Rising tide of tourism on SW Coast Path

Figures released last week (18 December) about the South West Coast Path show that walkers using England’s longest National Trail spent around £468m during 2014, an increase of almost 23% in the past five years. It bucks the trend for tourism in the region as a whole, which increased by 12% overall but has remained fairly static in the past two years.

With one million more visitors spending an additional £86.7m in the region’s tourism businesses, the South West Coast Path is clearly a valuable asset to help grow the region’s economy and is responsible for the employment of 10,610...

Age UK Exeter 10K

Event Date: 
20/03/2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter

The Age UK Exeter 10K 2016 is now open for entries.

It's Life changing!

This popular event attracts both experienced runners and those new to running.

The flat course with its City Centre start and finishing at Exeter Quayside is great for a PB or a first 10K.

92p of every pound we raise is spent on helping us improve the lives of older people in Exeter.

For more information Tel:01392 202092 or

Enter online at www.ageukexeter.org.uk

Devon organisations receive Community Impact Support Scheme funding

Grants have been awarded to five organisations in Devon so far in the first round of funding through a new business support scheme.

The Community Impact Support Scheme (CISS) was launched earlier this year to provide funding ranging from £10,000 to £50,000 to community organisations, social enterprise and voluntary sector groups.

The scheme is being run by Devon County Council in partnership with district councils, and a number of key stakeholders are providing support, including Dartington School for Social Entrepreneurs, Devon Community Foundation, Devon Communities...

Patients celebrate Christmas with special event

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 12/21/2015 - 11:58am

Patients at Exeter Community Hospital in Whipton were treated to a Christmas lights switch-on, carol singing, mince pies and a visit from Santa Claus and two snowmen fresh from the North Pole at a special event on Thursday (17 December).

The event was the climax of a team building day for the hospital’s facilities, domestic and catering staff.

Earlier, the staff got stuck in by clearing the inner courtyard garden area at the hospital, making decorations and putting up a Christmas tree with lights.

Patients and relatives watched from the courtyard and ward area as a...

Long list options report sent to Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan steering group

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 12/21/2015 - 11:30am

The next stage in the development of East Devon District Council’s Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (BMP) project is underway, as an appraisal of a draft long list of options, designed to manage potential coastal flooding and erosion along Sidmouth seafront and East Beach, has been sent to the Steering Group (SG) for their consideration, prior to the next SG meeting on 15 January 2016.

The long list of options is based upon comprehensive and detailed studies into coastal processes, defence assessment, environmental issues and economics produced by the council’s consultants...

Devon woman, 28, killed in crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/21/2015 - 10:33am

A 28-year-old woman from Devon has been killed in a crash.

Poice were called to the collision involving two vehicles, a blue Renault Megane and a silver Toyota MR2, at the top of Kingston Hill, Dorset at 6.33pm on Sunday 20 December 2015.

The 28-year-old, from Newton Abbot, died at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed and the coroner has been notified.

A 49-year-old man and a 44-year-woman sustained serious injuries and two 11-year-old children were slightly injured. All are from the Barnstaple area of Devon and were all taken to Dorset County Hospital for...

Devon’s JSA claimants fall in November

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/21/2015 - 9:19am

The number of people in Devon claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) in November fell by 85 compared to the previous month.

And 65 of those people were aged under 24.

At the end of November the total number of claimants stood at 3,693.

Overall the claimant rate for Devon – the percentage of Devon’s working age population claiming JSA – is 0.8%, far below the UK average of 1.6%.

At a district level, the greatest falls were found in Exeter and Mid Devon, each falling by 61 and 50 claimants respectively.

The district with the largest increase was North...

SW law firm makes top 100 to work for (again)

South West law firm makes top 100 companies to work for in the UK for the second year running

A leading local law firm has been named for the second year running amongst the top 100 companies to work for in the UK, according to the influential Sunday Times list.

Stephens Scown LLP, which made it into the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For survey at its first attempt last year, has featured again in the 2016 list – as well as increasing its accreditation for outstanding employee engagement from two stars to three stars.

The firm was ranked at number 39 last...

Michelmores raises £65,000 for charity

Authored by Michelmores
Posted: Mon, 12/21/2015 - 8:12am

Michelmores is proud to announce a fundraising total of £65,273 for its Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support.

Over its two year partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, Michelmores hosted a variety of events across its Exeter, Bristol and London offices.

The majority of funds raised came from the firm’s popular 5K run, that takes place in Exeter's City Centre and attracts around 1,000 runners each year.

Events also included a Charity Art Auction, Christmas Bazaar and Macmillan Coffee Morning along with several sweepstakes, raffles and office dress down...

Aussie ace to join Chiefs

Australian international Greg Holmes says he is relishing the challenge that lies ahead after he today sealed his move to Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs.

The 32-year-old tight-head prop, who joins from Super Rugby outfit Queensland Reds, will move to Sandy Park at the start of next season on a two-year deal.

A product of the Reds Academy, Holmes made his debut for the Aussie franchise back in 2005 against the Blues and has since gone on to win 132 Super Rugby caps, seven eight tries in the process.

With 24 caps for the Wallabies also in his locker, the...

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