Business 
Christmas party organised for the Sid Valley’s self-employed
Working for yourself shouldn’t mean working by yourself – especially when it comes to Christmas celebrations. That is the view of The Lighthouse, Sidmouth. It is…
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Business 
Vision to boost Exeter city centre as businesses back ‘improvement district’
Traders have overwhelmingly backed the continuation of a Business Improvement District (BID) in Exeter – with plenty of plans afoot to enhance the city centre. More events, extra police, free…
Sidmouth 
Sidmouth Christmas lights switch-on and late night shopping dates
Sidmouth Town Council is pulling out all the stops to put on a dazzling display for Christmas. The town’s annual light switch-on will take place on…
Business 
Going Local 2019 event in Exeter extends invite to local suppliers interested in working with public services
A major event aimed at local suppliers who want to find out how to work with the public services is taking place in Exeter on Tuesday,…
Exmouth 
Exmouth pub nets five-star award for perfect pint of ale
The licensees of a popular Exmouth pub are toasting success after scooping a prestigious award for the quality of their beer. Dale and Sue Dearden, who…
Ottery St Mary 
Popular play area at Ottery coffee shop Tickety-Boo will remain in use – ‘on different terms’
A popular children’s play area at Ottery St Mary coffee shop Tickety-Boo is to remain in use – but ‘on different terms’. Owner Stuart Phillips closed…
Business 
Hays Travel agrees to buy entire Thomas Cook portfolio of shops
The future of the Thomas Cook branch in Exmouth is still uncertain – however, rival Hays Travel says it has agreed to buy all the defunct…
East Devon 
Police issue urgent warning to restaurant and takeaway owners and managers
Restaurant and takeaway owners across East Devon are being urged to review security at their home addresses and to vary their routines. Police have issued an…
Sidmouth 
Visit Sidmouth re-branding set to be unveiled to business leaders
The re-branding of ‘Visit Sidmouth’, carried out on behalf of Sidmouth Town Council, will be unveiled to business leaders at a breakfast meeting next Wednesday. Councillor…
East Devon 
Using electric vehicles aspiration to justify East Devon car parks price hike ‘mystifies’ Lib Dems behind idea for charging points across district
Driving forces behind plans to bring electric vehicle charging points to East Devon’s public car parks are ‘mystified’ the move is being used to justify controversial…