Students at a unique South West sixth form for mathematicians have once again scored some of the best A-level results in the country.
A total of 13 per cent of students at the Exeter Mathematics School will attend Oxford or Cambridge universities to study for degrees in science, technology or mathematics subjects, including mathematics, artificial intelligence, physics, engineering and geophysics.
A total of 59 per cent of examinations taken by teenagers at the school, which is sponsored by the University of Exeter, were graded at A or A* and 81 per cent were graded at A*,...
Traffic management arrangements on Bridge Road will be changed tonight (Thursday 17 August).
Motorists heading outbound from Countess Wear Roundabout towards Matford Roundabout will be able to travel over the Swing Bridge again from around 8pm. There will be no need to close the road while changes are made. The new traffic layout will enable room for site staff to work safely on the central island. This will involve the installation of kerbs, tactile paving, lighting columns, signs and safety barriers, as well as surfacing of the footway. Drivers are asked to approach the new...
With a remarkable 64% of students attaining A*-A grades and 83% gaining A*-B in the new format A-levels 2017, The Maynard School in Exeter has certainly proven itself as one of the leading girls’ schools in the entire country.
“I am a very proud and happy headmistress,” said Sarah Dunn. “After two years of exceptional hard work, I am thrilled for all of our students to have gained such amazing results.
“Over a third of our students achieved straight A*s and As which is an incredible achievement,” added Miss Dunn. “All the results across the board are a direct result of the...
EXETER legal firm Cartridges Law gave a boost to the city’s Boat Shed project with an unusual networking event – the guests were able to test their skills on a mini golf course.
The company, long-term supporters of The Bike Shed, has now thrown its weight behind The Boat Shed: a project to build a creative space for theatre, music, performers, artists, designers and makers on the Quay.
Guests heard about the visionary project from The Bike Shed’s Director David Lockwood and were invited to try their hand on a temporary Exeter-themed mini golf course, situated in the...
South Devon University Technical College is bolstering its reputation as a prudent choice for students and parents seeking an innovative approach to their technical education, with its first set of post 16 results since the college was opened in 2015.
There is much to celebrate with 90% of the students taking either Engineering or Science courses gaining distinctions in their diplomas. Alongside this, students have gained good grades in Mathematics and Science A levels to support these qualifications as stepping stones to their next stage of education or employment.
Exeter BID today announces the shortlist of its Summer of Independents campaign which asked visitors and residents to vote for their favourite independent business.
The businesses on the shortlist will now go through to the second round of the competition after which an overall winner will be crowned. The votes have been counted and the shortlist is revealed as:
• Hyde & Seek • Choccie Bar • V&M Hair • No guts no glory (NGNG) • Chococo • Ferns • The Real Food Store • Bunyip Craft • John Gandys • Healthy Pulses
Police are keen to trace three men who may have information vital to a police investigation following a serious assault in Exeter.
On Monday 7 August 2017 at approximately 9.10pm, three men entered The Co-Operative store on Alphington Road, Exeter.
The men were asked to leave the store by an employee. One of the men then punched the member of staff a number of times before leaving the store and running off with the other two other men in the direction of Waterloo Road.
As a result of the assault the store employee has lost the sight in one eye and suffered a number...
Three former offenders have helped to brighten up a previously dull car park at a community hub in Exeter.
The group, who are all being supported by Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Community Rehabilitation Company (DDC CRC) as part of their sentences, have taken part in a street art course as they look to pick up new skills. They are helping to transform the old car park at Wat Tyler House community hub on King William Street into a ‘paradise’ garden area and have spray painted pink flamingos onto the wall. The group has also undertaken courses in horticulture and woodwork. Laura...
Children who are treated for cancer at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital are set to enjoy a variety of new toys for their outdoor play area thanks to a £1,000 donation from the St George’s Masonic Lodge in Exeter.
The donation has been made by the Lodge in memory Jennie Wortham who spent six years under the care of the Paediatric Oncology Team on Bramble Ward before she died of neuroblastoma in November 1997.
As past Master of St George’s Lodge, Jennie’s father David decided that he would like to support the RD&E’s Paeditatric Onoclogy Fund as their chosen charity for...
Exeter’s Devon County Councillors have used their community budget to support St Petrock’s, Exeter’s charity for people who are homeless.
All nine City County Councillors contributed towards a £1,935 grant to enable St Petrock’s to purchase a new oven, which is now in service, providing weekday hot breakfasts and lunches to people in need.
Last year, the charity provided 9,727 meals from its centre kitchen, enabling its project workers to build engagement with individuals who are homeless and those at risk. The money was contributed from the Locality Budgets of Councillors...
