Plans have been revealed on a new £7 million investment to Exeter’s Guildhall Shopping Centre.
The plans mark the first large investment in the centre since it was first built in 1972 and will modernise business premises in the centre.
The refurbished premises will be outfitted with features attractive to modern retailers and restaurants.
Exeter city centre manager John Harvey welcomed the news: “This is a really significant step for the city it will cement our position as the regional shopping centre of choice as well as our continued growth. It’s news that will be...
Next year Animated Exeter is celebrating its new status as an international animation festival, screening competitive films from around the globe in the company of wonderful animators and artists.
The National Film Board of Canada are coming over with a goody bag of their most innovative and interesting films and thanks to our flood of competition entries, we will be providing a unique opportunity for cinema-goers to see a showcase of the world’s best animators.
Organisers have filled the festival with brilliant master-classes, dedicated a day to the mad antics of the hit...
Leading Exeter-based claims management company, EMCAS, has been included in a listing of ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ by the London Stock Exchange Group. The report is a celebration of some of the fastest-growing and dynamic small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and recognises a diverse range of 100 industries and sectors.
Companies listed in the report were measured on a number of key criteria including being UK based, having a turnover of between £6-250 million in the last 12 months and a minimum of three years in operation. Companies also had to demonstrate...
An Exeter-based deaf interpreter agency has expressed shock at the unidentified man, who was broadcast standing alongside world leaders including US President Barack Obama, making up his own signs during Nelson Mandela’s memorial service.
The so-called ‘interpreter’, who was seen by millions of television viewers worldwide, was a 'fake', according to South Africa's deaf federation.
Carly Renaud, one of the directors at the South West’s leading interpreting agency, Deafinite Interpreters, said: "It appears that the "interpreter" used at such an...
Plans are being finalised for Exmouth Quay’s annual concert of traditional Christmas carols on Sunday December 15.
Exmouth Shanty Men, saxophonist Charlie Hearnshaw and the town concert band are among the guests at the event, which takes place outside the Peter Dixon Chandlery at 6pm.
Quay residents stage the concert each year with Christian Aid and in 2012 more than £500 was raised for the charity’s work among the world’s poorest people. This year the proceeds will be used to help tragic families involved in the typhoon in the Philippines.
Join Exeter based singer/songwriter Charlotte Ward, on Thursday 19th December from 4.30pm as she entertains Christmas shoppers on Cathedral Green.
Charlotte will be joined by the Skin Angels, by Purity Boutique Spa, who will be chatting to people about the importance of year round skin protection.
Charlotte and Skin Angels are supporting the UK charity Teenage Cancer Trust.
Photo courtest of Guy Newman Photography www.guynewman.co.uk
Hundreds of committed fans braved the winter weather to welcome Luke Friend back home.
The atmosphere was electric outside the University of Exeter’s Great Hall as an army of “friendies” descended on his red carpet entrance.
The 17-year-old, X Factor star hugged lucky fans and signed autographs as he walked down the aisle before heading inside to start his exclusive homecoming gig.
The event was a sell-out with some fans queuing since 4am on Tuesday morning to get a ticket.
Louis Walsh also accompanied his young protégé’s trip past adoring fans saying that...
The Sampson Hall Directors and staff from both our South West and North East offices were delighted to attend the South Durham Business Network and Engineering and Manufacturing Forum and to present Thorn Lighting of Spennymoor their award for Employer of the Year.
All the winners on the night were presented with their awards at The Redworth Hall Hotel on Saturday 30th November with over 200 business people in attendance.
The event was organised to celebrate and recognise local business excellence and achievement. Other awards included business apprentice of the year,...
Take just two days out and spend essential time working on the business not in the business. It will be some of the most valuable time you have spent in a long while!
Day 1 – Understanding your business purpose and leading your business forward through aligning goals, people and systems for sustainable success
Learn the Sampson Hall seven step process to business success. You will take this process back into your business to increase:
Ofsted has published its first ever report reviewing education standards in the South West.
The Annual Report 2012/13 for the South West finds that the proportion of good or outstanding primary and secondary schools in the region has increased. As a result, over 48,000 more pupils now benefit from a good or outstanding education than was the case 12 months ago.
Despite the improving picture, too many children and young people from poorer backgrounds do not do well enough. In 2012/13 there were 152,870 pupils eligible for free school meals (FSM). The pass rates for this...
