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Hosted by Irish actor and comedian Ed Byrne, the 22nd Michelmores Property Awards took place on 2 July 2025, at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter, celebrating the very best of property development, construction, and regeneration across the South West. This year, the Awards continued to recognise projects that demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation, and sustainability, positively impacting communities and environments throughout the region.

The prestigious title of Building of the Year 2025 was awarded to the Babbage Building in Plymouth. This landmark educational...

NooKo is thrilled to announce a significant partnership with the beloved Danish retail chain, Søstrene Grene, which will soon occupy the ground-floor retail space at Paternoster House in Exeter city centre. This collaboration marks a substantial investment in the heart of Exeter, promising to inject new vitality, prosperity, and job opportunities into the area.

Søstrene Grene, known for its unique blend of Scandinavian design, homeware, and creative essentials, has signed a multi-year lease for the prime location within Paternoster House. The agreement takes effect today, with an...

A University of Exeter student who claims not to enjoy running will this week attempt to run 500 km in 10 days for charity. Sean Tilson, who will this year graduate with a first-class degree in Business Management, hopes to raise £5,000 for the charity Sarcoma UK. Last year, Sean completed ‘ four challenges in four months ’, which included a 100-mile run and Ironman triathlon. For the past eight months has been training for his latest endurance feat. He will set off tomorrow (26 June) and will be stopping off at schools along the route to talk with students about the power of mindset,...

Many families in the UK are now turning to probate loans to access money while they wait for a deceased loved one’s estate to be settled. These loans can help people cover legal costs, pay taxes, maintain a property, or simply help them manage their day-to-day finances during what is often a long and difficult waiting period.

What Is Probate?

Probate is the legal process of dealing with someone’s estate after they die. This includes confirming their will is valid , collecting all their assets like property and money, paying off debts and taxes, and then passing on what...