Two local businessmen have teamed up to launch Business Doctors, the UK's fastest growing support service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), and a brand new operation for Exeter and Devon.

David Meek and Jon Axon, both of Devon, provide support and strategic advice to owners and directors of SMEs.

David has 30 years' experience in managing big teams in customer-oriented businesses, particularly car dealerships. He's very experienced at recruiting, sales and marketing and end-to-end business strategy.

Jon's complementary background lies in the leisure...

The work of Premiership Rugby coaches in helping to promote the game within Brazil has been given the Royal seal of approval following a visit to the country from HRH Prince Harry.

Premiership Rugby in partnership with the British Council and SESI in Brazil have set-up an innovative rugby programme in the South American country called "Try Rugby Brazil".

Working with local partners SESI-FIEMG, FIESC and FIESP across the states of Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina and São Paulo, Premiership Rugby coaches - including former Exeter Chiefs Community coach, Dom Caton - develop local...

2014 marks 75 years of the Citizens Advice service and the life-changing advice that the organisation provides.

As part of celebrations, Sainbury’s in Alphington Road is hosting a team of fundraisers from Exeter CAB on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August.

There will be a chance to promote the fantastic work that the charity does in the community and help fund-raising for this vital service.

Steve Barriball, Chief Executive of Exeter CAB said: “We are delighted to have this opportunity to promote our work to shoppers in the Sainbury’s Alphington Road store. As a charity...

Exeter Airport is on course for another year of growth as it cements its position as the gateway airport to the South West and looks forward to new flights to London City Airport in just 10 weeks’ time.

Following last year’s 6% increase – the first in six years – in passenger numbers to 740,000 the airport has maintained growth in the first half of 2014, buoyed by growing consumer demand and increased capacity on popular routes.

It is also just over a year since Exeter Airport was acquired by Regional & City Airports, the airport management division of Rigby Group plc,...

Will Chudley says it’s key that Exeter Chiefs look to get into the winning habit as quickly as possible ahead of the new 2014/15 season.

Having kicked off their pre-season programme with a 24-17 victory at the Cardiff Blues, the Aviva Premiership club head across the Irish Sea this week to tackle Ulster Rugby at the Kingspan Stadium on Friday night (7.30pm).

With head coach Rob Baxter keen to run the rule over all his squad – including his eight new signings – scrum-half Chudley knows it’s important that each and ever Exeter player lays down a marker ahead of the upcoming...

Another major lift is planned to take place at the South Devon Link Road site this weekend, as the next set of bridge beams are lifted into place.

On Thursday night (21 August) a large crane will begin to lift a series of steel bridge beams, measuring up to 30 metres long, into position at Hamelin Way, Torquay. This operation will take place over three nights with a fourth night, Sunday 24 August, being available as a contingency.

The beams, each weighing up to 40 tonnes, will form part of the construction of Torbay Ring Road Underbridge, Structure 34 and will span the...