Hyde + Seek takes top spot in Exeter BID’s Summer of Independents competition
Hyde + Seek has been crowned Exeter’s Independent Business of the Year by Exeter Business Improvement District (BID). The Summer of Independents competition was launched on 4th July to celebrate the very best of the city’s independently run shops, restaurants, cafes and businesses. A staggering 1,658 people voted for 117 Exeter “indies” during the competition which saw a broad range of businesses nominated by their customers for the chance to win the top accolade: Independent Business of the Year 2017....
Exeter School pupil Tom Lammonby has been named Man of Series after topping the England Under 19 batting averages in their five match one day series against India. The 17-year-old joined Somerset Cricket Academy in the autumn of 2015 and was thrilled to play in all five games in the international series against India Under 19s. He said it felt incredible to have won the Man of Series Award and the icing on the cake. “It’s nice to have got some runs for England, but it has all happened so fast and one thing has led to another. “To have played for the England Under 19s is better than any...
Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts returns to Westpoint, Exeter this September with 160 stands full of must-have craft supplies and a wealth of inspiration for makers. The show is a haven for those who love to craft and has been a must visit event in Exeter for 28 years. New to the Exeter show is Bertha, the Colour-in Caravan. Kate Edmunds, Bertha’s owner, found the vintage caravan neglected and dilapidated and lovingly restored her as a colouring-in extravaganza. Kate said: “Children are free to colour the caravan itself, using our special...
One man has died following a collision on the A38 on the outskirts of Exeter.
Police were called at around 6.35pm on Wednesday 30 August following the reports of a single vehicle collision on the A380 Telegraph Hill, Kennford.
The vehicle involved was a blue Honda motorcycle ridden by a 36-year-old man from the Exmouth area.
The rider was treated at the scene before being taken by Ambulance to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where shortly after arrival he was pronounced deceased.
Local officers as well as officers from the Roads Policing Team, and...
David joined City on August 2, 2013, having impressed during a pre-season trial at the club, and made his debut in a 2-1 victory over Bristol Rovers on the opening day of that season before scoring his first goal for the club in a 2-2 draw against Bury on November 30, 2013.
David, who has spent four-and-a-bit seasons at Exeter City, quickly became a fans’ favourite at St James Park and had his best season to date last campaign when he netted 21 goals in 46 appearances to help the Grecians reach the League Two play-off final at Wembley – a match in which he scored.
From the 8th – 10th September The Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter, will play host to a pop up shop like no other. The Distinguished Dog Company will be situated in Goldsmith Square, at the rear of Marks & Spencer, offering the stylish and discerning dogs of the city a chance to get their paws on some new threads, including neckerchiefs, bow ties, knitwear, collars, leads and grooming products. Part of the Exeter Guildhall Shopping Centre initiative encouraging small businesses to make use of the new units, The Distinguished Dog Company is participating for three days to showcase...
Jonathon Slobham, leading marketing consultant for scale up SMEs, will be sharing his INPISRE strategy at next week’s business breakfast.
Jonathon is the founder of Peppered Moth, an exceptionally action orientated, strategic marketing consultancy that helps "scale ups" achieve exceptional growth.
With a passion for working with small and medium sized enterprises, Jonathon helps business leaders drive change and build confidence.
Exeter City have signed West Bromwich Albion’s right-back Kane Wilson on loan until January, subject to Premier League approval. Wilson, who has represented England at under-16 and under-17 level, is currently away on duty for his country and will link up with the Exeter City squad next week. The 17-year-old comes to St James Park with a growing reputation having made his debut for West Brom in the EFL Cup last season and also played two games for the club in EFL Trophy last campaign.
City’s assistant manager Matt Oakley, who has been working with West Brom on the transfer, said: “...
Local lady Wendy from Chudleigh will be hosting her annual, fun-filled street party on Saturday September 2nd. This year she will be raising money for a charity close to her heart, Pancreatic Cancer Action.
Wendy, owner of the Bishop Lacy Inn on Fore Street organises the community event to bring everyone together for a day of celebration that anyone can come along to free of charge. The road will be closed from 12pm – 12am so the party can take place. There will be live bands from 2pm to 11pm and a raffle with local companies helping out for free.
Local Sugar Smart teams across the South West are encouraging people to attempt the Sugar Smart September challenge and are providing support and tips throughout the month.
Sugar Smart September is a challenge to reduce ‘free sugar’ in our diets for the month of September.
People can choose from four options for the challenge, from completely cutting out free sugar from their diet for the whole month, to trying to keep intake of free sugar to below the recommended seven teaspoons per day.
“Free” sugar is any sugar that is added to foods at home or by the producer,...
