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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...

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New street art improves look of community hub

Three former offenders have helped to brighten up a previously dull car park at a community hub in Exeter.

The group, who are all being supported by Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Community Rehabilitation Company (DDC CRC) as part of their sentences, have taken part in a street art course as they look to pick up new skills. They are helping to transform the old car park at Wat Tyler House community hub on King William Street into a ‘paradise’ garden area and have spray painted pink flamingos onto the wall. The group has also undertaken courses in horticulture and woodwork. Laura...

£1,000 donated to help children with cancer

Children who are treated for cancer at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital are set to enjoy a variety of new toys for their outdoor play area thanks to a £1,000 donation from the St George’s Masonic Lodge in Exeter.

The donation has been made by the Lodge in memory Jennie Wortham who spent six years under the care of the Paediatric Oncology Team on Bramble Ward before she died of neuroblastoma in November 1997.

As past Master of St George’s Lodge, Jennie’s father David decided that he would like to support the RD&E’s Paeditatric Onoclogy Fund as their chosen charity for...

Article 50 Set to Have a Positive Impact on the UK Film Industry

There is no doubt that Brexit has already had a significant effect on the UK economy, despite the fact very little in the way of serious negotiations have taken place. Ever since the UK voted to leave the EU last summer, the government has been plunged into one political disaster after another. Meanwhile, the UK economy continues to move forward and in some industries flourish.

Article 50 was triggered on the 29th March, so the UK has until April 2019 to negotiate a settlement package. Given the slow pace of negotiations to date, this seems like a tall order, but the government has...

The Creative Marketing Agency creates strong business

Increasing its turnover by a staggering 71% in less than a year is allowing The Creative Marketing Agency to expand staff numbers and increase its premises to include offices in Torbay – alongside its existing presence at Plymouth Science Park.

The company’s Founder and Director, Michelle Roberts, puts her remarkable success in increasing her turnover rates down to the incredible work of Steve Gaskell. He is the South’s West’s ActionCOACH – a business dedicated to delivering ‘proven results to help businesses succeed.’

“Steve has been instrumental in boosting our success...

County councillor fund boosts Exeter charity for the homeless

Exeter’s Devon County Councillors have used their community budget to support St Petrock’s, Exeter’s charity for people who are homeless.

All nine City County Councillors contributed towards a £1,935 grant to enable St Petrock’s to purchase a new oven, which is now in service, providing weekday hot breakfasts and lunches to people in need.

Last year, the charity provided 9,727 meals from its centre kitchen, enabling its project workers to build engagement with individuals who are homeless and those at risk. The money was contributed from the Locality Budgets of Councillors...

RD&E staff raise over £490 for FORCE Cancer Charity

Staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital have raised over £490 for local cancer charity FORCE after fundraising at their annual Extraordinary People Awards evening.

The ‘Winner of Winners’ event, which was held in May at the Research Innovation Learning and Development (RILD) building, was a celebration of all the extraordinary RD&E staff who go the extra mile for patients and colleagues every day. Staff from across the Trust received awards for achievements including ‘Excellent Care’, ‘Exceptional Leader’ and ‘Excellence in Values and Behaviours’.

The glittering...

Nourish Festival returns for its 4th year

The Nourish Gin Festival & The Devon Street Food Awards return to Bovey Tracey in September

Music: Fri 1 & Sat 2 September Food & Craft: Sat 2 September

Work begins on new Alphington Road crossing

Work on a new staggered signal-controlled crossing across Alphington Road, which will help vulnerable pedestrians access the retail park, started on Monday (14 August).

The Devon County Council (DCC) scheme, on the north side of the Sydney Road/Alphington Road Retail Park junction, will cost £110,000 and take approximately six weeks to complete. Alphington Road is one of the busiest routes by traffic volume in Exeter, and typically there are 1,000 vehicles an hour in each direction.

The recent increase in the number of stores at the retail park has resulted in the need for...

If you suspect it, report it, say Devon authorities

As the National Crime Agency (NCA) reports that modern slavery and human trafficking is more prevalent than previously thought, Devon's Safer Devon Partnership is urging people to be alive to the warning signs and to tell others of their suspicions.

The NCA Director, Will Kerr, said last week: “The more that we look for modern slavery the more we find the evidence of the widespread abuse of the vulnerable.

“The growing body of evidence we are collecting points to the scale being far larger than anyone had previously thought. The intelligence we are gaining is showing that...

Apprentice Joe picks up carpentry award

Barratt Homes apprentice Joe Harris (19) is celebrating this week, after picking up a coveted carpentry accolade from Exeter College.

The award-winner, now in his second year, is learning his trade at the housebuilder’s Saxon Fields development in Cullompton and has been named Site Carpentry Level 2 Apprentice of the Year 2016-17.

“Big congratulations to Joe - this is fantastic news,” said Barratt Homes managing director Paul Moran. “We are all very proud of him because he has worked incredibly hard for this award. And to add to his success, he has completed his level two...

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

New street art improves look of community hub

£1,000 donated to help children with cancer

Article 50 Set to Have a Positive Impact on the UK Film Industry

The Creative Marketing Agency creates strong business

County councillor fund boosts Exeter charity for the homeless

RD&E staff raise over £490 for FORCE Cancer Charity

Nourish Festival returns for its 4th year

Work begins on new Alphington Road crossing

If you suspect it, report it, say Devon authorities

Apprentice Joe picks up carpentry award

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