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Exeter IT Provider Completes Microsoft 365 Migration for Concorde During Corporate Restructuring

Exeter-based IT support provider Timewade has successfully delivered a complex Microsoft 365 migration project for Concorde , supporting the business through a period of corporate restructuring and the transition to a standalone IT environment.

The project involved migrating Concorde’s domain into a brand-new Microsoft 365 tenant, enabling the organisation to operate independently as part of its corporate restructuring. Timewade planned and delivered the migration with minimal disruption, adopting a cloud-first approach aligned with modern security and management standards....

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Exeter Data Mill launches

New data made available to businesses and citizens in Exeter could help provide the answers to tackle a number of key challenges facing the city in years to come.

Exeter City Council today (Friday 17 November) launched the Exeter Data Mill, a new open data platform developed in collaboration with Exeter City Futures. The Exeter Data Mill supports the sharing of the city’s data with the aim of building an analytical city in which the city's data is more open and available to deliver valuable insights into improving the quality of life in Exeter. The Data Mill brings together data...

Three arrested following drugs warrant in Exeter

On Thursday 15th November, police from Exeter CID executed a Misuse of Drugs Acts (MUDA) warrant at the Spice Island Restaurant, on Magdalen Street, Exeter.

Police discovered multiple grows and a substantial amount of what’s believed cannabis; This plus hydroponic equipment has been seized by officers.

Three men from Exeter were arrested on suspicion of producing and cultivating a Class-B drug. All three have been released by police pending further enquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 or email police on 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime reference...

Broadclyst gets new night landing site for Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance will now be able to land safely in Broadclyst at night due to a new community landing site at Broadclyst Recreation Field. New landing site lighting, operated remotely by the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, has been installed at the Recreation Field to facilitate emergency night operations. This new facility is partly funded by East Devon District Council and Devon County Council through their Parishes Together Fund, and partly funded by Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) through funding from the Bank Libor fines. It will be looked after by Broadclyst Parish Council....

Chiefs side to face Harlequins

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter says his side will need to make the most of home advantage during a crucial block of Aviva Premiership fixtures over the next month.

After seven rounds of action so far, the defending champions are positioned second in the standings, two points adrift of leaders Saracens and five clear of next best Leicester Tigers.

In Europe and in the Anglo-Welsh Cup, Devon’s finest have also made unbeaten starts in those competitions, but it’s the bread and butter of the league which is utmost in the thoughts of Baxter ahead of Sunday’s home...

Exeter’s Lightfoot shortlisted for 2017 Design in Innovation Awards

Exeter-based Lightfoot, the award-winning, government-supported in-vehicle driver improvement technology, is celebrating having been shortlisted for the prestigious 2017 Design in Innovation Awards, held at Innovate 2017, the UK’s leading innovation show. Based on Lightfoot’s Exeter trial, where 100 private motorists had the device installed in their vehicles, the submission focused on the dramatic impact that its technology is having on drivers across the city. Judged by an expert panel, which included Innovate UK Chief Executive Dr. Ruth McKernan, Lightfoot was selected as one of just...

Exeter Lib Dems announce by-election candidate

Exeter Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate for the forthcoming City Council by-election in Newtown & St Leonards ward.

Vanessa Newcombe, a prominent local campaigner has been chosen to fight the seat. Vanessa has 7 years experience on both Exeter City Council and Devon County Council, with a strong reputation for championing young people and working on health and adult services.

Vanessa played an integral part in getting the Haven Bankes Outdoor Education Centre built on Exeter Quayside.

As a governor at various schools, Vanessa is concerned about...

Leading Devon organic meat companies combine to become one

Already a serious player in the organic and grass-fed meat sector, Bratton Clovelly based Eversfield Organic is acquiring The Well Hung Meat Company, taking effect as of today, Thursday 16th November 2017. The acquisition will position Eversfield Organic in the top three organic box delivery businesses nationwide and cement its position as a market leader with a combined turnover of over £5 million.

The two businesses are based on either side of Dartmoor. The Well Hung Meat Company is an organic meat business based in Buckfastleigh whilst family-run organic farm, Eversfield Organic...

South West finance expert joins ThinCats

ThinCats, the alternative funding specialist, has announced a senior hire to cover the South-West region.

Alison Whistance joins ThinCats as Origination Manager, South-West, as ThinCats gears up for its next period of growth, and after the company announced a £200m funding programme in conjunction with its parent company ESF Capital.

Alison has joined from RBS/NatWest, where she has worked for the past nine years in Senior Manager and Business Development roles across private, business, commercial, and corporate banking.

Her most recent role was Business Development...

Best of the West in Tech at Regional Showcase

Success stories from some of the region’s leading and emerging technology companies will be highlighted at a ‘Best of the West’ showcase later this month.

The event is being run by Tech South West and will see 20 tech firms highlight their successes and future plans for 2018 and beyond. It will also bring together people working in the sector in the region to connect with potential collaborators, customers, investors and suppliers.

The ‘Best of the West’ showcase takes place at Rockbeare Manor near Exeter Airport on Thursday November 28, 2-5pm.

Toby Parkins,...

East Devon’s bathing waters are the cleanest they have ever been

Defra announces 2017 bathing water quality results – East Devon District Council beaches all classed as ‘Excellent’

For the first time, the bathing waters of all East Devon District Council-owned beaches have been classed as 'Excellent' following stringent testing by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The announcement of the 2017 bathing water quality results, which was made by Defra yesterday, revealed that all six of the district’s beaches received an ‘Excellent’ classification – which is the highest and cleanest class. The classification...

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Exeter IT Provider Completes Microsoft 365 Migration for Concorde During Corporate Restructuring

Exeter Data Mill launches

Three arrested following drugs warrant in Exeter

Broadclyst gets new night landing site for Devon Air Ambulance

Chiefs side to face Harlequins

Exeter’s Lightfoot shortlisted for 2017 Design in Innovation Awards

Exeter Lib Dems announce by-election candidate

Leading Devon organic meat companies combine to become one

South West finance expert joins ThinCats

Best of the West in Tech at Regional Showcase

East Devon’s bathing waters are the cleanest they have ever been

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