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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...

Mix of youth and experience to lead Chiefs into battle

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 12:40pm

Ricky Pellow insists it will be healthy mix of ‘youth and experience’ that will lead Exeter Chiefs into battle ahead of tomorrow’s Anglo-Welsh Cup opener against Northampton Saints at Sandy Park (3pm).

With Premiership and European matters put on the back burner for the next fortnight, Devon’s finest will now be looking to continue their rich vein of form on a third front against the visiting Midlanders.

In a competition which has served the Chiefs well over the years - Exeter have played in the last three Cup finals, including defeating the Saints in 2014 to lift the...

Interest rate rise could compound people’s money problems, says Citizens Advice Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 12:06pm

Interest rate rise could compound people’s money problems, says Citizens Advice Exeter

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has responded to the decision of the Bank of England to raise the base rate for the first time in a decade to 0.5%.

Steve Barriball, Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive, said: “The interest rate rise risks compounding the problems of people already in financial difficulty.

“While many people won’t be affected by the change immediately, those who are struggling to pay existing debts or are relying on credit to pay their bills...

More than100 local jobseekers attend Princesshay’s second successful jobs fair

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 8:00am

More than 100 jobseekers attended the Recruit Princesshay jobs fair, helping to match local people to 50 retail and restaurant vacancies on offer, both at Exeter’s Princesshay and elsewhere in the city.

Over 30 of Princesshay’s shops and restaurants, including Superdry, Starbucks, MAC, and Café Rouge, showcased available roles at the event.

Faheem Qureshi, Head of Employment Generation for The Crown Estate said: “We’re thrilled to have hosted our second successful Recruit event at Princesshay. These sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to support local jobseekers and...

Police appeal after Ebford burglary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 12:44am

Police are appealing for information following a burglary to a residential property in Ebford.

The incident took place on Old Ebford Lane near Exeter on the 19th October between 9am-5pm.

Numerous items of jewellery and cash were stolen; damage was also caused to a rear patio door.

A leopard brooch 9ct sapphire spots ruby eyes diamond collar, and a solid heavy Ankh 14kt gold with chain were both taken.

If you have been offered these items for sale of have any information that can help police with their enquiries, please email 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime...

JLL hosts its first Exeter NextGen networking event for young professionals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 12:34am

Young professionals in the South West are invited to come together for JLL’s first NextGen networking event in Exeter later this month. The event is aimed at young professionals from an array of sectors including law, accountancy, property and development, local authority and other professional services. Drinks and canapés will be served throughout the evening and there will be a business card raffle for the chance to win a dinner for two at The Terrace. The event takes place on Thursday, 23 November on the first floor of The Terrace, Exeter from 5.30pm to 9pm. This event forms part of a...

Search to find SW top community-led built projects begins

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/02/2017 - 11:05pm

The search to find the South West’s most inspirational and community beneficial property projects is now on, following the opening of entries for the RICS Awards 2018, South West.

The annual RICS Awards celebrate the region’s top built initiatives and developments - in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure - that provide significant value to the communities they serve. Every year the esteemed awards attract hundreds of entries from all over the South West including small-scale dynamic projects, and large multi-million pound developments.

Chair of the RICS...

Leading education recruiters awarded with REC Audited status

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/02/2017 - 9:46pm

Class People are thrilled to achieve the gold standard in recruitment with REC Audited Education. The Devonshire based business, who recruit supply teachers, TAs and early years practitioners in the South West of England, have demonstrated an extra level of compliance, proving that they comply with safeguarding legislation and best practice in the recruitment industry. RED Audited Education ensures that the relevant checks are carried out when recruiting candidates, and the accreditation gives education providers and settings the confidence that they are using a supplier who is...

The Countess of Wessex to visit Agrifest South West

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex will visit Agrifest South West at Westpoint, Exeter on Wednesday, November 8.

The Countess is the President of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) which is supporting the event that showcases high quality beef and sheep farming in the South West.

Vicky Smith Secretary of Agrifest South West said she was ‘delighted and honoured’ that The Countess would attend their eighth show.

“I look forward to demonstrating the work of beef and sheep producers in the South West to The Countess of Wessex and for HRH to have the...

Devon announces Pothole Action Fund repair schemes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/02/2017 - 4:26pm

More than £3 million of Pothole Action Funding is to be used to fund over 250 road repair schemes across Devon.

Devon County Council has announced the roads which will be repaired using its £3.192 million allocation from the government. Most of the work will be patching, but resurfacing work will also be carried out. To ensure the funding is spent in the areas of most need, the funding allocations have been determined using pothole frequency data. The programme includes more than £250,000 allocated for roads in Exeter, over £210,000 in the Torrington area, around £182,000 in the...

RD&E and UNISON reach interim deal on porters’ shift working

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/02/2017 - 4:23pm

Porters’ strike action planned at the RD&E this weekend has been called off after UNISON and the Trust secured an interim agreement.

Both parties have held constructive talks this week, brokered by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), following a dispute over proposals to introduce 12 hour shifts for porters.

The key points of agreement are:

  • UNISON will suspend plans for the weekend industrial action due to begin this Friday
  • The Trust has agreed an interim eight-hour shift rota for the general portering department and a
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