Homes & Gardens

A leading housebuilder is looking to increase its workforce by creating its own skilled team of tradesmen to cope with a boom in the housing industry across the South West.

Developers Persimmon Homes South West is expanding so quickly across the region that to cope with the busy demands of a building site they are looking to increase their workforce.

Bricklayers, carpenters, dry liners, decorators, plumbers, electricians and kitchen fitters are all needed as the developer expands across 16 developments throughout the South West with more openings planned for 2014.

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On Tuesday 30 July, Teignbridge District Council’s Executive approved a series of amendments to its social housing allocation policy.

The changes, which come into effective on 1 April 2014, are aimed at creating a fairer system while giving people access to the most suitable housing advice and support that is right for them, especially in more rural areas. It will also provide the council with greater flexibilities so those who are on the housing waiting list stand a better chance of getting the home they want.

Allocation policies used to be subject to tight legislative...

Award-winning house builder Redrow is exceeding expectations at The Harringtons in Exeter. An impressive 22 properties have already been sold at the development since its launch in March.

The Harringtons is located in a beautiful part of the country on Harrington Lane, Exeter. There are currently three and four bedroom homes available, which have been designed for family living and are available from £239,995 to £359,995.

Emma Solman, sales manager for Redrow (South West), said: “We are thrilled with the interest we have had regarding The Harringtons since the launch. The...

The first ever sculpture exhibition held at Overbeck’s, the exotic hidden garden overlooking Salcombe estuary and the sea, is proving to be a great success with visitors this summer.

Each of the ten sculptures chosen for the exhibition, entitled ‘An Uncommon Quest’, is as unique and spectacular as Overbeck’s sub-tropical garden. Inspired by the beautiful natural forms all around, they reflect the spirit of Overbeck’s as a place of curiosity, discovery and creativity.

Mother and son, Coral and Bruin Valentine from Cumbria, visited Overbeck’s recently. After spending time...