Last week (25 November – 1 December 2024) police forces across the country took part in a week of intensified activity to detect and disrupt County Lines activity which brings violence and exploitation to the south west. County Lines is the term used to describe drug dealing where mobile phones are used to supply drugs, typically from large cities to towns and rural areas. County Lines are run by ‘Line Holders’ and the runners, often vulnerable people, deliver the drugs. The runners are often children being exploited and may possess knives or other weapons.
Well-respected wealth management company Prydis has moved from Exeter City Centre to the beautiful grounds of Winslade Park at Clyst St Mary.
The newly built offices at Clyst House with an impressive footprint of 6,200 square feet set in stunning grounds, are now home to 60 staff members from the Wealth and Accounts teams.
In addition, the company also has offices in Newquay, Liskeard, and Edinburgh. Its total turnover of all subsidiaries and connect companies is just under £12m.
Prydis has two lines of business: Business Services (Accounts, Audit, Tax and...
Legendary British band Duran Duran are set to electrify the stage at Powderham Castle on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 , for an unforgettable night of live music. This highly anticipated performance is one of only two UK headline shows for the band next year, making it a truly unmissable event.
The multi-award-winning group, celebrated for their timeless hits, will headline Powderham Presents , a brand-new music festival bringing world-class acts to the heart of Devon. Joining them are Nile Rodgers & CHIC , the disco legends behind chart-topping anthems like Le Freak and Good Times...
Exeter & Devon Crematorium invites the local community to its annual Christmas Memorial Service, providing a reflective space to remember loved ones during the festive season.
The service will be held at the crematorium’s chapel on Wednesday, 18 December, at 7 p.m. The evening will be led by a local celebrant and will feature heartfelt readings, traditional carols, and moments of quiet reflection.
Attendees will be able to dedicate a personalised star in memory of a loved one, which will be placed on the crematorium’s memorial tree. This collective tribute, displayed...
Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen – one of the UK's leading premium sports bar brands – has secured £6m of new funding from HSBC UK to grow its portfolio by five additional sites, with the first of these set to open in November, in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter. It will become the second Ludo location in the South West, following the opening of Ludo, Bath in May 2023.
Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen – the joint venture between St Austell Brewery and Ed Martin and the senior team at ETM Group – is known for its premium sports viewing experience. The opening of Ludo, Exeter...
Children and teachers from a primary school in Exeter have done their bit for the environment by planting a 400-tree micro-forest in their school grounds.
The youngsters from Monkerton Community Primary School were joined by local councillors from Exeter City Council and Devon County Council for the event, which was organised by Community Interest Company SocieTree.
SocieTree was launched in 2023 and aims to highlight the benefits that micro forests bring. It has been working closely with schools across Devon.
Micro-forests – also known as Miyawaki forests –...
Last weekend, Accelerate Trampoline and Gymnastics competed in the Southwest Championships; a competition that celebrates all levels and ages of the talent we have in the region, from Plymouth to Poole to Gloucester and Bristol.
It was a wonderful day combining Olympian Kirsty Way performing, with young gymnasts who were competing for the first time.
A team of nineteen Accelerate athletes travelled to Bath to take part and returned with a haul of medals and personal bests including four SW Champions, two silver medals and two bronze medals.
Ronin, a community programme participant from the award-winning Premiership Rugby HITZ education and employment programme, was recently awarded the HITZ Young Achiever Award 2024 at the annual HITZ awards ceremony.
Honoured for overcoming a range of challenges and working the hardest to progress on his journey in education, training and developing life skills to increase his chances of employment, Ronin will now be celebrated during Community Weekend Round 7 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby (29th Nov - 1st Dec).
For 18 year old Ronin, from Broadclyst, Exeter, it has been a...
Exeter-based strategic marketing firm Optix Solutions has unveiled its latest innovation: a free marketing assessment tool designed to help businesses evaluate their current marketing efforts and uncover opportunities to enhance their strategy, generate leads, and boost sales.
Developed by Growth Director Ali Newton-Temperley and Director of Strategy Thomas Haynes, the tool combines their extensive expertise to deliver actionable insights for businesses of all sizes.
Newton-Temperley explained: "With increasing pressure on businesses to maximize their marketing budgets, the...
Discover Devon’s finest food, drink, events, experiences and gifts all in one place, with Food Drink Devon’s new consumer website, fooddrinkdevon.co.uk , designed by Newton Abbot based, Clockwork Marketing.
The newly designed site showcases the very best Devon has to offer, from artisan products to unforgettable food experiences as well as a convenient gift voucher service allowing visitors to shop for unique food and drink directly from Devon's top producers, retailers and hospitality businesses.
Clare Bushby, board director at Food Drink Devon, comments on the new...
