

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