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SW small business eye share of nation’s £5bn Christmas Spend

Local small businesses across the South West are gearing up to take their share of a much-needed Christmas boost, as new data predicts the UK could spend £5.3 billion with small firms over the festive period, delivering critical end-of-year gains for this vital segment of the economy.

In wider positive economic signs, new data from the Small Business Saturday campaign also found Brits could spend over £23 billion in total across the UK this festive season, representing a nominal 16% year-on-year spending rise.

On average, one fifth of the nation’s seasonal spending pot...

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Chiefs side to face Montpellier

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2018 - 12:46pm

Rob Baxter insists his side will “fight for everything” ahead of tomorrow’s crunch European Champions Cup encounter with Montpellier at Sandy Park (3:15pm). In what is effectively a ‘do-or-die’ encounter for both sides in a hugely competitive Pool 3, the English champions know victory is imperative if they are to stand any chance of advancing into the latter stages of the competition. Back-to-back defeats against runaway pool leaders Leinster have seen the Chiefs slip to third in the standings, four points adrift of their French rivals, who themselves have put themselves back in the...

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Man charged with murder after woman's body discovered in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2018 - 9:58am

The woman whose body was discovered in a property on Alphington Road in Exeter on Wednesday 10 January 2018 has been formally identified.

The body of Geraldine Mallor, 32, from Exeter, was located by Ambulance Services who informed police. Her next of kin have been informed.

Darrell Rose, a 36-year-old man from Exeter, has been charged with murder and will appear before Exeter Crown Court on Monday 15 January 2018.

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Cheryl takes the reins at Tickety-Boo

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 01/12/2018 - 8:26am

The new year finds a new front of house manager at Ottery St Mary coffee shop, Tickety-Boo.

Popular front of house regular Cheryl Mabin moved into the role after Zoe Blackmore decided to pursue a different vocation.

Cheryl has been working at Tickety-Boo for over 16 months, almost since the coffee shop opened. Previously she worked in customer service at Tufnells, with 14 years at The Disney Store and a stint at children’s playzone Wacky Warehouse.

Cheryl said: “I’m not one for an office job, and I have loved working at Tickety-Boo since the day I started.

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Exeter City sign Kane Wilson on loan

West Bromwich Albion defender Kane Wilson says he is looking forward to ‘kicking-on’ and ‘progressing further’ having agreed a loan deal with Exeter City until the end of the season, subject to Football League approval.

Kane, 17, made eight appearances for the Grecians in the first half of the season having joined the club on transfer deadline day in August.

However, following his performance against Barnet on December 30 – where he scored his first goal in senior football – the highly-rated full-back returned to his parent club following the end of his initial loan deal...

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The future looks bright for jobseekers in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/11/2018 - 4:39pm

The future looks bright for job seekers in Exeter and further afield following the success of a recent job fair in the city. More than 1,800 job seekers attended the Exeter Jobs Fair in September at Exeter Corn Exchange, with some people travelling from as far as Cardiff, Somerset and Plymouth. Such was the success of the event organised in partnership between Exeter City Council and Job Centre Plus, another Fair has been set for 6 March and businesses across the Exeter area are being invited to attend. Cllr Rachel Sutton, Lead Councillor for Economy at Exeter City Council, said: “With...

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A377 in Crediton to be closed for a month

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/11/2018 - 11:52am

The A377 between Queen Elizabeth Drive and Higher Road Crediton is to be closed for foutr weks in order to stabilise the carriageway edge and resurface a cracked section of road.

The scheme is due to commence on 15 January 2018 and will continue for approximately a month (weather dependent). The road will be closed 24hrs a day but could be re-opened sooner subject to favourable conditions.

Below is a Q&A issued by Devon County Council

What are we doing?

Excavating some 3m deep adjacent to the carriageway. Casting of a new mass concrete retaining wall to...

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Exeter College apprentice selected for England U20s

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/11/2018 - 10:17am

Stand out Apprentice Joe Snow of Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club has been selected to play in the England under 20s squad. 19 year old Joe has been part of the prestigious Exeter Rugby Club Academy & Exeter College Apprentice scheme for the past 2 years.

The Apprenticeship scheme that Exeter College offers is an ideal arrangement for Joe who can still achieve his Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence whilst training, playing at the club and gaining invaluable experience.

Playing at the Exeter Chiefs has given Joe the opportunity to work day in day out with some of the...

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Cornish wedding venue expands team as local and international demand continues to grow

A popular Cornish wedding venue has welcomed a new member of staff in order to support their continued growth.

Launcells Barton, located in a picturesque village near the North Cornwall coast, has appointed Alannah Luscombe as an Assistant Wedding Coordinator.

The move comes after the venue, which first opened its doors to couples wanting to tie the knot in the duchy some eighteen months ago, experienced significant increases in demand both locally and out of county, as well as from oversees.

Owner Lara Gill explained “Prior to opening we all put in an incredible...

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£60,000 upgrade makes Sandy Park one of the most technologically advanced venues in the region

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 01/09/2018 - 6:07pm

More than £60,000 has been invested in new technology and audio-visual facilities at Exeter’s Sandy Park in a bid to make the venue the most technologically advanced in the region.

Sandy Park is renowned for its award-winning facilities, with a variety of versatile and naturally lit spaces all equipped with the latest in audio-visual technology and high speed Wi-Fi, plus air-conditioning.

The upgrade includes 15 new television screens throughout the venue, including 75” plasmas in the largest suite, the Exeter, and new permanent plasma screens in seminar suites.

To...

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Gammaray beams success in scheme for Devon design talent

A new venture, which aims to help artistic talent in Devon, is being launched by a creative company based at Plymouth Science Park.

Gammaray Creative will work with upcoming designers, who may have hit hard times but who are all keen to build up their portfolio.

“We aim to run courses for people less fortunate than ourselves,” says Troy Woodhouse, Director of Gammaray Creative. “One area we plan to focus on is helping homeless people to tailor courses for an individual’s needs which can be very beneficial for them.”

“It allows an opportunity for their talent to...

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