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Dr Eulian Roberts has been appointed as Chair of Exeter Science Park

New chair appointed to lead Exeter Science Park into next phase of growth

Exeter Science Park has appointed Dr Eulian Roberts as Chair of its Board of Directors, as the organisation enters a pivotal new chapter in its strategic development. Dr Roberts succeeds Nick Ames, who has completed a five-year term marked by significant progress and resilience.

Dr Roberts brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His diverse background includes senior executive roles in science parks, academia, consultancy, and economic development. He holds a BSc and PhD from Imperial College London,...

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City kit up future stars at Exeter College

Exeter City Football Club have kitted up future stars at Exeter College to celebrate both 15 years of partnership and Futsal becoming part of the college Sports Academy offer.

The long-established partnership with the college has gone from strength to strength in recent years and now sees 45 students on the men’s academy, 23 on the women’s academy, and 50 students combined taking part in the level two and three futsal Academy.

The new playing kit, provided by Exeter City and supported by Joma, allows for both the men’s and ladies teams to proudly display the partnership...

Driver hurt after car transporter overturns in Mid Devon

Police are appealing to the public following a serious collision which left one man with serious injuries.

At approximately 5.47pm on Monday 12 December, a single vehicle collision occurred on the A361 at Crazy Loman Bridge, Tiverton.

A white Scania car transporter, travelling in the direction of Bolham, left the road causing it to roll into the nearside. The vehicle was transporting approximately ten cars.

A male driver was trapped for over two hours whilst emergency services worked to free him. The man was taken to The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with non life...

Council replenishes Sidmouth’s East Beach with storm shingle deposits

Around 600 tons of shingle, which Storm Angus deposited at School Weir on the River Sid in Sidmouth, is being redistributed by East Devon District Council across the beach at the eastern end of Sidmouth, adjacent to the fishermen’s area, courtesy of the Environment Agency (EA), which is responsible for the weir.

Situated at the southern end of the Byes, School Weir helps protect Sidmouth from flooding via the River Sid and the sediment that has accrued there would otherwise have been deposited on Sidmouth’s beach around the mouth of the River Sid.

Historically, School Weir’...

Digital marketing agency takes up new office space

A local digital marketing agency has moved to larger premises as the company continues to go from strength-to-strength.

Having been set up by digital marketing specialist Mark Worden from the living room of a one-bedroom flat on the Exeter Quayside three years ago, the business will now service more than 150 clients from 900sq ft. of office space spread across two floors on the Devon / Cornwall border.

The company, which offers assistance on all aspects of online marketing including website design, social media, search engine optimisation and strategy, made the decision to...

Exeter Chiefs carving to adorn Cathedral

Future visitors to Exeter Cathedral will soon see a symbol of the city’s rugby club adorning part of its façade after a new stone carving was unveiled this week.

In what is an extensive project on the Cathedral’s East Gable, work has been going on for a number of months to address parts of the stonework that need replacing or re-conditioning.

And part of the project has been to replace four corbel stones, all of which are to now have a new look moving forward.

As Clerk of Works Chris Sampson explains: “The project we are currently working on will see us replace...

SW swings further into positive territory

The first quarter of 2017 has seen a boost of confidence in the South West with hiring intentions of +8% according to ManpowerGroup, the world’s workforce experts. The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,104 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. It is the most comprehensive, forward-looking employment survey of its kind and is used as a key economic statistic by both the Bank of England and the UK government. Krissie Davies, Operations Director at Manpower said...

New public sector energy company announced for Devon

A pioneering new energy company, designed to deliver more efficient heat and power in Devon, has been announced.

The innovative company, called Dextco, will develop ground-breaking sustainable projects to provide environmentally-friendly energy to homes and businesses across the city and its surrounding area.

The company - whose founder members and shareholders comprise of The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E), the University of Exeter, Devon County Council, Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council – is the first specifically Exeter-based...

Mixed feelings for Maunder

Exeter Chiefs youngster Jack Maunder admitted to have mixed feelings in the aftermath of his side’s latest European Champions Cup defeat at the hands of Bordeaux Begles.

Scrum-half Maunder claimed his first-ever try in Exeter colours during the first half at Sandy Park, but it proved not enough as the French side hit back in the second period to record a 13-7 victory over Rob Baxter’s side.

The defeat – Exeter’s third in the competition this season – means they remain rooted to the foot of Pool 5 with their European aspirations all but over for another season, despite...

Manhunt after knife-point robbery at Exeter petrol station

At around 12.50am on Monday 12 December 2016, a man armed with a large knife, entered the Esso petrol station on Cowley Bridge Road in Exeter.

A man, thought to be in his late 30s, picked up a till which was located in the Subway concession of the store. He was unable to open the till and threatened a member of staff to hand over approximately £400 in notes.

The man left the shop and ran into an alleyway which leads through to Lower Argyll Mews. The police helicopter was called to assist in the search for this offender.

There was one member of staff in the shop at...

Man dies following collision on A379

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and a pedestrian that left one man fatally injured.

Stephen McKay, from Newton Abbot, was fatally injured in the collision which happened on Thursday 1 December 2016.

Police were called at around 3pm following reports of a collision between a man in his 50’s and a Citroen Picasso on the A379 at Holcombe, Dawlish.

A number of road closures were put in place as paramedics and Air ambulance attended. The Air ambulance landed by the Smugglers Inn and the injured man was taken to Derriford Hospital...

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New chair appointed to lead Exeter Science Park into next phase of growth

City kit up future stars at Exeter College

Driver hurt after car transporter overturns in Mid Devon

Council replenishes Sidmouth’s East Beach with storm shingle deposits

Digital marketing agency takes up new office space

Exeter Chiefs carving to adorn Cathedral

SW swings further into positive territory

New public sector energy company announced for Devon

Mixed feelings for Maunder

Manhunt after knife-point robbery at Exeter petrol station

Man dies following collision on A379

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