Matford Brook Academy, (MBA) marked World Book Day on Thursday, 6th March, with a variety of exciting activities designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading. This year’s theme, “Read Your Way,” encouraged children to explore reading in a personal, enjoyable manner, helping them discover how books can be a fun and rewarding part of their lives.
World Book Day is a global initiative aimed at promoting the enjoyment of reading for pleasure. The charity behind it works to ensure that every child has access to books and encourages schools and communities to make reading a social,...
Cranbrook Town Council is proud to announce the ongoing success of its tree planting initiatives, which began in Winter 2024. By the end if this planting season, an additional 3,475 trees will have been added to Cranbrook Country Park, contributing to a total of 5,670 trees in the upcoming season. 20 native broadleaf species including Oak, Alder and Willow varieties, are part of a wider commitment to sustainability. Through the tree planting initiatives, the community is coming together to create a greener and healthier future.
The Town Council has successfully applied for two...
Following previous investment rounds and year on year rapid growth, this investment marks a major milestone, as Re-flow transitions towards international expansion. Kester’s deep sector expertise and proven track record in driving growth and value creation makes them the ideal partner.
Re-flow deliver an intuitive, flexible, and powerful FM solution tailored to the very specific needs of the critical infrastructure industry. Designed to enhance safety, compliance, visibility, and reduce environmental impact, the platform streamlines field operations, improves communication...
Exeter Chiefs tighthead prop Josh Iosefa-Scott has agreed a new two-year contract with the club.
A colossal force in the Chiefs’ front row, the 145kg prop brings an immoveable quality to the Exeter scrum and defensive line. His confrontational playing style often helps to bring some grit to the Chiefs performance.
“It was a pretty easy decision for me to re-sign,” Iosefa-Scott said. “The environment is strong and the lads we have here are unbelievable. From this season we can grow, and I think we can achieve a lot of good things, so I want to be a part of that.”...
The mystery surrounding the death of a British Army captain at the hands of an ‘assassin’ in Egypt during the nineteenth century has been explored by a new piece of historical fiction, released this week.
Captain Charles Agnew, a cavalry officer with the 'Scarlet Lancers', was killed in 1873 in a tragedy shocking enough to be mentioned in Parliament.
His extraordinary life and the circumstances leading up to his death have rarely been explored, however, despite his being memorialised by a stone tablet inside Canterbury Cathedral.
WORK is underway to create 93 new homes in Exeter which will bring more than £1.5 million in vital community investment.
Under a joint venture, Edenstone Group and the largest housing association in the South West, LiveWest , will build 61 private sale properties and 32 affordable homes across circa 10 acres of a 32-acre site off Spruce Close and Celia Crescent, Beacon Heath.
Vision of the future for Exeter
Edenstone Group operations director Chris Edge said: “There’s been a lot going on behind the scenes since we secured reserved matters approval to redevelop...
Skipton Building Society is celebrating 30 successful years in Exeter with the relaunch of its branch following a major refurbishment. Located at the heart of the city, Skipton has remained a trusted financial provider, helping members achieve their financial goals.
“We’ve seen many changes over the past 30 years, but our commitment to Exeter remains as strong as ever,” says Branch Manager Emma Smith. “ We’re proud to continue serving the community and helping people reach their financial milestones.”
At a time when many financial institutions are closing branches,...
The firm’s Exeter office is based on Barnfield Road in the city, and it has defied the challenging economic environment, with the team expanding across the UK, breaking further into territories such as East Anglia and Wales, while reaffirming itself as a leader in delivering land agency services for critical infrastructure projects.
The level of work coming into the team from across the country, led to the opening of a brand-new Bruton Knowles hub in Bury St Edmunds in 2024, as well as a recruitment drive in the region which left the team at its largest-ever number of circa 100...
London Concertante, one of the nation’s top chamber ensembles, is delighted to announce a special candlelit performance featuring the timeless music of the James Bond films. Taking place on 13th March 2025 in Exeter Cathedral, Bond by Candlelight promises a stirring tribute to 007’s most renowned theme songs and scores.
The orchestra will be joined by stars of the vocal world performing a smash-hit show performing iconic Bond themes, from “Diamonds Are Forever” and “Skyfall” to “No Time to Die” and “From Russia with Love”, alongside many more timeless classics.
Exeter Chiefs Women’s No 8 Rachel Johnson has announced her intention to retire from the club and rugby in the PWR.
The USA Eagle is committed to the Pacific Four Series (PAC4) in May and Rugby World Cup in August and September later this year but will not be returning to the English league for the 2025/26 season.
Almost an original, as she began her Chiefs career in the January of the first season in the league, Johnson has gone on to play 64 times for the club while juggling international absences at the 2021 World Cup, PAC4 and WXV tournaments.
