Acclaimed storyteller Matthew Crampton (Five Stars, Guardian) unites with American folk music legend Jeff Warner in a new show based on Crampton’s book Human Cargo: Songs & Stories of Emigration, Slavery & Transportation.
Human Cargo gives voice to past exiles – emigrants, slaves, transportees – to shed fresh light on today’s migrations.
Through the accompanying Parallel Lives project, it includes – wherever it performs - local stories of migration and partnership with local refugee and migrant support groups.
Smarter Business has been awarded TGP’s Platinum Accreditation, recognising the Haywards Heath-based broker’s industry-leading level of quality and compliance performance.
Exeter City kept up their hopes for automatic promotion with a vital 2-1 win over Chesterfield at St James Park.
Jayden Stockley opened the scoring for the Grecians in the first half before an own goal from Alex Whitmore put City two goals to the good.
The Spireites hit back through Andy Kellett late on but the Grecians did well to hold onto a precious three points.
The Grecians made two changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Accrington Stanley last weekend as Luke Croll and Robbie Simpson came into the starting XI with the City looking to keep up the pressure on...
Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Exeter.
The incident happened on Friday 30 March between the hours of 4pm and 8.30pm at a residential property on Blackboy Road.
The offender used a brick to smash a ground floor window and gain access to the property. A number of sentimental items were taken from the property as well as a quantity of cash.
Investigating officer, DC Jenny Palmer said: “Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area around this time is asked to contact police.”
Leading Devon-based chartered accountancy firm, Simpkins Edwards, has promoted Exeter-based Tax Director, Mark Simic, and Barnstaple-based Director of Business Services, James Welton, both Chartered Tax Advisors (CTAs), to the positions of Partner within the firm.
As Partner, Mark will be responsible for further expanding the firm’s delivery of high-level tax advice throughout the South West. Mark will continue to expand his growing range of clients spanning start-up businesses, corporates and healthcare professionals. He will also develop his growing client base in the dental...
Celebrating 10 years of broadcasting with a building takeover featuring live music, DJs, films, outside broadcasts, studio tours and a radio conference.
The tribunal, to determine the fee Exeter City will receive from Chelsea for Ethan Ampadu, will take place on Wednesday, April 18. The tribunal will be held in London and will be attended by City chairman Julian Tagg, manager Paul Tisdale, director of football Steve Perryman and finance director Keith Mason along with the club’s legal team. Ethan became the club’s youngest ever player when he made his debut for the Grecians aged 15 years, 10 months and 26 days. He joined Chelsea on July 1, 2017, and has continued to impress, making seven first team appearances for the Blues this season as...
Campaigners in Exeter are organising a week of events to raise awareness of the need for a more sustainable and ethical clothes manufacturing industry, as part of a global movement to wipe out human exploitation, waste, and environmental damage.
Fashion Revolution Week takes place from Monday April 23rd until Saturday 28th and the activities in Exeter have been organised by the independent local company Sancho’s, which has two shops in Fore Street selling certified FairTrade fashion clothing and accessories, made from sustainable natural materials.
Leading Devon chartered accountancy firm, Simpkins Edwards, has marked the opening of its new offices in Bovey Tracey with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony undertaken by Bovey Tracey’s Town Mayor, Cllr Avril Kerswell.
Simpkins Edwards has relocated its team of accountants and tax staff from the former Heathfield premises to the new Bovey Tracey offices on Pottery Road, just 100 yards from The House of Marbles. Freshly converted to create an open-plan office for its team of seven, the former pottery mould-making workshop has undergone a full renovation in keeping with its...
Candidates from the Labour, Conservative, Green and Liberal Democrat parties will put their case and respond to questions from the audience at a Hustings for the City Council Elections in May.
The Hustings starts at 7pm on Thursday April 19th at Exeter Community Centre, St Davids' Hill and is organised by Transition Exeter.
Laura Wright the Labour candidate for St Thomas, Aric Gilinsky, the Conservative candidate for St Davids, James Dart the St Davids candidate for the Liberal Democrats and Cllr Chris Musgrave for the Green Party will take part.
