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Exeter Science Park pays tribute to outgoing Chair Nick Ames

Exeter Science Park has paid tribute to its outgoing Chair of the Board, Nick Ames, who has stepped down from his role following the successful completion of his five-year tenure.

Nick has overseen a significant period of transformation and growth for the Science Park, playing an important role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and laying the foundations for its next phase of development. His leadership has been instrumental in helping the Science Park strengthen its reputation as a hub for innovation, collaboration and high-growth STEMM (science, technology,...

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SW insurer to open the laughter lines for Red Nose Day

South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual has once again been selected to be the region’s call centre for Red Nose Day 2017. On Friday 24th March, Comic Relief will be taking over screens across the nation asking people to ‘make your laugh matter’.

The Cornish Mutual call centre at its Truro headquarters will represent the South West on the big night, providing a focal point for the region’s fundraising efforts as well as handling donation calls from across the country. More than 100 volunteers from the organisation and other local businesses will be manning the phone-lines, and...

Devon volunteers take on Arctic Challenge

Whatever weather the rest of winter throws at us, six volunteers with the local Samaritans charity are well prepared - because they’ve encountered temperatures down to minus 20 degrees Celsius, dug snow holes, and driven huskies.

The six volunteers, who live in Exeter and East Devon and are supporters of the local Samaritans branch, have just completed an Arctic Survival Challenge at Raftlaven in the northern Swedish wilderness, miles from the nearest settlement.

The challenge was to show the volunteers’ ability to adapt and live in the harsh environment where snow was many...

Spring dates not to miss at Exeter Racecourse

With spring in the air, and a spring in the step of race loving folk, March ushers in the first of the Festivals.

Cheltenham is on the tip of everybody’s tongues and as the sports pages fill with the clatter and clamour of anticipation, Exeter Racecourse will play host to its own little corner of Festival heaven with its preview evening on March 7.

Just one week before that famous roar heralds the start of Cheltenham 2017, ITV Racing’s Luke Harvey, David Pipe, Philip Hobbs, Nick Scholfield and Harry Derham will run the rule over the runners and give their thoughts on...

University backs Exeter Cycling Charter

The University of Exeter is encouraging more students and staff to cycle to campus by signing a citywide charter aiming to tackle inactive lifestyles, congestion and pollution.

The University of Exeter became the latest supporter of the Exeter Cycling Charter on Wednesday 25 January, joining over 150 different organisations.

The Charter aims to make Exeter a city where people of all ages can cycle to their place of work or study safely. It encourages the prioritisation of people on the city’s roads and public spaces in a way that makes cycling a safe, natural choice for...

Works starts on Exeter primary school

Work has officially got under way on a new primary school and nursery in the Newcourt area Exeter. Cllr Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Councillor for Topsham and St Loyes, and The Venerable Douglas Dettmer, Archdeacon of Totnes, joined builders Midas Construction at a ground-breaking ceremony on the site of the new Trinity Church of England VA Primary & Nursery School (February 3). The school will open initially in temporary accommodation in September 2017 for its first reception pupils, with the new school building off Vernon Crescent fully operational by Easter 2018. The work was...

Devon woman shortlisted for success

Catherine Summers from Devon has been shortlisted for the UK Blog Awards for her blog Not Dressed as Lamb, in the Fashion and Beauty category sponsored by RelationsLDN.

Now in its fourth successful year, the 2017 UK Blog Awards is the largest awards event for the UK blogging scene, celebrating the best creative writers, photographers and vloggers across 17 different categories. Catherine, who started writing in 2011, was selected as one of the eight finalists for the Fashion and Beauty category. “Nearly six years on from starting my blog, I've always written it to actively...

It's time to take on Race for Life in Exeter

EXETER women are being encouraged to kick-start their New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The New Year is a great time to embark upon a new challenge and the charity is urging women of all ages, shapes and sizes to enter Race for Life 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy at Westpoint Exeter on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July By signing up to Race for Life right now, women in Exeter will be playing their part in beating cancer. There’s no better time for ladies in the South West to pull on their trainers, get a little more active and join like-minded women committed to the...

Chiefs trounce Westcountry rivals

Exeter Chiefs set themselves up with a home semi-final in this season’s Anglo-Welsh Cup as they brushed aside Westcountry rivals Bristol at Ashton Gate.

Ricky Pellow’s side knew they needed a victory of sorts to advance into the latter stages, but they made sure of topping Pool 2 by running in five tries on the day.

In a dominant display from the Devonians, Shaun Malton, Henry Slade and Max Bodilly all bagged a try apiece, while two further penalty tries from close-range scrums helped to put the seal on things for the visitors, whose remaining points came courtesy of five...

City make it seven wins in a row

It was a record-breaking afternoon at Exeter City as they made seven wins a row, with a 4-0 win over Crewe Alexandra, to stay fourth in the League Two table.

City’s previous longest winning streak in a season had been six in a row, set in 1904/05 season and repeated in 1932/33 and 1976/77.

Added to that David Wheeler also scored for the seventh consecutive match, which broke a club record set by Henry Poulter in the 1932/33 campaign.

City manager Paul Tisdale made two changes from the side that beat Wycombe Wanderers 4-2 on Tuesday night as Ollie Watkins and Ryan...

Devon firm raises over £20,000 for Cancer Research UK

A TIVERTON company has raised more than £20,000 in a bid to help beat cancer sooner.

Linear motion experts, HepcoMotion, have been supporting Cancer Research UK since 2013, raising funds for the charity from their European and UK exhibitions.

Hepco attends approximately 15 exhibitions each year, and donates €5 for every business card it receives at a show.

Rachel Turner, Local Fundraising Manager for North Devon said: ‘It really is fantastic that HepcoMotion are supporting Cancer Research UK in Devon. They are loyal supporters and have raised £3746 from their latest...

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Exeter Science Park pays tribute to outgoing Chair Nick Ames

SW insurer to open the laughter lines for Red Nose Day

Devon volunteers take on Arctic Challenge

Spring dates not to miss at Exeter Racecourse

University backs Exeter Cycling Charter

Works starts on Exeter primary school

Devon woman shortlisted for success

It's time to take on Race for Life in Exeter

Chiefs trounce Westcountry rivals

City make it seven wins in a row

Devon firm raises over £20,000 for Cancer Research UK

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