Living Space Architects has been highly commended in the Best Residential Extension section of the Local Authority Building Control South West Building Excellence Awards 2025 for the imaginative design of extensions and renovations at a holiday home in Lyme Regis.
The Exeter-based practice was asked to formulate a substantial and sustainable upgrade to create a bold and exciting property for the client’s extended family to enjoy.
The house, which stands on a hill, had a garden room built into the gradient with doors opening onto the garden. The master bedroom now looks...
A retired banker is set to become the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, when he completes his 200th marathon in 200 days this weekend.
Steve James, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the final leg of this journey, has spent the last seven months, completing the 5,240 miles along the British coast, and will finish this challenge in Topsham, Devon, on Saturday 1 November.
Steve, who lives and trained on Dartmoor, said: “It’s been months of pushing my body to its limits. I’m proud, I’m exhausted, and I can’t quite believe I’ve...
THE official opening of a show home marks the latest milestone for a new neighbourhood and country park in Exeter.
Edenstone Homes is making good progress at Willow Grange , where it’s working with LiveWest to deliver 93 new homes under a joint venture.
Between them, Edenstone and LiveWest will deliver 61 private sale properties and 32 affordable homes across just 10 acres of a 32-acre site. More than 22 acres of land will become part of the New Valley Country Park.
The new neighbourhood will also bring more than £1.5million of investment into the wider area,...
Abby Duguid has signed a contract to join Exeter Chiefs Women.
The Canadian international arrived just in time to watch her new team beat Trailfinders Women in the first round of the new PWR season.
Formerly of Loughborough Lighting, Duguid has plenty of PWR experience at both lock and in the back row.
Exeter Chiefs Women’s Steve Salvin said: “With Edel’s (McMahon) unfortunate injury ruling her out for the season, we needed to bring someone in of international class to maintain our squad depth.
“Abby is an outstanding back-five player with significant...
Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay, has launched a new leaflet and set of resources to help children, young people and families with neurodiverse conditions explore some of Devon’s more accessible outdoor spaces.
The Outdoor Explorer Club features five trails across the county, each with a short story, an audio recording, and clear accessibility information. Braille copies of the leaflet are available by request, and printed copies can be collected from selected Devon and Torbay libraries.
Managing a property involves numerous responsibilities, from ensuring tenant satisfaction to maintaining the structural integrity of the building. One critical aspect that often goes overlooked is the presence of asbestos. Conducting an asbestos survey is not just a regulatory requirement but a crucial step in safeguarding the health of occupants and the longevity of the property.
Understanding the Importance of Asbestos Surveys
Asbestos, once a popular building material due to its durability and heat resistance, is now known for its health risks. When disturbed, asbestos fibers...
The hard work of two Sandy Park volunteers at the Women’s Rugby World Cup was celebrated in front of a record Twickenham crowd at the recent World Cup Final match between England and Canada.
Tobit Emmens and Colin Searle were volunteers at the Exeter venue. They were at Twickenham as the invited guests of Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery. They were the sponsor of the Official Volunteer Programme at the tournament and wanted to highlight the essential role that volunteers played in making the Rugby World Cup a success.
Devon brothers Jack and Harry Alderman have launched an artificial intelligence system that’s redefining how governments and businesses detect global risks, from disinformation and cyber threats to geopolitical instability. Their company, Satorus Group, has built Sidney - a world-first platform that automates the entire open-source intelligence (OSINT) workflow. Using analyst-trained AI agents, Sidney collects and analyses data across social media, news, and the dark web - delivering decision-ready intelligence in minutes instead of hours or days. “We grew up in Devon, where things move...
Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, is celebrating the launch of its new Exeter–Manchester route, strengthening regional connectivity and offering customers seamless access to international travel via Manchester Airport.
The new service, which began yesterday [26 October], will operate frequently before transitioning to a daily schedule in March 2026.
Luke Lovegrove, chief commercial officer at Loganair, said: “Connecting the South West with the North West is a game-changer for regional travel and opens up global opportunities through our codeshare and interline...
Towns and cities across the UK are continually seeking new ways to advance and develop. Convenient access to fast internet connections and ways to charge up smartphones are increasingly desirable and seen as appealing installations. This is the view that Devon’s own Torquay is taking, looking to install new digital street hubs.
Bringing Convenient Digital Connections to Torquay and Beyond
Around Torquay’s town centre, three new digital boards might be going up. These ‘street hubs’ will enable people to make free phone calls, connect to ultra-fast Wi-Fi, charge their phones, see...
