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Hotel to offer stylish new experience in Exeter
Guests can experience exquisite Westcountry-sourced food
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak visits Jurassic Fibre
The Devon broadband provider announced ambitious plans for the future
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Stagecoach celebrate their women
18% increase in female driver applications
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Council tax rise in South Hams
Increase comes in April
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Tiverton homes approved
164 homes on the edge of town
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Application for Torridge homes deferred
"Grave" problems with the plans
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New boss hired for Devon county show
Chris Skelton appointed CEO
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Council plans to raise tax in Teignbridge
Parking charges to increase
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Livery Dole wins two MotorTrader Industry Awards
Livery Dole awarded Franchise Dealer of the Year & Sale Manager of the Year
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Help inspire the future of teenagers
Devon County Council calling out for foster carers
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Exeter flights to Norwich return
LoganAir to resume service
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Exeter business park gets fibre boost
Jurassic Fibre's first 10Gbps installation
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Cyber security technology launches
New service from Securious launched in Exeter
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Jurassic Fibre connects 1,000th customer
The network provides internet speeds of up to 950Mbps
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Former Chiefs' star joins posh property firm
Horstmann transfers after eight years at club
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Flights from Exeter to Channel Islands back
And a chance to win trip to Jersey!
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Cosmic to support businesses affected by coronavirus
Local business launch free support helpline
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St Luke’s School joins Ted Wragg Trust
They're the seventh Devon school to join the initiative
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New video shows Exeter's £10 million building
WATCH: First look at Exeter College's Digital and Data Centre
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New looks for Exeter hotel
Jurys Inn unveils £1.95m investment
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More defibrillators for Exeter College
It's thanks to a partnership with Exeter Chiefs Foundation
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Exeter prison to get body scanners
The investment will tackle drugs and violence in the prison
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Exeter law firm recruit new director
Jenna Hamilton-Pursglove takes up role with Rundlewalker
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Corn Exchange could double in size
But it will cost £30 million
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Stagecoach appoints new Managing Director
Mike Watson to move into permanent role
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Michelmores pick up prestigious accolade
Exeter firm win Legal 500's Firm of the Year award
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Exeter College director up for national accolade
Mike Blakeley shortlisted for Tes FE Awards 2020
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New Managing Director joins South Western Railway
Mark Hopwood takes up the role
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And the Loo of The Year award goes to...
The Donkey Sanctuary!
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Exeter Chiefs Foundation donate £4,000
It's to spread Christmas cheer to the RD&E's children’s ward
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Devon law firm recruit new duo
Daniel Gresswell and Ashley Bevans join the team
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Ground-breaking fibre broadband service for South West
Exeter based internet service provider Jurassic Fibre team up swcomms
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South Devon welcomes new police commander
Matt Longman will take up the role
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Group niterider ticket offer from Stagecoach
It will help passengers make the most of the festive season
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Harry's restaurant up for tourism award
Exeter based business named in restaurant of the year category
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Local firm scoops national award
Peplows Property Tax Experts win LIS accolade
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Exeter College raise more than £1,000 for charity
It comes after their Festival of Carols event at Exeter Cathedral
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University of Exeter signs Global Climate Letter
The university halts investments in fossil fuel companies
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Exeter College ranked as one of the top colleges in the country
It comes after NICDEX's annual rankings
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Stagecoach Santa bus to spread festive cheer
The bus will travel around Devon
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Devon housebuilder celebrates special accolade
David Wilson Homes receive Wildlife Show Garden Bronze award
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Exeter Chiefs extend partnership with Otter Brewery
They've agreed a 5 year deal
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Exeter achieves University of Sanctuary award
Exeter Uni recognised for supporting forced migrants
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Stephens Scown welcomes new solicitors
The group will join teams across the firm
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Flybe offers more flights to Amsterdam this winter
Airline to operate up to 16 flights a week to Amsterdam from Exeter
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Exeter College Shortlisted for National Award
They've been recognised for engaging with employers
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Teignmouth pub labelled regions most dog-friendly
Two pints and a bag of dog biscuits please
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Exeter racecourse to support Devon Air Ambulance
They'll host a day of racing in aid of the charity
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Cofton Holidays shortlisted for national award
Devon 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
Devon business wins prestigious award
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Exeter Cathedral's special gift this Christmas
Visitors won't have to pay an entry fee
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University partnership ranked global #1 university business incubator
Exeter University are involved
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Exeter City Council appoint project director
Richard Marsh will take up the role
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Delivering free advice for the people of Exeter
Citizens Advice to join forces with Exeter City Council
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Devon park to heavily invest in green energy drive
Ladram Bay will pay around 300k in their new project
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IP Office to support Exeter City's rising stars
They'll sponsor the academy
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Behind-the-scenes look at Disney on Ice
The show is coming to Exeter next week
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South West lacking future skills
68% of businesses reported skills shortages among their workforce
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Exeter Chiefs light up HITZ Awards
Chiefs pick up three of the four accolades on offer
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TUI’s biggest ever holiday programme from Exeter
42,000 seats on sale for Summer 2020
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New £11 million centre for Exeter College
Top IT courses should attract students from across region
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Global internet advisory role for Exeter lawyer
Ben Travers has been appointed
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Devon County Council aiming for sustainable future
They've been shortlisted for the national Green Energy Award
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swcomms celebrates 25 years sponsoring Exeter Chiefs
It's the longest main sponsor agreement in the Premiership
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Exeter business Brexit workshops
Is your business prepared for Brexit?
