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Exeter Racecourse's networking event proves the way for gaining new customers

Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.

The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.

The events are spearheaded by Head...

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Public safety around cliffs a priority for EDDC

East Devon District Council has almost completed its annual cliff inspections at Sidmouth’s Connaught Gardens, Beer’s East Beach and East Cliff at Budleigh Salterton.

As a matter of emergency, Seaton West Walk cliffs were done earlier in the year, due to a recent cliff fall. It is anticipated that all the inspections will be finished by mid April.

East Devon inspects ten cliff sites across the district on a regular basis and the purpose of the inspections is to ensure the safety of the public by identifying any unsound areas of cliff face, which are then removed or dealt...

You're in safe hands at The Exeter Dental Centre

Following on from their large expansion, taking over a prime retail position in Exeter City Centre, The Exeter Dental Centre has just become officially accredited as safe and qualified to carry out non-surgical cosmetic treatments like dermal fillers.

The dental practice has already built a reputation for excellence and felt it was important to join a scheme that would enable patients to recognise them for this. Save Face, which launched in 2014, was the first organisation in the UK to provide a database of accredited practitioners – all of which have been visited and assessed for...

Quiz councillors on key city issues

People in Exeter are being given the chance to quiz councillors on any key issues for the city.

Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to members of the joint County and City Councils' Exeter Board, at their next meeting on Thursday 28 April at 5:30pm at the Civic Centre in Paris Street.

The Board allocates 15 minutes for their ‘open forum’, with 3 minutes per speaker, with a maximum of 3 - 4 speakers to allow time for discussion.

Previously, residents have prompted debate about issues including street lighting, homelessness and waste collection....

Electrical wholesaler scoops two national awards

Independent electrical retailer Devondale is celebrating after two of its team won recognition in a national industry award.

The 2016 Electrical Distributors Association (EDA) Annual Awards were presented over two events. At the first, held at the Intercontinental in London’s Park Lane, branch manager Julian Williams received an Investors in Training Award that recognised the high level support he gives to others.

The second gong, the award for Learning Achievement, was presented to 20-year-old apprentice Jack Shortridge at a ceremony held at the Shard the next day. Jack...

Elections: Register now before it's too late

Time is running out for people to register to vote in next month's Exeter City Council elections.

Anyone not yet on the electoral register has until next Monday (18 April) to apply. Failure to do so will mean they will not be able to vote.

On Thursday 5 May voters in Exeter will go to the polls for City Council elections as well as the election of a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Devon and Cornwall.

It is the first time since 2000 that all 39 councillors will be elected on the same night. This follows a review of the electoral wards in Exeter so that they...

Wild Swimming Walks: Dartmoor and South Devon

Here in Devon we are proud of our beautiful landscapes that offer all of us the opportunity to get outdoors and soak up the delicious views.

Just in time for the summer season a new book is coming out which will provide everyone with the chance to get out and explore the wonderful area.

Entitled "Wild Swimming Walks - Dartmoor and South Devon, 28 Lake, River and Beach Days Out", the book was written by Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury who both hold the area close to their hearts.

Sophie said: "For years now I have been having fantastic adventures with my friends and...

Exeter Cookery School moves a step closer

Real Estate specialists at Foot Anstey have advised on the new site of the Exeter Cookery School on Exeter's historic Quayside.

Senior Associate Nicholas Burt and Associate Rebecca Haynes advised the landlord and developer EIC (Exeter) Limited on the transaction which will bring much needed regeneration to the area. Exeter Cookery School owners are planning a contemporary New York loft-style interior coupled with the latest kitchen equipment which is due to be completed and operational by the summer.

As well as having a significant property portfolio across Exeter, EIC is a...

New deal puts local pork on the menu

Business continues to go from strength to strength for an Exeter family farm.

The Freemantle family has been farming pigs at Kenniford Farm on the outside of Exeter for more than 20 years.

And the farm had just signed a deal with a local pub chain Webb Enterprises to supply three local pubs with its Red Tractor approved pork.

Webb Enterprises specialises in running traditional pubs and restaurants and owns the Halfway Inn on the A3052, The Saddlers Arms at Lympstone and The Bowd Inn, Sidmouth.

Andrew Freemantle, of Kenniford Farm, said: ‘We are delighted to...

Labour’s PCC candidate calls for immediate review of Tony Hogg’s decision on Middlemoor move

Labour’s Police and Crime Commissioner candidate is calling for an immediate review of Tony Hogg’s decision on his Middlemoor move. Tony Hogg decided just a few weeks ago to move his office less than one mile to what will be newly refurbished premises inside the Police HQ at Middlemoor. The cost of this is undisclosed, but is believed to be approximately £400,000. The lease on his existing premises that were inherited from the old Police Authority expires in November 2016. The Chief Constable has already objected publicly to this plan saying that it “sends the wrong signal financially” and...

Devon in top 10 per cent of councils for cutting truancy

Devon has some of the lowest figures in the country for the amount of children who are persistently absent from school.

New Government figures show that Devon County Council is in the top 10 per cent of local authorities for its low absence.

Of 150 local councils responsible for education in England, only 13 have better figures than Devon.

The amount of children who miss 15 per cent or more of school time stands at 2.9 per cent in Devon.

In the South West and in England overall, the figure is 3.7 per cent.

Devon County Council has also improved its...

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Exeter Racecourse's networking event proves the way for gaining new customers

Public safety around cliffs a priority for EDDC

You're in safe hands at The Exeter Dental Centre

Quiz councillors on key city issues

Electrical wholesaler scoops two national awards

Elections: Register now before it's too late

Wild Swimming Walks: Dartmoor and South Devon

Exeter Cookery School moves a step closer

New deal puts local pork on the menu

Labour’s PCC candidate calls for immediate review of Tony Hogg’s decision on Middlemoor move

Devon in top 10 per cent of councils for cutting truancy

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