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Ex2 Group joins Greener Futures Partnership

EX2 Group joins national decarbonisation framework—boosting Exeter’s retrofit credentials

Exeter-based EX2 Group has been selected to join the Greener Futures Partnership’s (GFP) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), a key UK-wide procurement route aimed at accelerating decarbonisation in social housing.

Under this framework, EX2 Group will deliver and install low-carbon systems including heating, lighting, solar generation, battery storage, EV charging, and whole-house retrofit solutions across the South West.

This appointment strengthens Exeter’s growing reputation in green infrastructure and sustainability. GFP is a collaboration between five housing associations...

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Autumn racing in a glorious setting

The rich colours of Haldon forest make a stunning backdrop for Exeter’s second meeting of its season next Tuesday (October 18) as the glory days of winter jump racing gallop closer.

Catch a glimpse of future stars on the six race card with the feature the 188Bet Best Mate Beginners’ Chase named after the legendary three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate who still holds a place close to peoples’ hearts despite passing away ten yeas ago. The race takes place over two miles one furlong and runners are likely to include young chasers making their first strides towards big race...

‘Class of 2016’ congratulated on 100 per cent exam pass rate

Nineteen staff from five offices of chartered accountants PKF Francis Clark, including Exeter, celebrated their exam successes at a special reception.

The ‘Class of 2016’ achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in their taxation and accountancy exams.

Managing Partner Andrew Richards described the results as “outstanding”, adding: “They have all worked so hard for these qualifications and I, and the rest of the firm, could not be prouder.”

To mark the exam successes a special reception was held at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre in Buckfastleigh, Devon.

Twelve of...

Heroin, crack and cash seized in Exeter

Three men have been arrested and drugs and cash seized following a warrant being executed at an address in Exeter.

On Monday the 10th of October, officers from the neighbourhood policing team and drug enforcement officers executed a misuse of drugs act warrant at an address in Longbrooke Terrace, Exeter.

Three men aged 21, 19, and 18, all from London were arrested.

Detective Sergeant Alan Barnsley said: “A significant amount of heroin and crack cocaine was seized, predominately from inside the bodies of the men arrested. A large amount of cash and multiple mobile...

Samsung scraps Galaxy Note 7. Refunds available

Samsung today confirmed that it is permanently stopping production of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.

The firm said it had made the decision to stop production for the sake of consumer safety after it was involved in dozens of fires and explosions worldwide.

It said in a statement: “Putting consumer safety as the top priority, we have reached a final decision to halt production of Galaxy Note 7s.” A spokesperson confirmed that the suspension was “permanent”.

Samsung said customers will still be allowed to apply for a full refund or to swap their Note 7s for other...

New watchdog for Exe Estuary

Marine businesses, fishermen and sailors are to get a new voice about what happens on the Exe Estuary.

Commercial fishermen, ferry operators, mooring authority representatives, pleasure boaters and boat yard owners have come together to form a new watchdog, the Exeter Port Users Group.

This is a result of Harbour authorities, such as Exeter City Council, now having to consult their local communities about what happens on the Estuary.

The new Secretary David Rochester, company director and active boat owner, said at its first meeting in Haven Banks: The City Council...

Exeter welcomes rooftop bar as The Terrace opens

Exeter’s Terrace restaurant and rooftop bar is now open, inviting people to enjoy stunning city and Cathedral views while sipping cocktails and dining on the very best in local produce.

Independently owned restaurant and bar The Terrace is the sixth restaurant to launch in the city’s new £12m dining destination, Queen St. Dining. It joins Turtle Bay, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Absurd Bird, The Stable and Comptoir Libanais, which are already open.

The stylish Terrace, spread over two floors of Queen St’s landmark glass building, is inspired by the most stylish venues from...

Could you parent a vulnerable child?

National Adoption Week 2016 kicks off on Monday 17 October with this year’s South West campaign focusing on the needs of individual children currently waiting to be adopted. Adopt South West is highlighting the fact that there are children waiting to be adopted in Devon and Somerset, and all partner agencies are looking to assess potential adopters now.

Due to changes in court practices at the start of 2016 we saw a national decline in the number of children in care who had adoption as their plan.

The effects of this have been felt nationally and both local authorities and...

Devon accountants expand payroll and bookkeeping teams

Expanding Devon chartered accountants and business advisers, Thompson Jenner LLP, are pleased to announce the integration into the firm of the Exmouth based and well respected Payroll, Bookkeeping and Sage Training company Partners in Payroll Ltd.

Partners in Payroll Ltd founder, Julie Brown and her experienced team of payroll and bookkeeping professionals transferred over to Thompson Jenner LLP in September 2016 and now work at the firms Exmouth office at Alexandra Terrace.

Julie launched Partners in Payroll Ltd in 2004 and has steadily grown the firm, progressing from...

Sales at Hendy Group reflect national rise

Hendy Group, which operates from the Marsh Barton Trading Estate in Exeter, says the highest September sales on record nationally reflects its performance last month.

Figures released from the Society of Manufacturers and Traders reveal that car sales so far this year have passed the two million mark with 496,696 sold in September.

The company operates 12 motor franchises at 25 locations in Devon, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

Hendy Group chief executive Paul Hendy said sales nationally were up 2.6 per cent with the Ford Fiesta the top selling car in the...

Exeter College named City & Guilds UK Centre of the Year

Exeter College has won the prestigious City & Guilds ‘UK Centre of the Year’ award – celebrating the outstanding opportunities delivered by the college to technical and vocational learners.

The City & Guild’s Lion Awards are one of most prestigious in the skills education calendar and is a culmination of the Medals for Excellence awards programme, which dates back more than 100 years.

Judges of the awards - known as the ‘Oscars of skills education’ awards - praised the College for ‘ensuring excellent care, guidance and support for their learners’.

The judges...

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EX2 Group joins national decarbonisation framework—boosting Exeter’s retrofit credentials

Autumn racing in a glorious setting

‘Class of 2016’ congratulated on 100 per cent exam pass rate

Heroin, crack and cash seized in Exeter

Samsung scraps Galaxy Note 7. Refunds available

New watchdog for Exe Estuary

Exeter welcomes rooftop bar as The Terrace opens

Could you parent a vulnerable child?

Devon accountants expand payroll and bookkeeping teams

Sales at Hendy Group reflect national rise

Exeter College named City & Guilds UK Centre of the Year

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