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Nearly £6,000 raised for The British Heart Foundation!

The British Heart Foundation is Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Exeter’s chosen charity for 2026.

The charity was chosen by the President of Exeter CII, Theresa Atal, who is also Compliance Director for Trusted Financial Advice (TFA).

Theresa said: “The British Heart Foundation is a charity very close to my heart - excuse the pun. My father had heart issues, and my partner has a defibrillator fitted. Every pound raised, and all donations handed in their shops around the country, help make a difference to people’s lives.”

On 6th March the CII Exeter Annual...

New Head Chef for Luxury Devon Hotel

BRAND new Devon luxury hotel and events venue Paschoe House has appointed Alex Gibbs as Executive Head Chef.

The stunning 10-bedroom manor house on the edge of Crediton throws open its doors to the public for the first time in its 800 year history this month.

And Tabitha Amador-Christie, Owner of Paschoe House, believes her new chef will play a vital role in the hotel’s success.

She says: ‘Alex has an excellent reputation. I am excited about his creativity in the kitchen and can’t wait to see what delights he and his team produce from our brand new kitchen at...

Lush to open new store in Exeter

Handmade cosmetic brand Lush is opening a new store in Princesshay Exeter, due to launch this autumn.

The new, larger premises on Eastgate in Princesshay will replace its smaller unit on Exeter High Street and will be located alongside NEXT and Carphone Warehouse.

From bath bombs to face masks, Lush is a popular British brand which started out in Poole, Dorset. Its decision to move into bigger premises reflects the popularity of its products and service in Exeter’s retail market.

Anna Wiltshire, Manager at Lush Exeter said: “Lush has been a fragrant presence on...

Changes to traffic management layout on Bridge Road

Traffic management arrangements on Bridge Road will be changed tonight (Thursday 17 August).

Motorists heading outbound from Countess Wear Roundabout towards Matford Roundabout will be able to travel over the Swing Bridge again from around 8pm. There will be no need to close the road while changes are made. The new traffic layout will enable room for site staff to work safely on the central island. This will involve the installation of kerbs, tactile paving, lighting columns, signs and safety barriers, as well as surfacing of the footway. Drivers are asked to approach the new...

Animating success for Plymouth Science Park firm

“Everyone needs animation for their business,” says David Mattock, Director of Full Rotation.

The animation company, based at Plymouth Science Park, is solely focused on producing ground breaking animations for firms around the globe.

“It helps to explain a product. Easy to understand visuals, voiceover and music is more entertaining and easier to understand than a manual consisting of 2000 words,” explains David, who became fascinated by moving images when he was studying at Plymouth College of Arts (some 20 years ago).

Since then he has worked around the world and...

Law firm scores a hole in one with unique event

EXETER legal firm Cartridges Law gave a boost to the city’s Boat Shed project with an unusual networking event – the guests were able to test their skills on a mini golf course.

The company, long-term supporters of The Bike Shed, has now thrown its weight behind The Boat Shed: a project to build a creative space for theatre, music, performers, artists, designers and makers on the Quay.

Guests heard about the visionary project from The Bike Shed’s Director David Lockwood and were invited to try their hand on a temporary Exeter-themed mini golf course, situated in the...

Why you should think about starting a business around the time you potty train your toddler

Starting a business while you juggle the demands of your toddler may not seem like good timing, but consider this ...

You have a toddler running around, let's say their age is somewhere around the 2.5 year mark. Its probably time to potty train, you can't avoid it for much longer. And if you are crazy like me you will also have a 1 year old crawling around adding to the chaos.

Given that childcare costs for 2 kids easily adds up to £100 per day, you and your partner will most likely have made the decision that there is no point in one of you working. The thought process...

Have you seen missing Benjamin Gardner?

Police in Gloucestershire are appealing for the public's help to find a missing man who was last seen in Exeter.

Benjamin Gardner, 28, has not been seen since Friday 4 August after he checked out of the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel.

Officers are concerned for his welfare and are urging the public to call police on 101 if they see him.

Benjamin, from Cinderford in the Forest of Dean Area, is described as white, slim build, 5ft 5ins tall, with brown cropped hair and a moustache.

He was last seen wearing a green/brown knitted woollen jumper, light blue jeans...

Top 10 Independent Businesses in Exeter revealed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/16/2017 - 3:39pm

Exeter BID today announces the shortlist of its Summer of Independents campaign which asked visitors and residents to vote for their favourite independent business.

The businesses on the shortlist will now go through to the second round of the competition after which an overall winner will be crowned. The votes have been counted and the shortlist is revealed as:

• Hyde & Seek • Choccie Bar • V&M Hair • No guts no glory (NGNG) • Chococo • Ferns • The Real Food Store • Bunyip Craft • John Gandys • Healthy Pulses

The six-week campaign saw voting cards...

Woman dies after quad bike overturns

A 63-year-old woman has died after her quad bike overturned at Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton on Monday [14 August].

Police are investigating the collision which happened on the B3215 at Appledore Hill around 6pm.

The rider sustained serious chest injuries and was taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. She died in the early hours of Tuesday [15 August].

Officers from the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances of the incident and appealing for any witnesses to contact them via 101@dc.police.uk or by phone on 101, quoting log...

Exeter shop worker left blind in one eye after assault

Police are keen to trace three men who may have information vital to a police investigation following a serious assault in Exeter.

On Monday 7 August 2017 at approximately 9.10pm, three men entered The Co-Operative store on Alphington Road, Exeter.

The men were asked to leave the store by an employee. One of the men then punched the member of staff a number of times before leaving the store and running off with the other two other men in the direction of Waterloo Road.

As a result of the assault the store employee has lost the sight in one eye and suffered a number...

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