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Dawlish swimming pool up for national Award
They need your support!
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Networking lunch to be held at Southgate Hotel Exeter
Exeter based company Jurassic Fibre will be speaking at the lunch
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Devon nurse receives country’s top accolade
Tina Grose picks up prestigious Chief Nursing Officer Silver Award
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InExeter 2020-2025 ballot opens
Devon businesses being asked to cast their vote for a second term
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Major UK telecoms company launched in Exeter
Jurassic Firbre to bring ultrafast broadband to South West
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Education Secretary praises Exeter Maths School
Gavin 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
East Devon has set up a 24/7 milk vending machine
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Fashion and Beauty week returns to Exeter
The event will celebrate the city's diverse retail offering
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Exeter highly rated in UK airport survey
They've been ranked in the top 5 of UK airports
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Connect Airways announce the appointment of Chris Hope
He'll become Flybe’s Chief Operations Officer
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Devon community helps young people in Africa
Exeter 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
Caroline Smale makes history as the IPC’s first female chair
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Exeter Poundland branch set to close
An NHS audiology service will move into the high street store
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Co Bikes returns to Exeter
100 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
They're willing to invest £5.3m in community projects
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Exmouth seafront to be marketed to developers
Council talks about talks
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Crealy's popular winter attraction set to return
Christmas on Ice is back for its second year
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‘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
The money will help a Devon river recover from serious pollution that wiped out fish
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Devon businesses join forces for charity
More than £15,000 raised for Hospiscare
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Paignton Zoo plans memorial
Duchess the African elephant passed away last month
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Exeter businesses support NCS scheme
Business support is vital to its the success, says City Community Trust's Danny Harris
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Travel further for less with Stagecoach
Stagecoach to continuing Exeter plus boundary extension trial
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Exeter College celebrates national success
Nine students recognised
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New scheme to encourage greener driving
Lightfoot are giving people the chance to win up to £100 every week
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Major of Exeter officially opens Exeter kitchen retainer
Wren Kitchens 80th showroom store is now open to the public
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Exeter Chiefs add four names to their board of directors
Nicky 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
They've been awarded the Disability Confident Leader status
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Exeter City announce programme subscription service
City's match day programme will be available for subscription service
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Major revamp for Devon theme park
Crealy invest £920,000 on improving facilities
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Devon law firm’s private wealth expertise recognised
Exeter-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
Simpkins Edwards progress into the final for the second successive year
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Devon business up for national award
Earth Friendly Foodware shortlisted for Great British & Northern Ireland Entrepreneur Awards
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Exeter-based national tech firm announce new MD
Lindsay 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
Bishop Fleming’s new office is located at Exeter Business Park
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Exeter Chamber announce annual business dinner speaker
Professor Penelope Endersby will take centre stage at this year's event
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Exeter Chiefs' main sponsor offering unique prize to fans
Here'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
More than 80 businesses attended the annual lunch
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Exeter Airport achieves gold standard for disability access
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its fourth annual report
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Wren Kitchens' 80th showroom will open in Exeter
The store will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Exeter next month
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Exeter digital agency mark 10 year anniversary
Media 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
Stagecoach South West to bring Iconic buses out of retirement
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Extreme high dive show returns to Crealy this Summer
Stunt 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
They'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
Mike Gall takes the helm at the Devon based charity
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SOLD: Royal Clarence site
Four years after hotel fire
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Young Devon celebrate 70 year anniversary
The 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
It's been actioned to reassure passengers with server nut allergies
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Official name given to Exeter Science Park’s new building
The ‘Open Innovation Building’ is now called Ada Lovelace
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Here's how to make huge savings on energy bills
Exeter 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
They'll be showcased at Lympstone Manor's Celebration of Speed event
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Free bus travel for armed forces personnel
Stagecoach South West to support our armed forces on Saturday with free bus travel
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South West Water backing Planet Earth Games
They'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
The Exeter based business are supporting the prestigious event for 6th successive year
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Stagecoach South West to extend routes this summer
The trial extension offers customers reduced fares
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Pizza restaurant launching in Exeter
Franco Manca opens its doors next week - and they'll donate pizzas to local charities
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Exeter employee scoops national award
Sarah Daniel, from RGB Building Supplies, wins Rising Star of the Year Award
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Goodridge reach momentous landmark
The Exeter based company will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this week
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Flybe CEO picks up prestigious accolade
Christine Ourmières-Widener revives first-ever Inspirational Role Model Award
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Exeter start up businesses pursing prestigious award
Winning the competition will give them an opportunity to secure investment to support future growth
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South West water bills down
Average drop is 4.5 per cent
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Exeter builders merchant needs your tools!
Your donation will benefit people in Africa
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Local house builder raise £670 for charity
Age Concern Barnstaple & District were "delighted" to receive the three figure cheque
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Builders merchant launches community fund
RGB Building Supplies to support local charities and community groups
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Devon Air Ambulance gets help to ‘build’ for the future
Builders merchant announce Devon Air Ambulance as chosen charity
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Local charity to benefit from generous pizza company
Mario 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
Thomas 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
Christine Ourmières-Widener will leave the airline in July this year
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Exmouth homecare provider receives 'outstanding' rate of care
Bluebird Care's demand for their services have skyrocketed ever since
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Exeter based law firm recruits new talent
Tracy 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
The 'world class' facility cost £2.4 million pounds