Exeter's new designer charity boutique on Paris Street, Sprout, which raises funds for homeless charity Emmaus, will be officially launched on Wednesday 6th October by Terry Waite, the charity's President and former special envoy to the Archbishop of Canterbury who was taken captive in Lebanon in 1987 whilst negotiating the release of Western hostages. The shop was decorated by a team of former homeless people, who rolled up their sleeves for the charity that helped them to get their lives back on track.
Emmaus Exeter will use funds raised by Sprout Boutique to help combat the...
Why would you give up a well paid job and take on a full-on Farm Shop in a recession? Well it has become a family affair - and an obsession to create something special on a local basis - for Mandy Pitts, Shaun Ryder and daughter Ellena, with a little help from a staff of 20 local people. Ryders Bakery took the leap to move its HQ from Dawlish to their farm in Kenn, a purpose-built bakery, trebling its size and opening the door for expansion with access to a quicker road network for better distribution. Mandy, after 30 years in the Recruitment industry, was keen to take on a new challenge...
One of Britain's key marine clothing and footwear brands, Chatham Marine has announced the appointment of two key new members of staff and a considerable promotion. Joining Chatham is new sales director, Ian O’Connor, product and marketing assistant, Kathryn Lythgoe and Alex Peirce, former product and marketing assistant, has been promoted to regional sales manager.
The appointments follow a number of significant launches at Chatham this summer, including an exciting collaboration with leisure brand Raging Bull and the highly successful launch of Chatham’s innovative sail cloth...
Will the ways we produce and distribute our food in Devon continue into the future? This is a major question to be addressed at mid-Devon conference next month.
Food is a critical issue for Devon’s economy and environment. Farming, fishing and food production are essential components of our culture. In addition, there is traditional Devon fare, food festivals, meat, fruit and vegetable competitions and hundreds of restaurants or eating places.
Yet at the same time, food poverty is a growing reality for some local people. The growth in Food Banks in the...
Exeter Racecourse is looking forward to welcoming West Country Olympians, Paralympians and Games Makers who will be at its first meeting of the new season on Thursday 11 October - the specially titled South West Athletes Celebration Day. Attending will be three-day eventing legend Mary King who represented her country for the sixth consecutive time at London 2012. With her horse Imperial Cavalier she helped Team GB secure team Silver. King said: “It’s a great honour to have a race named after me and it’s definitely a first. The racecourse is such an iconic part of the Devonshire...
Parents at an Exeter school have been sent a letter which says an investigation into the former headteacher's pay has found that professional standards were compromised and the college's reputation was brought into disrepute. It follows the revelation that executive headteacher of West Exe Steve Maddern was earning £152,211 – almost £10,000 more than the Prime Minister. The full letter is below.
19th September 2012
Dear Parent/Carer
As you are aware, West Exe Technology College has been the subject of a Devon County Council audit investigation for some months. We...
An Exeter forklift truck dealer can lay claim to being the best in the business, after scooping a prestigious industry award that recognises outstanding outputs in the material handling sector.
Wextexe has been crowned as Dealer Member of the Year at the Archies 2025 awards, presented by the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA). The accolade recognises achievement, service and contribution within the industry and for Westexe, it represents the culmination of a great deal of hard work, featuring consistent growth and impressive customer service across the South West and beyond...
Westcotts, a leading South West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has appointed Tim Pingree as Head of Audit in its Exeter office, further strengthening the firm’s audit and assurance expertise to support SMEs and organisations across the region.
Tim is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) with nearly 20 years’ experience at Big Four firms. He has worked extensively overseas, auditing and advising clients across the developing world, most recently as an audit partner in Central Asia.
His career has seen him support a wide range of businesses, from owner...
Visit South Devon is bringing back its successful Days Out on Your Doorstep campaign for a second year, inviting local residents to rediscover the attractions, restaurants, and hidden gems right on their doorstep. Running from mid-September 2025 through to the end of February 2026 , the campaign aims to boost off-peak tourism, strengthen community spirit, and give the local economy a welcome lift.
What’s in Store
Exclusive Local Offers: More than 40 attractions, eateries, and venues are offering special discounts exclusively for Devon residents. From 30% discount
Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) will be delivering its first homes in Exeter after securing 48 homes at Vistry’s Matford Brook development near Alphington.
PCH is the largest social housing landlord in Plymouth, managing 16,000 homes in the city, as well as across the surrounding drive to work area including Salcombe, Bodmin and Liskeard.
The 48 new homes, consisting of two-, three- and four- bedrooms are being purchased across a number of developments within Vistry’s wider Matford Brook site, to the South West of Exeter, which they are currently building and extending to...
