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It was ‘hat’s off’ to a successful handover by Exeter-based Devon Contractors of a £5.8m new-build factory for expanding Devon-based natural pet food makers, Forthglade. First established in 1971, Forthglade now with over a 100-strong team, is relocating their manufacturing operation from their former site in Winkleigh, to the newly developed Okehampton East Business Park.

Devon Contractors established in 1946, has built on its long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality buildings. They carry out minor and major works, including new-build across a range of sectors up to a...

Halfords Autocentre is offering a FREE MOT to any customers who shop in Halfords retail branches. Any product bought in a Halfords store between now and the 14th of October entitles the buyer to a FREE MOT, which they have 13 months to redeem. With 53% of drivers admitting they don’t even know when their MOT is due* and 16% of motorists saying they have put off fixing faults with their vehicles until their next scheduled service, Halfords Autocentre is launching this month-long initiative to keep more motorists on the road, and road users safe, this Autumn The offer comes during the...

If you’re moving to a new house, you probably already have a long list of things to do, but have you thought about how you can make your move environmentally-friendly?

With all the boxes, packing material and vehicle emissions used in the moving process, it’s not usually thought of as being good for the environment, but, to mark Recycle Week, which runs from September 24th-30th, five star housebuilder, David Wilson Homes, is offering a few tips to help you be as eco-friendly as possible.

• Have a clear out before you move. Many removal companies charge based on the weight...

Student, Luke Spiller from Sidbury in Devon, has won a South West Growers Show (SWGS) Sponsored Scholarship as part of the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) scholarship season.

Luke, who has just completed a Level 2 Horticulture course at Bicton College in Devon, has received the £1,500 South West Growers Show (SWGS) Sponsored Scholarship. Luke was top practical student on his course as well as being a nursery worker and gardener. He is now continuing his studies at Pershore College in Worcester, where he will complete Level 3 in Horticulture. His funding will help with...