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CrowdCube recognised at London & South EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Darren Westlake and Luke Lang, co-founders of Exeter-based CrowdCube received an award at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year London & South awards held last night (28 June).

Darren and Luke were recognised for their contribution to the entrepreneurial community.

CrowdCube is the world’s first investment crowdfunding platform, pioneering new ways for entrepreneurs to access alternative routes to finance and source investors for their business propositions.

According to the judges, they are “enabling the next generation of entrepreneurs” and contribute to the UK...

Your chance to quiz councillors

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 06/29/2016 - 11:50am

People in Exeter are being given the chance to quiz councillors on any key issues for the city.

Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to members of the joint County and City Councils' Exeter Board, at their next meeting on Thursday 14 July at 5:30pm at the Civic Centre in Paris Street.

The Board allocates 15 minutes for their ‘open forum’, with three minutes per speaker, with a maximum of three to four speakers to allow time for discussion.

Previously, residents have prompted debate about issues including street lighting, homelessness and waste...

Night-time light pollution causes spring to come early

Human use of artificial light is causing Spring to come at least a week early in the UK, researchers at the University of Exeter in Cornwall have found.

New research led by a team of biologists based at the University’s Penryn campus highlights for the first time and at a national scale the relationship between the amount of artificial night-time light and the date of budburst in woodland trees.

The study, the result of a long term collaboration with independent environmental consultants Spalding Associates, in Truro, made use of data collected by citizen scientists from...

Exeter GP takes on new health research champion role

A GP in Exeter has a new role championing health research and encouraging doctors to increase the opportunities for their patients to take part in clinical research studies conducted in the county.

Dr Lisa Gibbons – a GP and partner at St Thomas Health Centre - has been appointed as the Clinical Research Specialty Lead for primary care in the South West peninsula.

Lisa, who has practised at the health centre in Cowick Street for almost two years, has been involved in health research throughout her medical training and she says she has seen the positive impact of research...

Exeter School's LEJOG stand raises £500 for charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/29/2016 - 8:57am

Exeter School put their best wheel forward by spinning the last leg of the ambitious Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride they are carrying out in August.

The intrepid team cycled 199.9 miles, replicating the final stage of the LEJOG route from Inverness to John O’Groats, using three bikes on turbo trainers in Exeter’s Princesshay on Saturday 11 June to raise money for the Janine di Vincenzo Foundation and The Children's Society. They succeeded in raising almost £500 thanks to the generosity of the general public.

Earlier in the week they raised over £400 through cake...

Victims of flooding frustrated by Government support

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/29/2016 - 8:34am

Victims need clearer information on what they can expect in the aftermath of major flooding from the government and other authorities, new University of Exeter research shows.

In a new report, published this week, academics show the importance of action by politicians and officials for people’s recovery from the damaging effects of flooding.

They show how communications after major flooding in 2013/14 contributed to increasing conflict between flood-affected publics and authorities, making it more challenging for these groups to work together to combat future flood risk and...

New proposal for temporary bus station solution announced

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 06/28/2016 - 11:16pm

Exeter City Council is consulting on more temporary solutions for buses in the city centre for when the new bus station is built.

The Triangle Car Park has been considered as a temporary solution for an 18 month period. However the City Council said today that, after consultation, feedback and further consideration, it is looking at the option of putting temporary bus stands in Sidwell Street.

Cllr Phil Bialyk, Lead Councillor for Sport and Health & Wellbeing, said: “We have listened to residents and businesses near the Triangle Car Park and there are clearly a number...

RSPB - Brilliant bats, marvellous moths and ghostly goatsuckers

Event Date: 
29/07/2016 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
RSPB Aylesbeare Common, Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare, Devon, EX5 2JS

Friday 29 July 8.30 pm till late Price: Adult £5, child £3 (payable on at the start of the event)

Booking essential

Celebrate the final night of Heath Week and venture out into the dusk to track down the night time creatures living on the reserve including moths, nightjar, bats and more.

Booking essential.

Click here to book.

East Devon Heath Week is a week of heathland celebration organised in association with East Devon AONB, RSPB, Clinton Devon Estates, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, Devon Wildlife Trust and East Devon District Council...

Parade in Exeter to mark Armed Forces Day

As in previous years, Exeter City Council will be marking Armed Forces Day on Saturday 2 July with a parade through the High Street.

This year the 6 Rifles will be exercising their Freedom of the City. The parade will step off at 12.30pm from St James Park and march through the city, with the salute being taken at the Guildhall. The Parade will finish off at the Cathedral Green, where an inspection will take place by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Cynthia Thompson, the Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, and the Assistant Chief of the General Staff, British Army, General Nicholas...

ELF's 007 Ball

Authored by elfcharity
Posted: Tue, 06/28/2016 - 2:41pm

Join us for the ELF 007 Ball on September 23rd 2016.

Held at Exeter Castle, the event promises to be an evening of glamour and fun.

Enjoy a three course dinner, dancing and casino as well as a chance to win prizes such as a suite at the 02 arena for a concert and a chance to go wingwalking!

For tickets email alison@elfcharity.org.uk

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