The head of a leading builders’ merchants, which has branches across the South West, has been appointed to a key trade association role.

David Young, CEO of Bradfords Building Supplies, is the new Chairman of the Builders Merchants Federation’s South West region.

Founded in 1770, Bradfords Building Supplies is believed to be the oldest builders’ merchant in Britain.

Headquartered in Yeovil, the company has 700 employees and 45 stores located across a wide geographical area, from Hereford and Worcester, stretching across the length and breadth of the South West and...

It’s not often that you write about something nobody worries about. Worry, like many things, goes in waves. Either nobody except a seemingly strange individuals, probably with beards seem concerned or conversely everybody is tearing themselves apart at the potential catastrophe and attempting to spread their view across social media. Normally, the issues and conundrums of the current position fall between these two points and the same is no different for this article on electricity. Electricity, like many things in the UK, is taken for granted. The national grid, the network operators and...

With air traffic movements (ATMs) set to peak for the year the One Too Many campaign is reminding passengers to ensure make sure they travel responsibly and avoid serious consequences and penalties for disruptive behaviour.

Over 8,800 flights are expected to travel through UK airspace today as the summer holidays officially kick off for many across the country. The One Too Many campaign recently relaunched for Summer 2019 with the support of Aviation Minister Baroness Vere, building on the back of a successful inaugural year.

Four new airports have also joined the campaign...

Top 40 law firm Trowers & Hamlins has promoted three senior lawyers from its Exeter Office to partnership, with effect from 1 July 2019.

Ben Neary, Hannah Jackson and Emma Sear are three of the 12 lawyers promoted by the firm this year, nationally and internationally. All three work in the Real Estate department, serving clients in the South West and across the UK.

Joseph Acton, partner and head of Trowers' Exeter Office commented:

"I'm pleased to welcome Ben, Hannah and Emma to our partnership. All three have shown a real commitment to delivering an outstanding...

A MAN who impressed three of the judges in Series 13 of the ITV talent show “Britain's Got Talent” - but failed to impress Simon Cowell so much that he became irritated and stormed off - will perform the official opening of the 42nd Dartmoor Folk Festival on Saturday, August 10.

Roger Butler, aka Chucklefoot, a traditional one man band and who is well-known across the folk scene, performed an original song in his audition on the television show.

Roger, who was 73 at the time of his tv audition, performed an original song, with the refrain "don't give Granny any whisky at...

You may be forgiven for unfamiliarity with the story of the gigantosaurus, especially if you don't have young children. The gigantosaurus is a book by Jonny Duddle, essentially it's a modern version of the 'boy that cried wolf' and worth adding to any parents collection. The story for anyone still in the dark, is one of a small dinosaur called Bonehead, who volunteers to be the lookout for his friends while they play. After repeatedly warning of impending doom in the form of the gigantosaurus on several occasions, his friends ignore him and finally when the mighty prehistoric beast appears...

A resident at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court in Exeter has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Joan Dyer enjoyed a party at the Home with her family, residents and staff. She was very surprised and delighted to receive an official birthday card from Her Majesty the Queen.

She was presented with a birthday cake made by the Home’s chef Rosie, whilst everyone sang Happy Birthday!

After a special lunch with her daughter Joanne, Joan enjoyed listening to Exeter harpist Luc Walpot and sipped some of her favourite prosecco. Joan had requested that Luc play on her birthday as...

Led Zeppelin star Robert Plant has finally received £8 he was due for playing a gig more than 40 years ago – during a university graduation ceremony.

The musician has helped the legendary music industry figure who played a key role in his career celebrate being awarded an honorary degree.

Mr Plant joined Rod MacSween, one of the world’s most successful agents, on stage as his achievements were recognised by the University of Exeter.

Mr MacSween joked he had still not paid Mr Plant for a concert he played in the 1970s, and offered him a £10 note, which he came on...

Can you help British Transport Police officers trace wanted woman Nicole McGregor? The 29-year-old of The Lindfield, Coventry, failed to appear at Exeter Magistrates’ Court on 2 July after being charged with possession of an offensive weapon and fare evasion. The charges relate to an offence at Exeter St David’s station on 22 April. Another man was arrested in connection to this incident and has since been handed a custodial sentence. Enquiries by officers suggest that McGregor has connections in the Leamington Spa and Coventry areas, as well as the Exmouth area of Devon. McGregor is white...

On Sunday 2nd June three intrepid Freemasons from Devon set out to conquer the beaches which formed the landing places of the 2nd world war Normandy Landings on the 6th June 1944.

Steve Robertson and Chris Wollacott both members of St. Thomas Lodge no. 4198 in Exeter and Ian Morton of Lodge Virtue & Honour 494, in Axminster met up before boarding the Poole ferry to Cherbourg, but even before they set sail disaster struck, when Steve’s bike wheel shed a spoke (possibly due to the weight of his baggage) luckily they found a friendly repair shop owner who opened up on a Sunday...