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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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Chiefs side to face Saracens

Rob Hunter insists Exeter Chiefs are fully focused on the task in hand as they prepare to welcome Aviva Premiership leaders Saracens to Sandy Park today (Sunday at 1pm).

With just two points separating last season’s champions and the Chiefs at the summit of the table, the stakes are certainly high for both clubs as they reach the halfway point of the domestic season.

Buoyed by their bonus point victory at Worcester Warriors last time out, the Devon club will not only be looking to build on that success, but at the same time inflict a blow of their own on the Londoners, who...

Exeter residents invited to speak at open forum

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 17 February at 5:30pm at the Civic Centre in Paris Street.

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

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

Nowell starts for England against Scotland

Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell has been named in Eddie Jones’ England squad to face Scotland in their RBS 6 Nations opener at Murrayfield (4.50 pm) on Saturday.

Jones has has also chosen Owen Farrell at inside centre while Danny Care starts at scrum-half.

Joe Marler is named at loosehead prop with George Kruis partnering Joe Launchbury in the second row.

Courtney Lawes is fit enough to be named among the replacements which include three debutants – Jack Clifford, Paul Hill and Ollie Devoto.

Harlequins' Chris Robshaw starts at blind-side flanker, James...

Exeter Cathedral to host Spring Fair

The magnificent nave of Exeter Cathedral, which houses the longest continuous vaulted ceiling in Europe, is to return to its medieval roots for the hosting of a Spring Fair. The event is sponsored by Bonhams and takes place on Thursday 10th March 2016. Unlike its medieval ancestor, the modern day Spring Fair will be a quieter affair (no trading in live animals!) and will feature an array of stalls selling crafts and artisan gifts, and visitors will also be able to take time out to enjoy a traditional Devon Cream Tea provided by the Cathedral Café. The market will run between the Cathedral'...

New park and ride site planned near A30

An application for a new Park and Ride site serving Exeter is due to be submitted next week (w/c 8 February).

The proposed 556-space “Round Field” Park and Ride facility, next to the A30 slip road on the south west outskirts of the city, will go before the County Council's Development Management Committee later in the year – with April being the earliest it would be considered.

The scheme will provide increased choices for people travelling into Exeter city centre from the south and west of the city, and is expected to reduce pressure on the Alphington Road corridor and...

Thomson Reuters pledges support for children's charity

Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading provider of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has pledged another year of support to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) by signing up to sponsor one of the colour zones at this year’s popular Rainbow Run.

Digita chose the Children’s Hospice as its nominated charity for 2015 and has pledged to continue the support by extending its fund-raising efforts throughout 2016.

CHSW provides hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their whole family across the South West. The care is wide-ranging and...

Cancer death rates drop in South West

People across the South West are being urged to show their support for World Cancer Day today (February 4) as Cancer Research UK releases new figures revealing that cancer death rates in the region have fallen by 9 per cent over the last 10 years.

The charity is encouraging everyone in the region to wear a Unity Band or make a donation to demonstrate their support for people affected by cancer.

The Unity Band is made of two parts, knotted together, to represent strength in unity. They are available for a suggested donation of £2 from all Cancer Research UK shops and at www....

Stephens Scown advises Mongoose Energy on the acquisition of three solar farm sites

A leading South West law firm has advised on the acquisition of three large scale solar sites by Mongoose Energy.

The Renewables team at Stephens Scown LLP acted for Mongoose Energy, a spin off of Bath & West Community Energy, in its acquisition of the sites from Anesco Ltd, adding to its existing portfolio of community solar projects in the UK.

Mongoose Energy is looking to accelerate the development of its pipeline of renewables projects across the UK as part of its long-term commitment to the UK's renewables industry and community energy.

Mongoose Energy is a...

Plans to enhance Exeter valley parks revealed

Exciting new plans to enhance the Riverside and Ludwell Valley Parks in Exeter have been revealed.

Proposals include introducing orchards, wildflower meadows, ponds and woods. Wild play areas look set to be brought in, along with a new cycle link, better signposting and information points.

The improvements are part of a Masterplan for the two Valley Parks and will be discussed at Exeter City Council’s Executive on Tuesday (9 February).

Cllr Keith Owen, Lead Councillor for Health & Place, said: “One of the elements of the masterplan is to mitigate against the...

Could falling land prices lead to the rise of the rural entrepreneur in the South West?

Increasing urban property prices and falling land values could be fuelling a rise in new rural business start-ups, the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Royal Agricultural University (RAU) indicates. Non-farmers, such as those starting up cottage industries, accounted for 27% of rural land sales in the South West over the past six months according to the RICS/RAU Rural Land Market Survey H2 2015. By contrast, property developers accounted for only 1% of rural land sales over the same period, a decrease of 4%. Sales to individual farmers rose from 56%...

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

Chiefs side to face Saracens

Exeter residents invited to speak at open forum

Nowell starts for England against Scotland

Exeter Cathedral to host Spring Fair

New park and ride site planned near A30

Thomson Reuters pledges support for children's charity

Cancer death rates drop in South West

Stephens Scown advises Mongoose Energy on the acquisition of three solar farm sites

Plans to enhance Exeter valley parks revealed

Could falling land prices lead to the rise of the rural entrepreneur in the South West?

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