Tithebarn’s Little Free Library officially opened with support from a local housebuilder.
Tithebarn’s Little Free Library and noticeboard were opened by Broadclyst Parish Council with the support of a £1,000 donation from local housebuilder Persimmon Homes.
The area was officially opened with a storytelling afternoon hosted opposite the Library by Tithebarn Residents' Association, with parents and young children from across the local community joining to encourage reading and the sharing of stories.
As part of Persimmon’s ambition to create outdoor community...
Aldi stores in Devon donated more than 19,400 meals to families in need during the recent summer school holidays.
All of its Devon stores supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food via community giving platform, Neighbourly.
Ahead of the summer holidays, new research from Neighbourly found that 78% of the good causes it supports had seen demand for services increase in recent months, with 45% noticing a decrease in donations.
Around four in five (79%) expect the cost-of-living crisis will continue...
Browne Jacobson has strengthened its growing higher education practice by appointing a special adviser with deep experience in the sector.
As the UK and Ireland law firm’s first higher education special adviser, Professor Janice Kay CBE will provide strategic input and support engagement with the higher education sector.
Her experience includes two decades in senior positions at the University of Exeter, including as Provost and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor for nine years until August 2023.
She was also special adviser to Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lisa Roberts...
InExeter is proud to celebrate the rejuvenation of three key areas in the city, thanks to the dedicated efforts of volunteers from the business community and local residents.
Neighbourhood Action Days , a community-driven initiative launched earlier this year by InExeter, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Exeter, aims to connect communities and instil civic pride. Led by Projects Manager Mattie Richardson, these days of action have already made a lasting impact on Exeter’s streets and public spaces.
A South West-based engineering team with a passion for innovation is transforming the large-format additive manufacturing sector with the launch of its latest product.
Rapid Fusion has invested more than £500,000 into bringing ‘Apollo’ to market, a full turnkey 3D printing solution that utilises the power of robotics to support the production of large components and moulds.
Founder Jake Hand believes this new technology will help automotive, aerospace and furniture manufacturers achieve high quality builds at rapid speeds, all achieved at a fraction of the cost of other...
Exeter-based Isuzu UK dealer, Livery Dole, will sponsor the home strip of local football team, Hemyock FC, for the 2024/25 season. With the team playing in the Devon & Exeter league, the Isuzu dealer is excited to support Hemyock FC as the new season unfolds.
Livery Dole Isuzu were in attendance for Hemyock FC’s first home game of the season against Starcross Dons FC. Despite the home side’s 3-1 defeat, the Isuzu dealer was delighted to have the privilege of selecting the Player of the Match award.
Isuzu Brand Specialist at Livery Dole, Dan Ranger, was among the...
Creative colleagues in Exeter are inviting youngsters to get to the art of the matter by helping to raise awareness about good eye health.
To mark National Eye Health Week (23-29 September), staff at the city’s Specsavers store are inviting children to let their imaginations run wild for a drawing competition.
Children aged 13 and under can pick up a template drawing of glasses from the High Street store and draw what they would like see through the glasses.
Emma Pope, store manager at Exeter Specsavers, says: ‘This is a lovely competition and we are looking...
Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter has partnered with Brendon Prince, founder of the Above Water charity, to support his mission of educating children on water safety and organising the SUP English Riviera Championships (SUPERCHAMPS).
The dealership has provided Brendon with vehicles, including a Jaguar F-Pace and Land Rover Defender, to facilitate his nationwide outreach efforts. Additionally, they are supplying a vehicle for the organisation of the SUP English Riviera Championships, an event that has bid to accommodate a world championship in the coming years.
Leading audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced the appointment of Athene Lippiett as its new Senior Accountancy Manager as the firm continues to grow its offices in Exeter and the South West.
Athene is the co-founder of multimillion-pound company Southwestern Distillery near Padstow, Cornwall and will bring expertise and first-hand experience in business development and strategic planning to help clients streamline operations and drive growth.
The appointment demonstrates Bishop Fleming’s continued growth and echoes the firm’s success,...
