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West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club set to soar with Enable Law sponsorship

The West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club is ready to soar after entering an exciting new chapter of growth and athletic excellence.

This momentum is fuelled by a significant new sponsorship agreement with Enable Law, a leading personal injury and medical negligence firm headquartered in the South West.

By securing this vital support, the club is now better positioned than ever to enhance their presence in the sport, providing players with vital resources to excel on the court and also further solidifying the club's impact within the regional sporting community....

Celebrating the South West’s most talented media innovators

Winners of the coveted Media Innovation Awards 2015 will be announced at Plymouth University’s state of the art performance centre, The House, on Thursday 26 November.

It promises to be a packed evening, with 12 awards up for grabs in the following categories: Animation, App, Branding, Games, Installation/Exhibition/Live Event, Photography, Print, Video/Film/TV/Video graphics, Web, Creative Craft, Student of the Year and Outstanding Contribution.

The judges were blown away by the entries, which showcased the breadth and diversity of media and its uses across the UK today...

Exeter Monopoly set to launch in style

The Monopoly: Exeter Edition will be launched in spectacular style in Exeter on Wednesday (14 October).

A gigantic replica of the board will be unveiled at 10am at The Hall, Stepcote Hill - exactly the same time as the game hits shop and online shelves. At that time it will be announced in full for the first time.

Mr Monopoly will be there too!

Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, who is attending the launch, says: “I am absolutely thrilled that the voting public has chosen Exeter to be represented in a special edition of the world’s most...

Thank You Exeter!

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 5:00pm

Thank You Exeter! More than 100 local businesses, schools and organisation took part in our Bring a £1 Day.

You may have seen our fundraising team at Princesshay, wearing our new logo t-shirts and standing by our giant big pink collecting hat, kindly made by Brightsea Printers.

Lots of people said hello and donated a £1 and some local businesses came by to pop their staff collection into our Hospiscare hat. Children were intrigued to peer into the hat. Radio Exe and singer Jimmy Ireland joined us during the day to liven up the event.

Sarah Smith, our community...

Sitting for long periods not bad for health

New research from the University of Exeter and University College London has challenged claims that sitting for long periods increases the risk of an early death even if you are otherwise physically active.

The study, which is published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, followed more than 5,000 participants for 16 years (making it one of the longest follow-up studies in this area of research) and found that sitting, either at home or at work, is not associated with an increased risk of dying.

These findings challenge previous research suggesting that the act of...

Top financial personality brings market insights to Exeter

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 3:15pm

Francis Clark Financial Planning (FCFP) have recently arranged events in Truro and Exeter where Justin Urquhart Stewart, co-founder of Seven Investment Management (7IM), gave an insightful, witty and demystifying view of the investment market and the global economy.

Complete with signature red braces, he highlighted that there was growth in the UK economy but the government needed to address issues of longer term investment in infrastructure such as HS2 and fibre optic coverage of superfast broadband for the whole country. He mentioned that there has only been one runway built in...

Stove manufacturer invests £130k in expansion

Authored by Stacy Hill
Posted: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 11:01am

Devon-based stove manufacturer, Dean Forge, has recently invested over £130,000 in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and a second showroom, along with opening a second Devon showroom in Exeter. In response to increased demand for its handmade products, the new facilities will allow the company to expand production and guarantee top quality, while the new venue in Exeter offers a convenient outlet for shoppers.

Simon Chew, Co-Owner of Dean Forge, explains: “We really celebrate our Devon heritage and champion UK manufacturing. Our products are handmade in our Dean Prior...

Record number of businesses join Plymouth Science Park

RECORD numbers of businesses have joined the Plymouth Science Park over the past three months.

Since June, 15 new businesses have relocated to the 25 acre site near Derriford Hospital which specialises in supporting businesses in the areas of science, technology, marine and digital.

The park is a world-class office, research and laboratory environment that provides the space, flexibility and support for businesses to accelerate their growth and success.

Its community of 80 businesses employing upwards of 800 people, combines to create one of the South West’s most...

Three arrested in connection with attempted murder in Crediton

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/12/2015 - 10:10am

Police are investigating an attempted murder in Crediton at the weekend after a man suffered life-threatening injuries.

A 35-year-old man, from Crediton, was allegedly attacked in an alleyway at The Burrowe between 12.30am and 1.15am on Saturday 10 October.

He suffered serious neck and facial injuries and was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and were taken into custody at Heavitree Road police station, Exeter.

Two 18-year-old men, from Crediton...

Engineering and construction faculties introduced to Importance of Work Experience

Exeter College is joining in celebrations for this year's Work Experience Week by offering learners in Engineering and Construction opportunities to find out the benefits of good quality work experience, which will be included as part of their full time course.

Work Experience Week, which this year takes place from 12th-16th October, is a week dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of high quality work experience.

Run by national charity Fair Train – developers of the national Work Experience Quality Standard accreditation - Work Experience Week is a chance for...

Stagecoach SW shortlisted in UK Bus Awards

Local transport operator Stagecoach South West is in the running for this year’s ‘Top Shire Operator’ award at the UK Bus Awards.

Being shortlisted in this category means they are also in the running for the UK Bus Operator of the Year Award.

Confirmation of the shortlist comes shortly after the operator’s recent win of ‘Large Bus Operator of the Year’ at the Route One Awards.

Bob Dennison, Managing Director, said: “This announcement comes hot on the heels of our success at the Route One Awards and I couldn’t be more delighted to hear that the hard work and...

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