Launching six new stores across the U.K. and Ireland, Dr. Martens are thrilled to announce the opening of their new store in Exeter, Situated on High Street, the brand invites you to celebrate their new home with a special in-store gig from Devon’s finest Black Foxxes supported by Muncie Girls on the 8th November 2017 from 6.00pm - 8.30pm. Entrance to the in-store gig will be on a first come, first served basis.
Carers and families of people living across Devon and Cornwall with dementia are being urged to participate in a new initiative which is being launched by Devon and Cornwall police in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Dementia Alliance.
The Herbert Protocol is aimed at finding those who go missing quickly and safely.The Protocol encourages families, carers, friends or neighbours to hold information about the person with Dementia that can help the emergency services find them if they go missing.
By using an easily accessible form, carers can provide vital...
A genetics researcher has won a prestigious award from the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics (ISPG) for his work on diseases that affect the brain.
Professor Jonathan Mill, of the University of Exeter Medical School, has been presented with the 2017 Theodore Reich Young Investigator Award, a prize which celebrates exceptional research in the field of psychiatric genetics.
The award is named after Theodore (Ted) Reich (1938-2003) who was the first President of the ISPG and was both an outstanding researcher and mentor to young scientists. The award was presented...
Visitors to the new Marshall Exeter Audi Centre on 1 Matford Way, will be dazzled by the state-of-the-art facilities of this £8.5m facility, showcasing the latest Audi Terminal concept.
Almost double the size of the former centre, there is extensive customer parking, a 15-car showroom, and the dealership has space to have 70 approved cars on display. Two private lounges are available for customers to configure their perfect Audi online, and a 15-bay high-tech workshop will help reduce the lead time for service requirements. When dropping off their vehicle, Audi customers will even...
Rob Baxter has challenged his Exeter Chiefs side to build on their impressive form of late when they return to Aviva Premiership action at Sale Sharks tomorrow night (7:45pm).
A decent league win over Newcastle Falcons at Sandy Park have been followed by equally strong showings in Europe, where the Chiefs have seen off both Glasgow Warriors and Montpellier, to give them a winning start to life in Pool 3 of the competition.
Now, Devon's finest must go again in the North West against a Sharks outfit who are notoriously tough opponents in home waters.
Exeter-based accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark has joined forces with charities and regulators to combat fraud targeted against charities, as part of National Charity Fraud Awareness Week (23 – 27 October).
Charity Fraud Awareness Week aims to help charities limit their fraud risks and ensure that charity trustees, staff and volunteers, as well as their donors and supporters, can recognise the warning signs.
Charities face the same fraud risks as any other sector and fraud can occur at any point in the financial flow, from when the donation is made right through to the...
David Thomas, the chief executive of five star housebuilder Barratt Homes, was on hand last week to lend his support to the company’s fundraising efforts for Wear it Pink Day.
The fundraiser, on Friday October 20, is part of Breast Cancer Now’s fundraising during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
He’s encouraging staff across the region to wear something pink on the day and donned a pink hard hat to show his support.
He’s pictured with Barratt sales director Sara Parker and managing director Paul Moran during a recent visit to the south west.
Exeter law firm Rundlewalker has successfully retained its Law Society’s quality mark, Lexcel, a much sought after accreditation it has now held for the past five years.
The firm was particularly praised for its apprenticeship scheme and commitment to trainee opportunities. Over the past three years, Rundlewalker has taken on three apprentices in its conveyancing, personal injury and civil litigation departments with a new trainee paralegal vacancy just announced.
Rundlewalker CEO Nick Dudman (pictured above) said he was extremely proud of his team’s achievement
The benefits of volunteering in your local charity shop are many, and this week, 16 – 21 October, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is inviting anyone interested in volunteering to pop into their local CHSW shop to find out more.
Stephanie Robey, retail volunteer advisor at the charity said: ‘Volunteers are the lifeblood of our shops and we welcome anyone who has ever wondered whether or not volunteering is right for them, to visit their local shop and have an informal chat with the shop team. There are so many benefits to volunteering from making new friends to gaining...
MUDDY obstacle course, The Bear Trail, which has only been open for just over a year, has made it through to the finals of a prestigious tourism award.
The family attraction, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, has made it to the top three in the ‘small attraction of the year’ category of the Devon Tourism Awards.
The trail is up against Quince Honey Farm and Plymouth Gin in the awards.
Owner Ben Jordan, said they were thrilled to have made it to the finals.
‘This is a real honour for us; to have made it to the finals just over a year after we...
