Ten Exeter School pupils have been awarded medals in the demanding British Biology Olympiad in which over 7,000 pupils took part, with one Upper Sixth pupil qualifying for the next round. Upper Sixth pupil Suraj Ghandi scored the top mark in school and is one of the top 150 pupils in the country. Head Girl Rebecca Richardson also achieved a gold medal. Luke Crocker, George Hoult and Hannah Withers took Silver and AK Addo, Robbie Bell, Alex Jenner, Abby Pelling and Ayesha White obtained a Bronze Award. The Biology Olympiad is a national on-line competition for schools organised by the...
A fast growing mobile app that combines loyalty with payments is one of the first companies in the UK to return to Crowdcube to achieve its aim of being in 20 cities by the end of 2016.
Droplet, which launched in Exeter last year, will look to secure more than £450,000 of funding in a second round bid that went live this week.
The decision comes after the company achieved its 12-month business plan of setting up and rolling out in 10 major cities, including Birmingham, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Norwich.
On 28 May over 1,000 runners will be taking to the city streets and glowing for their local hospice charity.
The 5k sponsored run starts and finishes at the University of Exeter, with runners being entertained by music as they head towards the city centre. Hospiscare’s events fundraiser Celia Wilkinson said: “The run sold out very quickly last year and we’re expecting this year’s event to be just as popular, so don't miss out on your chance to take part.
“Our Neon Wonderland will open an hour before the run starts, giving you the opportunity to freshen up your face paints...
The Green Party has condemned Labour’s plans for a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the city centre, condemning them as ‘muddled thinking’ which will fail to help local residents or businesses.
The proposals could lead to the confiscation of sleeping bags and personal items and ultimately lead to the criminalisation of homeless people unable to pay a fine.
Tom Milburn, Exeter Green Party candidate in Newton and St Leonard’s ward said: “Someone sleeping rough in the city is very vulnerable and, if forced away from the relative ‘protection’ of the City Centre, is...
City solicitors Rundlewalker have successfully retained the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark, Lexcel, a much sought after accreditation scheme for law firms in England and Wales.
The award involves a rigorous application and assessment process scrutinising not just professional expertise but file management, quality of systems, client care and treatment of staff.
Rundlewalker CEO Nick Dudman (pictured above) said the firm, based on Exeter Quay, gained their first Lexcel award four years ago.
‘Since then, the Law Society have raised the bar considerably,’ he...
Companies across Devon are being offered the chance to take part in the county’s first Fast Track to Growth Programme to help them develop and implement plans for growth in 2016 – for free. Apply by 19 February, 5pm.
They will receive on-going advice from a range of specialists, and take part in workshops to develop their growth plans ready to then implement. All shortlisted applicants will also have the chance to pitch to a panel of judges, with one company securing a year’s worth of free financial strategy, marketing and PR support, worth £15,000.
HeartSWell South West is looking for people to take to the sky and jump 10,000ft from a plane to raise money for heart patients and lifesaving equipment in the Westcountry. The 10,000ft tandem skydive can be completed in several different locations across the UK, the nearest centre being the Honiton Dropzone in Devon. HeartSWell ask the skydiver participant to raise £395 in sponsorship money in order for them to jump for free and in turn the charity will receive an average donation of £140. In addition to this, every extra pound that is raised by the skydiver over the minimum amount, goes...
Devon and Cornwall Police are searching for 25-year-old Rose Polge who has been missing from Torquay since Friday.
Rose is described as white, 5 feet 2 inches tall with brown eyes, and long black hair either worn down or in a pony tail.
Since Ms Polge’s car was found in Ansteys Cove just after 6pm on Friday, officers from in and around the Torbay area have been involved in searches to locate her, as have the coastguard, RNLI and Dartmoor search and rescue.
Rose's family have released the following statement: “We would like to thank everyone for their help, hope and...
The NFU in association with Foot Anstey solicitors and Francis Clark accountants are holding three seminars around Devon to help provide NFU members with guidance and support on how best to avoid potential pitfalls that exist in running your farming business.
This is a great opportunity for NFU members to gain a competitive advantage, interrogate the experts…. and get a free meal thrown in! The following topics will be covered:
A spectacular dancing dragon, a stunning firework display and traditional Chinese crafts, food and games all featured at the University of Exeter’s celebration of Chinese New Year.
Staff, students and the general public from across the world welcomed in 2016, the Year of the Monkey. In China, it is known as the "Spring Festival" and marks the end of the winter season. The University of Exeter celebrated the Chinese New Year on Saturday 13 February in Exeter city centre and on the Streatham Campus.
The Dragon and Lion dancers paraded through the city, starting in Buffet City...
