Bill Simmons has been appointed Chief Finance Officer (CFO) by leading equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube in the first of a number of strategic, senior level appointments made by the firm. Bill, who formerly held senior financial roles at groundbreaking online, digital and technology organisations, Ask.com, Myspace and Rated People, has been involved in a number of start-up and early stage businesses.
Joining the business late last year, Bill will focus on managing growth and ensuring money recently raised by the company in its own funding round (£3.8m via Balderton Capital...
Andrew Millington and David Davies (Director and Assistant Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral) will perform a light-hearted romp through repertoire for organ and piano, organ versus piano, and beyond.
Tickets: £7 from The Topsham Book Shop or booked on 01392 875276
Exmouth Police are investigating an assault on a 12-year-old schoolboy in the town.
The incident happened as the boy was walking home from school on the cycle path between Phear Park and Bradham Lane around 3.30pm on Wednesday (21 January).
The boy, dressed in school uniform, was near the brick bridge when he was pushed over by an unknown man and assaulted. His phone was smashed and he suffered grazes to his hands.
Police are investigating the possibility that the assault was an attempt to steal from him.
Officers are seeking the offender who ran off towards...
Lucky Lyndsay Peal from Exeter was the prize draw winner from nearly 500 people who completed the Scrapstore’s survey to help plan the future of the charity.
Lyndsay received a giftbox full goodies, donated by the Exeter Lush store, from Trust Chairman Alan Caig.
The Scrapstore launched the survey in November 2014 as it is facing the prospect of having to carry out a major refurbishment or rebuild of its 75 year old Exeter headquarters.
Alan Caig, Chair of the Scrapstore Trust says: “We are really amazed at the response we had from people. Our building is near the...
'Top 100' law firm Michelmores LLP has been recognised in The Lawyer's 'Top 20 cases of 2015', acting on behalf of York Global Finance in relation to the administration of Lehman Brothers International (Europe) − one of the largest international disputes of this year.
The firm's Banking, Restructuring & Insolvency team is acting for hedge fund York Global Finance BDH LLC, in an application known as 'Waterfall II' made by the administrators of Lehman Brothers International (Europe) – Lehman Brothers' main UK subsidiary.
East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team has joined forces with Bicton College to provide work experience placements to Countryside Management students. This relationship will give the next generation of rangers an insight into habitat and visitor management across all the council’s nature reserves including Knapp Copse, Holyford Woods and the Axe Estuary Wetlands. The students will gain invaluable skills in conservation, running events, working with volunteers and delivering education sessions.
Come along to the next Scout's Pop-Up cinema screenings at the Scout Hut in Heavitree, Exeter. Our next film is on Friday 6th March at 7pm - we'll be showing a popular classic sci-fi film for all the family, followed by a later film starting at 9pm. The first film is a PG, the later film is a certificate 12. Any donations will be used to fund our Scout's trip to Haarlem, Holland this summer. All are welcome!
Exeter Axhayes Cats protection adoption centre are currently looking for a Volunteer to become their new Group Co-ordinator for our Friends of Exeter Axhayes Group.
Their Friends of Group are a great bunch of people who organise and run fund-raising events and raise vital funds for the Centre. They meet at Axhayes Adoption Centre on the third Monday of every month at 6pm, and they are currently looking for a Group Co-ordinator. The Friends of Exeter Axhayes Group was formed in November 2010. They have successfully organised events such as the Easter Eggstravaganza, their Firewalk,...
Temperatures are set to turn cold again across the region this week, with snow showers forecast for some areas on Friday.
The Met Office five-day forecast is as follows:
Today: Cloud and rain will move southeast across the region, then clear through the first half of the morning. It will then be dry with sunny spells. It will feel cool in a northwesterly breeze. Maximum Temperature 10C.
Tonight: Becoming cloudier from the north and west during the evening, but some places continuing to see some clear spells leading to a chilly night with a local frost possible....
