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A new chapter for Exeter based Sparx Learning: Chair Simon Lebus CBE steps down as Sir Charlie Mayfield appointed

Sparx Learning , the Exeter-based education technology company, has announced that Sir Charlie Mayfield will become Chair in October 2025. He will succeed Simon Lebus CBE who is stepping down after six years of transformative leadership.

Since becoming Chair in 2019, Simon Lebus has overseen a period of remarkable growth and strategic progress at Sparx. At the start of his tenure, the company served just 14 schools in Devon. Today, Sparx’s platforms support over 2.4 million students in 2,600 schools, including almost 50 in Devon, across mathematics, literacy and science.

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Development event declared a great success

Staff from some of Exeter’s top employers honed their skills at a development evening arranged by a city networking group.

The event, which was organised by the Exeter PA Network, saw more than 50 members attend presentations and training sessions at County Hall.

The network, which is made up of admin professionals from across Exeter and the surrounding areas has around 400 members. As well as providing training, support and social networking, the group also raises money for charity. This year it is aiming to raise £7,500 for local charity, BEEP (Business Empowering...

Cash stolen in knifepoint robbery

Police investigating a knifepoint robbery in Okehampton have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

At around 9.15pm on Saturday 9th July a man entered the Costcutter store on Exeter Road and is reported to have threatened two members of staff with a large carving knife.

The man forced open the till drawer and stole cash before leaving the shop, heading in the direction of The Giblands Estate.

Officers are appealing to the public for witnesses and any information about the identity of the suspect.

The suspect is...

Temporary bus station arrangements given green light

Members of Exeter City Council’s Leisure Complex and Bus Station Programme Board have voted unanimously in favour of proceeding with interim bus station arrangements in the city centre.

The decision comes after two additional information events took place in Southernhay and Sidwell Street to display plans and take on board feedback on the temporary measures.

The other option of using the Triangle Car Park was not progressed after taking on board the views of local residents and businesses.

Subject to Devon County Council approval, a temporary traffic solution will...

Celebration as Goodridge consolidates UK headquarters in Exeter

Internationally renowned company, Goodridge, has celebrated the consolidation of its Exeter headquarters and manufacturing facility at new premises.

The occasion was heralded by a champagne reception on Friday 11 July, attended by high profile figures from the automotive and motorsport sectors and Trudi Goodridge, wife of Goodridge’s late founder and MD, Stuart Goodridge.

Guests including Devon-based racing driver and Le Mans winner, Harry Tincknell, British Touring Car Championship Drivers, Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden, and former Exeter Chiefs player, Chris Bentley,...

Young people benefit from supported internships at the RD&E thanks to partnership with Exeter College

Young people with learning disabilities are benefitting from a new training initiative provided at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital in partnership with Exeter College.

The Trust has been selected by the college to provide supported internships to help young people develop some of the skills they’ll need for the workplace.

“The scheme promises wins all round, for the interns, for our staff and managers and for our patients” explains Mark Gill, Head of Workforce Planning & Development.

The supported internships are tailor-made for the programme. Hospital...

More bins for dog walkers

Dog walkers can now put their dog waste in a number of litter bins around the city.

Previously, bagged up dog poo had to be placed in the red dog bins located around Exeter. But in a move to make things easier for dog owners and dog walkers, standard litter bins can now be used to dispose of the waste.

It will go to Exeter’s energy-from-waste facility which can treat up to 60,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste every year. The poo, along with anything else that can’t be salvaged, still creates valuable energy which gets fed back into the National Grid.

Cllr Rob...

Polar Explorer relocates to Plymouth Science Park

CELEBRATED Polar Explorer and international adventurer Antony Jinman is to relocate his Plymouth headquarters to the city’s Science Park.

Antony, who has travelled to both the North and South Poles, is one of only 12 Britons to have made it to the geographical South Pole.

As well as being an explorer, Antony Jinman is a climate change educator. He visits schools to deliver presentations on his experiences in the Arctic and elsewhere. He has also set up and runs Education Through Expeditions, which aims to provide climate change education resources for teachers and pupils...

Decisions made about residents’ parking in Wonford

At the meeting of the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee on 12th July it was decided to approve a residents’ parking scheme for the area north of the Chestnut Avenue roundabout on Burnthouse Lane on both sides of Rifford Road.

The only exception to this will be that part of Woodwater Lane to the south-east of Rifford Road, on the park side.

The area to the south of the roundabout on both sides of Burnthouse Lane will not be part of a residents’ parking scheme, however there will be several places where double yellow lines will be introduced to tackle parking...

The Point reaches halfway stage

Buyer interest is high in The Point, Exmouth as the building frame reaches the halfway stage.

Over 35 people attended a special preview event for The Point. They were treated to the first view of a special interactive video showing how the apartments will look when completed.

The steel frame rising on the quayside at Exmouth has now reached the 10 metre or 3rd storey level with completion of the 14 waterside apartments scheduled for the end of the year.

Chris Fayers, Director at developers Eagle One Homes, commented: “The Point is the last set of apartments to be...

Bendene Hotel in Exeter sold

Bendene Hotel, located in Exeter city centre, has been successfully sold by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co.

The grade II listed building is situated a short walk from the main high street. The extensive property has traded as a successful hospitality business for many years and benefits from 16 letting rooms, a private owner's apartment, reception area, breakfast room and outdoor swimming pool.

The new owner is adding the Bendene to their existing portfolio of hotels which includes sites in London, Brighton and Bournemouth.

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A new chapter for Exeter based Sparx Learning: Chair Simon Lebus CBE steps down as Sir Charlie Mayfield appointed

Development event declared a great success

Cash stolen in knifepoint robbery

Temporary bus station arrangements given green light

Celebration as Goodridge consolidates UK headquarters in Exeter

Young people benefit from supported internships at the RD&E thanks to partnership with Exeter College

More bins for dog walkers

Polar Explorer relocates to Plymouth Science Park

Decisions made about residents’ parking in Wonford

The Point reaches halfway stage

Bendene Hotel in Exeter sold

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