Police appeal for missing man

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Marc JONES who has been reported missing from his home address in the Teignmouth area. Marc is a 30 year old white male around 5’7” tall of broad build with short unkempt dark hair and a Scottish accent. Marc was last seen between 1900 -1930 hours on Thursday 21st November 2013 when he left the home address wearing a dark Superdry jacket with blue writing on it, blue jeans and white trainers. It is also believed he had a grey beanie style hat with him. Police are appealing to the public for any sightings or information which may...

Ladies Night at Sandy Park

Event Date: 
30/01/2014 - 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park

Ladies Night at Sandy Park

Back by popular demand we are pleased to announce our LADIES NIGHT taking place at Sandy Park on Thursday 30 January

Enjoy a fun filled evening with the Exeter Chiefs Official to include: - Canapés & bubbly on arrival - 2 Course Dinner - 1/2 Bottle of wine per person - A Chiefs Player on each table - Plus: Quiz, games, raffle, music, dancing & a few EXTRA SURPRISES on the night!

Tickets are £55 per person or £550 for a table of 10

To book call 01392 427 427 or email events@sandypark.co.uk

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Conference on youth disaffection

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 11/22/2013 - 4:40pm

Leading education researchers gathered in in London today (Friday 22 November) to debate how national policies and decision-making is resulting in disaffection among young people.

Accelerating inequality in the UK has hit young people especially hard, with unemployment and underemployment amongst 18-24 year olds at historic highs.

As the cost of living rises, young people remain most likely to be paid below the living wage, with benefits failing to keep pace with inflation, having more conditions attached, or having been withdrawn altogether.

In a bid to investigate...

Mock The Week star is coming to Exeter

She has starred in Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and now comedy star Ava Vidal is heading to The Exeter Phoenix as part of her He’s Not a Keeper show.

The show, taking place on 15th December, aims to expose all those tell tell signs that mean He’s Not a Keeper.

He’s Not a Keeper is based on Ava’s own experiences and those shared with her by women and men across The UK.

Ava Vidal believes the show appeals to both men and women alike. She said:

“I’d say it’s good for everyone really. A lot of women enjoy it because it’s based on women....

Luke Friend treats lucky fan

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 11/22/2013 - 4:27pm

X-factor’s Luke Friend wishes a lucky fan happy birthday with a picture on twitter.

In a true sign of ‘if you don’t ask, you don’t get’ Twitter user @sarah_brownxx a clear fan of Luke’s for a birthday message.

She wrote: “@TheXFactor please can I have one from Luke friend as a late 18th birthday present? Pleaseeee #txfsigns” And “@TheXFactor PLEASE CAN I HAVE A SIGN FROM LUKE FRIEND PLEASE #txfsigns”

She has reacted happily to the news writing “@TheXFactor @LukeFriendMusic THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG”

Business centres offer free office space for 2014

Two of Exeter’s business centres are offering free managed office space for three months to welcome in 2014.

Both Matford Business Centre and Sowton Business & Technology Centre are offering three months free rentals to new customers that sign up for a 12 month contract.

New tenants have to sign up no later than January 1, 2014, to take advantage of this offer.

Both business centres benefit from secretarial call answering facilities and postal services, as well as meeting rooms and board rooms that complement a choice of single offices and office suites....

Devon Hotels win Devon Tourism Awards

Members of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association are celebrating recent success at the Devon Tourism Awards, winning awards across categories including Hotel of the Year, Taste of Devon and Tourism Pub of the Year.

The Arundell Arms based in Lifton won multiple awards including Venue & Business Tourism (Gold) for the third year in a row; Tourism Activity, Sport & Experience of the Year (Joint Gold); Sustainable Tourism (Silver) and Hotel of the Year (Commended). Last year The Arundell Arms won SW Tourism Gold and Visit England Bronze for the Venue & Business...

Local company's involvement in Global Entrepreneurship Week

Authored by Joe Hibberd
Posted: Fri, 11/22/2013 - 2:59pm

This week we have been celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week, which is the world’s largest campaign promoting entrepreneurship. Since its launch in 2008, Global Entrepreneurship Week has spread across 130 countries, with 7.5 million people expected to attend this year. In the UK alone, 3,000 events are taking place throughout the week, involving more than 300,000 participants. The campaign, which is hosted by Youth Business International in the UK, is designed to advise and support aspiring entrepreneurs, and to encourage entrepreneurship as a career path. From lectures given by the...

Exiv Boutique formerly known as ‘Iris Boutique Exeter’ 5th Anniversary & Re-brand Event with popular broadcaster Judi Spiers in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity

Event Date: 
04/12/2013 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Venue: 
EXIV Boutique (2 Upper Paul Street, Exeter EX4 3NB)

Join Marion and Nichola at independent Exiv Boutique formerly known as ‘Iris Boutique Exeter’ for a glass of fizz and great offers to celebrate their 5th anniversary, re-brand and launch of the new website. A charity raffle for the chance to win fabulous prizes will be drawn at 7.30 pm by popular BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers with all proceeds to FORCE Cancer Charity.

Date: Wednesday 4th December 2013

Venue: Exiv Boutique – 2 Upper Paul Street, Exeter EX4 3NB

Tel: 01392 213 111

Independent Boutique celebrates 5th anniversary with re-brand

Independently owned Exiv Boutique formerly known as ‘Iris Boutique Exeter’ located in Upper Paul Street, just off Gandy Street celebrates its 5th anniversary with a brand new look. Mother and daughter partnership, Marion Harbison and Nichola Hartley bucked the trend in 2008 by launching ‘Iris Boutique Exeter’ during the height of the recession. Five years’ later they are refreshing the business with the new name of ‘Exiv Boutique’, launching a new website and have taken on fashion graduate Agne Andrivlionyte expanding their team.

The dynamic duo are holding a special 5th...

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