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Dr Sally Basker, chief executive of Exeter Science Park

Exeter Science Park CEO Sally Basker announces retirement

Exeter Science Park’s Chief Executive, Dr Sally Basker, has announced her decision to retire from full-time work in June 2026.

This will promote a smooth transition and stability following the recent appointment of Dr Eulian Roberts as the new Chair of Exeter Science Park .

Dr Basker, who has led the organisation since 2017, leaves behind a powerful legacy. Under her leadership, Exeter Science Park has grown fivefold and now contributes approximately £50 million annually to the regional economy. Today, the Park supports more than 750 jobs and is home to over 45 high-growth...

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Man arrested after Post Office robbery

Police officers from Mid Devon have arrested a man after responding to reports of a robbery at Thorverton Post Office on Thursday 22 September 2016.

Police were called just after 3.50pm after a man had allegedly entered a post office on Bullen Street and threatened staff with what was thought to be a Taser.

Officers conducted a wide search of the area and apprehended a man on Bickleigh Crest on the A3072, after he allegedly tried to take a vehicle from a passing motorist by pulling them from the vehicle. Police are trying to locate the owner of the car, along with any...

Appeal after boy punched and threatened with knife in Exeter

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on a 17-year-old boy on Flower Pot Lane, Exeter.

The assault happened on Thursday 22 September 2016 between 6 and 630pm.

The male offender allegedly punched the 17-year-old victim several times and then threatened him with a knife which he was wielding at the time.

Police Constable Matt Beards said: “There were approximately 30 people present watching the altercation.

“A member of the public intervened when the boy was being assaulted, which has potentially prevented a more serious assault....

Steenson predicts Bristol will come out firing

Gareth Steenson says Exeter Chiefs can expect to face a fired-up Bristol outfit when the two collide in tonight’s Westcountry derby at Ashton Gate (7:45pm).

Facing off competitively for the first time in six years, the Chiefs playmaker is reading little into the current fortunes of Andy Robinson’s side, who have yet to win in three games since their return to the top flight this season.

Last weekend’s 70-22 defeat at in-form Wasps represented Bristol’s lowest point yet, but Steenson believes a return to home soil, coupled with the cut and thrust of a derby occasion, will...

Burts Potato Chips represents Manufacturing in The Parliamentary Review

Artisan snacks producer Burts Potato Chips has been selected to appear in the 2015/16 edition of The Parliamentary Review. Established by former minister The Rt Hon David Curry shortly after the 2010 general election, The Parliamentary Review’s September release has become a key fixture in the political calendar.

Burts Potato Chips features alongside a select number of outstanding organisations in the Food & Drink Manufacturing edition as well as The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Philip Hammond. The main aim of The Review is to showcase best practice as a learning...

Exeter ranked top university in South West

The University of Exeter is the top university in the southwest according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.

The university, which was The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year for 2012-13, ranks 9= in this year’s league table. The Southwest region is well represented in the wider top 20 with Bath ranking 12th in the UK and Bristol 19th.

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 is published over three days, beginning with a free 60-page supplement published this weekend in The Sunday Times (September 25). It provides...

Late change to Chiefs side to face Bristol

Exeter Chiefs have made a slight amendment to their starting XV for tonight’s Aviva Premiership clash with Bristol Rugby at Ashton Gate (7:45pm).

England international Henry Slade will start the game at inside centre with Sam Hill occupying the No.13 jersey. 15 Lachie Turner 14 Olly Woodburn 13 Sam Hill 12 Henry Slade 11 Ian Whitten 10 Gareth Steenson (capt) 9 Will Chudley 1 Alec Hepburn 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie 3 Greg Holmes 4 Mitch Lees 5 Damian Welch 6 Dave Dennis 7 Julian Salvi 8 Thomas Waldrom 16 Jack Yeandle 17 Ben Moon 18 Harry Williams 19 Geoff Parling 20 Kai Horstmann 21 Dave...

Motorcyclist dies following collision with car

A motorcyclist has died following a serious collision in Newton Abbot on Thursdsay (22 September).

Emergency services were called to Shaldon Road at 2.10pm after the collision between a red Mercedes B180 and the black Yamaha V-Max motorcycle outside Milber Service Station.

The motorcycle rider, a 53-year-old man from Torquay, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to Torbay Hospital. He died from his injuries in the early hours of today [23 September].

Formal identification has not been carried although his next of kin have been informed.

The...

One in 8 SW renters victim to law-breaking landlords

New research released today has revealed that in the last year alone one in eight private renters has suffered from an illegal act committed by a landlord – equivalent to nearly 100,000 private renters in the region. Nationally, over a million – or one in eight – private renters across England have suffered at the hands of a landlord who has broken the law.

Alarmingly, the survey by Shelter and YouGov uncovered a worrying range of problems with law-breaking landlords in the South West of England, ranging from unlawful behaviour to serious criminal offences.

While reports of...

New pizza delivery company turns up the heat on its rivals

The foodie scene in Exeter has been undergoing a revolution in the past few weeks with a whole host of new restuarants popping up, almost weekly.

And if you're a pizza lover there's even more good news now that Firezza, the proper pizza company, is open in Sidwell Street.

The Exeter Daily team were treated to a sample of the delights on offer when a surprise delivery turned up at our offices and all we can say is Mamma Mia!!

Famous for crafting large 25cm hand-stretched pizzas “with passion”, Firezza only uses premium ingredients. Each pizza is handmade and fire-...

Chiefs side to face Bristol

Rob Baxter has warned his Exeter Chiefs side to prepare for battle ahead of tomorrow night’s Westcountry derby with Bristol in Round Four of this season’s Aviva Premiership (7:45pm).

Going head to head for the first time since the Chiefs pipped their rivals to the post in the inaugural RFU Championship Play-Off final six years ago, there appears to be plenty at stake as the two ready themselves to lock horns at Ashton Gate. Baxter is well aware of what has transpired at both clubs in the years that have passed since that wet and wild night at the Memorial Stadium, but it’s present...

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Exeter Science Park CEO Sally Basker announces retirement

Man arrested after Post Office robbery

Appeal after boy punched and threatened with knife in Exeter

Steenson predicts Bristol will come out firing

Burts Potato Chips represents Manufacturing in The Parliamentary Review

Exeter ranked top university in South West

Late change to Chiefs side to face Bristol

Motorcyclist dies following collision with car

One in 8 SW renters victim to law-breaking landlords

New pizza delivery company turns up the heat on its rivals

Chiefs side to face Bristol

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