Local Business Matters
 Local Business Matters, proudly Sponsored by Exeter Chamber of Commerce, the region’s leading independent business membership organisation, connecting businesses, building knowledge and driving prosperity for Exeter and the surrounding area.
Local Business Matters, proudly Sponsored by Exeter Chamber of Commerce, the region’s leading independent business membership organisation, connecting businesses, building knowledge and driving prosperity for Exeter and the surrounding area.
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             Hotel to offer stylish new experience in Exeter Hotel to offer stylish new experience in ExeterGuests can experience exquisite Westcountry-sourced food 
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             Chancellor Rishi Sunak visits Jurassic Fibre Chancellor Rishi Sunak visits Jurassic FibreThe Devon broadband provider announced ambitious plans for the future 
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             Stagecoach celebrate their women Stagecoach celebrate their women18% increase in female driver applications 
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             Council tax rise in South Hams Council tax rise in South HamsIncrease comes in April 
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             Tiverton homes approved Tiverton homes approved164 homes on the edge of town 
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             Application for Torridge homes deferred Application for Torridge homes deferred"Grave" problems with the plans 
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             New boss hired for Devon county show New boss hired for Devon county showChris Skelton appointed CEO 
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             Council plans to raise tax in Teignbridge Council plans to raise tax in TeignbridgeParking charges to increase 
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             Livery Dole wins two MotorTrader Industry Awards Livery Dole wins two MotorTrader Industry AwardsLivery Dole awarded Franchise Dealer of the Year & Sale Manager of the Year 
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             Help inspire the future of teenagers Help inspire the future of teenagersDevon County Council calling out for foster carers 
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             Exeter flights to Norwich return Exeter flights to Norwich returnLoganAir to resume service 
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             Exeter business park gets fibre boost Exeter business park gets fibre boostJurassic Fibre's first 10Gbps installation 
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             Cyber security technology launches Cyber security technology launchesNew service from Securious launched in Exeter 
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             Jurassic Fibre connects 1,000th customer Jurassic Fibre connects 1,000th customerThe network provides internet speeds of up to 950Mbps 
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             Former Chiefs' star joins posh property firm Former Chiefs' star joins posh property firmHorstmann transfers after eight years at club 
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             Flights from Exeter to Channel Islands back Flights from Exeter to Channel Islands backAnd a chance to win trip to Jersey! 
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             Cosmic to support businesses affected by coronavirus Cosmic to support businesses affected by coronavirusLocal business launch free support helpline 
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             St Luke’s School joins Ted Wragg Trust St Luke’s School joins Ted Wragg TrustThey're the seventh Devon school to join the initiative 
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             New video shows Exeter's £10 million building New video shows Exeter's £10 million buildingWATCH: First look at Exeter College's Digital and Data Centre 
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             New looks for Exeter hotel New looks for Exeter hotelJurys Inn unveils £1.95m investment 
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             More defibrillators for Exeter College More defibrillators for Exeter CollegeIt's thanks to a partnership with Exeter Chiefs Foundation 
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             Exeter prison to get body scanners Exeter prison to get body scannersThe investment will tackle drugs and violence in the prison 
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             Exeter law firm recruit new director Exeter law firm recruit new directorJenna Hamilton-Pursglove takes up role with Rundlewalker 
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             Corn Exchange could double in size Corn Exchange could double in sizeBut it will cost £30 million 
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             Stagecoach appoints new Managing Director Stagecoach appoints new Managing DirectorMike Watson to move into permanent role 
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             Michelmores pick up prestigious accolade Michelmores pick up prestigious accoladeExeter firm win Legal 500's Firm of the Year award 
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             Exeter College director up for national accolade Exeter College director up for national accoladeMike Blakeley shortlisted for Tes FE Awards 2020 
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             New Managing Director joins South Western Railway New Managing Director joins South Western RailwayMark Hopwood takes up the role 
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             And the Loo of The Year award goes to... And the Loo of The Year award goes to...The Donkey Sanctuary! 
