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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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Police celebrate 50 year anniversary with time capsule burial

Today, Friday 30 June 2017, Devon and Cornwall Police marked an end to their 50 year anniversary celebrations by burying a time capsule which will remain underground for 50 years.

The time capsule was in aid of the Force’s 50 year anniversary following its amalgamation in 1967 when Plymouth Constabulary, Devon Constabulary and Cornwall Constabulary came together to form Devon and Cornwall Police.

The ceremony took place around the flagpole at Police Headquarters at Middlemoor in Exeter, and contained materials ranging from a police choir record to this week’s regional...

Police appeal after unprovoked attack on teenager in Exeter

Police are appealing for witnesses to an unprovoked assault where four young men targeted a 17-year-old boy in Exeter.

The teenager was on his bicycle in Pinhoe Road on Monday lunchtime [26 June] when he was set upon by a group of similar aged boys by Polsloe Bridge.

The offenders repeatedly punched and kicked the Exeter boy after knocking him to the ground.

One of them then attempted to steal the bicycle, which was damaged during the incident, before they all ran off towards Hamlyn Lane Playing Fields.

The victim sustained a head and arm injury and was...

Get ready for the Summer of Independents

Exeter Business Improvement District (BID) has launched its latest campaign to support the city’s thriving centre with a dedicated celebration of independent shops and businesses.

Independent businesses are what make Exeter stand out from other cities in the South West and the campaign, called Summer of Independents, launches on Tuesday 4th July with the Exeter BID asking visitors and residents to vote for and support their favourite business. Wayne Pearce, Chairman of the Exeter BID Board, said “Summer of Independents is a fantastic campaign to promote all that Exeter has to offer...

Overnight closures planned for Bridge Road in Exeter

Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed overnight over four evenings next week for resurfacing work.

The road will be closed from 8.30pm to 5.30am each evening from Monday (3 July) to Thursday (6 July). Resurfacing will take place between Matford Roundabout and the Canal Bridges.

The original road surface will be removed over the first two nights, with surfacing laid over the following evenings. The road will re-open during the daytime, but all traffic will have to travel on the planed surface without road markings, therefore drivers are asked to reduce their speed and take...

Young entrepreneurs praised for their enterprise

A leading accountant in the South West has praised young entrepreneurs in the region for displaying skills and determination at the regional finals of the Young Enterprise Awards on 14 June 2017.

Students from Exeter School and Devonport High School for Girls in Plymouth were among eight teams taking part in the competition at the Renishaw Innovation Centre, near Gloucester.

Awards judge and Managing Partner of top 40 accountants Bishop Fleming, Matthew Lee, congratulated students who had made the regional final for their "sterling endeavours" in setting up and running...

New £1 coins only at council car parks from 1 July

Drivers are being encouraged to check they’ve swapped the ‘old for the new’ before they park in any of Exeter City Council’s car parks.

From Saturday July 1, payment machines in City Council-owned car parks will only accept the new 12-sided new pound coins.

At the same time, people are able to ‘go cashless’ by using card or phone payments as quicker ways to pay.

Although old one pound coins don’t go out of circulation until October 15, 2017, Exeter needed to bring the switch in earlier than planned to avoid making expensive changes to cash handling processes to...

Exeter branch wins ‘Branch of the Year’ award from AAT

The Exeter branch of AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) has been named ‘Branch of the Year’ at the AAT Professional Member Awards. Held at the De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor on Thursday 8 June 2017, the awards are designed to celebrate AAT’s professional members, and acknowledge their excellent and inspiring achievements. The Exeter branch impressed the panel for its varied CPD programme, its involvement with the local community, and some innovative ideas on how to improve its event experience. The Exeter branch committee holds an event programme for local AAT members that has...

Coin change for Teignbridge car park machines

Motorists are being encouraged to check they’ve swapped the ‘old for the new’ before they park in any of Teignbridge District Council’s car parks.

From Saturday July 1, payment machines in Teignbridge District Council-owned car parks will only accept the new 12-sided new pound coins.

At the same time, people are able to ‘go cashless’ and use card and phone payments as quicker ways to pay.

Although old one pound coins don’t go out of circulation until 15 October 2017, Teignbridge needed to bring the switch in earlier than planned to avoid making expensive changes to...

Exeter food outlet fined for unclean premises

The directors of an Exeter food outlet have been fined by magistrates after they admitted the premises were unclean and food hygiene standards had been breached.

In May 2016 complaints were received by Exeter City Council about Hong Cheng Limited, trading as Hometown, in St David’s Hill, Exeter.

An environmental health officer completed an unannounced visit to the newly opened premises. The conditions found led to the voluntary closure of the premises, with a number of improvements needed to be put in place before it would be allowed to reopen.

The premises and...

It started with a tweet... Signs for a Growing Community

Signs Express Exeter's Nick Baxter-Sibley was catching up on twitter when he noticed a ‘tweet for help’ – Montgomery Primary School were looking for help with a sign for their new Community Garden.

Sarah Vickery, Assistant Head at the school, takes up the story...

“At Montgomery we take our motto 'Taking Care of the Future' very seriously. So when we were presented with the opportunity to collaborate with St Thomas Residents Association and Blooming St Thomas to create a community garden in our local park we jumped at the chance. We have relished the opportunity to work...

Business Daily

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

Police celebrate 50 year anniversary with time capsule burial

Police appeal after unprovoked attack on teenager in Exeter

Get ready for the Summer of Independents

Overnight closures planned for Bridge Road in Exeter

Young entrepreneurs praised for their enterprise

New £1 coins only at council car parks from 1 July

Exeter branch wins ‘Branch of the Year’ award from AAT

Coin change for Teignbridge car park machines

Exeter food outlet fined for unclean premises

It started with a tweet... Signs for a Growing Community

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