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Non-profit online radio station on a mission to amplify voices and talents across Devon

A non-profit online radio station called Devonstream provides a platform for a diverse range of new and established voices across the county of Devon. It's on a mission to amplify these voices, and give them the exposure they deserve.

Many artists and organisations have taken the opportunity to find new ways to connect with audiences through the Covid-19 pandemic, with audio exploding in popularity. Devonstream was conceived as a place where the county’s burgeoning pockets of audio activity could come together and build their audiences together.

Since its launch in...

Hendy Performance set to offer one stop shop in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/03/2021 - 11:13pm

Increasing demand in the south west for performance cars, the very best quality aftersales, and performance upgrades have prompted Hendy Group to open a dedicated Hendy Performance Centre in Exeter.

Situated alongside its new Lotus dealership at Marsh Barton, the new Performance Centre is part of ongoing expansion plans for Hendy in Exeter where it already operates successful Honda and MG dealerships together with its award-winning Car & Van Store and commercial operation and Iveco dealership.

Heading up the team in Exeter are Lloyd Newbery and Jamie Wilson who are...

New COO appointment for employee-owned law firm

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/01/2021 - 12:38am

South West employee-owned law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, has appointed Alex Mackie as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support the firm’s ambitious three year strategy and growth aspirations.

Alex joins from Tozers LLP, where he was Commercial Director, and brings with him an impressive range of experience forged in banking, commercial and legal sectors. He will be pivotal in helping to drive the firm‘s strategic goals and vision for the future.

Alex, commenting on his appointment, said: “I am excited to be joining Stephens Scown at this time, which has proven...

Students Take the Lead, QE Launches New Sixth Form Leadership Team

QE is proud to announce the launch of its new Sixth Form Leadership Team.

Appointed at the end of last term, the team secured their places by having to embark on a serious of very rigorous of interviews with QE’s interviewers; Director of Post-16 and Head of English Jo Cherrett, Head of Sixth Form Vicky Evans, English Teacher Margaret Moran Mylett and PE Teacher Chloe Smith.

The interviewers all said they were extremely impressed with the maturity and confidence shown by the group, their passion for the school and QE’s values, ‘Respect, Reflection and Resilience’.

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Public consultation events for Horton solar farm near Whimple

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/30/2021 - 9:39pm

Local residents, councillors and other members of the community have been invited to a public consultation for a solar farm north of Whimple in East Devon.

The proposed development by Aura Power is for a subsidy-free solar farm of up to 49.9 MW capacity that would generate enough renewable electricity to supply the equivalent of over 12,000 typical homes or to power 18,000 electric vehicles annually. It would save an estimated 11,500 tonnes of CO2 per year, making a substantial contribution to local and national net zero targets.

East Devon Council has declared a Climate...

Reminder to take part in Heavitree and Whipton consultation

There is just a week left to have your say in the latest public consultation on improving streets in Heavitree and Whipton in Exeter.

Almost 800 people have so far taken part in Devon County Council’s “Local Streets” consultation for Heavitree and Whipton which continues until midnight on Thursday 7 October.

People are being asked for their views on a number of options to create quieter and safer residential roads to reduce the impact of traffic and enable more people to choose walking and cycling for shorter journeys.

The proposals which have been put forward...

Michelmores announces a more agile future on the back of a year of continued recruitment

Michelmores has announced its new Agile Working 12-month pilot, with particular focus on giving people the choice to work from the office or remotely. The emphasis is on the trust placed in employees to choose the best way for themselves to work, whilst continuing to deliver exceptional client service.

The Agile Working pilot builds on Michelmores' existing Agile Working policy. It captures lessons learned from remote working during the COVID pandemic and builds upon the Firm's continued commitment to integrating use of technology to support the delivery of client solutions....

Charity campaigners in Exeter call for an end to fox hunting on National Trust land

Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Exeter on Wednesday to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land.

Volunteers and staff from the leading national animal welfare charity, including one in a fox costume, gathered on the High Street to urge the public to take action and sign up to its National Trust campaign .

Nick Weston, head of campaigns at the League Against Cruel Sports said: “We spoke to a lot of families and individuals from around Devon today, including many National Trust members, and we got a...

Devon Event Shortlisted For UK Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/28/2021 - 10:00pm

An innovative environmental event born in Bovey Tracey, South Devon has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

The Planet Earth Games first took place in Exeter in July 2019 as a sports event, but became a big lockdown hit through the pandemic reaching over 1.5million people across social media, with a unique series of virtual challenges encouraging people to live more active, sustainable lives.

Planet Earth Games has now been shortlisted in the Social Impact, Engagement and/or Education Award Category for the British Sustainable Sport Awards , which will...

Exeter rugby team look the part thanks to South West Water grant for new shirts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/28/2021 - 9:55pm

A local U13’s rugby team can smarten up after matches thanks to new match dinner shirts from funding awarded by South West Water.

Exeter Athletic RFC is an amateur rugby club based in Clyst St Mary which formed in 2018 from the merger of Exeter-based clubs Wessex RFC and Exeter Youth RFC.

The funding comes as part of South West Water’s Neighbourhood Fund to support community groups and initiatives which will improve the lives of residents in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset by inspiring physical activities, enhancing education, health and wellbeing and delivering positive...

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