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SW agency Launch strikes gold (and bronze) at the Performance Marketing Awards

Launch has been named as the winner in the Best Performance Marketing Agency category at this year’s annual Performance Marketing Awards .

The awards, celebrating the industry’s first-class campaigns, teams and companies, praised Launch for its innovative Powered by Happiness® philosophy. The foundation of the agency that focuses on perfecting three things simultaneously: powerful client relationships, innovative full-funnel performance marketing, and a psychologically safe culture where people do their best work.

Launch was commended for being a “benchmark for modern...

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Cofton Country Holidays launches new range of high-end holiday cottages

Devon’s multi award winning Cofton Country Holidays, located near the pretty coastline at Dawlish Warren, welcomed over 40 guests to the unveiling of its new range of eight high-end holiday cottages this week, including guests of honour Beckie Bettesworth and Laura Wall, both of whom have artwork in the cottages.

Completely refurbished following a make over by interior designer Julie Cunningham, the collection includes three luxury cottages with hot tubs in the delightful rural setting of the Eastdon Estate, just two miles from Cofton, as well as five sumptuous cottages close to...

Agencies raise awareness of Mental Capacity Act

Care agencies are raising awareness of the Mental Capacity Act, following concerns highlighted by a House of Lords select committee that too few people are aware of it or understand it.

The concern, held too by professionals in Devon, is that the Act, which provides protection to people who are unable to make their own decisions, isn’t recognised widely enough by the public or indeed by many in the care profession.

Devon and Torbay’s Safeguarding Adults Boards are planning a week of activity commencing Monday 8 February, to tell people about the Act.

They’re...

Council vote goes in Grecians' favour

Exeter City have received planning permission for a new grandstand at St James Park following an 8-2 vote in favour at Exeter City Council last night.

The new stand is to replace the existing Stagecoach Stand.

Club chairman Julian Tagg tweeted: "Result... @OfficialECFC get planning approval for new grandstand. 8-2!!!" following the conclusion of the vote.

Councillor Keith Owen, who represents the St James Ward, told BBC Radio Devon: "It was a good meeting in that everyone had their say on the issues. I, and the majority of residents in St James, will be disappointed...

Tender opportunity for business advice support

Exeter City Council, East Devon District Council, Mid Devon District Council and Teignbridge District Council have decided to pool their resources to provide a Business Advice Support service covering all four Local Authority areas.

Tenders are sought from suitable providers.

These are the details of the tender:

Duration of Contract: 12 months (from 1 April 2016) Value of Contract: £100,000 Work required: The successful applicant will be required to provide free business support for new and existing businesses for people living within East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon...

Storm Imogen batters Devon

Police are advising motorists to take extra care on Devon's roads as Storm Imogen passes through the region.

Gusts of up to 80mph have brought down numerous trees, causing widespread travel disruption. Motorists are asked to drive carefully, allow extra time for their journeys and avoid all flooded areas.

High winds have also brought down power lines, leaving thousands of homes, businesses and schools without electricity.

A number of flood warnings are still in force and emergency services are urging people to stay away from the coast this evening as high tide and...

Chiefs must regoup quickly, says Parling

Exeter Chiefs lock Geoff Parling insists he and his team-mates must regroup quickly ahead of their upcoming Aviva Premiership trip to Sale Sharks this Saturday.

Rob Baxter's side saw their 13-month long unbeaten home record ended at the weekend as league leaders Saracens edged home 14-11 at a packed Sandy Park.

In a tight encounter between the division's top two sides, it was Charlie Hodgson's late penalty that ultimately proved the difference.

The former England international fly-half landed three second half penalties for the visitors, who have now moved five...

Girling Jones set to get muddy for CHSW

A team from the Exeter office of recruitment consultants, Girling Jones is braving mud, obstacles and freezing water all in the name of charity. The company has signed up for this year’s Rocksolid Race at Escot Park near Exeter all in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Fiona Blackwell, Principal Consultant at the company said: ‘We LOVE taking part in Rock Solid Race. It’s a fantastic team day out and it’s great to see the fellow CHSW supporters cheering you on along the way. There’s a real camaraderie at the event and it’s great to be part of it and support our chosen...

Chiefs v Wasps European Champions Cup Info

Exeter Chiefs have issued the following information about their European Champions Cup quarter-final against Wasps:

"We have now received our official allocation of tickets for the European Champions Cup quarter-final between Wasps and Exeter Chiefs on Saturday, April 9 (3:15pm) at the Ricoh Arena, which you can order through us using the attached Booking Order Form http://theta.ecommzone.com/CCS/EXETER/PDFs/WASPS%20V%20CHIEFS%20-%20European%20Quarter%20Final%20-%20Priorty%20Order%202016-17.doc

"Please note you can select from the categories on the order form, but you...

Nuffield Health Exeter staff raise £580 for FORCE

Staff at Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital have raised over £580 for FORCE Cancer Charity during 2015. Staff held raffles, fancy dress and fun days to fundraise this exceptional amount.

The charity was selected as Charity of the Year for a number of reasons, primarily the support they provide for the people of Exeter and surrounding areas who are affected by cancer. FORCE provides all their services via funds generated themselves with no Government funding.

Nuffield Health are also a not-for-profit organisation.

Cuts fears prompt former police chief to bid for PCC post

A former police chief is announcing today (Monday) that he will run for the office of Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner, over fears that government austerity measures are putting at risk the most vulnerable members of area’s population.

Bob Spencer, who served in Merseyside and Devon and Cornwall police forces for over 30 years, retired in 2009 as Acting Assistant Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall.

Bob’s campaign for the post of Police and Crime Commissioner is motivated by his deep concern over massive government cuts to both policing and adult social...

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SW agency Launch strikes gold (and bronze) at the Performance Marketing Awards

Cofton Country Holidays launches new range of high-end holiday cottages

Agencies raise awareness of Mental Capacity Act

Council vote goes in Grecians' favour

Tender opportunity for business advice support

Storm Imogen batters Devon

Chiefs must regoup quickly, says Parling

Girling Jones set to get muddy for CHSW

Chiefs v Wasps European Champions Cup Info

Nuffield Health Exeter staff raise £580 for FORCE

Cuts fears prompt former police chief to bid for PCC post

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