The experience of shopping in Exeter is set to rocket to new heights with the launch of the new John Lewis store on the corner of Sidwell Street, which opens its doors to the public at 9am on Friday 12th October. The Exeter Daily was lucky enough to take a sneak peek around the sophisticated store with manager Kate Connock, whose staff are busily preparing for a smooth launch. Thursday will see the store's partners undertaking a dress rehearsal, but the signs are good as everyone is pulling together to make it happen.
Whether you love or loathe shopping, you can't help but...
Training and coaching business, Crisp Professional Development hosted a celebratory lunch at the Blue Ball last week for the students who completed their ILM Level 5 qualification in Management.
The ILM Level 5 is a challenging qualification, involving ten days of learning, individual coaching and work-based written assignments. Shaun Durham, MD of Crisp said, "The ILM sets the bar high, and I’m pleased to say all our delegates passed with flying colours; a just reward for all their hard work and commitment to learning and personal development."
The view as you come down Heavitree Road towards the city centre tells its own story - where once was a nasty, crumbling asbestos-ridden shell is now a cool, elegant building. Make no mistake, John Lewis, which opens on Friday in Exeter, is transforming the city in more ways than one. John Harvey, the city centre manager who was one of those instrumental in securing the prized store name, is immensely proud of Exeter’s coup. He is quick to point out, however, that “the John Lewis effect” won’t suddenly sprinkle the city in glitter - it was doing well before their arrival. “John Lewis don’t...
Two major planning applications for Exeter’s Science Park given the green light
Devon County Council’s planning application for the flagship building at Exeter Science Park has been approved by East Devon District Council.
The £7 million Science Park Centre will enable growing businesses to flourish, offering a unique collaborative environment for innovation and business support.
It will provide a range of highly flexible accommodation for high growth, science-based organisations including managed desk space, offices, workshops and laboratories as well as other...
These exclusive TED images show the dramatic transformation from what was one of the city's biggest eyesores into a spanking new John Lewis store.
All this week we will be keeping you up to date with events leading up to the big opening and we will also have a sneak preview inside the building. This is THE place to keep abreast of the exciting developments as the week unfolds. For details of Park and Ride services, car parks and public transport, visit www.exeter.gov.uk/johnlewis
More than 400 visitors attended the inaugural Business Expo ‘Business Gives Back’ organised by thebestofexeter in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust held at Exeter Racecourse. Tim Jones, Chairman of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership gave the opening address and delegates had the opportunity to visit local business exhibition stands and seminars presented by key-note speakers plus 1:1 business clinics in ‘The Business Advice Centre’. Each of the 100 exhibitors generously donated £17,000 worth of prizes which helped to raise over £600 for DAAT during ‘National Air...
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Police are asking the public to come forward to help identify a haul of jewellery recovered by officers in Exeter.
Officers believe the numerous items of jewellery – including distinctive rings and watches – may have been stolen during burglaries or thefts in Devon and Cornwall or further afield.
The appeal follows the arrest of a 57-year-old Exeter man in July in connection with handling stolen goods.
Exeter police are urging anyone who recognises the items to come forward and contact them.
PC Suzanne Vranch, of Exeter CID, said: “We are appealing for...
The Exeter Great Hall, situated at the University of Exeter, re-opens its doors this autumn after three years to welcome internationally acclaimed rock and pop musicians including Newton Faulkner,Shinedown and Kaiser Chiefs.
The largest concert hall west of Bristol, the Exeter Great Hall has an illustrious history of staging concerts by music greats. U2, Bob Marley and Pink Floyd and more recently, Blur, The Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Keane, have all played at the venue.
Through a new partnership between Exeter Phoenix and Event Exeter, part of the University of Exeter,...
A Twitter campaign has begun - with the tongue-in-cheek hashtag of #FreetheTopsham1 - after the popular local PCSO Sarah Giles, who tweets as @TopshamPolice, was ordered to stop tweeting.
PCSO Giles, who has more than 1,000 followers, was told to close her account after her tweets about covering freshers weekend drew criticism from some quarters. Gareth Oughton, from the university’s Student Guild, said the police were contacted about “the reinforcement of negative stereotypes”.
Despite that belief, sparked by her fact-based comments on student mayhem and alcohol...
