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A new chapter for Exeter based Sparx Learning: Chair Simon Lebus CBE steps down as Sir Charlie Mayfield appointed

Sparx Learning , the Exeter-based education technology company, has announced that Sir Charlie Mayfield will become Chair in October 2025. He will succeed Simon Lebus CBE who is stepping down after six years of transformative leadership.

Since becoming Chair in 2019, Simon Lebus has overseen a period of remarkable growth and strategic progress at Sparx. At the start of his tenure, the company served just 14 schools in Devon. Today, Sparx’s platforms support over 2.4 million students in 2,600 schools, including almost 50 in Devon, across mathematics, literacy and science.

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Devon-based specialists launch world's first dissolvable catheter for women

Innovative and award-winning self-catheterisation specialists Hunter Urology based in Exeter, has ‘Rocked the World’ of medicine with its ground-breaking development of EmtevaPure®. The new product designed for women which has taken years to bring to market is the world’s first catheter to dissolve entirely in water in just 30-60 minutes!

Established in 2001, Hunter Urology is based on the Exeter Airport Business Park with six employees and a T/O of just under £1m with an overall 20% growth last year. Revenue is split 50% internally within the UK and 50% export – Hunter Urology is...

Exeter College announced as EdTech Demonstrator College

The Department for Education has announced Exeter College will be a part of the EdTech Demonstrator Programme and will provide support for other education providers to deliver remote learning during the Coronavirus outbreak and beyond.

The EdTech Demonstrator Programme, which is backed by the Department for Education, The National Grid for Learning, The Education Foundation and Sheffield Hallam University, provides a platform for peer-to-peer support in education, and Exeter College will be one of a number of Demonstrator Colleges helping other institutions get the most out of...

Exeter manufacturer secures £9 million from HSBC UK to diversify during Covid-19

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/22/2020 - 11:18am

The UK’s first and only manufacturer of aluminium composite panels (ACPs) has secured a £9 million finance facility from HSBC UK to diversify its product range, move into new markets and safeguard the future of the business amid the coronavirus crisis.

Multipanel UK, which is based in Exeter and typically makes ACPs for industries such as sign making, exhibition stand design and architecture, has used the funding to make changes to its core product to meet demand from other industries for screen materials that can be used in shops, offices and leisure facilities. The funding was...

Everys Solicitors expands family team

Authored by EverysPR
Posted: Sun, 06/21/2020 - 11:20am

Everys Solicitors is delighted to announce the expansion of its Family team with the appointments of two new solicitors and a legal assistant who joined the firm on Monday, 8th June, 2020. The new appointments come at a time of substantial increase in demand for Family Law services.

Moira Reynolds joins Everys as a Partner and Head of the Family department. Moira has over 19 years’ experience within Family Law and her career also encompasses three years as a law lecturer at Weston College. Moira is a very experienced lawyer who provides constructive support and expert advice on all...

The future of work in Exeter - which way will it go?

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Sat, 06/20/2020 - 12:05pm

By Peter Totterdill, Director of Workplace Innovation Europe CLG

Comparative data published by the Centre for Cities reveals Exeter as a city of contrasts. It’s a fast-growing city both in terms of population and in housing stock. In fact, a growth table of 63 urban areas places the city third in the UK.

At first glance, the labour market seems healthy too. Exeter has full employment with 76.7% of working age adults in employment and only 1.5% registered as unemployed. Some 40% of working people have high level qualifications and only 4.3% have no formal qualifications at...

Good Game Wins Five Gold Awards in Taste of the West Awards

Authored by HarryWild
Posted: Sat, 06/20/2020 - 11:22am

Taste of the West, the South West’s prestigious food, drink and hospitality awards, has announced its winners of 2020. With over 700 products to judge across the West Country, Good Game has been awarded five gold awards; Organic Culatello, Organic Lomo, Organic Coppa, Salami and Pepperoni.

Judged by the most astute palates of chefs, restauranteurs, buyers, retailers and food writers, Taste of the West is renowned for being the most respected accreditation for artisan producers, cafés and restaurants. The unmistakable logo is a clear signal for an outstanding product that has met...

Measures to support cyclists social distancing in place

New temporary traffic calming measures to support social distancing and provide a safer environment to encourage walking and cycling in Exeter are now in place. The changes are the first set of traffic calming measures along the E3 cycle route linking Heavitree and Whipton to the City Centre. The route also passes close to four primary schools, a secondary school as well as local parks.

The changes also include temporary traffic order preventing through traffic in several roads.

These include Vaughan Road, from the junction with Clifford Close to the junction with Bodley...

Taking too long to communicate with clients? Here’s what you need to do

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 06/19/2020 - 10:30am

It can take time and resources to communicate effectively with your clients and, while communication is key to a successful business, sometimes you might feel like you’re getting held up by all those messages you’re sending, notifications you’re writing and payments you’re authorising.

In the internet age, businesses are taking more and more of their services online. The rise of social media has seen an increase in customer engagement, and the very current Covid-19 crisis has accelerated a trend of making purchases online.

Around one month into the United Kingdom’s...

Creative Agency vs. Digital Agency in Manchester

The marketing and communication strategy are fundamental for every company or brand. Whether for e-reputation, notoriety or even simply sales, marketing and communication strategies allow you to reach targets and boost sales.

Enterprises don't improvise as creative or digital agencies they entrust these missions to professionals. Why? Because it will save time, efficiency and return on investment (ROI) will meet company’s expectations. But what is the real difference between a creative agency and a digital agency? Learn how to choose the agency type that suits your company’s...

Exeter based team launches new service providing remote business support to local organisations

Authored by SBS
Posted: Thu, 06/18/2020 - 1:36pm

A new business service has launched in Exeter offering short and long term remote business solutions to local organisations. Sky Business Solutions (SBS) was formed in March 2020 as the Coronavirus pandemic tightened its grip and the nation went into lockdown.

The company is the brainchild of founding members Amy Helm and Jenny Evans who, after finding themselves being made redundant, worked remotely to collaborate their business background and expertise. Having worked closely in previous roles and aware of their strengths, the ethos behind Sky Business Solutions quickly started to...

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