Flybe has returned to profits after a major shake up of the Exeter-based business.
The airline reported pre-tax profits of £8.1m in the year to the end of March, up from a £41.1m pre-tax loss in the previous year. Total revunue rose 11pc to £868.4m.
Saad Hammad, the chief executive officer, who was brought in to turn the business around after a number of profit warnings said: "2013/14 marks the rebirth of Flybe ... The return to profitability is a great step forwards.
"We have made a good start to FY15, in line with our expectations... We are moving to build on our...
Councils across the South West are to receive a share of over £4.3 million in new funding to help prepare for the biggest transformation of Special Educational Needs and disabilities support in over thirty years. The new money will support councils in giving young people and parents greater say over their personalised care and assistance. It will also put in place a new birth-to-25 system for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities.
Devon will receive £565,908, Plymouth £211,000 and Torbay £129,969.
Since its founding in 2010, the award winning South West Athletics Academy has been building up a portfolio of successful annual sporting events and activities. These are well supported by Westcountry athletes and grow year upon year.
With several major regional sporting events now planned over the coming months, Director of Coaching Sonya Ellis is seeking sponsor partnerships to improve the experience still further for volunteers, officials and athletes.
“Organising such large events is a great challenge. We want to make sure that athletes, officials and volunteers are...
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Exeter city centre on Tuesday 20 May.
A black Vauxhall Vectra failed to stop for police and was driven dangerously through the city centre at 11.30am.
The car was driven along the pavement on Western Way, nearly knocking over pedestrians, and damaged a number of other vehicles before the three occupants got out of the car in Magdalen Road.
Three men, aged 27, 36 and 39, from Exeter, were arrested nearby.
The 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified and released on...
Local charity, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau, has said the route to more competition in the payday loans market is for banks to offer responsible alternatives.
Provisional findings from the Competition and Markets Authority has found payday loan customers could be paying £5 to £10 more per loan due to lack of competition.
Steve Barriball, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau Chief Executive, said: “People are paying over the odds for payday loans that often sentence customers to years-worth of expensive debt. Borrowers are left with deep financial problems after what was supposed...
Award winning farmers and cheesemakers, Quickes were delighted to welcome two special guests to Home Farm in Newton St Cyres. The Earl and Countess of Wessex were present at an engagement to officially open Quickes Farm Kitchen as part of their tour of the region.
During their hour long tour yesterday (Tuesday), Prince Edward and his wife were introduced to many members of the Quickes team and escorted throughout the dairy to see first-hand all aspects of the cheesemaking process - including removing of the whey, cheddaring and pressing and a closer inspection of the impressive ‘...
Cyclists across Devon are encouraging others to join them by taking to two wheels during Bike Week (Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 June).
Bike Week is the biggest cycling event in the UK, and last year over half a million people nationwide were encouraged to join in events and rethink their everyday journeys.
During the week, the Travel Devon Roadshow will be visiting the Magnolia Centre in Exmouth on Monday 16 June and Newton Abbot Town Centre on Friday 20 June, where the team will have cycling information on initiatives such as adult cycle confidence sessions.
Cats Protection finds new and life-long homes for 52,000 cats and kittens every year – an average of one re-homed every ten minutes. Every cat that comes into their care stays with them until they find it a new home. They never put a healthy cat to sleep.
They help tens of thousands of cats each year through their assisted neutering and veterinary treatment programmes. In addition to this, they help with situations involving feral cats.
They also give school talks, and tours to interested groups such as Scouts; and they often take students on work experience.
Buskers will bring a splash of colour and the sound of music to Princesshay over the summer solstice at the launch of a brand new Busking Festival. Musicians and performers are expected in Princesshay Square on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 June from 11am until 7pm each day.
The Busking Festival, organised by Princesshay, is part of its Centre Stage initiative offering up and coming performers the chance to showcase their talent to shoppers in the centre.
The initiative encourages quality street entertainment and operates a licensing scheme and holds auditions for potential...
Hanlons Brewery, formerly O’Hanlons, was officially re-launched on Wednesday 5 June and celebrated with a party for over 300 guests.
Jim Bungard and Dan Taylor took over the flagging business last December and moved the existing brewing equipment into a purpose-built brewery at Half Moon Village near Exeter; re-branding and refreshing the image.
Yellow Hammer fans and friends for the last 15 years, Jim and Dan had both been looking for a new direction in their careers. When the opportunity of taking over the brewery came up, they felt it was too good to miss.
