Friends of the Earth has called for an immediate halt to Government plans to capture wild beavers on the River Otter in Devon, warning that any such moves may be unlawful. In a letter sent to Environment Secretary Liz Truss, the environmental charity outlined its concerns regarding the legality of capturing the beavers, explaining that since Britain formed part of the natural range of beavers - and since there were already free living populations in Scotland - they should be covered by EU laws governing protected species. In 2013 it was reported that there was a small population of...
Students with a love of horse racing are being given the opportunity to become Exeter Racecourse’s official Student ambassador with a series of additional work experience days giving them a leg up in the industry.
The new role, which lasts for the duration of Exeter’s season from October until May, includes placements with various work providers within the industry.
Upon completion, they will be given a reference by Exeter’s general manager Tim Darby and testimonials from each partner who has signed up for the exciting initiative.
easyProperty, the latest venture from easyGroup, has turned to crowdfunding to help raise funds and change the face of the traditional estate agency market.
Founded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the founder of easyJet and the property entrepreneur and industry veteran Robert Ellice, the company closed its pitch on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube at midnight after raising more than £1.4m – well over its original £1m target. The pitch attracted 358 investors with the biggest single investment of £200,000.
easyProperty aims to turn the industry on its head, offering...
The search for Britain’s coolest place to work sees Princesshay in Exeter rival major cities across the nation for the top spot, with businesses in the area among the most satisfied in the UK.
In a search for the most exciting, up-and-coming business districts, nationwide property management company Capital Properties has announced a shortlist of the UK’s Coolest Places to Work.
Exeter’s premier business location made the cut thanks to its eclectic mix of heritage architecture and sleek office and retail spaces.
Princesshay now vies for the title of Coolest Place to...
On Tuesday 14 October, Southernhay House Hotel in Exeter will host two of the country’s top portrait photographers, who are joining forces for a masterclass on capturing natural light in environmental portraiture.
The event is being run by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP); an internationally recognised qualifying organisation with over 100 years of experience in qualifying and supporting photographers.
The well known UK & European portrait photographer, Bella West FBIPP, will lead the day by demonstrating how to achieve beautiful portraits of...
Young people in Exeter, entering university for the first time this autumn, are being encouraged to get the Meningitis C vaccine booster.
Meningococcal group C disease is a rare but life-threatening disease that occurs mainly in young children and young adults.
Young people are at a greater risk of catching meningitis just after starting university as they will be mixing closely with lots of new people, some of whom may unknowingly carry the meningococcal bacteria.
Matthew Dominey, Screening and Immunisation Manager, Public Health England said: “Starting university...
Are you tired of your outgrown children's clothes taking up valuable storage space?
Bring them along to update your child's wardrobe and offer another child the chance to wear something different.
HOW IT WORKS:
FIRST: Sort out your good quality, clean baby or children's clothes , shoes, and accessories in advance of the event (no underwear or school uniform please)
THEN Drop them off at the event venue between 12pm - 2pm on the day
Surge in trade mark filing signals boom in Devon business growth
A surge in trade mark filings indicates that Devon companies are continuing to perform well following the challenges of the last few years, according to a leading intellectual property lawyer.
Stephens Scown LLP has filed 55 per cent of all trade marks filed by professionals in Devon and Cornwall this year. To date the firm’s intellectual property and IT team has filed 90 UK/EU trade mark applications on behalf of its clients, covering everything from motorsports equipment to food and drink products.
Hundreds of people will be joining paralysed former jockey Sarah Gaisford at Exeter Racecourse on October 9 when she takes part in an emotional horse ride around the racecourse where she had her life changing fall in 2007.
Sarah will ride the full two mile circuit of the racecourse accompanied by three of her staunchest supporters, the racing legends John Francome MBE, former jockey to the Queen Mother Richard Pitman, and Exeter’s ambassador and leading jockey Nick Scholfield.
The service road inside the track, will be full of walkers who have registered to help Sarah smash...
