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Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029

Exeter City Council has today announced it will be submitting an expression of interest (EOI) for the prestigious UK City of Culture title. 

The City of Culture bid follows the culmination of five months extensive engagement and consultation with artists, creatives, cultural organisations and residents to shape the council’s commissioned new five-year Cultural Strategy for Exeter.

This will set out a clear ambition to become a leading city of culture. The new Exeter Culture Strategy is ambitious and will be delivered in partnership with the city’s cultural organisations...

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Tenants sublet behind landlords' backs

Almost half of tenants who sublet their property do so without their landlord’s consent, according to new findings from the National Landlords Association (NLA).

The findings come as the government recently announced proposals to introduce minimum room sizes in order to crack down on problems with private rented accommodation such as unauthorised subletting, which often results in overcrowded and cramped properties.

Of the eleven per cent of tenants who say they have sublet all or part of their property before, just five per cent did so with their landlord’s permission....

Visit South Devon's tourism industry update

Visit South Devon's annual Tourism Industry Update will be held on Monday 23 November at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish.

Visit South Devon is the official tourism body for the South Hams and Teignbridge.

The event, which is aimed at tourist attractions, activity based businesses, accommodation providers and hospitality businesses, will update delegates on the state of the tourism industry in South Devon in 2015.

The conference will also provide an opportunity to gain tips and advice from industry experts and tourism businesses on how to go for growth in 2016...

Chiefs thank business sponsors

The Exeter Chiefs hosted the businesses, individuals and organisations who provide vital sponsorship for the Aviva Premiership Club.

And there was an unexpected twist when two of the players ousted from the stage head of corporate at the club, John Wood, to take over presenting duties.

Second Row Damian Welch and Back Row Kai Horstmann (pictured) hijacked proceedings after branding Mr Wood “boring”.

Damian said: “We felt it was time to make the evening a bit more interesting and give the audience a bit more of a behind the scenes insight into the changing room...

Jo Pavey opens new Hospiscare day hospice

Olympian Jo Pavey, MBE, officially opened our new £1.2m Kings House Day Hospice in Honiton today.

Jo, who lives locally said: "I am deeply honoured to be asked to open this fantastic building in the town where I was born.

"It’s wonderful that such great care is available to local patients and their families. It’s really inspiring to see all the nurses here in this day hospice.

"Congratulations to everybody, all the staff, volunteers and fundraises from the community for all their hard work. It’s going to be such a benefit.

"I feel immensely proud to be from...

Keeping employers up-to-date with apprentice employment legislation

Skills Group is holding a breakfast seminar to provide employers with an update on the recent increase in the national minimum wage for apprentices and the introduction of new pension legislation, on Wednesday 25 November 2015.

The seminar, being held at the Skills Group training centre in Western Wood Way, Langage in Plymouth, is targeting employers in the business, care and early years, engineering, hairdressing and sport and leisure sectors. Experts from local solicitors, Kitsons, and local accountancy practice, Peplows, will be giving delegates an overview of the recent changes...

Police investigate serious sexual assault in Exeter

Police have launched an investigation following a report of a serious sexual assault on Okehampton Road, Exeter early this morning (Tuesday 17th November).

The victim is a local man in his 20’s and is currently being supported by specialist officers.

A cordon has been set up in the area including the public toilets as scenes of crime officers undertake forensic searches.

Police are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the Okehampton Road area between 1-4am this morning.

Police would also like to speak...

£1.2m for rural economy in Mid and East Devon

The rural economy in Mid and East Devon will be bolstered with £1.2 million of funding support, Devon County Council has announced.

The County Council is overseeing the EU funded LEADER grants programme, which aims to create jobs and help to develop rural businesses. It is working with key partners, including Mid and East Devon District Councils, to ensure applicants receive the necessary support to access the funding.

Devon County Council is the accountable body for two of the five Local Action Groups across Devon – Making it Local and REAL Devon.

The REAL Devon...

Warning to thrill-seekers taking storm selfies

The Environment Agency and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are warning that people posing for ‘storm selfies’ are putting their lives in danger. As Storm Barney hits Britain, the two organisations are urging thrill-seekers not to put themselves at risk by taking photographs of themselves along wave-battered promenades and breakwaters.

On Tuesday (17 November) afternoon and evening, gale or severe gale force westerly winds are expected to generate large waves around exposed coasts in south-west England and the English Channel. Some localised spray and wave...

Burts Chips renew Exeter Chiefs sponsorship

Building on the success of its Do It Right campaign, partnered with local testicular cancer charity, It’s in the Bag, award-winning premium snack producer Burts Chips has furthered its regional influence announcing its sporting sponsorships for 2015.

Looking to appeal to its key male demographic, Burts is announcing its sponsorship of the Exeter Chiefs, which will roll out alongside a series of other teams including; Motorbase Performance BTCC Team, Plymouth Argyle FC, and the Plymouth Raiders basketball team.

Kicking off at the start of the upcoming season (November 2015...

Whirlwind of awards for Glazebrook House Hotel

What a phenomenal week it has been for South Devon’s Glazebrook House Hotel. Hot on the heels of being recognised as one of Britain’s Ultimate 100 Hotels 2015 by The Sunday Times, it just been named the ‘Best Small, Exclusive Hotel’ in the Condé Nast Johansens 2016 Awards for Excellence. In addition, it was jointly awarded the title of ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ in the Devon Life Food and Drink Awards. The celebrations continued when its new executive chef, Michelin starred Anton Piotrowski, was named ‘Best Chef of the Year’ at these prestigious Devon Awards.

Business Daily

Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029

Tenants sublet behind landlords' backs

Visit South Devon's tourism industry update

Chiefs thank business sponsors

Jo Pavey opens new Hospiscare day hospice

Keeping employers up-to-date with apprentice employment legislation

Police investigate serious sexual assault in Exeter

£1.2m for rural economy in Mid and East Devon

Warning to thrill-seekers taking storm selfies

Burts Chips renew Exeter Chiefs sponsorship

Whirlwind of awards for Glazebrook House Hotel

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