BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in growing businesses, has experienced a year of growth across its South West portfolio in 2019, having invested £165m to date to support the region’s most ambitious entrepreneurs. This includes new investments in Equilaw and Off-Piste Wines.
With Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria high on the agenda, 2019 saw Exeter-based Lightfoot, the connected car technology company, endorsed by The University of Bath for its reduction of CO2, NOx and particulate emissions by 10-20%. Described as the ‘Fitbit for cars’ and backed by...
Ongoing repairs to Shaldon Bridge are expected to be completed during a final overnight closure planned early in the New Year. The bridge is due to be closed from 11:30pm on Wednesday 8 January to carry out the repairs to the structure. The bridge is scheduled to re-open by 7am the following morning (Thursday 9 January). The scheme is repairing holes in the concrete foundations of two bridge piers. Concrete will be poured into the foundations during the overnight closure, with final preparations being carried out after the Christmas break. The work will protect the concrete piles and...
OH WHAT A NITE! featuring The Jersyes comes to Exeter Barnfield Theatre on Monday 6 April 2020!
Direct from their residency at Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s famous Horseshoe Bar – this is a Celebration Of The Amazing Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons featuring The Jerseys and their LIVE band The Four Reasons!
Join 'Oh What A Nite!' as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Incredible falsettos, beautiful acapellas - the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s - with a huge...
Retirement means something different for everyone. For some, it can mean the blessed release from the restrictions of a job and being able to relax and do next to nothing for days to come. For others, it may be a difficult time in which they are trying to form some sort of healthy routine and keep themselves busy – because some people do love to work, after all.
Whatever your opinion on retirement, here are 4 great ideas on how to spend it.
1. Invest in Property Abroad
A lot of people seek to relocate to a sunnier climate in their retirement. Perhaps they’ve even...
Lee Martin scored the only goal of the game as Exeter City recorded a 1-0 victory over Newport County AFC at St James Park.
The goal came after only 13 minutes of the match and the Grecians put in a strong defensive display, in difficult conditions, to see out the match and extend the gap between themselves and fourth place to six points.
Manager Matt Taylor made two changes to the starting line-up as Jake Taylor and Tom Parkes came back into the side at the expense of Archie Collins and Dean Moxey.
The Grecians started well in rainy conditions that made an already...
As the 2019/20 season moves into the second half, Exeter City are once again looking like they can challenge for promotion from League Two back up to League One. They were relegated from the third tier back in 2012 and since then they have been trying hard to get back up there. Is this where the club belongs, and once they are there, will there ever be the chance for them to progress further?
It may be a little pessimistic to say, but it is unlikely that Exeter City will ever have the crowds and financial backing to make it up to the Championship, and if they do, staying there will...
They may have a huge array of qualifications between them in building trades and site management but the team behind the construction of a permanent new home for the New Deaf Academy are going back to school to learn a new skill – sign language.
People from Midas Construction jumped at the chance to learn more about Deaf Awareness, so they will be better able to communicate with Academy students and staff during the project.
It meant going back to the classroom to understand more about Deaf Awareness as well as learning commonly-used signs, words and phrases under the...
As we move into the year 2020, is this the year that Exeter City can finally land promotion to League One? The Grecians have put themselves in with a chance of doing so, and the whole city will be behind them should the stay in contention over the coming weeks. There are many big games ahead for the club, and these are likely to decide if they reach League One or not. For those following our club, here are six key dates that will decide whether Exeter City will be promoted or not this season.
We all love traveling, and many of us know how such experiences can be more meaningful and fulfilling than material possessions. For some of us, finding out where to go next can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. You can get a bit anxious with all the Instagram pictures filled with travel destinations and all the travel advice you keep receiving. Some of us just want to go everywhere and explore the whole world; deciding where to go next can be the hardest part. Others might just want to go anywhere but just can’t seem to set their minds on a place.
Delicious wines, picturesque locations and unfolding of the history are the words that define a great Italian wine tour . You are visiting Italy or a native; there are many options available when it comes to wine tours . However, not all of them offer the superior services, memorable experience and comfort that you crave. But, worry not, friends because we know the best wine tour service that will truly let you experience what Italian wines and the beautiful country has to offer.
My Tour: The Best of Chianti Wines
If you are wine lover and wish to experience the best...
