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Access All Aerials needs your help!

Access All Aerials is an exciting project run by CEDA (Community Equality Disability Action) – a local not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting disabled people across our area.

Their Marsh Barton-based studio in Exeter gives disabled people the chance to express themselves through music, radio and media – building skills, confidence and community.

They are looking for local businesses to help grow this project through sponsorship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

✅ Support an inspiring local cause ✅ Promote your business within the local...

PCC candidate embarks on "Judge for Yourself" tour

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 10:01pm

Gareth Derrick, Labour’s candidate for Devon, Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, will be talking direct to people in communities all over the region over the next 6 weeks in what he calls his “Judge for Yourself” tour. Gareth Derrick, Labour’s candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner said: “It is clear to me that there are many people who still know very little about the role of the PCC, and how important it is for protecting our communities against harm from crime of all kinds. "I think the greatest failure of the PCC over the past three and a half years has been his lack of real...

Turning unused commercial properties into new homes

Unused commercial properties in Exeter could be turned into much needed homes, Exeter City Council has said.

The local authority has set up a dedicated councillors group to look into the issue and is asking local people to help identify suitable properties.

The Group is particularly interested in identifying properties which are located in residential areas, are in a poor condition and have a detrimental effect on the local area.

Cllr Christine Raybould, Chair of the Empty Commercial Properties Task and Finish Group, said: “Engaging with the public on these matters...

Motorcycling Easter bunnies wanted!

A motorbike ride with a special chocolatey difference will take place on Easter Sunday this year – and YOU could be part of it. The riders will be delivering chocolate Easter eggs to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice.

So why not join 'Exeter Based Motorcycle Rides' for a ride to remember? This amazing ride will take place on Easter Sunday 27 March, meeting at Cowley Bridge Road layby, Exeter, EX4 5BX. Be ready to leave at 11am. To join in just turn up on two wheels (or three for trikes!) with a full tank of fuel and make sure you bring...

Stephens Scown lawyer becomes trustee of Community Energy Plus

A renewable energy lawyer at a leading South West law firm has become a trustee of Truro-based energy charity Community Energy Plus, which helps households lower their energy bills and become more energy efficient.

Justin Butt is a solicitor at Stephens Scown who has worked on a wide number of deals and projects in the renewable energy sector.

Community Energy Plus is an award-winning social enterprise that provides complete energy answers to help householders in Cornwall enjoy warmer, energy efficient homes as part of a more sustainable future.

Since 1998 the...

New link between University of Exeter and local community

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 12:52pm

Academics from the University of Exeter and lifelong learners from the local community are celebrating a new agreement which will help them work more closely together.

Exeter U3A, a member of the University of the Third Age, and academics from the University of Exeter signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony this week.

The new formal link will support efforts already ongoing to create mutually beneficial relationships between academics and U3A members. It should enable more U3A members to collaborate with academics in research projects, attend lectures and be...

Tony Hogg calls on businesses to support CCTV pilot

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 12:52pm

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg is calling on local businesses to support a CCTV pilot project which has launched in two locations today (Tues 8th March) Mr Hogg has provided funding and training to help volunteers rejuvenate two CCTV pilots, in Bude and Launceston, and is now calling on those communities to help ensure their long-term future. “In response to requests from community CCTV projects in Bude and Launceston I wanted to look at ways to provide financial support as the existing cameras and kit were no longer fit for purpose and could not provide images of sufficient...

Exeter School of Art launches

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 12:20pm

In an exciting development for the city, Exeter College has recently launched the new Exeter School of Art – reviving more than 150 years of tradition.

Since 1854 there has been a strong history of art and design education in Exeter. Sited in Queen Street, very close to where the original Art School was established all those years ago, Exeter College has worked with partners to bring Exeter School of Art back to the cultural heart of the city.

The launch of the new Exeter School of Art was celebrated at a recent event held at Exeter College’s Centre for the Creative...

Exeter based WiFi SPARK doubles workforce

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 11:28am

WiFi SPARK, the UK’s fastest growing managed WiFi provider has doubled its workforce in just over year since relocating to Exeter.

Previously based at Heathfield just outside of Newton Abbot, the firm moved to Matford Business Park with the help of Exeter City Council, to open larger offices and new workshop space, now filled with more than 40 full time staff.

WiFi SPARK, whose clients include the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, National Portrait Gallery in London and Plymouth University was launched in 2003 by Chief...

Yeandle wants response from Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 11:09am

Exeter skipper Jack Yeandle says there must be a response of sorts from the Chiefs this weekend when they play host to Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership.

Rob Baxter’s side slipped to their fifth league defeat of the season on Sunday when they went down 31-27 against fellow play-off contenders Leicester Tigers at Welford Road.

The visitors fought back from a 31-6 deficit to grab a losing bonus point with the last play of the game, but Yeandle was far from what had occurred earlier in the match, particularly during the first half.

“Welford Road is always a...

Law firm launches staff profit share scheme

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/08/2016 - 10:55am

South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP has formally agreed a new shared ownership model with the regulators and tax authorities which could open the way for other partnerships and professional services firms to follow suit.

The scheme is a shared ownership and profit model similar to that operated by John Lewis. Stephens Scown, with over 300 staff and a turnover of £17m, is believed to be the biggest law firm to implement such a scheme.

Under the scheme, all profits over a certain minimum threshold will go into a pool, with half being retained by the firm and half being...

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