Police officers in Exeter have thanked the public for their support in the run up to the festive period.
The busy Christmas market, which ran for a month in the Cathedral Green area, attracts bumper crowds of visitors and the local Neighbourhood Police Team have been kept busy ensuring the safety of the public in the city.
As well as enhanced patrols, officers have been carrying out covert shoplifting operations in hotspots to catch any opportunistic thieves. Several arrests took place in November and December and police will continue to keep a close eye on daytime...
Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, got in the Christmas spirit by taking a festive horse and Carriage ride up over Woodbury Common this week!
Thanks to Cobs & Carriages, Exmouth, residents and staff had a brilliant time together as they enjoyed a gentle ride across an incredibly beautiful part of Devon in Woodbury.
They didn’t let the weather stop them from having a great time and instead wrapped up in warm, cosy blankets and enjoyed the Christmas music and the wonderful company of each other.
General Manager, Marc said: “We absolutely love...
The Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) Christmas Appeal is well underway, receiving a fantastic response so far.
Over £50,000 has been donated since the appeal launched in November to ensure that DAA’s crews remain fully stocked with everything they need for the winter months ahead.
For each of the incident's crews respond to, clinicians quickly work through the contents of their lifesaving critical care kits, which are stocked with essential medical supplies and equipment.
These kits and those back at base, must be fully replenished before crews are required to respond...
LEADING professional services business, Knights , has moved into a modern new office in Exeter.
The Exeter team are now based in a premium office at Broadwalk House in the heart of the city’s business district.
Complete with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, Knights’ relocation into the heart of the city represents a significant investment in its Exeter team.
Knights has seen significant growth in the South West, with colleagues in Cheltenham, Bristol and Exeter working as part of a team of more than 1,200 professionals across 23 locations nationwide...
Around 60 Year 9 students at West Exe School, part of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust , have taken part in an enterprise market at the school this month.
The market is the culmination of the £5 enterprise challenge, those taking part conducted market research, visited the market at Exeter Cathedral, then got to work on planning, pitching and promoting how they were going to use their £5 budget to create something to sell to other students. Some intrepid students even sought wider investment to help boost their chances of success.
Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, got in the Christmas spirit by throwing a Christmas party for residents and their friends and families.
Cumberland Grange’s Christmas party was in full swing (literally) as they were joined by Swing Exe, a local swing dancing group who got the party started. They had residents and their families up on their feet dancing to some wonderful classical tunes. Timescales singing duo then took over with some amazing singing and they also threw in a Christmas quiz with a box of chocolates up for grabs. To help with all of the dancing...
Stagecoach announced today (December 19) that it is extending its offer of a maximum fare of just £2 for a single bus journey in England.
The offer, part of the National Bus Fare Cap scheme, has been extended until the end of June 2024 – meaning more people can join the 84 million Stagecoach bus passengers who have already taken advantage of the new £2 single fares since their launch in January 2023.
The £2 offer, part of the Government’s Help for Households campaign, has helped bus customers save money but has also boosted local economies and communities. 23% of...
National Chartered Surveyor firm, Bruton Knowles , has expanding its presence in the South West, with the opening of a new office in Exeter – its 14th base in the UK. The move will provide a more convenient location for Bruton Knowles to service clients in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
The new office also strengthens the firm’s regional offering while supporting its National Building Consultancy Team to undergo further growth.
The strategic move follows another recent office opening in the South West, based in Bathpool, Taunton, which put the organisation in a...
IMP Software has been awarded Great Place To Work Certification, which recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work makes it easy for organisations to survey employees, uncover actionable insights, and be recognised for their company culture. Certification is a two-step process that includes surveying employees and completing a short questionnaire about the workplace.
IMP’s Great Place to Work certified company status was announced earlier this month.
Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding people to take care of themselves, their friends and family while celebrating the festive period in its latest drive to tackle violent crime.
Officers will be carrying out enhanced patrols and a range of initiatives in the main towns and cities across the two counties in a bid to help keep people safe.
In Exeter, there will be additional officers working late shifts on key dates during the Christmas period to carry out high-visibility patrols.
These officers will be supported by colleagues from the Special Constabulary...
