Police are currently investigating two incidents of aggravated burglary which happened in the St Thomas area of Exeter.
The first incident took place at the Dawn ‘til Dark Premier Store, on Princes Street East, at around 9pm on Monday 10 April. A man, dressed in grey hoody, black trousers with a concealed face, entered the store and demanded money from the till.
The second incident happened at the store on Saturday 3 June at around 9.45pm, again, a man dressed in a grey hoody entered the shop and demanded money. On both occasions, he was in possession of a small knife...
Devon Work Hubs will be showing their support for Loneliness Awareness Week next week (12-18 June).
Loneliness Awareness Week is run by the Marmalade Trust , the UK’s leading loneliness charity, and is dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness and getting people talking about it, across the UK and beyond.
The theme of this year's Loneliness Awareness Week is “Connection Matters” - and connections are precisely what Work Hubs provide. Studies have shown that working from home, or running your own business from home can feel isolating at times, but Work Hubs are great...
Vaping is a rapidly growing trend that has taken the world by storm. It is an alternative to traditional smoking and has become increasingly popular with both adults and young people. Vaping involves the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), which produce vapor instead of smoke. This beginner’s guide to vaping and e-cigarettes will provide an overview of the basics of vaping, the benefits of vaping, and the safety considerations associated with vaping.
Introduction to Vaping and E-Cigarettes
Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling vapor produced by an...
Hitchin, 08.06.2023 – Modern Networks Ltd , a leading provider of IT and telecoms to the UK’s commercial property market, has acquired the Bluegrass Group , an Exeter-based IT services provider that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises across the Southwest. Modern Networks and Bluegrass have shared a long-term relationship with the organisations culminating in this acquisition.
The acquisition boosts the Modern Networks team to more than 165 employees operating from Hitchin, Cambridge, Guildford and Exeter. Modern Networks is backed by leading private equity firm Horizon...
Representatives of charities supporting homeless people in Exeter will address scrutiny councillors next week, hoping to persuade Devon County Council to drop plans to axe its £1.5m homelessness prevention budget.
Over 900 individual objections to the plans have been received, following a consultation that ended in April and after a high profile and widespread campaign led by Exeter Homelessness Forum, urging people to respond to the plans.
Peter Stephenson, director of St Petrock’s , and Chair of Exeter Homelessness Forum, Si Johns, joint CEO at YMCA Exeter and Richard...
The business delegation of “PRECIOUS EUROPE” visited Oslo from 13 to 17 February of 2023 and had the opportunity to participate in multiple B2B meetings with local buyers and importers from the food sector in order to explore the possibilities for future cooperation, and gain valuable insights about competition as well as market conditions in the target market of Norway. In the framework of the meetings, the Association of Producers’ Organization of Kiato visited the facilities of major food import companies and established communication channels.
The National Space Academy has announced its participation in Space to Learn, a new scheme funded by the UK Space Agency which is dedicated to improving access to STEM careers and learning opportunities for young people across the UK.
Since 2008, the National Space Academy has been delivering high quality curriculum-focused masterclasses which use space as an inspirational context to excite the next generation about the possibilities offered by STEM subjects.
The Space to Learn project means that these opportunities, along with careers conferences and space camps, will...
Australian Made Globally Loved reformer Pilates franchise Studio Pilates International is set to open their first studio in the UK in Exeter in early June. Having successfully conquered the Australian, New Zealand and US markets, the brand is now set to take on the UK, with 9 studios already in the works and the first three locations in South London, Dublin and Exeter expected to be open by late Spring.
This expansion, which will officially mark Studio Pilates International locations in 5 countries globally, comes as the direct result of growing demand for the unique,...
Devon housing developer Allison Homes South West has announced its latest community initiatives as part of its ongoing support for Winkleigh.
Allison Homes South West has recently provided sponsorship to Winkleigh School, allowing them to buy brand new kit for the year 3 and 4 football team.
The children will be showing off their kit as they compete against other schools in the area in the coming months.
Last month, year 5 students were also welcomed into the High Moor View show home to attend a writing workshop. The trip was documented by Allison Homes' film crew,...
Michelmores has appointed Noel Beale as a Partner in its Commercial team within the Firm's Business group.
Noel offers expert advice to a wide variety of clients across competition and economic regulatory matters nationally and internationally. This is founded on over 25 years of experience advising on competition law and regulatory compliance and investigations, as well as merger control strategy and National Security & Investment Act clearances. He provides practical and constructive advice that assists businesses and others with negotiating the risks and complexities that...