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             Exeter Chiefs Foundation donate £4,000 Exeter Chiefs Foundation donate £4,000It's to spread Christmas cheer to the RD&E's children’s ward 
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             Devon law firm recruit new duo Devon law firm recruit new duoDaniel Gresswell and Ashley Bevans join the team 
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             Ground-breaking fibre broadband service for South West Ground-breaking fibre broadband service for South WestExeter based internet service provider Jurassic Fibre team up swcomms 
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             South Devon welcomes new police commander South Devon welcomes new police commanderMatt Longman will take up the role 
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             Group niterider ticket offer from Stagecoach Group niterider ticket offer from StagecoachIt will help passengers make the most of the festive season 
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             Harry's restaurant up for tourism award Harry's restaurant up for tourism awardExeter based business named in restaurant of the year category 
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             Local firm scoops national award Local firm scoops national awardPeplows Property Tax Experts win LIS accolade 
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             Exeter College raise more than £1,000 for charity Exeter College raise more than £1,000 for charityIt comes after their Festival of Carols event at Exeter Cathedral 
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             University of Exeter signs Global Climate Letter University of Exeter signs Global Climate LetterThe university halts investments in fossil fuel companies 
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             Exeter College ranked as one of the top colleges in the country Exeter College ranked as one of the top colleges in the countryIt comes after NICDEX's annual rankings 
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             Stagecoach Santa bus to spread festive cheer Stagecoach Santa bus to spread festive cheerThe bus will travel around Devon 
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             Devon housebuilder celebrates special accolade Devon housebuilder celebrates special accoladeDavid Wilson Homes receive Wildlife Show Garden Bronze award 
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             Exeter Chiefs extend partnership with Otter Brewery Exeter Chiefs extend partnership with Otter BreweryThey've agreed a 5 year deal 
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             Exeter achieves University of Sanctuary award Exeter achieves University of Sanctuary awardExeter Uni recognised for supporting forced migrants 
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             Stephens Scown welcomes new solicitors Stephens Scown welcomes new solicitorsThe group will join teams across the firm 
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             Flybe offers more flights to Amsterdam this winter Flybe offers more flights to Amsterdam this winterAirline to operate up to 16 flights a week to Amsterdam from Exeter 
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             Exeter College Shortlisted for National Award Exeter College Shortlisted for National AwardThey've been recognised for engaging with employers 
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             Teignmouth pub labelled regions most dog-friendly Teignmouth pub labelled regions most dog-friendlyTwo pints and a bag of dog biscuits please 
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             Exeter racecourse to support Devon Air Ambulance Exeter racecourse to support Devon Air AmbulanceThey'll host a day of racing in aid of the charity 
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             Cofton Holidays shortlisted for national award Cofton Holidays shortlisted for national awardDevon business is leading the county’s charge at the i Newspaper Staycation Awards 
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             MiHi Digital labelled best web design agency in region MiHi Digital labelled best web design agency in regionDevon business wins prestigious award 
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             Exeter Cathedral's special gift this Christmas Exeter Cathedral's special gift this ChristmasVisitors won't have to pay an entry fee 
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             University partnership ranked global #1 university business incubator University partnership ranked global #1 university business incubatorExeter University are involved 
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             Exeter City Council appoint project director Exeter City Council appoint project directorRichard Marsh will take up the role 
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             Delivering free advice for the people of Exeter Delivering free advice for the people of ExeterCitizens Advice to join forces with Exeter City Council 
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             Devon park to heavily invest in green energy drive Devon park to heavily invest in green energy driveLadram Bay will pay around 300k in their new project 
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             IP Office to support Exeter City's rising stars IP Office to support Exeter City's rising starsThey'll sponsor the academy 
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             Behind-the-scenes look at Disney on Ice Behind-the-scenes look at Disney on IceThe show is coming to Exeter next week 
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             South West lacking future skills South West lacking future skills68% of businesses reported skills shortages among their workforce 
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             Exeter Chiefs light up HITZ Awards Exeter Chiefs light up HITZ AwardsChiefs pick up three of the four accolades on offer 
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             TUI’s biggest ever holiday programme from Exeter TUI’s biggest ever holiday programme from Exeter42,000 seats on sale for Summer 2020 
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             New £11 million centre for Exeter College New £11 million centre for Exeter CollegeTop IT courses should attract students from across region 
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             Global internet advisory role for Exeter lawyer Global internet advisory role for Exeter lawyerBen Travers has been appointed 
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             Devon County Council aiming for sustainable future Devon County Council aiming for sustainable futureThey've been shortlisted for the national Green Energy Award 
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             swcomms celebrates 25 years sponsoring Exeter Chiefs swcomms celebrates 25 years sponsoring Exeter ChiefsIt's the longest main sponsor agreement in the Premiership 
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             Exeter business Brexit workshops Exeter business Brexit workshopsIs your business prepared for Brexit? 
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             Dawlish swimming pool up for national Award Dawlish swimming pool up for national AwardThey need your support! 
