Avanti Hall School in Exeter is to be transferred to a new Multi Academy Trust, with the aim of helping the undersubscribed school grow. It is proposed that Reach South Academy Trust, which currently runs fifteen academies in the South West, will take over the management of the school later in the year.

Since 2019, the school has been operated by the Avanti Schools Trust, having previously been a Steiner Academy. The Avanti Schools Trust has worked hard to improve standards of teaching and learning for pupils. However, low pupil numbers at the school have had an impact on the...

The University of Exeter will collaborate in groundbreaking worldwide research into the genetic and environmental factors of mental health in young people.

Mental health disorders affect one out of four people during their lifetime, with more than three quarters affected before the age of 24. Now, Professor Jonathan Mill , of the University of Exeter Medical School, is joining researchers from across the world in the new project Youth-GEMS (Gene Environment Interactions in Mental Health TrajectorieS of Youth), which will be coordinated by Maastricht University. The European...

Large Devon-based solicitors, Curtis Whiteford Crocker and local law firm Fursdon Knapper completed their merger on Monday 5th September, the firm announced. The newly merged firm will be known as ‘Curtis Whiteford Crocker incorporating Fursdon Knapper’ with a total of nine partners across six offices and an increased turnover in excess of £1 million per annum. This recent deal is the latest of Curtis Whiteford Crocker's expansions in the South West, growing the firms expertise to meet the needs of current and future clients. As a result of the merger, Curtis Whiteford Crocker have gained...

A Ukrainian refugee has found permanent employment in Exeter, thanks to a unique support scheme offered by Exeter Works.

Iryna Drabchak who has lived with her host family in Bradninch since July, says that she had only been here for a week when she found out about the workshops taking place at the Exeter Works advice hub in the city centre, covering access to English lessons, help with writing CVs, and vital introductions to employers looking to fill vacancies.

Iryna said: “The first time I went to a session I was very shy and not confident because I couldn’t speak English...

Exeter Northcott Theatre has launched a new stretch goal of gifting 750 tickets for its family Christmas show Robin Hood to children and young people in Devon through its Pay It Forward donation campaign by the end of this year, having reached its initial aim of giving away 500 tickets.

The Northcott’s Pay It Forward campaign, now in its third year, asks audience members to donate towards the cost of a theatre ticket for children and young people who would not otherwise be able to go.

Between January and October this year, 766 people donated £7,392 towards the campaign...

Natural England and the University of Exeter have announced a new strategic partnership to boost nature recovery.

Signing the three-year agreement today, they also aim to advance research and innovation; share knowledge; enable staff, partners and students to maximise their potential; and help to ensure the sustainable stewardship of land and sea.

The organisations have worked on more than 60 joint research projects over the last decade – and exciting new projects are already under way.

These include the £10 million RENEW project , which will investigate and...

The marketing department at The Outdoors Group has grown its capacity with the appointment of two new team members.

Based at the group's Crediton HQ, Matt Ranger has joined to run digital marketing whilst Karolina Rowgoska is providing support as the new marketing assistant.

Starting out as an apprentice, Matt worked as a digital marketer for four years before taking time out to work at the gym in Exeter Uni and hone his surfing skills. When he decided to return to marketing, he was keen to find something fulfilling. He joined The Outdoors Group as a business that is not...

Between noon and 1pm on October 15th, shoppers in 100 large Tesco stores across the UK will be given the chance to take part in a lucky dip to find specially created gold versions of its iconic blue voting token worth £1million in grants to local good causes.

The finders will then be able to choose which of the three local good causes in Axminster, Redruth Tolgus and Plymouth New George Street store’s current vote will receive a £10,000 Golden Grant while at the same time receiving a Tesco voucher as a thank you for taking part.

There is one ‘digital’ golden token which...

If you’re looking for a new getaway, look no further than Exeter. Our small city in Southwest England is home to many activities in addition to casinos. From museums and parks to nightclubs and restaurants, there’s bound to be something you like about this town. Add the Casino, and you have one of the best destinations for vacationers of all ages.

So let’s take a look at some of the best casinos in the city.

If you’re looking to save as much time and money as possible, you can still go online and experience the fun of a casino....

The number of patients in Devon’s hospitals with Covid-19 has risen substantially over the last month. Around 250 people in hospital have tested positive for the virus, roughly five times the number in early September.

Higher covid rates add to the pressures that already exist in the local health and care system. People across Devon are being urged to support the NHS by helping to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 and flu viruses.

NHS Devon Chief Medical Officer Dr Nigel Acheson said: “Many people will be well aware of the pressures affecting the NHS and will want to do...