The South West has seen some of the biggest increases in the number of high growth firms in the whole of the UK since the recession, new research shows. Analysis by the Enterprise Research Centre (ERC), the UK’s leading independent institute for research into small and medium size businesses, shows that the number of ‘high-growth firms’ (HGFs) across the UK has risen to 11,855 – the largest number since the dotcom boom of the early 2000s. According to the OECD’s definition, a HGF is a firm that has at least 10 employees and records an annual average growth of 20% in employment over three...
The Devon National Handicap Chase will take centre stage on Haldon Hill on Friday, February 26 and Exeter Racecourse is rewarding each horse that runs with a net of carrots and a box of polos.
The race is Devon’s very own Grand National and draws entries from many seasoned horses who may not be top class, but who have built up their own legion of fans during the years they have been racing.
“It’s a race I really love with well known horses often in the line up,” explained General Manager Daniel Thompson. “It’s always very competitive, and you can sometimes get an outsider...
East Devon District Council’s Countryside team is preparing for infamous endurance race, The Grizzly, by checking out areas of the South West Coast Path which the route will cover.
Around 2,000 runners are expected to take part in the 20-mile event which takes place this year on Sunday March 13.
The Grizzly crosses challenging terrain including muddy bogs, steep hills and pebbled beaches and attracts runners from across the world.
EDDC’s Countryside team is checking a number of sites along the path, including the testing steps which take runners away from Branscombe...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (19-21 February).
THEATRE
Tiny Heroes Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter What is a hero and where do you find them? Tiny Heroes is a collage of true stories of heroism where you are. It’s a show about the people who saved your life, your day, or your bacon. The people who took the time, took a stand, or took a chance. The people who tried, even if they failed. Featuring compelling storytelling, magical light puppetry and a local choir, Tiny Heroes is an attempt to sing for the unsung...
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park has announced its annual seasonal open days to find 150 new team members for their busy summer period, and beyond.
The family-run business is inviting local people to join them at two special open days to be held at the Park near Exeter and an earlier launch in Princesshay.
The recruitment days will be packed full of information about the roles available as well as a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be part of the Crealy team.
Craig Clews, Assistant General Manager at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park said: “It’s a...
Chagstock Festival organisers have confirmed that Rock N Roll & Songwriting Hall Of Famer, Donovan will headline Friday night on the festival’s 10th Anniversary this July.
Donovan is a legendary Scottish Poet, folk-rock & pop-troubadour who has been an essential part of worldwide popular culture since signing to Pye Records in 1965. Best known for his signature song, ‘Mellow Yellow’, Donovan has recorded more than 27 albums, and his 1967 hit, ’Sunshine Superman’ (featuring Jimmy Page on Guitar and John Paul Jones on Bass) was a US No.1 single.
The Nags Head Bridge near Cullompton will be closed from 7-18 March for essential safety works.
‘Road restraint’ improvement works will be carried out on the B3181 bridge and follows concerns that some drivers have not been negotiating the bend on the east side of the bridge safely.
The work will include removing damaged timber fencing and installing ‘trief’ kerbs in front of an existing retaining wall. This will minimise the risk of vehicles leaving the carriageway.
Single white lines on both sides of the highway will be added, and existing warning signs will be...
Shaun Sawyer will remain as chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police up to 2021. Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg is extending Mr Sawyer’s existing contract by three years. “Shaun Sawyer is an excellent chief constable,” said Mr Hogg. “During his tenure, recorded crime has continued to fall, despite a climate of unprecedented public sector cuts. “I am delighted that Shaun wants to stay and lead the continued transformation of policing in Devon and Cornwall. “His contract was passing a mutual break point and I felt it was in the public’s and the force’s interest for him to be...
We are urgently calling out for volunteers from Exeter who love to watch darts, to help us on Thursday March 3 at the 2016 Betway Premier League fixture, held at the Westpoint Arena.
Parkinson’s UK is delighted to be the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) official charity partner for 2016, and our staff and volunteers are attending events all across the country, helping to “Target Parkinson’s” by raising £100,000 to help fund vital research to find a cure.
Volunteering with us at Exeter will be a wonderful opportunity for local people to play their part in helping raise...
