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Access All Aerials needs your help!

Access All Aerials is an exciting project run by CEDA (Community Equality Disability Action) – a local not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting disabled people across our area.

Their Marsh Barton-based studio in Exeter gives disabled people the chance to express themselves through music, radio and media – building skills, confidence and community.

They are looking for local businesses to help grow this project through sponsorship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

✅ Support an inspiring local cause ✅ Promote your business within the local...

Too many people being let down, says Citizens Advice Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/18/2018 - 4:46pm

Leading local advice charity Citizens Advice Exeter, has today released its annual advice trend statistics for the year ending 31st March 2018.

The charity has helped 10306 people directly with advice and information last year. The overall advice trends, compared to the previous year, were as follows:

Welfare benefits Overall, the charity saw a 13.5% increase in welfare benefit enquiries. The main changes being:

• 90.0% increase about support with council tax • 24.2% increase about employment and support allowance • 23.1% increase about housing benefit • 16.3%...

GripHero creates world's first anti-static hand-protection for the forecourt

Devon based GripHero Ltd, the developer of a revolutionary new fuel nozzle mounted hand-protection dispenser that enables drivers to refill their vehicles without coming into contact with contaminants, has succeeded in developing the world's first anti-static, recyclable hand-protection* for forecourt use, which will be available on forecourts from August 2018.

The dispenser, which has already secured interest from over 6,000 forecourts across Europe, succeeded in complying with the ATEX equipment directive 2014/34/EU in June, covering equipment and protective systems intended for...

From little acorns - founder of Devon ecology business marks 15 years at the helm

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 06/18/2018 - 11:09am

The MD of an Exeter based business is celebrating a milestone in her career as an ecologist.

Sue Searle set up Acorn Ecology in Exeter in 2003 to provide ecological services to home owners, architects, developers and local authorities that include surveys of protected species.

She retrained to work in ecology at the age of 39 after a career in midwifery and nursing, first obtaining a degree in Biological Sciences at University of Exeter then a post-graduate diploma in Ecology and Conservation at the University of Bristol.

Explaining why she moved into this...

New awards celebrate Exeter’s best workspaces

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/18/2018 - 10:35am

Awards have been launched to celebrate the best workspaces across Exeter. The Space Awards will celebrate workspaces and employee initiatives that help boost well-being, productivity and smarter ways of working at organisations in and around the city. Run as part of the Future of the Workplace initiative, the awards will act as a showcase, helping businesses learn from each other by highlighting approaches and benefits of developing great workspaces. By encouraging innovation and best practice, another hope is that more people will be attracted to work for Exeter-based organisations and...

Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/18/2018 - 8:15am

Applications are being sought for the latest round of Devon County Council’s Business Promotion Grant.

Grants of up to £1,500 are available to help firms who are looking to reach new customers. The funding, which is offered through a competitive bidding process, is aimed at helping businesses to cover exhibiting costs to promote their products and services to audiences at high profile UK trade shows and events.

More than 30 companies have benefited from the funding scheme launched by Devon County Council in 2016, showcasing their brands at high profile events such as the...

Team Mi-space complete 145-mile cycle challenge and raise £15,000 for prostate cancer

Mi-space employees have conquered the two-day, 145-mile cycle challenge, Football to Amsterdam 2018, smashing their £10,000 fundraising target for Prostate Cancer UK along the way.

At the beginning of June, intrepid staff from Mi-space, AJ Eaton, Matt Howells and Sam Heritage, along with teammates from Exeter City Football Club and other partners, travelled to London to start the first leg of the cycle that ultimately ended with the team triumphantly crossing the finish line in Amsterdam.

The 11-strong team have already raised almost £15,000 for Prostate Cancer UK, as well...

Double award wins for property developer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/17/2018 - 11:01pm

Two site managers for Exeter-based property developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, have received the prestigious Pride in the Job Award by the NHBC (National House Building Council) in recognition for their outstanding performance to the construction industry.

Gary O’Gorman, Site Manager at Notre Dame in Plymouth, has been recognised for his efforts on the premium development of just six luxury homes. Shaun Marsden, Site Manager at Trispen Meadows in Truro, has been recognised for ensuring high standards throughout the build programme, which consists of 85 new homes.

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Exeter firm Old Mill commended for investment in technology and “empathy and warmth for clients”

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 06/17/2018 - 10:37pm

West Country financial planners and accountants Old Mill have met Standards International’s stringent financial planning standards for the fourth year running.

Old Mill has successfully completed the certification programme for BS 8577 – the only best practice standard for financial advice and planning firms.

The firm, which has offices in Yeovil, Wells, Exeter and Melksham, first achieved the standard in 2015, and at the time was one of a handful of firms in the UK to have gained the accreditation.

Standards International praised Old Mill’s investment in technology...

Do you know your vishing from your phishing and smishing?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/17/2018 - 4:54pm

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau have reported a 7 per cent increase in the number of fraud offences recorded in England and Wales, compared to the previous year.

That’s more than 660,000 reports made to the intelligence bureau. But experts estimate that only 5 to 15 percent of all scams are reported, so the true number of fraud offences is likely to be considerably higher. June sees national Scams Awareness Month, and Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is raising awareness of scams, how to spot them, and importantly how to report them so others don’t fall for them...

Princesshay to host Wimbledon Big Screen

Live outdoor screenings of Wimbledon matches on a giant screen will take place in Princesshay Square for the duration of the legendary two-week tournament (Monday 2nd July – Sunday 15th July).

Princesshay will also provide deckchairs, bean bags and a temporary lawn for visitors to enjoy while watching the matches free of charge.

Summer games, including giant jenga, noughts and crosses and connect 4 will be set up daily for families to enjoy. Visitors can sit and enjoy prime court matches from 1pm, with the finals days starting at 2pm.

Throughout the two-week ‘Tennis...

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