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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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Free swimming offer for Exeter primary school children

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/12/2016 - 6:05am

All Exeter children will be offered free swimming lessons before they finish primary school, Exeter Labour have pledged.

Exeter Labour thinks it's important that young people learn to swim as early as possible - not only to ensure they are safe and confident around water, but also because it gets children active.

Exeter Labour spokesperson Rosie Denham said, “We are committed to helping residents to improve their health and wellbeing, and have been working with Active Devon to make Exeter the most active city in the South West by 2018.

"Swimming is a great way to...

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First TEDxExeter adventure comes to Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 04/11/2016 - 4:50pm

Leaders from across Exeter are gathering this week for the first TEDxExeter Adventure

The masterclass, at the University of Exeter, will feature Cormac Russell and bring together key influencers from the public, voluntary and community sectors.

Mr Russell is the managing director of Nurture Development, Europe’s leading asset-based community development organisation and advocates how institutions can support ‘bottom up’ community driven change. He supports both communities and organisations to create conditions where any neighbourhood can identify, connect and mobilise...

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New Exeter finance company lends record £1m to property developer

Exeter Finance Ltd, a two year old, privately funded lender, founded by two local finance entrepreneurs has secured their highest loan to date of £1m to a property developer wanting to complete a housing project in Cornwall.

Exeter Finance, set up in 2014 by David Kirk and Peter Keech, has gone from strength to strength in a short space of time with their first ever loan given to John Allen (pictured above with Peter Keech) for The Loft Club building in St Thomas.

Two years later with 75 loans under their belt, the private lenders provide loans from £26,000 up to their most...

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Body found believed to be missing junior doctor Rose Polge

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Posted: Mon, 04/11/2016 - 3:55pm

Police believe the body of a woman found in the sea off Portland in Dorset could be that of missing Torbay Hospital junior doctor Rose Polge.

A Devon and Cornwall Police statement said: "On Friday the 1st April, a woman's body was recovered from the sea east of Portland Headland, Dorset.

"Police are currently working on the belief that the body is that of 25-year old missing person Rose Polge, from Torquay.

"Devon and Cornwall Police are working with Dorset Police and the Coroner’s Office on this matter, and await the results of the formal identification.

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Help tackle flood risk in Devon

The Environment Agency has announced that it is looking for enthusiastic individuals to get involved in managing flood risk in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee is one of 12 committees across the country that make key decisions on local priorities for flood and coastal risk management.

The Environment Agency is looking for three members of the public to join the committee to represent conservation, inland flooding interests and utilities.

Applicants do not need to be experts in flood and coastal risk...

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Taser numbers reviewed in bid to protect communities

The number of taser trained police officers across Devon and Cornwall is to be reviewed with as part of a new project.

Devon and Cornwall Police are seeking public feedback on plans which could see the number of taser carrying officers across the Force increase over the next two to three years.

There are currently 530 taser trained (non-firearms) officers in the Force, but under new plans, this could increase to around 1,000 by 2018.

The move is being considered as a way of better protecting communities and dealing with incidents in more isolated and rural areas...

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Plymouth Albion sold to consortium of local businessmen

David Kirk of Kirks Insolvency announced today that he is pleased to be able to report the sale of Plymouth Albion Rugby Club.

Following the notice of intention to appoint an Administrator filed in Court on the 24th March and a brief period of marketing a deal was agreed with a consortium of local businessmen.

The new owners, David Venables and Bruce Priday, who are both former players, have set up a new company called Plymouth Albion Rugby Football Club (2016) Ltd.

This includes the events business and secures the transfer of all of the employees including the...

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Police force and its relationship with military should be key issue for new PCC

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/11/2016 - 1:17pm

THE police force and its relationship with the military, with its massive presence in the South West, should be a key issue for the new police and crime commissioner, according independent candidate Bob Spencer.

Mr Spencer, a retired acting Assistant Chief Constable in Devon and Cornwall, who is campaigning to become the next PCC, has been meeting with a variety of military contacts to discuss his hopes of refreshing the Military Covenant signed in 2012 between local authorities and the armed forces.

The Covenant recognises that the whole nation has a moral obligation to...

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Police investigate double A38 collision

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/11/2016 - 11:06am

A lorry driver died and a man was left seriously injured in two connected collisions which closed the A38 near Exeter on Saturday morning (9 April).

Emergency services were called at 6.10am after an 11 tonne Isuzu HGV was involved in a single-vehicle collision between Chudleigh Station and Harcombe Bends.

The lorry, which had been travelling towards Plymouth, went out of control and crossed the central reservation, and ended up on its side on the opposite carriageway.

The driver, a 32-year-old man from Torquay, sustained fatal injuries in the collision and was...

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Green ideas help holiday park win gold

A family-run caravan and camping park on the East Devon coast is celebrating its latest clutch of awards.

And the team at Oakdown Holiday Park is particularly proud of one of its achievements - its David Bellamy gold award.

The award recognises Oakdown’s enduring commitment to preserving the natural environment - and it is the 20th time they have won it. It was presented to Doreen and Roger Franks at a ceremony in London.

Doreen said: ‘As we continue to develop and improve the park we are very careful to preserve and enhance the natural environment. It’s very...

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