Emerging and established tech hubs in and around cities like Exeter, Plymouth and Truro hold the key to establishing the South West as a leading global tech player, according to the first Tech South West report just released by blur Group.
Published today, the report reveals the views of regional tech leaders on how the sector can thrive in the coming decade and compete with the likes of Tech North and Tech City in London, along with centres of tech excellence around the world.
It calls for a group of new ‘Ambassador Companies’ to work together to showcase and celebrate the...
Artist and curator Amy Shelton invites audiences to consider the crucial role of bees through an exhibition and education project that creates dialogue and exchange between scientists, artists, writers, beekeepers, school children and the public.
The twelve UK artists in this exhibition re-evaluate our ancient relationship to, and reliance upon pollinating insects and reflect on the microcosmic poetics of the bee. Shelton’s project which takes place at Spacex as part of their Associate Programme becomes a hive-like hub offering visitors an uplifting bees’ eye view of their city. An...
An estimated 2,500 people visited the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus for a fun-filled programme of free family events yesterday.
The award-winning grounds were abuzz as local residents took part in tours, a treasure hunt and a wide range of sports sessions, from football skills with Exeter City football club, to archery, touch rugby, and ultimate Frisbee.
The vibrant event featured a farmers’ market and a family disco, alongside the chance to hear first-hand form world-leading academics on their research.
Professor Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor of the...
McCoy’s Arcade is celebrating the start of a new era today with the unveiling of its brand new interior.
Owned by a West Country family property company for many years, and now overseen by Jake Hitchcock, the arcade has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment over the last year.
Hitchcock said: “We wanted to restore McCoy’s to the thriving destination for indie shopping that it was once famous for. We’ve invested in a fresh new look that compliments the brilliant businesses we have, and look forward to the arcade becoming the place to go for socialising and shopping.” From...
Late night passers-by in Mill Street, Ottery St Mary were amazed to see a group of adults throwing coloured paints at each other.
The paint throwing was part of a Holi celebration organised by Samosa Lady Deli and Dining.
Organiser Tina Chauhan-Challis, said: “I love introducing my customers in East Devon to the traditional celebrations of my heritage. Earlier this year we celebrated Diwali, the Indian New Year, and I wanted to bring the brightness of Holi to Ottery St Mary, too.”
Tina started the evening by serving up a four-course meal based around a variety of...
More free tickets than ever up for grabs for local people wanting to attend BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016
Tickets for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016 will be released during The Radio 1 Breakfast Show on Monday 4th April - with more free tickets than ever available to local people living in Exeter and Teignbridge.
50,000 tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Exeter will be released at 8am during the show that will be presented by Scott Mills. The eagerly-anticipated tickets will be given away, with 25,000 available for each day of the two-day event, which takes...
Lachie Turner insists it’s “onwards and upwards” for him after he made his Exeter Chiefs debut in Sunday’s Aviva Premiership clash with Northampton Saints at Sandy Park.
The Australian international was a late call-up at full-back in place of the injured Phil Dollman, but he certainly didn’t look out of place on his first outing as he helped Rob Baxter’s side move to the top of the table following their 20-12 victory.
Five penalties from the boot of fly-half Gareth Steenson and a second half try from winger Olly Woodburn proved enough for the Devon club, who had earlier...
Castle Fine Art, Exeter, is urging aspiring artists to take part in IN:SIGHT 2016.
Run by fine art publishers Washington Green – Castle Fine Art’s parent company – IN:SIGHT is a campaign to find the rising stars of today’s visual art world.
Representing the diverse nature of contemporary art, work from aspiring visual artists in any field or medium is encouraged to be submitted for consideration.
Those chosen to take part in IN:SIGHT 2016 will be featured in Washington Green’s ‘Summer Exhibition’ at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre, from 30th July-28th...
Europe, in - out, or just visiting? Given the upcoming referendum, positive examples of European co-operation seem all the more noteworthy.
Today I came across an example which certainly made me think.
Claudia Caolin, an international Flamenco teacher and performer, is in the final stages of preparation for an international dance piece, which will be in Exeter on the 23rd of April, in the Barnfield Theatre.
Although born in Germany, Claudia has been living and working in the Southwest of England for more than 10 years from where she has assembled an international...
Leading South West car dealership Vospers has acquired a 9.5 acre site on Phase 2 of Matford Green Business Park in Exeter for a multi-million pound Motor Park development.
This transaction takes the automotive sector commitment to the Business Park, over a two year period, to 21 acres from a total of 27 acres and follows deals for new dealerships for VW, Lexus, Toyota, Audi and Jaguar Landrover.
Vospers will submit a planning application for a new FordStore, one of just 60 flagship showrooms in the UK, showcasing the latest collection of exclusive Ford models such as...
