Influential film critic Mark Kermode has been appointed as an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter.
Dr Kermode will join the University’s film studies department – ranked as among the best in the world, to collaborate with academics on teaching programmes and research.
Dr Kermode, who wrote his PhD thesis on horror fiction, is chief film critic for the Observer, contributes to the magazine Sight & Sound, and has co-presented the award-winning BBC Radio 5 Live show Kermode and Mayo’s Film Review since 2001. He recently wrote and presented the BBC Four...
A local shop in Topsham, near Exeter, which has prevented the use of over 11,000 single use plastics by providing an opportunity for customers to shop packaging free since it opened in March, is on the shortlist of retailers in the running to be named Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2018.
Nourish of Topsham is the first zero waste store in Exeter, stocking innovative products from small companies that help people reduce the amount of single use plastic that they need whilst promoting other small businesses. Owner Sarah Martins says they have closed a gap in the market in the town, so...
With the UK due to formally leave the European Union (EU) in less than six months, Brexit negotiations are reaching a nervous climax. Hopes remain that the UK government will secure a deal with the EU by the end of the year, but what impact are the Brexit talks having on the forex markets? How far could the pound fall if there is no deal reached? Would the pound be affected by a vote of no-confidence within the Conservative Party and Prime Minister Theresa May being replaced?
The latest #IGForexChat outlined the potential ramifications of Brexit negotiations on forex markets. IG’s...
The freedom of the open road has captivated the hearts and imaginations of humankind since the very beginning. It is at the core of the explorer, who wishes to trek through the world at their own pace and discover new sights and adventures. Today these discoveries are often found along a paved road and end at a parking lot, but the essence of the adventure still stands. For those who love to drive, making a career of it is the best way to achieve total fulfilment in life, and here are the top four choices to help you get started:
Experienced Chartered Accountant and business adviser Patrick Tigwell has joined Thomas Westcott as a Partner. Patrick, whose appointment brings the number of Partners at the fast-growing firm to 30, will be based in Thomas Westcott’s Exeter office working across its portfolio of regional and national clients.
In the last two years Thomas Westcott, which has 17 offices across Devon and Somerset, has almost doubled in size and has made a string of senior appointments as well as announcing its largest ever intake of apprentices. Before joining Thomas Westcott, Patrick Tigwell was a...
There were celebrations at Exeter City Football Club today when it officially unveiled its new £3.4 million stadium redevelopment.
The project, which has seen the construction of a new stand, changing rooms, away end, and associated facilities, will be opened to fans for the first time on Saturday.
The new stand has been named the Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand in honour of fans’ favourite Adam Stansfield, who died eight years ago. It also features a heritage display which has been created thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the work of the Supporters’...
The award-winning Chicago Blues Brothers present the world’s biggest and best tribute to the legendary Blues Brothers with ‘MOTOWN MISSION’, a two hour high energy, all-singing, all-dancing songfest featuring over 40 smash hits – many of which were featured in the Blues Brothers films – performed live in concert. They bring their high-energy tribute spectacular to Exeter's Northcott Theatre this Saturday 27th October.
Says Chris, who also serves as the show’s musical arranger and producer: “One of the things I love about being a Chicago Blues Brother is the chance to carry on the...
This is Exeter's first ever Etsy Made Local market. Taking place at Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December, it is part of a national event that will see the biggest regional spread of markets across the UK take part. In total 54 cities across the UK will celebrate the makers, designers and collectors that sell on Etsy.com, the online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods. It’s about encouraging people to look locally for this year’s Christmas gifting and connecting them to more than 40 South West Devon based makers and designers.
