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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...

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...

Warning to motorists parking near Exeter Canal

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/15/2018 - 3:26pm

People are being warned not to park their cars beside an access road to a popular canal-side pub in Exeter. Signs are due to go up on Tuesday (19 June) along the road between Salmonpool Bridge and the Double Locks pub. The City Council said a number of motorists were regularly parking at the side of the road, causing problems for passing vehicles and damaging the banks of the canal and the footpath. Once the signs are in place the City Council will be getting a company to enforce the order and issue parking fines where cars don’t comply with the regulations. Enforcement will commence 24...

The Family Law Company welcomes new paralegal to specialist cohabitation team

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 06/15/2018 - 10:06am

Extra help is at hand for unmarried couples needing legal advice with the appointment of a paralegal to the specialist cohabitation and unmarried finance team at The Family Law Company.

Dominika Windak, who is studying to become a Chartered Legal Executive, joined the company in May. After completing her BA (Hons) in International Business,

Dominika gained legal experience at a boutique law firm specialising in business and financial law. Working at The Family Law Company means she can now concentrate on the family side of law, which is her main interest, and develop skills...

Regional care awards celebrate local heroes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/15/2018 - 9:54am

The awards ceremony for the Outstanding Care Awards for Devon and Cornwall has celebrated local heroes in the caring sector.

Carers, Rowcroft Hospice and Ocean Healthcare were amongst employees, volunteers and care organisations from across the region celebrated at the awards.

The ceremony saw more than 300 people attend the sold out event at the Livermead Hotel in Torquay.

Devon County Council, Torbay Council and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are amongst organisations backing the initiative.

Bronze, Silver and Gold winners were selected across...

South West Cyber Security firm launches unique apprenticeship programme

Leading edge cyber security experts have just launched the first Cyber Security apprenticeship programme, which includes GCHQ certified courses, at Plymouth Science Park.

The course is the first of its kind in the country and its purpose-built teaching rooms were unveiled by BluescreenIT (BIT) this week.

It follows 14 years of continued growth for the company - which is fast becoming the ‘go to’ set of experts for delivering world class IT and cyber security training.

Recent investment includes offering access to £150,000 worth of state of art CISCO technology to...

Going nowhere fast!

It’s the perfect combination – biking and breakfast all under one roof. Exeter Business Club decided to add pedaling to the menu during their weekly breakfast meeting.

Three static bikes took centre stage where members cycled away in shifts, in between enjoying a full English breakfast, and clocking up the equivalent of a 40 mile trip in 90 minutes.

This wasn’t just to counteract the effect of a good fry up – but to help raise money and awareness of Exeter based charity CEDA who provide learning and social opportunities for adult and children with disabilities.

CEDA...

New strategy to reduce plastic waste gets green light

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/13/2018 - 12:03pm

Devon County Council will phase out its use of the most polluting single-use plastic products within two years.

Members of the Council’s Cabinet voted unanimously to support to the move, which is part of a new action plan to help cut the amount of single-use plastic waste in Devon.

The ‘Plastics Strategy’ outlines how various single-use plastic food and beverage packaging and tableware (such as cutlery and cups) will be removed from Council work locations by 2020.

It also summarises how the Council will use its position and responsibility to raise awareness of the...

Swapping mortgages for Man U

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 06/13/2018 - 9:56am

A mortgage broker from Ottery St Mary was over the moon when he was given the opportunity to play at Manchester United’s hallowed ground.

David Grimshaw, MD of EXE Mortgages in Ottery St Mary, was one of just 48 applicants selected by Virgin Money to take part in the ‘Play on the Pitch’ event at Old Trafford.

The only player from Devon, he was chosen after submitting an entry outlining his work as a volunteer coach for Feniton U15 youth football team. In it, David explained how coaching helps him to forget the day to day pressures of running his mortgage business and...

Travel Devon and Ikea work together to promote sustainable travel

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/13/2018 - 9:27am

Travel Devon has joined forces with IKEA to help workers at its new Exeter superstore commute to work in a more sustainable and healthy way.

IKEA Exeter opened in the beginning of May and Travel Devon, Devon County Council’s travel advice service, is giving the store’s workers the tools to make informed choices on travelling in a sustainable way. IKEA is the latest company to take advantage of Travel Devon’s expertise, who have advised staff on sustainable methods of transport including car sharing, cycle and walking routes and train services. Workplaces in Barnstaple, Exeter and...

Meet the Buyer event for Exeter construction professionals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/13/2018 - 8:08am

Wates Living Space, the UKs leading social housing maintenance provider, is expanding its presence in the Exeter area and is inviting local construction suppliers and subcontractors to a networking event in June.



The ‘Meet the Buyer’ event, hosted by Wates in partnership with Constructionline, will give small and medium sized sub-contractors the chance to meet the team and to tender for new housing repairs contracts.

The event will be held at the Travis Perkins Exeter Branch, Heron Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7LL on Wednesday 27th June from 9am until 1....

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