The South West economy grew at one of the fastest rates in the UK during December, with business activity and the number of new orders rising sharply, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Regional PMI.
The South West PMI® rose to 58.7 in December, up from 56.6 in November. A PMI reading above 50 signifies growth in business activity.
Data for December also showed that employment rose for the sixth month running, supported by an increase in new business orders.
Despite this, input costs – including rent, raw materials and utilities - continued to rise, and firms...
Your 2016 guide to fireworks displays taking place in and around Exeter:
Friday 4 November
Exmouth Round Table Annual Charity Fireworks Display Exmouth Rugby Football Club, Royal Avenue, Exmouth Raising funds in aid of Exmouth RNLI. The evening will be hosted by Radio Exe and Chris Dinnis. Creation Station are in attendance for those who would like to get arty before the fireworks start. Admission: £6 adults, £4 children. Gates open at 6pm with the fireworks from 7.30pm. https://exmouth.roundtable.co.uk
Fireworks Night a Exeter Golf & Country Club Topsham Road, Exeter...
The University of Exeter is the top university in the southwest according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
The university, which was The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year for 2012-13, ranks 9= in this year’s league table. The Southwest region is well represented in the wider top 20 with Bath ranking 12th in the UK and Bristol 19th.
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 is published over three days, beginning with a free 60-page supplement published this weekend in The Sunday Times (September 25). It provides...
The fourth quarter of 2016 has seen a boost of confidence in the South West with hiring intentions of +3%, according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts. The Employment Outlook in the region has risen by two percentage points from last quarter. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,102 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. It is the most comprehensive, forward-looking employment survey of its kind and is used as a key economic statistic by both the Bank of...
RECORD crowds attended the 39th Dartmoor Folk Festival, held in the foothills of Dartmoor at South Zeal, near Okehampton from August 5 to 7.
Local and national artists entertained those who went along to the event, most to sell-out audiences.
The festival included concerts, dances, a Dartmoor Fayre, a ceilidh, folk service, craft displays, music hall, pub sessions, a ramble on Dartmoor and music, song and dance workshops.
The packed programme of events also included a dedicated children’s festival.
Hotly-contested competitions included the Dartmoor Broom...
Devon school children received a very special preview of the Tour of Britain on Monday (4 July), cycling the start and finish of the Devon stage with a British cycling pioneer and an aspiring professional.
On Friday September 9 2016, the world’s top cycling teams and riders will race from Sidmouth on the East Devon coastline to the summit of Haytor on Dartmoor in Stage Six of the race.
The Devon Stage is being hosted by Devon County Council (DCC), and partners Teignbridge District Council, East Devon District Council, Sidmouth Town Council and Dartmoor National Park....
Exeter Quay will once again be host to the City of Exeter Rowing Regatta on Saturday 9 July for a full day of sprint racing at the historic quayside.
The Regatta at Exeter Quay is a great day out for the family. Parents and youngsters can be inspired by the action and families can also relax in the cafes and bars. The first race is at 10:00am and racing continues through-out the day ending at 6pm with the mens’ open eight.
Paul Wilson Exeter Regatta Chairman said: "Exeter Regatta has steadily grown in popularity and the number of competitors and events continues to rise. At...
Exeter Quay will once again be host to the City of Exeter Rowing Regatta on Saturday 9 July for a full day of sprint racing at the historic quayside.
The Regatta at Exeter Quay is a great day out for the family. Parents and youngsters can be inspired by the action and families can also relax in the cafes and bars.
The first race is at 10:00am and racing continues through-out the day ending at 6pm with the mens’ open eight.
With so many rowers taking part from ages 13 to over 70 you have the opportunity to see racing at all levels, and the chance to meet all the...
OH no It isn't, Oh yes it is! It's only June but panto bosses at Exmouth Pavilion proudly announce this year's Christmas pantomime,The Wizard Of Oz.
One of the UK’s fastest growing pantomime companies has joined forces with Exmouth Pavilion for the third year running to bring the biggest pantomime the venue has had to date.
The Wizard of Oz will run at the theatre from Saturday 24th December to Monday 2nd January and will have an all star cast headlined by soap star legend Ken Farrington.
Ken first became nationally known for his role of wayward son Billy Walker in...
Devon and Cornwall Police’s latest domestic abuse campaign warns potential offenders of the consequences of letting their emotions get the better of them during the Euro 16 football tournament.
Statistics show that domestic abuse increases during the summer, especially when a large sporting event taking place.
Police ask people to be aware of their behaviour and mood when watching the football. Emotions run high and frustration and competitiveness can cause tempers to flare. Police warn people that they could face a one month ban from seeing their families if they use or...
