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SW agency Launch strikes gold (and bronze) at the Performance Marketing Awards

Launch has been named as the winner in the Best Performance Marketing Agency category at this year’s annual Performance Marketing Awards .

The awards, celebrating the industry’s first-class campaigns, teams and companies, praised Launch for its innovative Powered by Happiness® philosophy. The foundation of the agency that focuses on perfecting three things simultaneously: powerful client relationships, innovative full-funnel performance marketing, and a psychologically safe culture where people do their best work.

Launch was commended for being a “benchmark for modern...

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Drug gang members jailed for 61 years

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Posted: Tue, 08/22/2017 - 4:14pm

Three men from Birmingham have been sentenced to a total of 61 years in prison for kidnap, rape of a woman, false imprisonment and the stabbing of a man in Exeter.

Abdirahman Abukar, aged 19, of Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, was sentenced to 23 years, Abdirahman Kadir, 21, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 23 years and Ibrahim Mohammed, 18, was sentenced to 15 years in prison at Exeter Crown Court today [Tuesday 22 August].

The men, who were part of an organised crime group who called themselves ‘Chyna Crew’, were found guilty for the stabbing of Joseph Kelly, who they...

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New speaker announced for Like Minds Festival

The CEO of investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has confirmed he will be taking part in the Like Minds Ideas Festival.

Darren Westlake, co-founder and CEO of Exeter based Crowdcube, will join a host of speakers from global organisations, such as Lego, Beano Studios and LinkedIn, as Like Minds returns to Exeter for its Ideas Festival in September.

Darren will be taking part in the panel debate on the main stage, joining Janet Coyle of London & Partners and John Courtney of Stockwood Ventures. Together, they will be debating the subject of How to Build a High Growth...

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New Legends Lounge opens at Exeter City FC

RGB Building Supplies were delighted to officially open the new Legends Lounge at Exeter City Football Club on Tuesday 8th August during the home game against Charlton Athletic.

Throughout the evening, former City players Alan Banks, Jimmy Giles, John Hore, Peter Hatch and Scott Hiley joined RGB staff, customers and suppliers to enjoy the pre-match launch celebrations prior to watching the game.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented: “We’re proud supporters of everything Exeter and have sponsored players from Exeter City FC for many seasons. This year, we’re...

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Reduction in housing possession actions welcomed by Citizens Advice Exeter

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Posted: Tue, 08/22/2017 - 12:44pm

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has welcomed an overall 11% reduction in the number of housing repossession cases listed at Exeter County Court in the three-month period ending 30th June. This is in comparison to the same period in 2016.

Steve Barriball, Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive, said: “In the last quarter there were 126 cases listed for repossession, an overall 11% reduction, or 16 cases, on the previous year. However, there was a small increase in private rented sector repossessions, which were up by one case.

“The biggest reduction was...

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Wollen Michelmore shortlisted in Law Society's Excellence Awards

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Posted: Tue, 08/22/2017 - 10:25am

Wollen Michelmore Solicitors have been shortlisted for the third year running from among the brightest and best of the legal profession for the Law Society of England and Wales’ Excellence Awards.

The awards are recognition of the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients, and – in the process - underpinning our world-renowned legal system.

Chris Hart, Chief Executive for the firm says “Once again this is a huge honour to be included in these highly regarded awards. We’ve done extremely well to find ourselves shortlisted in three...

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Hunter hopes competition for places will drive up standards

Rob Hunter believes competition to get into the Exeter Chiefs starting line-up ahead of the new Aviva Premiership season will help to drive standards up during pre-season.

Forwards coach Hunter said he was “pretty pleased” after watching the English champions notch up victories over the Cornish Pirates (47-15) and Dragons (50-24) during Saturday’s Double Header at Sandy Park.

The Chiefs split their playing squad into two different line-ups for the two games, thus allowing a large nucleus to press their claims for a potential starting spot in the club’s opening league...

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Like Minds Ideas Festival announces marketing partnership with Devon Chamber of Commerce

Like Minds Ideas Festival is delighted to announce its marketing partnership with the Devon Chamber of Commerce for the one-day Ideas Festival in Exeter on 29th September.

The Chamber, which operates on a non-profit basis, represents over a thousand businesses across the southwest and lobbies to improve business conditions and support growth in the region. The Chamber is a highly specialised organisation, offering a variety of services ranging from training and development courses to International Trade.

Businesses in Devon have the chance to gain unique business insights...

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Power company colleagues take the leap for a good cause

Thrill seeking colleagues at Western Power Distribution (WPD) have taken part in a skydive to raise cash for FORCE Cancer Charity.

Exeter Operators Michael Roberts and Geoff Farrant and Linesman Lewis Taylor made the 15,000 feet jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in East Devon, raising £5,000 for the Exeter-based charity who provide treatment and support for those affected by cancer.

Michael said: “We completed a one mile free fall, hitting around 120 mph before the parachute opened and it’s the most exhilarating feeling. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I can’t wait...

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IKEA jobs up for grabs at new Exeter Jobs Fair

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Posted: Sun, 08/20/2017 - 3:58pm

IKEA is among some of the city’s best-known and largest employers who are taking part in a major new jobs fair next month.

Around 70 employers are expected to exhibit at the Exeter Jobs Fair at the Corn Exchange on September 15.

To support the city’s rapidly-growing economy, Exeter City Council and Exeter Jobcentre Plus have joined forces to host a free, twice-yearly jobs fair.

It aims to ensure that employers can fill current and future vacancies quickly, with the right candidates.

As well as IKEA, those already signed up to the event include Exeter College...

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Supporters' Trust welcomes lottery funding to create museum around St James Park

The Exeter City Supporters Trust has welcomed a new grant from the National Lottery to help create a museum in and around St James Park.

The funding bid, which was submitted by the University of Exeter working in partnership with the Trust’s History Group, has been successful in attracting grants of £63,700 with the main contribution coming from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) with a £50,700 grant made possible by National Lottery players.

The museum will build on the findings made while researching the History of St James Park project, also funded by the HLF, which was...

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