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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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Season concludes in a plethora of colour at Exeter Racecourse

Exeter Racecourse concluded its season against the backdrop of blue skies and a plethora of colour as ladies and gentlemen from across the region converged to celebrate Heavitree-sponsored Ladies Night.

Dozens came forward for the best dressed competitions, with Daria Cernobrivec from Plymouth judged the overall winner, her stunning Karen Millen dress and headpiece by Sara Tiara clinching a plethora of prizes including a stay at the luxury boutique hotel Bayards Cove Inn, Dartmouth and vouchers from Hoopers of Torquay.

Daria, who works for Plymouth-based GA Solicitors was...

Wollen Michelmore – Leading Law Firm of the Year!

Wollen Michelmore won the DASLS Legal Award - ‘Leading Law Firm of the Year’ for firms with over 11 partners, held at the English Riviera Centre on the 1st May.

The award was one of the biggest of the evening, competing against many high-profile law firms in the 11+ Partners category.

The DASLS Legal Awards has been going for 3 years now. It is an opportunity to celebrate the role of lawyers and to also recognise the outstanding contributions they make in supporting their clients, businesses and the communities in which we live and work.

Sue Aggett President of...

Question & answer with Antonia D'Alessio of Gilbert Stephens Solicitors

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors are delighted that fee earner Antonia D'Alessio has recently qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive.

Antonia initially obtained her Exeter University LLB law degree in 2013, she then undertook Bar exams in London in 2015 before recently completing the Graduate Fast Track Diploma with CILEX Law School.

Antonia, who specialises in residential conveyancing, joined the firm in 2015 and has been an important part of the team ever since. We asked Antonia a few questions about why she is passionate about law and what advice she would offer to those...

IKEA Exeter opens its doors to the South West

Home furnishings retailer IKEA today opens the doors of its much-anticipated store on Newcourt Way, Exeter. The retailer celebrated the new opening with a ceremony hosted by Gillian Drakeford, IKEA UK and Ireland Country Manager and Nick Earle, IKEA Exeter Store Manager. They were accompanied by Lord Mayor Cllr Lesley Robson, Cllr Peter Edwards, Leader of Exeter City Council, Karime Hassan, Chief Executive of Exeter City Council, and local school children from Trinity CofE Primary school in Newcourt. Loyal fans queued to be the first through the doors and experience the brand’s famous...

Cordero signs new Chiefs deal

Santiago Cordero says he is “excited” about what lies ahead for him at Sandy Park after he today agreed terms on a new one-year deal with the Exeter Chiefs.

The Argentinian international arrived in Devon back in January on a short-term contract until the end of the season.

However, the 24-year-old’s impressive form, both in matches and in training, has done enough to convince Chiefs’ Director of Rugby Rob Baxter to extend his stay.

Although he has yet to score his first points for the current English champions, Cordero helped his new club to lift the Anglo-Welsh Cup...

Host families needed in Exeter

The Isca School of English is seeking host families for their foreign students as we prepare for a very busy summer.

Why be an Isca Family?

We have been based in St Leonard’s since 1966 and are a family run school. We know that taking someone into your home is a very personal and so make sure that you feel supported throughout their stay. Jo our Accommodation and Welfare Manager is always a phone call away day and night!

We have lovely students and they have a full timetable of school, sports and evening activities and a full day excursion on Saturdays.

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Creative Inertia crowned Exeter’s intermediate champion

Creative Inertia was crowned Exeter Racecourse’s intermediate hunter chase series final after a rousing display in which he took up the lead three fences from home and galloped on to record an eight lengths success in the hands of Rex Dingle.

Monica Tory’s eight-year-old had qualified for the final at Bishops Court in November where he finished second of the five runners on good to soft going.

Tuesday’s drying ground played to his strength and he put up a foot perfect display to land the prestigious race which was the culmination of seven qualifiers in the Devon and...

East Devon invests £420,000 in new recycling machinery

High quality recycling now being transported to processing plants across the UK and Europe

East Devon District Council has invested in a giant sorting and baling machine to separate more than 5,000 tonnes of recycling a year collected from residents across the district.

The council’s new machine at the Greendale Resources Recycling Centre has been built specifically to handle the high amounts of recycling that East Devon residents collect every day. Fifteen months ago the district was recycling 43% of its waste every week. Today, residents recycle an average 57% of their...

Experts discuss a new international vision for Devon post-Brexit at Exeter event

An MP and foreign policy experts will discuss how Devon communities and companies can have influence around the world following Brexit at an event this week.

Sir Hugo Swire, MP for East Devon and former Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will join Edward Hobart, Director of Estates and Security at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office at the discussion, about security, prosperity and how Devon can boost international links when Britain leaves the EU.

Also speaking will be Linda Middleton- Jones, Director of the Devon Chamber of Commerce and Alistair...

Warrens Bakery crowned ‘Company of the Year’ at Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards

Warrens Bakery is delighted to have been recognised as ‘Company of the Year’ in the 2018 Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards.

The most inspirational women and businesses across the Southwest came together, with more than 250 guests attending the awards ceremony that took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plymouth, on Friday 27th April.

The World’s oldest Cornish pasty maker and Cornwall’s oldest bakery adds the Company of the Year Award to a growing list of accolades. The Venus awards, returning for its fifth year, recognise inspirational women and businesses in the region...

Business Daily

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

Season concludes in a plethora of colour at Exeter Racecourse

Wollen Michelmore – Leading Law Firm of the Year!

Question & answer with Antonia D'Alessio of Gilbert Stephens Solicitors

IKEA Exeter opens its doors to the South West

Cordero signs new Chiefs deal

Host families needed in Exeter

Creative Inertia crowned Exeter’s intermediate champion

East Devon invests £420,000 in new recycling machinery

Experts discuss a new international vision for Devon post-Brexit at Exeter event

Warrens Bakery crowned ‘Company of the Year’ at Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards

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