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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...

Pinhoe Hoard pub prepares to open

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 09/11/2015 - 9:51pm

The countdown to Exeter’s new family pub restaurant has begun with the final touches being put to the Pinhoe Hoard. Set to open on the 21st September, the pub will offer a fresh chicken rotisserie and main course meals & specials, as well as an extensive range of drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. The pub’s completion is near and the team can’t wait to welcome locals through its doors. “There’s only two weeks to go until we open and we are delighted to have our team on board and we can’t wait to welcome the community in to sample our extensive menu and raise a glass to our opening” said...

Should you be paid to travel to work?

A ruling handed down by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) this week could present many employers with some difficult issues to consider, warns leading Exeter law firm Stephens Scown LLP. The ECJ ruled that time spent by employees travelling between their homes and their clients, particularly at the start or end of the day, will count as part of their working hours. The ruling has the potential to affect employees such as heating and electrical engineers, carers, sales people and builders. Typically, these employees are provided with the first assignment each day away from their employer’...

State-of-the-art Audi dealership for Exeter

Hot on the heels of the opening of the new landmark VW dealership at Matford Green Business Park, it has been announced that a deal has been struck with Marshall Motor Holdings plc to develop a new state of the art Audi dealership.

A planning application has just been submitted to Exeter City Council to develop the new 31,000 sq ft dealership.

Paul Withers of Eagle One Group commented: “We are delighted that Marshall has chosen to relocate to Matford Green, following recent moves by VW, Toyota and Lexus.

“This deal cements Matford Green’s position as the top...

Lessons learned from Cranbrook says report

Devon County Council's Scrutiny Committees have today (Friday 11 September) reported their findings from a review of the Cranbrook development in East Devon.

The Task Group completed its review of the past, current and future development of the new town, having examined issues such the current physical and social infrastructure, the impact of the development on public services, and Cranbrook’s longer term opportunities.

The task group’s report states that “a huge amount has been achieved” since building work began at Cranbrook in June 2011.

Cranbrook held its first...

Stagecoach bus service changes announced

From 20th September there will be a number of relatively minor service changes to Stagecoach bus routes operated under contract to Devon County Council. These are a result of cuts to the Devon County Council budget.

Exeter City Services

Route D (Digby - Exeter - University) On Mondays-Fridays, the 15 minute frequency between St Lukes and the University will be extended until 1900 in line with extended lecture hours. On Saturdays the short journeys between St Lukes and the University will no longer run, with only the full route running every 30 minutes.

Route T (...

Brewin Dolphin sponsor Goodwood Revival

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Fri, 09/11/2015 - 12:16pm

Brewin Dolphin with an office in Exeter is delighted to be one of the key sponsors of this year’s Goodwood Revival, the first of a three-year commitment to one of the finest tributes to classic cars in the world – at a venue steeped in motorsport history.

The three day event – from 11-13 September – is much more than a petrol-fuelled celebration of four (and two) wheels; it’s a magical weekend that recreates the historic racetrack’s glorious heyday. With swing bands and jive dancing, jazz, air displays, a smorgasbord of delicious foods, special parades and the Revival High Street,...

Children to celebrate RWC at Sandy Park

Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club will be welcoming over 200 schoolchildren to their Sandy Park Stadium next Friday (September 18, 9:30am – 3pm) to mark the official start of Rugby World Cup 2015. For the past year, 20 schools in and around the Exeter area have each adopted one of the participating countries at this year’s tournament – and carried out a wide range of school work, projects and activities aimed at helping to promote the event, which itself will come to Exeter for three fixtures during September and October. Already youngsters have showcased their work within the classrooms to...

Rhino spotted at Exeter School

Exeter School is delighted to receive a life-size juvenile rhino to decorate as part of 'The Great Big Rhino Project', a mass public art event which aims to raise awareness about conservation.

The Art and Biology Departments joined forces to apply for one of the juvenile rhino sculptures and is one of just 30 schools or community groups to be involved.

For 10 weeks in the summer of 2016, life-size rhino sculptures will inhabit the streets, parks and open spaces of the English Riviera and Exeter, not only showcasing the wealth of artistic talent in the area but highlighting...

Venus Awards semi-finalists announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2015 - 5:13pm

Excitement is building for this year’s Devon Venus Awards with the announcement of the semi-finalists at a packed awards ceremony in Plymouth.

More than a hundred women attended the event at Plymouth Science Park, which provided complementary canapés and drinks for the nominees. Venus Awards founder Tara Howard was also on hand to congratulate all the nominees and semi-finalists.

The Venus Awards recognise the efforts and talents of local businesswomen and are split into 12 categories covering all aspects of business and personal achievement.

This year more than 2,...

Free E Devon business advice event

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2015 - 9:51am

The first business advice event run as a joint venture by the Honiton Chamber of Commerce and the East Devon branch of the Federation of Small Businesses looks set to be a great success.

27 confirmed exhibitors will be available at ‘Honiton Together for Business’ on September 24 at the Beehive to offer expert advice to attendees, including Beviss & Beckingsale, EDDC, Cosmic, Hours4Work, Trading Standards, Workways, Archant Media, Thomas Westcott, Carter Dawes, BIP and Dimonds, as well as FSB and the Honiton Chamber.

Colin Wright, Chairman of Honiton Chamber said: “We’re...

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