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EX2 Group at Building Greater Exeter work experience week

Supporting Building Greater Exeter for Work Experience Week

In July EX2 Group was proud to support Building Greater Exeter’s Work Experience Week, an inspiring initiative aimed at introducing Year 10 students to careers in the built environment.

EX2 group team member James Rayner TMIET, led an engaging hands-on solar masterclass for Year 10 students from the Ted Wragg Trust.

Building Greater Exeter brought together a strong network of industry and educational partners, to educate and inspire, including:

New Roots Workshop CIC Vistry Group Taylor Lewis Western Counties Roofing Ltd Exeter College & Exeter College...

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Meet the artists during Devon Open Studios

Devon Open Studios is a unique opportunity to meet artists in their studios in some of the most beautiful, unexplored parts of Devon. In addition to being able to buy art direct from the creator, many demonstrate, give talks or give you a chance to have a go.

This year's Devon Open Studios will run between 6th – 21st of September.

Only at Open Studios can the visitor experience the people, creative process and ideas that unfold within the private studios of artists. Many artists also give demonstrations and show works in progress, allowing the rare chance to see the art...

Exmouth woman sold 'unsafe' fake cosmetics

A woman from Exmouth who sold fake and unsafe cosmetics on ebay was sentenced in Exeter Crown Court today (Thursday).

Deborah Hamber, used two separate eBay accounts to sell £25,000 worth of counterfeit cosmetic products, bearing brand names such as Benefit, Lancome and MAC.

Ms Hamber received a four month suspended prison sentence plus 150 hours of community service today as a result of the prosecution brought by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service.

Councillor Roger Croad, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for the Trading Standards...

Topsham flood repairs completed

Significant works to repair the damage in Topsham caused by the winter storms have been completed a day early..

The repairs, to the flood defence wall at Bowling Green Marsh, Topsham were funded by Exeter City Council.

Contractors working for the City Council began work on 28 April and finished a day earlier than the expected Friday 30 May today.

A large section of the coastal defence alongside the River Clyst frontage was severely damaged during the high tides and storm damage in January and February.

This resulted in a breach which allowed the high tides...

Gorilla comes to Living Coasts

A top local artist has come to the English Riviera to paint a gorilla in public.

Cleo Heard is painting the life-size figure between Monday 26th and Friday 30th May, during half term. She is working in the entrance hall of Living Coasts, on the quayside, where people can watch her progress.

Last year Cleo painted the popular Bananarilla for the Great Gorillas Project. Her design for this gorilla uses the Living Coasts penguin logo in a striking all-over pattern. She has dubbed this gorilla Penguilla.

Hayley Gibson, from Living Coasts, said: “This is part of the...

Police appeal after Cullompton robbery

Police in Cullompton are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in the Town. The incident occurred in Middle Mill Lane, Cullompton, between 11.30pm and midnight on Sunday 25th May. A 19yr old woman was walking down Middle Mill Lane, Cullompton, from the High Street, towards the Tesco Superstore when she was pushed from behind by a man.

She fell to the floor and whilst there the man grabbed her handbag. He then rifled through the bag briefly, removing a bank card and threw the bag back on to the floor before making off from the scene. The victim received only minor grazing to...

Firefighters tackle chip shop blaze

Firefighters wearing breathing apperatus tackled a blaze at a chip shop in Crediton.

The alarm was raised at just after 7.30pm and two appliances were mobilised from Crediton and an additional appliance from Exeter Danes Castle.

On arrival crews found smoke billowing from the Trawler's Catch in High Street and set about using two breathing apperatus, one hose reel jet, and a covering jet for safety. The fire involved a deep fat fryer and a steel flue.

Crews increased breathing apperatus to four and a dry powder extinguisher was also in use.

At 8.11pm crews...

Dramatic video of out-of-control boat

The RNLI has released footage today of the dramatic moment a lifeboat crew from tackled an out-of control motorboat in Teignmouth Harbour.

The video shows a crew from Teignmouth RNLI lasso the boat under their control before getting to the boat’s controls.

The small motorboat lost control after the boat’s owner fell overboard whilst leaning over the side to recover his mooring near Polly Steps

The owner had unclipped the 'kill-cord'-which stops the engine if disconnected- from himself and somehow managed to push the throttle lever to full power.

The result...

Women's cycle speedway taster event

Exeter based GB star Charlie-Jane Herbert is keeping two hands firmly on her handlebars this weekend, as she lends a hand at a free Cycle speedway taster session. The youngster, who has represented Great Britain in Cycle speedway both in Australia and in the UK, is working hard to get more women involved in cycling, by teaming up with a selection of GB Cycle Speedway coaches, and other elite riders.

With Cycling on the increase this year and all the excitement of The Tour De France 2014 in Yorkshire, there really is no better time to take to two wheels. Sunday 1 June, will be the...

Devon building group expands services

A Devon building group has acquired a firm that adapts buildings for people with limited mobility, in a move to expand its range of services and secure local jobs.

Exeter-based Lea James Investments, which includes Devon Minor Works and Steve Coomber Decorating, has bought Gozna Services for an undisclosed sum in a deal supported by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Gozna specialises in adapting homes and public buildings to make them easier to use by the elderly and disabled, including improving accessibility and customising bathrooms and kitchens.

It has worked on...

Refunds for cancelled Devon County Show

Refunds for the cancelled final day of Devon County Show are now available on the organisers’ website. Organisers were forced to cancel the final day of the show on Saturday 24 May after mud and heavy rain raised significant health and safety concerns for visitors. Devon County Show Secretary, Ollie Allen said rain had turned the car parks into “quagmires” which saw organisers begin to turn away visitors from Friday afternoon. Disappointed ticket buyers will now have until June 30 to claim a refund from the show’s organisers. Ollie Allen continued : “It is heart breaking to have to make...

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Supporting Building Greater Exeter for Work Experience Week

Meet the artists during Devon Open Studios

Exmouth woman sold 'unsafe' fake cosmetics

Topsham flood repairs completed

Gorilla comes to Living Coasts

Police appeal after Cullompton robbery

Firefighters tackle chip shop blaze

Dramatic video of out-of-control boat

Women's cycle speedway taster event

Devon building group expands services

Refunds for cancelled Devon County Show

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