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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...

Spreaders looking forward to Steeno's big day!

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 5:24pm

The man charged with overseeing Gareth Steenson’s testimonial game at Sandy Park this Saturday (AUGUST 12), Tony ‘Spreaders’ Spreadbury has heaped praise on the Exeter Chiefs.

The former international referee has since retired but is now head of RFU officials.

And he said he was relishing the chance to pull on his boots again.

Steenson is celebrating 10 years as an Exeter Chief and as part of his celebratory year is staging a game featuring an Exeter select side who will take on a Classic Lions team featuring Mike Tindall.

Spreaders said: “I remember the...

Quiz and Fizz in aid of Exeter charity

It’s time to give your brain a work out and treat your taste buds to some bubbles as Exeter Business Club proudly presents its first Quiz ‘n’ Fizz night.

The event on Thursday September 20, is in aid of the Exeter Foundation, the networking club’s chosen charity for this year. At least 30 teams of six are expected to battle it out for top honours and already places are being snapped up.

Venue is the Isca Centre where teams will be offered a glass of Prosecco on arrival. A buffet supper is included in the ticket price of £10. Drinks will be available from the bar. Adjacent...

Exeter’s new IKEA store is starting to take shape

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 1:07pm

The long-awaited outlet at Newcourt Way, near Sandy Park on the outskirts of the city, is due to open in early summer 2018.

And as these pictures show, the development is rapidly taking shape.

IKEA has invested £80 million in the new Exeter store, which will be the 21st IKEA in the UK. It will create 350 new jobs.

The start of work on site has been welcomed by Exeter City Council leader Pete Edwards.

He said: “This is a significant moment for Exeter. We have long been anticipating IKEA’s arrival in the city, which is why we’ve worked closely with IKEA to...

Police appeal for witnesses after serious A35 crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:16pm

Police are seeking witnesses to a serious collision near Axminster yesterday afternoon [10 August] which left four men injured.

Emergency services were called to the A35 at Kilmington at 2pm following the collision between a blue VW Passat and a red Chevrolet Corvette.

The Corvette driver, a 57-year-old man from Wellington, and a male passenger both sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to hospital where they remain in a stable condition.

The Passat driver, a 63-year-old man from Swanage, and a male passenger sustained less serious injuries and were taken by...

5 employee reward ideas that will boost productivity

Businesses nowadays need to shine bright when it comes to retaining employees as they are a company’s most precious asset whom need to feel valued and cared for. Productive and successful businesses need their employees to be self-motivated and one way of achieving that is by rewarding them from time to time.

In order to push employees to do their best in every aspect of their job, organisations need to get creative and create opportunities for them to excel and reward them for their work.

Employers should think creatively about employee reward ideas that can help boost...

Can you help create the UK’s biggest beach cleaning event?

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 10:02am

The UK’s leading marine charity is urging people who love the coast to organise a beach clean and survey and do their bit in the worldwide fight against marine litter.

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) will be running its 24th annual Great British Beach Clean-up event between the 15th and 18th September. The charity hopes this year’s clean-up will put the UK in the top ten of the 100 or so participating countries and regions which take part in the International Coastal Clean-up during the same weekend every year.

This year, the Great British Beach Clean is being...

Recruitment Fair at Cranbrook

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 9:20am

On Saturday 12 August 2017 Lidl are holding a recruitment fair at Cranbrook’s Younghayes Centre where people can find out about the jobs at their new Regional Distribution Centre, which is set to open in the autumn.

There are two sessions, 11.00 and 13.45, both starting with free tea, coffee and cake. Followed by a presentation from Lidl staff and the chance to ask questions about the various roles.

There are a number of agencies also supporting the event to help attendees in their decision making. These include the National Careers Service, Homemaker (financial advice),...

Leadstoyou support Home-Start Exeter and East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/10/2017 - 9:47pm

Leadstoyou are pleased to announce their support for the family support charity Home-Start Exeter and East Devon.

Home-Start offer friendship and support for families going through difficult times through a team of local volunteers who visit those families in their own homes. With more families than ever requesting their assistance, the need to recruit more volunteers is a continual challenge.

Leadstoyou are involved in helping households make savings through home improvement and the more efficient use of energy and hence there is a great deal of synergy between the two...

Two jailed for life for murder of James Woodhouse

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/10/2017 - 4:04pm

Two Exeter men have today (10 August) been convicted of the murder of James Woodhouse, having killed him over a £700 drug debt, before one of them attempted to dispose of his body in a wheelie bin.

Brett Edwards, 38, of St Thomas, Exeter, and Thomas Killen, 33, of North Lawn Court, Exeter, denied killing 30-year-old James Woodhouse in November 2016 but were found guilty at Exeter Crown Court.

Both Brett Edwards and Thomas Killen were sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 17 years.

Officers launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the...

New lease of life for former Methodist chapel in Honiton

The former Methodist Chapel on New Street, Honiton is set for a fresh start following the granting of a new lease of the premises by East Devon District Council’s property services team.

The building which was formerly occupied by Honiton Town Council before their move to the Beehive is set to be converted into a family café with soft play facilities by new tenant Harriet Spence.

Harriet said: “This is an exciting venture for me and one which I have worked hard to progress. The Family Cafe will provide a range of play areas for small children and babies as well as a...

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