News - August, 2020

  Stagecoach South West have partnered with local councils to introduce specific school and college buses from the start of term across their South West network. With students returning to schools and colleges from early September, many parents will be anxious to ensure their children can continue to travel to school and...

Exeter City Futures has teamed up with Bunyip Craft, Federation of Small Businesses Exeter, Grocer on the Green, InExeter (Exeter’s Business Improvement District), Nourish of Topsham and Princesshay to find out about local customer travel behaviour. They are calling on all local retailers, independents and shops of all different shapes and sizes...

    Research is underway to understand how  the pandemic is impacting marketing strategy and practices, and how brands are adjusting their approach to meet new challenges and seize new opportunities.   Exeter-based PR and Marketing agency, Astley Media are running an online survey to  reveal key insights into current and emerging marketing trends,...

    Join individuals and workplaces across Devon, nationally and globally this September to compete for prizes by logging your bike rides and encouraging others to do the same.   Sign up now and join us for Cycle September!     Why take part? There are a lot of benefits for taking part in Cycle September. Individually, for...

  Two semi-detached office units in Okehampton which came to market earlier in the year have shown strong interest despite the restrictions which have been in place for much of the marketing period.   Unit 8B Cranmere Road, on the Exeter Road Industrial Estate, has just been let to House and Home, who...

Simpkins Edwards, the Devon-based accountancy firm, is saluting its staff, Veteran and Reservist clients, having received the highest accolade that the Ministry of Defence can bestow on a business.  This is in recognition of the firm’s support for Armed Forces personnel and their families, their recruitment and development.   One of...

A new programme designed to help people develop their digital skills and improve job prospects is being delivered by Exeter health and wellbeing charity CITY Community Trust, as the economy continues to be hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme is being delivered through Good Things Foundation and has been funded...

Acting on behalf of Jurassic Fibre Ltd, Stratton Creber Commercial’s Exeter office has negotiated the purchase of  27,120 sq ft of warehouse and office accommodation on 2.03 acres for the company on Ottery Moor Lane in Honiton. Andrew Hosking, Director of Stratton Creber Commercial comments…”  having acted for Jurassic Fibre in...

Cosmic, the Social Enterprise specialising in all things Digital, are looking to recruit a new non-exec member to their Board of Directors. If you have a passion for delivering meaning social impact and interest in helping people, communities and businesses thrive – then this could be a great role for...

The annual conference from TechExeter and Digital Exeter is back - "Vision 2020" is packed with two days of live talks from expert speakers in the tech and digital space. Weds 9th Sept has talks on software development, artificial intelligence and computer vision. Thurs 10th Sept has talks and panel...