Exeter based IT specialists, Bluegrass Computer Services, has undergone a rebrand and company name change.
Four months ago, Dave and Chris Thomas completed the sale of Bluegrass to Modern Networks, a leading provider of IT and telecoms to the UK’s commercial property market and SMEs. The past four months have seen many exciting changes made at Bluegrass.
One such change is the name change from Bluegrass to Modern Networks. It marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution. The comprehensive transformation encompasses a new logo and visual identity and is set to...
Powderham Castle is encouraging sustainable travel ahead of this weekend's highly-anticipated Food Festival, with over 10,000 visitors expected to attend. As a host of local artisan traders get set to delight taste buds on October 7th and 8th, this year's festivalgoers have the opportunity to embark on a sustainable culinary adventure right from the outset - their choice of transportation.
The venue has partnered with a pick of transport operators in a bid to align their commitment to both culinary delights and environmental responsibility with over 10,000 visitors expected to...
Mark Evans and Ian McGuire will be getting on their bikes to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats in support of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. At the end of each day and each stage of the route the duo alongside challenge support driver and band member Guy plan to perform a gig in a local venue - you can catch them at The Angel Bar in Queen Street, Exeter on Tuesday 10th October.
The musicians from Bristol are hoping to raise £5,000 and plenty of audience applause by completing their ‘Lejog 2 Legig’ challenge which takes place between the 9th and 22nd October....
Howden Exeter is now the new name for A-Plan, as the local insurance brokerage officially reveals its new name.
The rebrand marks the next chapter for the branch - and over 100 of its counterparts on high streets across the country - after joining the Howden Group two years ago. Dedicated to a people-first ethos, the new name reflects the local branch’s part in the Howden family, while maintaining the same great people and service the community has come to enjoy from the branch.
Founded in 1994, David Howden set out on a mission to build an insurance business that had...
With 5.2 million microbusinesses in the UK, having a combined turnover of £808 billion*, the sector is a major contributor to the nation’s economy. But a new survey by Valda Energy reveals that many business owners in Exeter feel overlooked and misunderstood when it comes to the right support from the UK government.
With the approach of winter, microbusiness owners (those with less than ten employees) say they remain concerned about high energy costs and call for more tailored help, such as a regular winter support scheme, for companies that need it most.
Communities across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are being urged to come forward and report any drug-related activity to help build an intelligence-rich picture as part of a regional campaign to disrupt county lines gangs.
The Operation Scorpion intensification campaign will be taking place across the South West, with exact locations and timings being withheld.
Op Scorpion, now in its sixth iteration since inception, harnesses the collective powers of the region to disrupt drug-related crime and ensure young people and their families are warned about the...
An innovative new degree shows the history and impact of witchcraft and magic around the world on society and science.
Academics with expertise in history, literature, philosophy, archaeology, sociology, psychology, drama, and religion will show the role of magic on the West and the East.
The University of Exeter’s MA in Magic and Occult Science is one of the only postgraduate courses of its kind in the UK to combine the study of the history of magic with such a wide range of other subjects.
The University of Exeter Business School’s Global Festival will get underway this month, with a programme of fun, family-friendly activities and events announced .
The Global Festival is a celebration of the Business School’s cultural diversity, and reflects its commitment to being a truly inclusive community.
Last year’s inaugural festival was a roaring success, and this year the festival returns with a range of workshops, music, games, film screenings, food, support stands, and guest speakers.
The evening’s activities on Thursday 19 October will include a yet-...
For a taste of what’s coming at World Whisky Club 2024, our Christmas Special tasting event at The Cridford Inn features six distinct whiskies from around the world. From Japanese whisky matured in Mizunara oak to tropical Indian single malt and whisky from Scotland, Ireland, America and Taiwan, explore the amazing diversity in world whisky alongside six premium food pairings specially created by the Cridford’s head chef.
The Chiefs meteoric rise from the foot of English rugby to the summit of the Premiership is well-documented. The club’s promotion from the Championship in 2010 was the realization of years of hard work but the culmination of that journey has been the success the club experienced in the 13 years since that momentous day. Now Exeter are renowned as one of the top sides not only in the English game, but across Europe as well. The ever-present Rob Baxter has led the Chiefs throughout the entirety of this remarkable period and has cultivated a deep respect from the rugby world for his...
