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Persimmon Homes South West has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission for a new sustainable community of 1435 high-quality homes in Cranbrook, East Devon.

Approval was given for the development at a meeting of East Devon District Council’s planning committee last week, and the scheme includes a mix of quality new apartments and houses, which will help meet local housing need and open the door to home ownership to more local families.

Boasting a number of proposed community benefits, the scheme will bring a range of facilities to the local community,...

The museum, an Exeter City Council service, is delighted to offer the opportunity to become a member of their new Community Panel; a group of people whose views will help to shape the creative programme and wider activities at RAMM.

By being a part of the panel individuals will provide independent feedback and ideas from a community perspective to support the development of RAMM’s programme and activities, helping to ensure the museum is accessible to all and reflects the voices and interests of local communities.

The team at RAMM are keen to hear from a wide range of...

National law firm, Enable Law, has settled a case for a Plymouth Dock worker following life-threatening incident and injuries sustained at work in 2019.

Enable Law's client was acting as a Banksman for a crane which was removing pallets from a ship's hold when the accident happened. At the time of the accident the client was stood on the top deck and behind him were a number of unsecured steel waste bins with wheels. Due to work being carried out and heavy machinery on board the ship rolled and one of the commercial bins struck Enable Law's client from behind and caused him to fall...

The iconic Oktoberfest is returning to Exeter this October!

The official Oktoberfest Exeter will be hosted at Exeter Castle on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of October 2023.

Oktoberfest offers an incredible selection of traditional German Bier that can be served in up to 2 pint steins, that customers can choose to take home. There will be amazing German food including bratwurst and pretzels, plus a range of other drinks including cider, prosecco, spirits and wine.

As well as entertainment from Oompah bands performing their very own blend of ‘oompop’,...