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L-R, Nick Ames, Dr Sally Basker and Dr Eulian Roberts are pictured at a celebration to thank Nick fo

Exeter Science Park pays tribute to outgoing Chair Nick Ames

Exeter Science Park has paid tribute to its outgoing Chair of the Board, Nick Ames, who has stepped down from his role following the successful completion of his five-year tenure.

Nick has overseen a significant period of transformation and growth for the Science Park, playing an important role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and laying the foundations for its next phase of development. His leadership has been instrumental in helping the Science Park strengthen its reputation as a hub for innovation, collaboration and high-growth STEMM (science, technology,...

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Beyond Brexit: Looking at the health of the Eurozone

People in Exeter – and right across the UK – have rightly been focussed on the ongoing battle to deliver Brexit which has dominated domestic headlines ever since the divisive 2016 referendum.

Yet, with the focus firmly on negotiations between Brussels and Westminster, there’s a distinct danger that we take our eye off the equally-serious matter of the future of the Eurozone.

The post-crash period was defined by a debt crisis that threatened to bring the whole EU project and associated single currency down, with the very real fear that Greece would default on its debt. There...

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Glen King PR merges with Bigwave media

Leading public relations consultancy Glen King PR announces a merger with Bigwave media, one of the largest digital and marketing agencies in the South West. The two agencies have been working in partnership over the last 18 months in order to offer a wider range of services and from 1st April 2019 the Glen King PR team will officially join Bigwave media.

Glen King PR, a media-award-winning consultancy, was founded by Glen King in March 2005. As a former media spokesperson for Camelot, Glen was actively involved in the exciting and historical launch of the National Lottery in 1994...

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How can businesses benefit from using gap insurance on their commercial vehicle fleet?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/09/2019 - 8:10am

Where businesses are concerned, having the appropriate insurance for your assets is crucial. When protecting your cars and other vehicles that are used day-to-day for the running of your company, having adequate protection is a must and will ensure you don’t suffer with loss of profits should accidents happen.

Why is gap insurance important for businesses?

What a lot of businesses don’t know, is that regular business car insurance is not enough to cover your fleet. If a vehicle is written off then the insurance policy will only pay out the current value market of the...

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Dan Sandhu, CEO Sparx, and Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust accepting the award.

Sparx wins national education award for partnership with Ted Wragg Trust

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/08/2019 - 10:26pm

Sparx, an Exeter-based learning technology company has won an Education Resource Award in the category of ‘Collaboration between School and Supplier’, in recognition of its partnership with the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust.

Announced on the 22nd March, the award recognises how the partnership has helped thousands of local schoolchildren to improve their skills and confidence in maths through the use of innovative teaching technology.

The Ted Wragg Trust is a six school multi-academy trust responsible for the education of over 3000 children aged between two and 16 years....

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Local trades invited to free anti-theft tool marking event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/08/2019 - 10:08pm

RGB Building Supplies’ Exeter branch is inviting local trades to help protect their equipment against theft with a free tool marking event on Wednesday 10th April.

Between 8am and 2pm, Devon and Cornwall Police will be in the branch giving advice and handing out free tool marking kits supplied by RGB. The kits help deter theft, make it more difficult for stolen equipment to be sold on, and help reunite tools with their owners.

Visitors will also be able to pick up stickers to put in vehicles warning that there are no items of value inside.

Paul West, Branch Manager...

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Millbrook Village scoops regional retirement housing award

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 04/08/2019 - 11:57am

Residents and staff at Millbrook Village, the later living community in Exeter, are celebrating as it has been recognised for its contribution to retirement living at the Regional Housing for Older People Awards 2019. Inspired Villages, the operator of Millbrook Village which is backed by financial institution Legal & General, has announced its Exeter site has picked up the Bronze award in the category of ‘Retirement Housing of 53 units and over’, for the excellent services and facilities it provides to its residents. The retirement scheme offers community, wellness and a number of...

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Vospers open phase 1 of their new £15m investment super site in Exeter

Vospers is delighted to be welcoming sales and service customers to its new state of the art facility at Matford, following a 12-month build programme.

The opening signifies the consolidation of their 3 existing sites to create one destination, with five brand showrooms, including commercial vehicle facilities, a dedicated Used car centre and Premium car showroom.

The Vospers Group, one of the top 100 motor dealers in the UK, is a family-run company established in 1946. Managing Director Nick Vosper took over from his father Peter in 2011, who is now Chairman. With a...

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Final weekend of lane restrictions at Exe Bridges

The final weekend of lane restrictions at Exe Bridges will take place this weekend (6 and 7 April).

Lane restrictions will again be in place in order to complete resurfacing and waterproofing work on Exe Bridge South.

Although the roundabout will not be closed at any point during the work, a number of lanes will be closed. Every effort is being made to minimise disruption but road users are being warned to expect delays if travelling via Exe Bridges.

From approximately 6am on Saturday morning, the three right-hand lanes across Exe Bridge South will be closed,...

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Leading automotive software company is first tenant to move in to Exeter Science Park's new 'Grow-on Buildings'

Eight Technology Ltd. isthe first tenant to move in to the Grow-on Buildings at Exeter Science Park. Founded in 2003 Eight Technology’s ‘Dealerweb’ software helps automotive dealer groups, manufacturers and independent retailers to boost sales performance through better lead management and smarter customer communication and has relocated to a new state-of-the-art office.

Exeter Science Park’s Grow-on Buildings are partly funded by £4.5m from the HotSW LEP Growth Deal Funding. The HotSW LEP has also provided £2.5m local Government funding towards the Environmental Futures Campus and...

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Devon based Rockwood Composites and Haeco Cabin Solutions revolutionise aircraft seating

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/04/2019 - 10:23pm

Rockwood Composites, based in Newton Abbot, and HAECO Cabin Solutions have today (3 April 2019) announced a partnership that will revolutionise aircraft seating for the business market. HAECO has commissioned Rockwood to do the tooling on its new “Eclipse” cabin platform for seat shells and console work.

The business potential for the new seating is huge and there is already a commitment to refit a large fleet for an unnamed Middle-East-based airline.

This bespoke seat will feature compound, moulded surfaces and respective tooling design. Rockwood will also provide what...

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