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...
Ahead of the peak tourist season, staff from Network Rail and Teignbridge District Council have come together to clear up sand and gravel washed up on to the popular coastal path running beneath Dawlish railway station.
The section of footpath had become difficult to navigate due to the build-up of beach debris over the winter months, especially for owners of mobility scooters and wheelchairs, and for parents with pushchairs and buggies.
With the summer holidays fast approaching, both Teignbridge District Council and Network Rail volunteers decided that urgent action had to...
Bishop Fleming have raised over £100,000 for charity in just six months.
The firm, which delivers audit, accounting and tax services pledged to fundraise £100k throughout 2019, as it celebrates its centenary year.
After significant fundraising activities in the first half of the year, the target has already been smashed with over 2500 donations made, benefitting over 60 charities.
Colleague and clients of the firm have joined together to participate in fundraising activities over the last few months.
Paul Seymour, Marketing Director and co-lead for corporate...
An independent economic report commissioned by McDonald’s to mark 45 years of operating in the UK, reveals the business and its suppliers have made a combined contribution of £3.3 million annually to Exeter.
Despite numerous high-street businesses in decline across the UK, McDonald’s continues to invest in and grow both its High Street and Drive-Thru operations, many of which are located in town centre locations. Without including its supply chain, in 2017 alone, McDonald’s directly generated more than £2.8m in the city.
Exeter-based national technology firm Software Solved has announced that Lindsay Lucas has been appointed as its new Managing Director.
The company provides digital business solutions through software, online customer portals and data insight for major brands including the likes of RSA, AXA XL and the National Trust. With its headquarters in Exeter and having celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, the company also offers its expertise to brands in the South West.
Lindsay has been with the business for nine years, most recently as Operations Director, working on key...
Families in Pinhoe joined the residents and staff at Green Tree Court Nursing & Residential Care Home for a day of fundraising at the care home’s Grand Community Garden Party on Saturday, 13th July – with legendary sports presenter, Steve Rider as special guest.
The care home and Rider, a long-time supporter of Green Tree Court, joined forces to raise funds for Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) of which Rider is a Patron. The charity supports patients and their families attending Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital who are affected by blood cancers and blood disorders. Green Tree Court...
The Grand Western Canal Country Park is among a record number of parks and green spaces to receive a Green Flag Award on Tuesday.
It’s the 11th consecutive year that the Country Park has received the honour from the Green Flag Awards Scheme which recognises the best green spaces in the world.
This international award, which coincides with Love Parks Week, is now into its third decade. It is a sign to the public that the Country Park offers the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and provides excellent visitor facilities.
Lives could be saved this summer thanks to a new system being used by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT).
SWASFT has recently adopted the three-word global address system called what3words in its Control Room to locate patients within a three-square metre area.
999 callers can use the free app to find the three-word address for their location, and share it with the call handler.
The Control Room can use the address to identify the precise location, and send help exactly where it is needed.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visited The Donkey Sanctuary’s international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon today (Wednesday 17 July) to commemorate the charity’s 50th anniversary.
Her Royal Highness, who is today celebrating her 72nd birthday, officially named The Donkey Sanctuary’s latest arrival, a three-week-old foal. The foal, which The Duchess named Sweet Pea, was born into the care of the charity after her mum, Poppy, was relinquished to The Donkey Sanctuary when her owner could no longer care for her.
Riverside users in Exeter are enjoying a new cycle and foot bridge on a popular route into the city.
The new King’s Arms swing bridge linking Haven Banks to the Kings Arms Isthmus – land that includes footpaths and cycle paths beside the Trews Weir Flood Relief Channel – has been installed and is now open to use.
The old bridge, which was first installed in 1972, had deteriorated over time and become rotten in places.
It was lifted out last summer and replaced with a temporary structure. The new bridge is almost identical but made of steel. Metalwork from the old...
