Exeter

A new look H Samuel, designed for Exeter’s shoppers, has opened its doors in the Guildhall shopping centre.

Customers are welcomed into a bright and modern interior, with a host of new features to improve and enhance their shopping experience.

Every aspect of the refurbishment has been thoughtfully designed with Exeter’s shoppers in mind.

“We wanted our customers to feel right at home from the moment they enter our store,” said store manager, Jade Ewart.

“We’re here to help them celebrate the special moments in their lives and we’re also a destination...

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.

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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,...

Exeter Chiefs and Ben Coen have put pen to paper on the young fly half’s first contract ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Coen was one of four Chiefs Academy players who recently won the World Rugby U20 Championship with England U20 alongside Chiefs senior coach Haydn Thomas.

The young fly-half, who has been a member of the Chiefs Academy since he was 15 years old, is delighted to have signed his first contract with the club he grew up following.

“It’s a dream come true to sign with the Chiefs. Being a local lad, I was always a massive supporter of the club growing...

Each year, a staggering 36 billion of the world-famous LEGO bricks are produced and enjoyed by people all over the world.

And in a few weeks time, just some of these will be heading down to Exeter to a city church for a special and innovative event that it’s hoped will attract families and children from across the city

For the first time, and in a unique expression of church activity, Rediscover Church, which has recently moved into The Former Range store at Exeter Quay with over 1200 seats in the building, will host the event to inspire budding builders with creativity...

Residents at Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter, run by Barchester Healthcare, are celebrating Housekeeping Week, which takes place from September 9th – 15th. Residents wanted to thank all the wonderful housekeeping staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living there.

Housekeeping Week is an annual event held every year during the second week in September. The week is dedicated to recognising the efforts of hard-working housekeeping staff around the world.

Residents and staff reminisced about how housekeeping has...

Bloor Homes has teamed up with Guide Dogs for the Blind to celebrate the launch of a brand-new country park with a dog-friendly Family Fun Day on Saturday 21st September.

Guide Dogs and Guide Dog puppies will coming along to the ‘dog-friendly do’ at the ‘Bloor Homes at Pinhoe’s development in Exeter, where there will also be a dog-themed charity raffle and an ice cream van complete with dog ice cream. There will also be a Guide Dogs stand including a Tombola and Guide Dogs merchandise and all proceeds will go to the charity locally. There will be opportunities to meet a Guide Dog...