This term, Cranbrook Education Campus (CEC) was abuzz with excitement as ten lucky pupils had the opportunity of a lifetime to join Exeter Chiefs and Maddy’s Mark for an unforgettable day of rugby training. The event, filled with skill development, inspiration, and plenty of fun, left lasting memories for everyone involved.
Maddy’s Mark, a charity dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of girls and young women, focuses on building resilience, confidence, and camaraderie through rugby. By funding school programmes and partnering with clubs like Exeter Chiefs, Maddy’s Mark...
In celebration of National Careers Week (3rd – 8th March 2025), Stagecoach South West visited Sidbury Primary School in East Devon to engage students in discussions and spark their imaginations about different job roles within the bus industry.
National Careers Week, is a dedicated week aimed at providing quality careers guidance and resources to students across the UK. The goal is to support young people in developing awareness and excitement about their future pathways.
During the visit, Stagecoach representatives introduced students to various roles within the company...
The South West is a region brimming with innovation, creativity, and resilience. Yet, so many of the individuals and organisations driving this dynamic business ecosystem remain under the radar. That’s something the HOT List 2025 is set to change.
Recognising Unsung Business Heroes
Launched as part of the prestigious Business Fest South West, The HOT List 2025 is a new initiative designed to celebrate the unsung heroes of the business world across the South West. These are the individuals and organisations whose effort, ingenuity, and leadership are transforming...
Exeter's local homelessness charity, St Petrock’s, is inviting the community to participate in The Big Night Out, a charity sleep-out event designed to raise both awareness and funds for the charity’s work with those experiencing homelessness during what is the charity’s 30th year. The event will take place on Friday, 25th April 2024.
Emma Jones, Community Relations Manager, shares, “St Petrock’s plays a vital role in supporting those facing homelessness. The number of people sleeping rough in our city is sadly rising yet again, placing more pressure on our services, so every...
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...
