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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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Work due to start on new junction near Tiverton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/04/2017 - 4:43pm

Work on a new £5.7 million junction off the A361 near Tiverton is due to start next month (September).

Roads Minister Jesse Norman carried out a ceremonial turf cutting at the site earlier this week (1 August) to mark the announcement, as part of a whistle-stop tour of road schemes in the county. The access junction will allow the rest of the highway network to be constructed and unlock the first phase of development of homes, a primary school and employment land to the east of Tiverton, which is earmarked in Mid Devon’s Local Plan. Roads Minister Jesse Norman, said: “I was...

Residents urged to be vigilant after second Sidbury burglary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/04/2017 - 4:07pm

Police are being urged to be vigilant following a burglary at a home in Sidbury, Sidmouth, yesterday [Thursday 3 August].

Offenders used gravel stones to break a window and get into the house in the Church Street area between 12.10pm and 12.45pm. Nothing was taken from the property.

The offence follows a previous burglary in nearby Buckley Road which happened sometime between 18 and 21 July. Offenders again got inside the property through a window but nothing was stolen.

Police are asking all Sidbury residents to remain vigilant for individuals and vehicles which...

Jack 'roaring' to go ahead of Steeno game

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 08/04/2017 - 11:28am

Jack Nowell is back and ‘roaring’ to go ahead of the new season, following his successful tour of New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions – and he’s turning out for a new team!

But worry not Exeter Chiefs fans, for the young star is only making a guest appearance in a select squad put together by club legend Gareth Steenson for his testimonial game.

Jack has volunteered to join his teammate when the match is played on August 12. However, it is not yet clear in what capacity.

Steenson is celebrating 10 years as an Exeter Chief and as part of his celebratory year...

Trio of new starters for The Family Law Company

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 08/04/2017 - 10:03am

With the company expanding to meet growing demands for a specialist family law service, The Family Law Company has taken on three new support staff for its Exeter team.

Two legal secretaries have also been appointed. Lisa Combrink, who has experience as an events manager, had previously temped at the company. She says she enjoyed working with the team so much that she asked to be put forward for a permanent role.

Catherine Ankers comes to The Family Law Company after a stint at a car hire company. She said:

“I was looking for a position that offered a good work/life...

Leading ear and eye experts launch latest Health Hub in Dawlish

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/04/2017 - 9:38am

Barton Surgery in Dawlish is today announcing the opening of a new Health Hub, acting as a centre of excellence which will provide additional services for patients, directly next to the practise.

Located in the old Lloyds Pharmacy building, the Health Hub will be a collaboration of hearing specialists Chime, an established NHS partner and private audiometrist, optometrist’s Barton Eyecare and Exeter Physic.

The three organisations will provide patients with expert medical advice and a service to people in the local area, as well as a multi-discipline approach to improve...

Newton Abbot police target driving offences and crime on roads

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/04/2017 - 7:36am

Since 29th May 2017 Response Officers based in Newton Abbot have been running a road traffic and roads policing operation targeting anti-social and dangerous drivers as well as removing criminals from the area’s road network.

Operation Falcon has so far detected 49 offences and between the 10– 14th July 2017 146 vehicles were detected exceeding the speed limit in a joint Safety Camera Partnership operation.

Sergeant John Henley said: “A recent day of action on the South Devon Highway (bypassing the former A380 between Newton Abbot and Torbay) was designed to target those...

Outstanding new teachers honoured for inspirational work

Outstanding new teachers have been honoured for their work in the classroom as well as their academic work as part of an awards scheme in honour of one of the UK’s best educators.

The winners of this year’s Ted Wragg Awards for Outstanding Trainees have inspired enthusiasm for learning among children in South West schools.

The prizes are given each year to new teachers who have trained at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Exeter in memory of Professor Ted Wragg. Professor Wragg was a hugely popular academic who championed the teaching profession and...

Council Leader calls for inquiry after gridlock in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/03/2017 - 3:34pm

Exeter City Council Leader Pete Edwards has called for an inquiry into the traffic chaos that brought Exeter to a standstill yesterday (Wednesday 2 August). Most of the city became gridlocked following an accident on the A38 near Haldon Hill and some people were stuck in traffic for up to four hours. Cllr Edwards said these sort of incidents were happening more and more often and Devon County Council as the transport authority needed to focus its efforts on tackling these issues. “I have never seen Exeter’s roads so bad,” blasted Cllr Edwards. “How can an accident on Haldon cause gridlock...

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital welcomes Health Minister

The Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has heard first-hand how staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust are putting patient safety first during his visit to the hospital yesterday (Wednesday 2nd August).

The minister met groups of staff from across the Trust in the Research Innovation Learning and Development (RILD) building and told them that safety was a key focus for the health service since he had been appointed. He was accompanied by senior clinical advisor Professor Sir Norman Williams.

RD&E Medical Director, Adrian Harris and Deputy Chief Nurse, Tracey...

Explore the wonders of the East Devon countryside at night

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 08/03/2017 - 12:11pm

The East Devon District Council Countryside team is enjoying a busy summer in the sunshine with holiday-makers and local residents. Countryside events such as Canoe safaris, Fun in the stream and Family explorer days have been fully booked with lots of people enjoying time spent exploring outdoors.

Alongside a jam-packed programme of day-time events to entertain the whole family, the Countryside team are offering events to help people discover the wonders of the countryside at night.

The annual Nightjar walks at Trinity Hill have been more popular than ever, and attendees...

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