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L-R, Nick Ames, Dr Sally Basker and Dr Eulian Roberts are pictured at a celebration to thank Nick fo

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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Jewellery taken from Exmouth home

Police are appealing for help to trace irreplaceable items of jewellery taken from a house in Exmouth.

Offenders forced a back door to get inside the property in Barnfield Road between 5.30pm and 8.40pm on Thursday 17 March, while the occupants were out.

They escaped with a large amount of jewellery, including distinctive items of sentimental value such as engraved wedding rings and 80-year-old cufflinks.

Items taken included:

A man’s J W Benson gold watch. Described as square with a round face and carrying an engraving similar to ‘Presented to H W

Citizens Advice Exeter reports rise in client debt

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has published its advice trend statistics for February 2016.

The charity has helped 36% more people with their advice and information needs since April 2015.

For clients seeking assistance with debt problems, they owed an average of £12,634.12 to their creditors; an increase of 6.1% on the previous year.

The amount of advice that the charity has been able to provide compared to last year, was as follows:

Debt Overall, the charity has dealt with 1% more debt enquiries this year. The main increases being...

Business Promotion Grants awarded to Devon companies

Funding has been awarded to 12 Devon businesses to help them promote themselves to new audiences.

Devon County Council’s Business Promotion Grant was recently launched through its Devon Delivers programme, which aims to encourage businesses to relocate to the county.

The Council has now announced the companies receiving grants of £1,000 to cover direct exhibiting costs of attending trade shows or events this year. With the support of this County Council grant, some of Devon’s most cutting-edge products and services are gaining valuable exposure at high-profile industry...

Devon architect named one of Europe’s top women in construction

Glayne Price from the Devon-based practice of LHC Architecture + Urbanism has been named one of Europe’s leading ‘Women in Construction and Engineering’ (WICE).

Architectural Technologist Glayne is one of an elite shortlist of women from across Europe who have reached the finals of the WICE Awards following a two-month judging process.

As a Company Director for LHC, based in LHC’s Exeter studio, Glayne has delivered a wide range of projects across the South West region and further afield including the award-winning Horizon development in Budleigh Salterton, the brand new £...

Wollen Michelmore announce latest recruit

Wollen Michelmore solicitors have acted to expand their numbers by welcoming Zoe Gask to the company.

Zoe is one of seven new recruits to have joined the firm, and will work in the Torquay office. She already has a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Wolverhampton and is now aiming to complete a Graduate Diploma in Law.

Having previously worked in Birmingham city centre within the International Personal Injury team for the 20th largest law firm in the UK, she has swapped the Midlands for a life by the beach in Teignmouth.

As she begins...

Crowdfunding success for Exeter Pound

Exeter Pound have succeeded their target and more by successfully raised over £6800 through an exciting Crowdfunder campaign.

With the funds raised they will have the resources to take the local currency to the next stage- going digital. Not only have the public had the chance to make a difference supporting the local economy & independent businesses, but in return for their pledges they will receive unique rewards such as a locally designed t-shirts, shopping bags or even the ‘Exeter Pound Mystery Box’. Exeter launched its own paper currency in September 2015 and its reach has...

PKF Francis Clark announces fourth annual innovation and technology conference

PKF Francis Clark today announced its fourth annual innovation and technology conference taking place at the Exeter University Innovation Centre on Tuesday 19 April 2016.

Innovation and technology plays an increasingly important role in South West businesses, improving products and production processes and in accessing new markets both at home and overseas. Alongside tax experts from PKF Francis Clark, there will be presentations from Ashfords and Crowdcube, who will bring their considerable experience and expertise to the conference.

Dashboard, an innovative firm based at...

Police continue to investigate Plymouth train crash

Officers from British Transport Police are continuing to investigate following a low-speed collision at Plymouth railway station on Sunday, 3 April which took place shortly after 3.30pm.

A number of people sustained injuries as a result of the collision between two trains, and a total of 15 people were taken to hospital on Sunday for treatment to a range of injuries.

Detective Superintendent Gary Richardson said: “We are currently undertaking a joint investigation alongside the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

“We are...

We are Electric!

Exeter’s Trinity Fire & Security Systems is putting environmental issues at the forefront of its work at Heathrow, by introducing new, state of the art electric BMWs for use on site.

The company’s first electric vehicle was delivered earlier in the year to support Heathrow Airport Ltd’s sustainability drive to reduce emissions and go greener.

The car is a BMW i3, dual branded with Trinity and HAL logos for easy identification, and attracts much admiration and positive comments from other contractors. It was airside passed earlier this year and is now used by a team of...

Haven Banks wins national award

Devon County Council and Exeter College have been recognised nationally for the pioneering and innovative Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre.

The partnership has been recognised with an Association of Colleges Beacon Award for Innovation in Further Education.

The college has been working in partnership with Devon County Council to develop Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre with the aim of encouraging more young people and adults to get involved in outdoor activities.

The success of the project has been demonstrated by the recruitment of more than 200 full time...

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Exeter Science Park pays tribute to outgoing Chair Nick Ames

Jewellery taken from Exmouth home

Citizens Advice Exeter reports rise in client debt

Business Promotion Grants awarded to Devon companies

Devon architect named one of Europe’s top women in construction

Wollen Michelmore announce latest recruit

Crowdfunding success for Exeter Pound

PKF Francis Clark announces fourth annual innovation and technology conference

Police continue to investigate Plymouth train crash

We are Electric!

Haven Banks wins national award

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