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Dr Eulian Roberts has been appointed as Chair of Exeter Science Park

New chair appointed to lead Exeter Science Park into next phase of growth

Exeter Science Park has appointed Dr Eulian Roberts as Chair of its Board of Directors, as the organisation enters a pivotal new chapter in its strategic development. Dr Roberts succeeds Nick Ames, who has completed a five-year term marked by significant progress and resilience.

Dr Roberts brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His diverse background includes senior executive roles in science parks, academia, consultancy, and economic development. He holds a BSc and PhD from Imperial College London,...

Northcott Beaton acquire Property Search South West

Long established, Independent Insurance Brokers Northcott Beaton Ltd have acquired Property Search South West (PSSW) as expansion plans take shape.

Northcott Beaton Ltd are a leading, independent, general insurance broker who have been trading in Exeter for nearly 30 years.

Traditionally, and perhaps locally, they are known as a broker who insures businesses, but Northcott Beaton have also spent nearly 20 years providing niche insurance products to the conveyancing profession Nationally. These products include title insurance, search indemnity and home buyer’s protection...

Will Brexit affect your business?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 01/17/2019 - 6:20am

Back on the 23rdJune 2016, the UK public took to polling booths to decide the country’s fate. To stay or not to stay within the EU? After much anticipation, the result was announced, and it was a near even split between those who voted ‘remain’ and those who voted ‘leave’. But with 51.9% of the votes , the UK was set to leave the European Union.

Now, we are in a time of great uncertainty. Will the UK leave the EU with a deal? Will we be faced with a no-deal scenario? Will there be a second referendum? Will there be an extension to that deadline of 29thMarch that is looming ever...

New image, New Site, Same Core Values

One Site Fits All

Authored by eventexeter
Posted: Tue, 01/15/2019 - 3:48pm

Event Exeter embrace the New Year with new beginnings

New image

The arrival of 2019 aptly marks new beginnings for Event Exeter, the proud management team of the impressive event venues and accommodation of the University of Exeter. And, what better way to see in the New Year than with a brand new website and a revitalised logo?

For the last six months, a task group have been eagerly working away behind the scenes to give Event Exeter the contemporary makeover that it deserves.

New site

In a fast-paced industry, we understand that there’s no time...

Projects supporting mental health invited to apply for Community Fund

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/15/2019 - 11:27am

With statistics indicating that work-related mental health conditions are slowly taking over from reports of physical injuries in the construction industry, RGB Building Supplies is inviting projects that offer mental health support to apply for £1,000 worth of building materials as part of its Well Built Community Fund.

Whether charities and groups in the local area want to use the materials to create a dedicated area for treatment, or would like supplies to give those receiving support the opportunity to take on small DIY projects to help create a healthy mind, RGB would like to...

Devon-based Lightfoot flies the flag for UK consumer technology at CES Las Vegas

Lightfoot, the creator of the first connected car technology to reward smoother drivers, is flying the flag for cutting edge UK consumer technology at CES in Las Vegas, the largest and most influential technology event on the planet.

Exhibiting at the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Pavilion, Lightfoot has been invited to demonstrate its pioneering driver behaviour and rewards technology to an international audience.

Its in-vehicle device, which helps fleets and motorists across the UK make fuel savings and reductions in emissions of up to 20% - as well as reductions in...

Libraries Unlimited chief executive receives Honorary Doctorate

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 01/11/2019 - 11:09pm

Ciara Eastell, Chief Executive of Libraries Unlimited, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from The University of Sheffield.

Ciara, who heads up the Devon-based charity that is responsible for running Devon and Torbay Libraries, studied librarianship at the University’s Information School in 1994. Since graduating, she has worked as a librarian in Gateshead, Somerset and Cambridgeshire before joining Devon’s library service in 2008.

Ciara was awarded an OBE for her national contribution to public libraries and has served as the President of the Society of Chief...

Access to two city centre car parks is changing

Access to two city centre car parks is changing later this month to facilitate highways works necessary for the redevelopment of Exeter Bus Station.

From Thursday 24 January, vehicles will no longer be able to access the main Princesshay car park and the Princesshay 3 Broadwalk House car park from Paris Street.

Instead, access will be from Southernhay, via Magdalen Street and Southernhay West, or Western Way and Barnfield Road.

Vehicles will continue to be able to exit via Paris Street.

Access to Princesshay 2 Dix’s Field car park is unaffected.

The...

Everybody needs good neighbours says South Devon care firm

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Fri, 01/11/2019 - 2:50pm

A SOUTH Devon care firm is inviting anyone wishing to do more for their rural community to sign up to its good neighbours’ initiative to provide care in the area where they live (January 2018).

Guardian Homecare, which has offices in Exeter, is offering people the opportunity to train as a carer to provide services in their own hamlet or village. Katie Jewell, Regional Manager for Guardian Homecare, said: “If a person has limited transport or wants to work closer to home, it can become difficult to find work, so we’re offering people interested in becoming a carer the opportunity...

Educated Recruitment's Kate Anderson: Venus Award semi-finalist!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/11/2019 - 10:11am

Educated Recruitment are thrilled to announce that their Finance and Compliance Officer, Kate Anderson has made it through to the Semi Finalists of the Venus Awards 2019!

The Educated Recruitment team are extremely excited since receiving the news yesterday evening at the Venus announcement event held at the Plymouth Gin Distillery.

The Venus Devon and Cornwall Awards was created to applaud working women and is a celebration of excellence recognising business women across the region. Nationally, this engages over 12,000 women and we are extremely honoured to have been...

Virgin Atlantic, Stobart Group and Cyrus confirm offer for Flybe

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/11/2019 - 9:21am

The Boards of Flybe and Connect Airways, a company bringing together Virgin Atlantic Limited, Stobart Group and Cyrus Capital, are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer for Flybe. Following which Connect Airways will acquire the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of Flybe. Stobart Group will contribute Stobart Air and Propius, Stobart’s aircraft leasing business into Connect Airways. Concurrently with announcing the Acquisition, Cyrus, Stobart Group and Virgin Atlantic have committed to make available a £20 million bridge...

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