Dom Morris, Exeter's Conservative Parliamentary Candidate, has announced the first step of his “100 days of action” campaign to tackle one of Exeter’s biggest problems – homelessness.
Dom said: "The level of homelessness in Exeter is unacceptable and immoral, the problem flies in the face of the recent prosperity our city has enjoyed.
"Exeter is becoming extraordinary. Unemployment in our city has fallen by 58% since the Conservatives came to power in 2010, national trends are seeing youth unemployment falling by the fastest rate since records began and those on benefits...
Crowdcube, the investment crowdfunding platform, is set for its best year ever following a stellar first quarter, which saw 36 businesses raise £17.5 million and £24 million invested through the site.
Among the major deals secured in the January to March period were JustPark, which raised a record-breaking £3.7 million and Pocket and Taylor Street Baristas, the latest businesses to raise finance through a Crowdcube Mini-Bond.
Crowdcube’s success is helping to drive the overall success of the UK equity crowdfunding market – according to estimates used by the UK’s financial...
Exeter charity workers are urging women to fight dirty when it comes to conquering cancer - by signing up now for an exciting new event from Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.
Ruth Chamings, 28, who manages Exeter Race for Life and volunteer Maxine Bateman, 28, (pictured) stood proud together, donned in mud war paint and battle headdress to beckon ladies of the city to join them.
Pretty Muddy is a women-only, non-competitive 5k obstacle course – with added mud. It will take place for the first time in the city at Westpoint Exeter on Saturday, July 25.
The amazing Richard James is bringing it home this Thursday with his brilliant set of recent and classic covers. He is a massive favourite with the Artigiano set and whether your sitting in or out, drinking wine or craft beer, eating artisan pizzas or sharing boards of cheese, it promises to be a massive night of music and fun!
Call 01392 499169 to book a table, for the best view!
It’s been a busy time for Exeter Solicitors Rundlewalker who have just launched an apprenticeship scheme, completed an office move and taken on five new members of staff.
But the office move won’t affect its clients very much – they are still based on the stunning location of Exeter Quayside on Kings Wharf but they have moved to a more suitable suite of offices with even better views of the River Exe.
The firm has also taken on its first apprentice through the Damar Training Apprenticeship Scheme.
‘We’re very proud of this new scheme, ‘ said Rundlewalker Director,...
Tweed clad Penny Farthing riders rode through Barnstaple on Saturday morning (11 April) where the town's Mayor Councillor Val Elkins and Barnstaple Heritage Centre supported the inaugural Velo Vintage Occasion and Ride event, attended by over 200 enthusiasts.
Event organisers Alistair and Sebastian Cope, decked in Pithe helmet and tweed respectively, welcomed cheerful participants under a dazzling blue sky at Barnstaple’s Heritage Centre where registered riders received their starter envelope and official number tag. Many riders, from London and across the UK wore vintage clothing...
Conservative plans to force Housing Associations to sell their homes at a discount will make the housing affordability crisis in Exeter and the Westcountry even worse, Labour candidate for Exeter, Ben Bradshaw, said today.
The policy was the centre piece of the Conservative Manifesto launched this week, but was immediately condemned by Housing Associations themselves, local authorities and housing and homelessness charities.
Mr Bradshaw said: "This threat to further diminish our social housing stock shows that the Conservatives simply don't understand the nature of our...
Bids are being invited from innovative schemes which can reduce household waste and increase recycling across Devon.
The Devon Authorities Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee (DAWRRC), which represents a partnership between the seven District Councils, Exeter City Council, Torbay Council and Devon County Council, is offering the Innovation Fund to stimulate new approaches to reducing, reusing or recycling household waste in Devon. From today (13 April) selected schemes have the opportunity to share in a £4,000 fund.
The fund is open to all, including individuals,...