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             Networking lunch to be held at Southgate Hotel Exeter Networking lunch to be held at Southgate Hotel ExeterExeter based company Jurassic Fibre will be speaking at the lunch 
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             Devon nurse receives country’s top accolade Devon nurse receives country’s top accoladeTina Grose picks up prestigious Chief Nursing Officer Silver Award 
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             InExeter 2020-2025 ballot opens InExeter 2020-2025 ballot opensDevon businesses being asked to cast their vote for a second term 
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             Major UK telecoms company launched in Exeter Major UK telecoms company launched in ExeterJurassic Firbre to bring ultrafast broadband to South West 
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             Education Secretary praises Exeter Maths School Education Secretary praises Exeter Maths SchoolGavin Williamson wants a Maths Free School in every region of England, building on the success of Exeter 
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             New vending machine offers 'udder' convenience New vending machine offers 'udder' convenienceEast Devon has set up a 24/7 milk vending machine 
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             Fashion and Beauty week returns to Exeter Fashion and Beauty week returns to ExeterThe event will celebrate the city's diverse retail offering 
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             Exeter highly rated in UK airport survey Exeter highly rated in UK airport surveyThey've been ranked in the top 5 of UK airports 
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             Connect Airways announce the appointment of Chris Hope Connect Airways announce the appointment of Chris HopeHe'll become Flybe’s Chief Operations Officer 
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             Devon community helps young people in Africa Devon community helps young people in AfricaExeter branch of RGB Building Supplies thanks local community for response received to recent appeal 
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             Bishop Fleming partner becomes chair of national committee Bishop Fleming partner becomes chair of national committeeCaroline Smale makes history as the IPC’s first female chair 
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             Exeter Poundland branch set to close Exeter Poundland branch set to closeAn NHS audiology service will move into the high street store 
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             Co Bikes returns to Exeter Co Bikes returns to Exeter100 electric bikes will be dotted around the city available to hire this month 
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             South Western Railway reach out to other businesses South Western Railway reach out to other businessesThey're willing to invest £5.3m in community projects 
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             Exmouth seafront to be marketed to developers Exmouth seafront to be marketed to developersCouncil talks about talks 
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             Crealy's popular winter attraction set to return Crealy's popular winter attraction set to returnChristmas on Ice is back for its second year 
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             ‘OK Google, talk to Simpkins Edwards’ ‘OK Google, talk to Simpkins Edwards’Local business could win £1,000 speaking with Google Assistant 
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             South West Water offer charity £350,000 South West Water offer charity £350,000The money will help a Devon river recover from serious pollution that wiped out fish 
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             Devon businesses join forces for charity Devon businesses join forces for charityMore than £15,000 raised for Hospiscare 
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             Paignton Zoo plans memorial Paignton Zoo plans memorialDuchess the African elephant passed away last month 
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             Exeter businesses support NCS scheme Exeter businesses support NCS schemeBusiness support is vital to its the success, says City Community Trust's Danny Harris 
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             Travel further for less with Stagecoach Travel further for less with StagecoachStagecoach to continuing Exeter plus boundary extension trial 
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             Exeter College celebrates national success Exeter College celebrates national successNine students recognised 
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             New scheme to encourage greener driving New scheme to encourage greener drivingLightfoot are giving people the chance to win up to £100 every week 
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             Major of Exeter officially opens Exeter kitchen retainer Major of Exeter officially opens Exeter kitchen retainerWren Kitchens 80th showroom store is now open to the public 
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             Exeter Chiefs add four names to their board of directors Exeter Chiefs add four names to their board of directorsNicky Teague, Lisa Duncan, Toni Percival and Natasha Pavis first-ever females added to the board 
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             South Western Ambulance Service receives prestigious accolade South Western Ambulance Service receives prestigious accoladeThey've been awarded the Disability Confident Leader status 
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             Exeter City announce programme subscription service Exeter City announce programme subscription serviceCity's match day programme will be available for subscription service 
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             Major revamp for Devon theme park Major revamp for Devon theme parkCrealy invest £920,000 on improving facilities 
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             Devon law firm’s private wealth expertise recognised Devon law firm’s private wealth expertise recognisedExeter-based partner joins colleagues in a prestigious guide to the best private wealth lawyers in the UK 
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             Devon firm through to British Accountancy Award finals Devon firm through to British Accountancy Award finalsSimpkins Edwards progress into the final for the second successive year 
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             Devon business up for national award Devon business up for national awardEarth Friendly Foodware shortlisted for Great British & Northern Ireland Entrepreneur Awards 
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             Exeter-based national tech firm announce new MD Exeter-based national tech firm announce new MDLindsay Lucas to lead Software Solved in its next phase of growth 
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             Torbay MP cuts ribbon to officially open Exeter based firm Torbay MP cuts ribbon to officially open Exeter based firmBishop Fleming’s new office is located at Exeter Business Park 
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             Exeter Chamber announce annual business dinner speaker Exeter Chamber announce annual business dinner speakerProfessor Penelope Endersby will take centre stage at this year's event 
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             Exeter Chiefs' main sponsor offering unique prize to fans Exeter Chiefs' main sponsor offering unique prize to fansHere's your chance to be the very first fan to see the new club shirt 
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             Exeter Chamber host Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw Exeter Chamber host Exeter MP Ben BradshawMore than 80 businesses attended the annual lunch 
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             Exeter Airport achieves gold standard for disability access Exeter Airport achieves gold standard for disability accessThe UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its fourth annual report 
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             Wren Kitchens' 80th showroom will open in Exeter Wren Kitchens' 80th showroom will open in ExeterThe store will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Exeter next month 
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             Exeter digital agency mark 10 year anniversary Exeter digital agency mark 10 year anniversaryMedia Street are ten years old - and they're inviting local businesses to celebrate with them! 
