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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...

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Making markets matter in Teignbridge

Encouraging shoppers to change their shopping habits and savouring the joys of the market, ‘Making Markets Matter’ is heading to Newton Abbot Market on Saturday 8 July.

Hosted by The National Market Traders Federation (NMTF), the UK’s only national body for market and street traders, events retailers and mobile caterers, the event encourages support for local retail markets. Now in its 12th year, the event highlights everything markets offer, from great fresh food to a thriving social scene and central community.

Events at Newton Abbot Market start at 10am on Saturday, with...

Volunteers rack up 81 years service

They look like ordinary people - different ages, backgrounds and interests.

What binds them together is that each is an Exeter Mid and East Devon Samaritan volunteer and remarkably they have served a combined 81 years.

Most of the six, who were presented with long service awards at the AGM of the charity’s Exeter branch this week, serve as listeners who respond to the thousands of telephone calls, emails, text messages received by the branch each year.

But most have other roles - some are involved with training new volunteers, one handles IT for the charity’s...

Old photos discovered in Killerton’s roof inspire call for memories for time capsule

A collection of old camera negatives tucked away inside the roof of Killerton House, near Exeter in Devon, have been discovered during a major roof repair project.

Over 30 negatives, possibly hidden by the Acland family in the 1920s to be found years later, have inspired staff to create a time capsule and the National Trust property is calling for people to send in their memories of Killerton to be included.

Photos include what is thought to be family pets, foreign travels and a young Sir Richard Acland in knitted swimwear and a big rubber ring, about to take a dip in what...

Ladies Do Lympstone - again!

Last time, it was hard hats and high viz jackets all round as Ladies Do Lunch enjoyed an exclusive preview of Lympstone Manor, celebrity chef Michael Caines’ new country house hotel.

Four months on, the dress code was definitely summer for the Ladies’ first lunch there since it officially opened.

They were welcomed by Ladies Do Lunch hostess and founder, Sally Sedgman.

Then they enjoyed a tour of the hotel and then sipped champagne on the terrace enjoying the magnificent views of the River Exe before tucking in to a two course lunch in one of the hotel’s beautiful...

Exeter accountant heads Down Under

A chartered accountant at the Exeter office of Top 40 accountants, Bishop Fleming, has jetted off on a four-month placement to Melbourne, Australia.

Alex Armstrong, who is an Audit Executive, will be working at McLean Delmo Bentleys Chartered Accountants from July to October, thanks to Kreston International, the global network of independent accountancy firms, of which Bishop Fleming is a member.

Alex joined Bishop Fleming in 2014 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2016.

Alex said, "I'm really excited about my secondment in Melbourne. This will be a...

Police appeal following multiple assaults in Exeter

Police have launched an appeal for victims to come forward following a mass assault in Exeter.

Police received reports of a disturbance in Exeter City Centre at around 3am on Saturday 22nd of April. Units attended and after a short chase, two men aged 30 and 27 were arrested on suspicion of affray; the 27-year-old has since been released with no further action to be taken against him.

PC Dave Walter from Heavitree Police Station said: “Following the arrest, we have managed to secure and review CCTV of the incident as part of our investigation.

“The footage shows one...

Normal service resumes on Sunday Dartmoor rail service

Normal service will resume on the Okehampton Sunday Dartmoor Service this weekend.

Track speed restrictions between Coleford Junction and Okehampton have now been lifted, and GWR has confirmed that its Summer Sunday Service between Exeter and Okehampton, funded by Devon County Council, will return to the normal timetable from this Sunday (9 July).

Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Councillor for Infrastructure, Development and Waste, said: “I’m sure everyone will welcome the return to the normal timetable on this highly valued summer service.”

Councillor Kevin...

Apartment with Cathedral views crowned Exeter's most prime piece of real estate

Exeter-based property developer, Burrington Estates has announced one of its seven luxury apartments in Cathedral Yard has sold for what is believed to be a record amount for a property in the city – and before the development has formally launched.

The 2,147 sqft, 3-bed apartment boasts stand-out features including an external terrace and an open-plan dining and reception area enjoying stunning views overlooking the Cathedral and has secured an asking price in excess of £1million, making it the most sought-after piece of real estate in the region.

Renovation of the four-...

Devon Contract Waste celebrates launch of new distribution hub

Exeter-based waste management company Devon Contract Waste is celebrating the launch of its new £1.2 million Distribution Hub on Matford Business Park.

The construction of the 1.2 acre facility has been supported by the South West Growth Fund with a grant of £80,000, and ensures the company continues to drive its market leading position as the only provider of Zero to Landfill services in the South West.

Devon Contract Waste’s previous facility on Marsh Barton Trading Estate was destroyed by a devastating fire in March this year. The new Distribution Hub is equipped with...

Appointment of Managing Director for new South Western rail franchise

FirstGroup and MTR announce that Andy Mellors has been appointed as Managing Director of the new South Western rail franchise, which launches on 20 August.

Andy Mellors has 25 years of experience in the industry. He has held a number of senior leadership roles since joining FirstGroup in 2002 and is currently Engineering Director and Deputy

Managing Director at Great Western Railway, having previously held a similar role at First ScotRail. Most recently, he has been responsible for leading the transformation of the GWR rolling stock fleet both through the introduction of...

Business Daily

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

Making markets matter in Teignbridge

Volunteers rack up 81 years service

Old photos discovered in Killerton’s roof inspire call for memories for time capsule

Ladies Do Lympstone - again!

Exeter accountant heads Down Under

Police appeal following multiple assaults in Exeter

Normal service resumes on Sunday Dartmoor rail service

Apartment with Cathedral views crowned Exeter's most prime piece of real estate

Devon Contract Waste celebrates launch of new distribution hub

Appointment of Managing Director for new South Western rail franchise

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