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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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Traffic signals to be replaced at busy Exeter junction

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 11:27am

Work to replace traffic signals at a busy junction in Exeter will get underway on Monday 31 July.

Essential maintenance is needed on the signals at the junction of Blackboy Road/Polsloe Road/Pinhoe Road and Mount Pleasant Road in Exeter. The traffic signals, poles and electrics are at the end of their serviceable lives and will be replaced, while repairs will also be carried out to cable ducting. As much of the scheme as possible will be carried out using the existing permanent lights but to enable the completion of the scheme, temporary signals will be in place from Thursday 17...

New public spaces protection orders introduced in Exmouth and Sidmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 9:11am

East Devon District Council has recently introduced a second group of public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) which are local measures used to control a range of unacceptable activities.

This new order, made on June 6 2017, relates to possession of intoxicating substances (including alcohol), urination and defecation (in public), aggressive begging, and behaving in a way likely to cause harassment or intimidation. The order applies in a large area in the centre of Exmouth. The alcohol provisions only also apply to a smaller area of Sidmouth.

A PSPO is a new tool under the...

Employee owned law firm increases profit share staff pay-out

The first large law firm in the UK to bring in employee ownership has shared £800,000 equally between all of its eligible staff members. Exeter law firm, Stephens Scown LLP - the current holder of the UK Law Firm of the Year title from the British Legal Awards - has made the pay-out, which is an increase of 10 per cent on last year. In May the firm announced growth of 8 per cent for the year ended April 2017, with fee income rising to £19.285 million. Stephens Scown, which is also the highest ranking law firm in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list, introduced...

Are we all due a pay rise?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 6:42am

How much do you owe? According to research from the TUC (Trades Unions Congress) there’s been a steady rise in unsecured debt that now stands at around £13,000 per household. It’s advancing towards the record high of a decade ago, when the record was reached; the difference between now and 2007 is just £100. If it continues in this fashion it could be hitting £15,000 by the end of the next parliament.

While there’s plenty of advice and help if you’re struggling, some of this debt can be controlled, but some of it cannot; there’s a disparity between inflation and average earnings of...

Deckchairs make a welcome return to Sidmouth seafront

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/24/2017 - 4:55pm

The ever-popular deckchairs will be returning to Sidmouth seafront this week says East Devon District Council.

Following the surrender of the deckchair concession by the previous operator, the council’s property services team undertook a marketing exercise which attracted interest from a number of parties. The legal formalities have now been completed and the deckchairs will return to the seafront for the remainder of the 2017 season as well as the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

Local man Adam Davis will be operating the concession and he hopes that his local knowledge and passion...

Olly Murs offers fans alternative show dates

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/24/2017 - 4:18pm

Fans with tickets for Olly Murs’ cancelled Powderham Castle show have been offered replacement tickets for one of the singer’s alternative show dates.

The pop star announced on Twitter today that fans will be able to swap their tickets for either the Swansea show on Saturday 12 August or the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth on Saturday 27 August.

If you bought your tickets from Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets in Southernhay will be able to get a full refund from today (Monday 24 July). Fans will also be able to take advantage of an exciting 2-for...

High tech website firms scores success at Plymouth Science Park

An expanding website design company is putting the finishing touches to a unique and advanced web application which could revolutionise booking and management tasks – ensuring company time is used effectively with no clashes in schedules.

Two Superior, based at Plymouth Science Park, is currently expanding its premises and is also increasing its staff numbers to meet the growing demand for its services.

The team ‘tailor make’ websites to the exacting specifications of the client so creating unique and stunning sites. They are currently working on a flexible online booking...

Police launch investigation after alleged sexual assault in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/24/2017 - 9:28am

Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged sexual assault in Exeter City Centre this weekend.

Police were contacted following reports that a woman in her 20’s was sexually assaulted near Buffet City, between 2.00am and 2.10am on Sunday 23rd July.

A 31-year-old man was arrested in connection to this incident and has since been released under investigation as police enquiries continue into this matter.

It is believed that there was a witness to the incident who was stood outside Exeter Snooker Club on the corner of Guinea Street and George Street; police...

Showcasing the future of green energy in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/24/2017 - 9:13am

A team of local experts made up of renewables company Beco Energy, Exeter City Council and protective film specialists, Packexe, have recently collaborated to produce a showcase for the future of green energy in Exeter.

The exciting project is part of a wider initiative to encourage business based on Marsh Barton and Sowton Industrial Estate to ‘go green’ and improve the local environment through renewable technologies.

The event was a roaring success, with tempting canapés supplied by Taste Catering and plenty of wine, speeches and laughs from everyone.

Further overnight closures on Bridge Road

Overnight closures on Bridge Road in Exeter will continue this week.

The closures will be in place from 8.30pm to 5.30am from Monday 24 July to, and including, Thursday 27 July to enable ongoing surfacing and lining work.

Resurfacing is also being carried out during the remaining night-time closures this week, from 8:30pm to 5:30am tonight (Thursday 20 July) and from 10pm tomorrow (Friday 21 July) to 5am Saturday morning.

All of the work is weather dependent and may have to be cancelled at short notice.

The diversion route during the closures will be signed...

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