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             100 years of bus travel in Devon to be celebrated 100 years of bus travel in Devon to be celebratedStagecoach South West to bring Iconic buses out of retirement 
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             Extreme high dive show returns to Crealy this Summer Extreme high dive show returns to Crealy this SummerStunt teams will leap into a swimming pool from 80ft! 
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             RD&E Foundation Trust to reduce its energy costs by £800,000 per year RD&E Foundation Trust to reduce its energy costs by £800,000 per yearThey've invested £7 million in state-of-the-art technology across five sites in Exeter 
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             Exmouth RNLI recruit new Lifeboat Operations Manager Exmouth RNLI recruit new Lifeboat Operations ManagerMike Gall takes the helm at the Devon based charity 
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             SOLD: Royal Clarence site SOLD: Royal Clarence siteFour years after hotel fire 
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             Young Devon celebrate 70 year anniversary Young Devon celebrate 70 year anniversaryThe organization is the largest young people’s charity in the South West 
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             Flybe to remove all peanuts from on board flights Flybe to remove all peanuts from on board flightsIt's been actioned to reassure passengers with server nut allergies 
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             Official name given to Exeter Science Park’s new building Official name given to Exeter Science Park’s new buildingThe ‘Open Innovation Building’ is now called Ada Lovelace 
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             Here's how to make huge savings on energy bills Here's how to make huge savings on energy billsExeter solar installers SunGift Energy say it’s thanks to new methods of energy production 
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             Formula One World Championship cars to visit Devon Formula One World Championship cars to visit DevonThey'll be showcased at Lympstone Manor's Celebration of Speed event 
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             Free bus travel for armed forces personnel Free bus travel for armed forces personnelStagecoach South West to support our armed forces on Saturday with free bus travel 
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             South West Water backing Planet Earth Games South West Water backing Planet Earth GamesThey've teamed up with the first-ever environment themed multi-sports event to promote health and hydration 
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             South West Comms backs Devon Sports Awards South West Comms backs Devon Sports AwardsThe Exeter based business are supporting the prestigious event for 6th successive year 
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             Stagecoach South West to extend routes this summer Stagecoach South West to extend routes this summerThe trial extension offers customers reduced fares 
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             Pizza restaurant launching in Exeter Pizza restaurant launching in ExeterFranco Manca opens its doors next week - and they'll donate pizzas to local charities 
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             Exeter employee scoops national award Exeter employee scoops national awardSarah Daniel, from RGB Building Supplies, wins Rising Star of the Year Award 
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             Goodridge reach momentous landmark Goodridge reach momentous landmarkThe Exeter based company will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this week 
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             Flybe CEO picks up prestigious accolade Flybe CEO picks up prestigious accoladeChristine Ourmières-Widener revives first-ever Inspirational Role Model Award 
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             Exeter start up businesses pursing prestigious award Exeter start up businesses pursing prestigious awardWinning the competition will give them an opportunity to secure investment to support future growth 
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             South West water bills down South West water bills downAverage drop is 4.5 per cent 
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             Exeter builders merchant needs your tools! Exeter builders merchant needs your tools!Your donation will benefit people in Africa 
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             Local house builder raise £670 for charity Local house builder raise £670 for charityAge Concern Barnstaple & District were "delighted" to receive the three figure cheque 
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             Builders merchant launches community fund Builders merchant launches community fundRGB Building Supplies to support local charities and community groups 
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             Devon Air Ambulance gets help to ‘build’ for the future Devon Air Ambulance gets help to ‘build’ for the futureBuilders merchant announce Devon Air Ambulance as chosen charity 
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             Local charity to benefit from generous pizza company Local charity to benefit from generous pizza companyMario Pizza, based in Exeter, will donate all their profits to Hospiscare every Monday between 6-10pm 
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             Devon based Apprentice competing for national success Devon based Apprentice competing for national successThomas Rowe, of Screwfix, is amongst 10 finalists for a prestigious award ceremony held in London 
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             Flybe CEO to step down in July Flybe CEO to step down in JulyChristine Ourmières-Widener will leave the airline in July this year 
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             Exmouth homecare provider receives 'outstanding' rate of care Exmouth homecare provider receives 'outstanding' rate of careBluebird Care's demand for their services have skyrocketed ever since 
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             Exeter based law firm recruits new talent Exeter based law firm recruits new talentTracy Bailey will bring her decades of experience and expertise to Stephens Scown 
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             Exeter College opens its new gym and dance studio Exeter College opens its new gym and dance studioThe 'world class' facility cost £2.4 million pounds 
