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Horror as young lawyers jump off building...

A brave group from leading South West law firm Stephens Scown pushed themselves over the edge today in a Halloween-themed abseil raising funds for Age UK Exeter.

Six lawyers from the firm’s Young Marketing Group (YMG) took part in the hair-raising 80ft abseil off the edge of Princesshay’s NCP car park, raising over £750 in the process.

In costumes ranging from witches to Harry Potter and Batwoman, the terrifying lawyers were part of more than 50 participants from businesses around the city.

Age UK Exeter works to support elderly people across the city and is the...

** COMPETITION CLOSED ** Win a family ticket to the Exeter Round Table charity fireworks display

The Exeter Daily has teamed up once more with Exeter Round Table to offer you the chance of winning a family ticket to this year’s Charity Fireworks Extravaganza.

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All you have to do for the chance of winning is to email your name, email address and a contact telephone number to ted@thedailyuk.com - make sure you enter "Round Table Fireworks Competition" in the subject line!

One winner will be chosen at random at 4.30pm on Monday 2 November 2015 and notified by email.

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Sanderson Weatherall launches new integrated asset advisory service

Exeter-based chartered surveyor and property consultancy Sanderson Weatherall has launched a new integrated asset advisory service for businesses following the appointment of a debt and working capital management specialist.

Chris Brooke has been appointed associate partner within the asset based lending (ABL) valuation and advisory department. He joins Christian Humphreys, partner, and Lee Joyce, associate partner, in delivering their specialist ABL service to financial lenders, insolvency practitioners, corporate recovery specialists and private equity houses operating within a...

New Exeter collective officially opened

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/30/2015 - 12:31pm

An Exeter business which provides specialist employment for people with disabilities has been officially opened by Devon County Council leader John Hart who said he was pleased to see the workers all flourishing.

The Devon Disability Collective (DDC) was set up after PLUSS announced the impending closure of its factory at Marsh Barton.

Devon County Council owns the building and agreed to waive the £150,000 rent for the first year and loan the collective £125,000 over five years to help its set-up costs and cash flow.

Mr Hart worked with Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw and...

James Acaster - Represent ** SOLD OUT **

Event Date: 
01/11/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

JAMES ACASTER – REPRESENT ‘Love is the absence of judgment’ Dalai Lama XIV.

Running his mouth off about a bunch of stuff nobody even cares about – it’s James Acaster.

Nifty. Snazzy. 30 years old. Doing his best to improve his imposture.

Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee 2014, 2013 and 2012.

As seen on Nevermind the Buzzcocks – BBC Two, Mock the Week- BBC One, 8 Out of 10 Cats – Channel 4 and Russell Howard’s Good News – BBC Three.

As Heard on James Acaster’s Findings (Radio 4) and The Josh Widdicombe Show (XFM)

‘This is stand-...

Understanding RAMM’s Melanesian Skulls

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/30/2015 - 10:37am

An Arts Council Grant has enabled Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) to investigate its Pacific collections, including the Melanesian human remains.

These collections form part of RAMM’s World cultures collection, recognised by Arts Council England's Designation Scheme as a pre-eminent collection of national and international importance.

Researcher Kirstin Leith explains: “During the 1930s RAMM acquired three over-modelled Melanesian human skulls. The acquisition was part of a wider collection frenzy in Melanesia during the early part of the...

Uni climbs global 100 for Life Sciences

The University of Exeter has cemented its position among the very best universities in the world for Life Sciences.

The subject now ranks 82nd in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Life Sciences Rankings 2015-16, up from 99th last year – a climb of 17 places. Exeter ranked at number 15 in the UK, up two places from 17, in a year when the country topped the national tables for the first time.

The Life Sciences ranking assesses the top 100 Universities in the world in this field. They are analysed across 13 performance indicators in a wide range of activity,...

Don’t let Hallowe'en get too scary

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are asking everyone dressing up in spooky gear this Hallowe'en to be aware of the issue surrounding fire safety of fancy dress costumes. Many adults and children are injured in accidents where lighted candles or fireworks have ignited flammable costumes and hair.

You should ensure children are well supervised at all times, especially if they are around fireworks, sparklers or open flames such as pumpkins with candles.

Top tips for Hallowe'en dressing:

  • Keep away from naked flames – avoid using a naked flame or
  • ...

An Evening with Sir Roger Moore

Event Date: 
05/11/2015 - 7:30pm to 06/11/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Celebrating 70 years in show business this year, the Hollywood legend and James Bond star chats with biographer Gareth Owen about his extraordinary life and career.

Featuring inside stories and exclusive anecdotes from an astonishing career that has included the hit TV series The Saint and The Persuaders, plus Hollywood blockbusters and, of course, seven iconic movies as the world’s most famous spy, 007.

There will also be a unique opportunity to put your own question, live, to Sir Roger at the end of the show.

www.aneveningwithsirrogermoore.com

Tickets: £...

Devon racecourse named one of best in Britain

Newton Abbot Racecourse has been named as one of the best racecourses in Britain for racehorse owners, after once again achieving Gold Standard from the Racehorse Owners’ Association (ROA).

Out of 60 racecourses in the country, Newton Abbot was one of 12 racecourses to be awarded the accolade, with others including Hamilton Park, Kempton Park and Market Rasen.

The Gold Standard award strives to recognise excellence for owners at each racecourse in the country and looks to improve the experience for racehorse owners year on year.

Patrick Masterson, Managing Director...

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