A city leader has been honoured for his work over two decades to promote growth and wellbeing in Exeter and East Devon.
Karime Hassan has been involved with many of the significant city milestones and developments during the last twenty years, such as Princesshay and the Met Office. He has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Exeter.
Mr Hassan, Chief Executive and Growth Director at Exeter City Council, set up the growth programme for Exeter and East Devon that has brought forward Cranbrook new town and Exeter Science Park and has worked to promote a...
A seafood restaurant in Exeter has won a gold award in the 2018/19 Taste of the West Hospitality Awards.
The Galley received the award following an unannounced review by Taste of the West judges.
Serving fish and seafood in historical Topsham, The Galley is a charming restaurant overlooking the River Exe estuary. The family-run team proudly serves the very best of Devon on a plate. Dishes are immaculately presented and adjustments are made daily depending on local produce and seasons.
The annual awards showcase exemplar food and drink producers and hospitality...
Leading luxury property developer, Burrington Estates, has appointed two new members to its growing team. The double hire of a Development Director and Community Manager comes at a time when the South West-based developer continues to expand, delivering on its purpose to create beautiful living and working environments, build enduring communities and improve the quality of lives. John Harvey has been recruited to fulfil the Community Manager position whilst Peter Quincey will become Burrington Estates’ Development Director. As Community Manager, John will be responsible for liaising with...
Celebrating the best workspaces in and around Exeter, the Space Awards help share best practice as part of the Future of the Workspace initiative launched by Space, in partnership with Exeter City Council and Exeter Chamber. The awards have been backed by a host of organisations, with Nettl, Stephens Scown LLP, Sampson Hall Ltd and Grow amongst the sponsors and supporters.
SW AHSN, Oneserve, 8 Technology, The Organic Agency, Air Marketing Group, VPG Exeter (TDDS) and Air Control Industries Ltd are all shortlisted for the prestigious Best Workspace Award. These companies will now be...
The Family Law Company invited local businesses along to its Balliol office in Southernhay for fun, fizz and sweet treats to raise funds for local domestic abuse charities.
Along with prosecco and cream teas provided for attendees, the organisers held a raffle with prizes including bottles of wine, chocolates and flowers.
The event was a great success, with an impressive turn out. On the day, funds of just under £160 were raised, and this number is still increasing.
The money is being raised for Splitz Support Services, Safe and Devon Rape Crisis, local DA charities...
Canonteign Falls are delighted to be hosting The Pocket Watch Theatre Company’s production of ‘A Fairy Tale’, on Saturday August 31st at 5:30pm. This magical event is aimed at children from 4 - 94! Pack a picnic, grab a rug, and join us for an unmissable evening on the banks of the Lily Lake.
The folks of Fairy Land need your help, the bad fairy has reversed all the happy endings and everything is in a mess! Join Professor Pubert Poopenmeyer, Bernard the Badger and Florence the Fox as they journey through Fairy Land putting all the characters and their happy endings back to their...
The Gin To My Tonic are delighted to be bringing their festival to the Exeter Corn Exchange this Summer on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th August.
The Gin To My Tonic is a brand based in Faringdon, Oxford that holds gin festivals across the country.
Co-Founder Emira Shepherd said “We are delighted to be able to hold a Gin Festival for the people of Exeter and beyond. We are also delighted to showcase various gin brands that will be in attendance and showcasing their products.”
The Gin To My Tonic Festival brings together over 100 different gins from across the UK and...
Exeter City Football Club is aiming to welcome more female supporters of all ages through the gates of its St James Park home ground after receiving exciting investment from the Premier League Fans Fund.
The £17,075 grant will allow Exeter City Community Trust to roll-out the Grecian Girls & Women Engagement project, a recruitment programme focused on increasing the number of female supporters, whilst also significantly enhancing the pre and post-match experience for all supporters.
City Community Trust will target outreach work with local female leagues and schools,...
A record number of Devon companies have received funding from the latest Business Promotion Grants awarded by Devon County Council.
It’s the fifth time the County Council has awarded the Business Promotion Grant – handing out funding to 16 Devon companies on this occasion - to help them gain valuable exposure at tradeshows and exhibitions across the country.
The initiative helps local firms to cover exhibiting costs at high profile trade shows or events – with the aim of promoting their goods and services to new audiences to help the development of their business and...
Financial experts, Old Mill, have met Standard International's stringent financial planning standards for the fifth year in a row.
Old Mill has successfully completed the certification programme for BS 8577 – the only best practice standard for financial advice and planning firms.
The firm, which has offices in Yeovil, Melksham, Exeter and Wells, first achieved the standard in 2015, and at the time was one of a handful of firms in the UK to have gained the accreditation.
Last year, Standards International praised Old Mill's investment in technology, highlighting the...
