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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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Community sporting heroes and heroines crowned at Devon Sports Awards

Stars from the sporting, entertainment and culinary world came together last Friday 30th June to celebrate Devon's community sporting heroes and heroines for the 20th Devon Sports Awards.

The glittering celebration evening was the culmination of a six month nomination and shortlisting process. The Devon Sports Awards recognise and celebrate the best of both community and professional sport in Devon. Guests assembled at Sandy Park for the annual celebration organised by a partnership of the Exeter Foundation, Active Devon and Exeter College.

BBC Spotlight’s Jenny Walrund led...

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Exeter School opens new indoor pool

Exeter School is celebrating the opening of its new indoor pool.

Chairman of Governors and former pupil Andrew King officially opened the pool during a ceremony on 28 June.

A generous donation from an anonymous benefactor enabled Exeter School to build the first-class, 25-metre four-lane pool for the benefit of Exeter School pupils and local schoolchildren. The Governors agreed to match fund the donation in order to integrate the pool fully with the existing sports facilities.

Director of Sport Andy Mason said the inauguration of the new pool marked the completion...

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Devon cabbie wins Hero Award

A Devon taxi driver, who stood up for an elderly couple being preyed on by gang of rogue traders, has been honoured with a Hero Award.

Chris Smith, 37, owner of Black Swan Taxis, Dawlish, was awarded the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Hero Award at their annual conference on Wednesday 28 June.

He was nominated by the Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service for his ‘outstanding contribution to consumer protection’ when he intervened to prevent doorstep traders from ripping off an elderly couple in March.

The gang had quoted the couple £170...

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Exeter crash

Police were called just after 7pm on Friday 30 June 2017 to reports of a two vehicle collision on the Moor Lane junction with Osprey Road, Sowton, Exeter.

A black Alfa Romeo MiTO car and a Honda CB 600 motorbike were both travelling northbound from the direction of Exeter Moto Services towards the Honiton Road Park and Ride Roundabout when the collision occurred.

The rider of the motorbike, a 22-year-old man from Exeter, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

The female driver of the Alfa Romeo and front seat...

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Waterstones returns to Torquay with new bookshop and café

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Posted: Mon, 07/03/2017 - 10:18am

On Saturday 8th July 2017, the Waterstones Torquay team invites customers to join them in celebrating the launch of their new bookshop and café.

Waterstones are returning to their former premises on Union Street, with a team of 9 booksellers and baristas led by bookshop manager Paul Stevenson.

Paul says “We’re so pleased to be back in Torquay, it’s a wonderful place to run a bookshop - a beautiful seaside town, with a busy tourist trade and thriving high street. We are looking forward to being part of Torquay’s community again, offering a friendly place where everyone can...

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New project launched to update transport strategy for Exeter

A new project to update the Transport Strategy for Exeter has been launched.

The “Exeter Mobility Plan” will explore the impact of commuting into Exeter and the impact it has on the city.

The standalone project, which is part funded through the EU, will also examine proposals to cope with future growth. Work is already underway to establish detailed evidence of travel behaviour to inform the plan.

The plan will be an update of the Exeter Local Transport Plan Strategy, and is being progressed alongside the emerging Greater Exeter Strategic Plan.

To mark the...

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Teignbridge lead self build study tour

Teignbridge recently invited councils from Cornwall to South Gloucestershire to join a Teignbridge study tour exploring the latest innovation and experience in custom and self build homes.

The tour was designed to provide local authority councillors and officers with an opportunity to increase their knowledge so they can help local residents interested in designing or building their own home.

The first part of the Teignbridge-led tour saw 16 delegates visit the National Self Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon. The visit was timed to coincide with the NSBRC...

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Chelsea sign Exeter City teenager Ethan Ampadu

Exeter City are currently in negotiations with Chelsea over a fee for Ethan Ampadu after the 16-year-old put pen to paper on a deal at Stamford Bridge.

Ethan, who made 13 appearances for City’s first team last season, was free to talk to other clubs having yet to sign scholarship forms at St James Park.

As a result, there is no transfer fee. However, being a product of the Exeter City Academy, and under the age of 24, the Grecians are entitled to compensation and it is hoped that a fee for that can be agreed between Chelsea and Exeter City without the need to go to a...

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Councillors asked to back increased budget for Exeter Bus Station redevelopment

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Posted: Sat, 07/01/2017 - 11:48am

Exeter City Councillors are being asked to back an increased budget to ensure delivery of a new Exeter Bus Station and state-of-the-art new leisure complex.

The developments, funded by Exeter City Council, are seen as crucial to the overall £115m redevelopment of this key city centre site, in partnership with the Crown Estate.

Members of the authority’s Leisure Complex and Bus Station Programme Board are being recommended to approve an uplift of £7.67m in the previously approved budget for the leisure complex and bus station.

Members of Exeter City Council’s Leisure...

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Official ceremony marks Sandy Park junction completion

A special ceremony has been held to celebrate completion of the recent improvements to the Sandy Park junction in Exeter.

The £2.5 million junction was opened ahead of schedule in April.

To mark its completion, Devon County Council chairman Ray Radford unveiled a plaque at the site today (Friday 30 June) and also took the opportunity to congratulate the Exeter Chiefs on their recent Aviva Premiership title triumph.

The upgraded layout has provided a signalised junction that now allows right turns in and out of the site, improving access to the Sandy Park Stadium and...

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