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Exeter Racecourse's networking event proves the way for gaining new customers

Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.

The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.

The events are spearheaded by Head...

Can you help create the UK’s biggest beach cleaning event?

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 10:02am

The UK’s leading marine charity is urging people who love the coast to organise a beach clean and survey and do their bit in the worldwide fight against marine litter.

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) will be running its 24th annual Great British Beach Clean-up event between the 15th and 18th September. The charity hopes this year’s clean-up will put the UK in the top ten of the 100 or so participating countries and regions which take part in the International Coastal Clean-up during the same weekend every year.

This year, the Great British Beach Clean is being...

Recruitment Fair at Cranbrook

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/11/2017 - 9:20am

On Saturday 12 August 2017 Lidl are holding a recruitment fair at Cranbrook’s Younghayes Centre where people can find out about the jobs at their new Regional Distribution Centre, which is set to open in the autumn.

There are two sessions, 11.00 and 13.45, both starting with free tea, coffee and cake. Followed by a presentation from Lidl staff and the chance to ask questions about the various roles.

There are a number of agencies also supporting the event to help attendees in their decision making. These include the National Careers Service, Homemaker (financial advice),...

Leadstoyou support Home-Start Exeter and East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/10/2017 - 9:47pm

Leadstoyou are pleased to announce their support for the family support charity Home-Start Exeter and East Devon.

Home-Start offer friendship and support for families going through difficult times through a team of local volunteers who visit those families in their own homes. With more families than ever requesting their assistance, the need to recruit more volunteers is a continual challenge.

Leadstoyou are involved in helping households make savings through home improvement and the more efficient use of energy and hence there is a great deal of synergy between the two...

Two jailed for life for murder of James Woodhouse

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/10/2017 - 4:04pm

Two Exeter men have today (10 August) been convicted of the murder of James Woodhouse, having killed him over a £700 drug debt, before one of them attempted to dispose of his body in a wheelie bin.

Brett Edwards, 38, of St Thomas, Exeter, and Thomas Killen, 33, of North Lawn Court, Exeter, denied killing 30-year-old James Woodhouse in November 2016 but were found guilty at Exeter Crown Court.

Both Brett Edwards and Thomas Killen were sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 17 years.

Officers launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the...

New lease of life for former Methodist chapel in Honiton

The former Methodist Chapel on New Street, Honiton is set for a fresh start following the granting of a new lease of the premises by East Devon District Council’s property services team.

The building which was formerly occupied by Honiton Town Council before their move to the Beehive is set to be converted into a family café with soft play facilities by new tenant Harriet Spence.

Harriet said: “This is an exciting venture for me and one which I have worked hard to progress. The Family Cafe will provide a range of play areas for small children and babies as well as a...

Seize the day! Sign up for Exeter Memory Walk

Thousands of people are being called on to unite against dementia by signing up for Alzheimer’s Society’s Exeter Memory Walk.

61-year-old Andrea Rodgers from Torquay, whose mum has dementia, is urging people to register for the event to help the charity raise money for research and services.

Andrea’s mum, Jean, was diagnosed with dementia five years ago. The family has been through ups and downs, and has recently had a stressful time trying to arrange alternative accommodation for their mum following the closure of her care home.

Having settled their mum into her...

Council gardens in Sidmouth and Exmouth fly the Green Flag again

National benchmark for parks and green spaces recognises quality of work at Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth and Manor Gardens Exmouth

East Devon District Council’s StreetScene team is proud to announce that - yet again - Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth and Manor Gardens in Exmouth have proved themselves worthy of flying the prestigious Green flag award, a national award given out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to only the very best public parks and gardens in the UK.

This is the 14th year running that Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth has achieve Green Flag status, while...

Push for public vigilance after derelict building fires

On Saturday evening fire crews from Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service were called to tackle two deliberate fires within derelict buildings. The first fire took place in Wellington, Somerset at 19.47 followed by the second in Bideford, Devon at 19.52.

Abandoned buildings can pose several challenges for firefighters. By their very nature, we don’t know what state of repair or disrepair they are in. This poses all sorts of different hazards, such as risks of structural collapse and exposure to electricity. There could be floorboards missing and rails missing from...

Police warning after car park distraction thefts in Exeter

Police are warning the public to be on the lookout following a number of distraction thefts in supermarket carparks around Exeter.

During the past three weeks, police have received reports of seven incidents of distraction thefts in the area, all matching the same description; so far around £1,000 in cash has been stolen from victims.

PCSO Ben Turner, said: “There is an emerging crime series occurring in carparks across Exeter, we have incidents which have taken place in the carparks at The Range Carpark on Water Lane, an incident at Southernay east car park near the church...

Overnight closures on Bridge Road in Exeter this week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/09/2017 - 5:02pm

Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed overnight each evening this week.

The closure will be in place from 8:30pm to 5:30am from tonight (Monday 7 August) to, and including, Thursday 10 August. On Friday night (11 August), the road will be closed from 10pm until 5am on Saturday morning. Resurfacing will be carried out on the widened deck of the Countess Wear Flood Relief structure, and on the sections of road that tie in either end of the Swing Bridge. Safety barriers will also be installed and street lighting columns will be connected. All of the work is weather dependent and may...

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