An expanding Devon business is relocating to the Okehampton East Business Park to achieve its plans for growth.
Forthglade, the Devon based natural pet food manufacturer established in Winkleigh over 46 years ago, has completed the purchase of two plots at the business park and will be developing a new manufacturing facility at the site. The new factory is needed in order to increase production of its award-winning natural pet food, to boost its exports and fulfill its ambition to become one of the UK’s leading producers of 100% natural pet food.
The South West of England is home to some of Brits' ultimate “happy places”, according to a new study.
New research from SACO, The Serviced Apartment Company polled UK holidaymakers to discover the places in the UK which evoke special memories and ultimately make us “happy”.
The poll of 1,500 British adults revealed that Cornwall is our top ‘go-to’ holiday destination for making happy memories, voted for by almost one in five Brits. The Lake District was in second place, with Devon also featuring in the top three.
Police are investigating a burglary at a property on Mill Street in Sidmouth which occurred between 9.30pm on Monday 21 August and 8am on Tuesday 22 August 2017.
The offender has entered the property through a window and taken several items before exiting through the same window.
DC Steve Harrington from Honiton CID said: “We are seeking witnesses to a burglary and appealing to anyone who may have been offered the following items: Bose loud speakers with serial number 060637PU3U20U34A2, a black Samsung Galaxy S6 Mobile phone serial number 35431/08/524367/0. Other items...
Planning a wedding can be daunting for both the bride and groom-to-be. Not only is it a day for you to express your love for one another and become husband and wife, but it is a celebration you want to pull off flawlessly for your guest’s behalf. With a wedding comes stress and the notion that you must make everyone happy; yet, this is far from the truth.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with catering to your guests, but the future Mr and Mrs should remember what they want, and ensure they, first and foremost, tailor their wedding to themselves. Here’s how to keep your wedding...
Transaction based price index slips for a third successive report Headline demand continues to decline but conditions vary depending on land quality Twelve-month price expectations still negative but only modestly in the South West.
Subdued demand for farmland coupled with falling land prices and a lack of new supply across the rural sector sees calls for more post-Brexit clarity from respondents to the RICS/RAU Rural Land Market Survey H1 2017.
The H1 survey shows demand for farmland continuing to soften across both mixed use and commercial sectors. This marks the fourth...
Film producer and 2014 leaver Owain Astles is working on a film which will be premiered at the Exeter Phoenix's Two Short Nights Film Festival on 1st - 2nd December and is keen to seek funding. The Hardest Fight is a short film, commissioned by Exeter Phoenix, which follows a young boxer struggling with depression, in the lead up to their first fight. Director and producer Owain explained that the film was a representation of the parallels of fighting against mental health issues and the physical fight of a boxing match. “As well as the visual narrative, we're planning to use snippets of...
Abby Turner, keen golfer from Okehampton, is teeing up for the UK final of the largest amateur golf tournament in the world: the Audi quattro Cup at the Bowood Hotel & Golf Resort in Calne, Wiltshire, on 7 September 2017. Representing Exeter Audi, Abby secured her place in the prestigious UK final with playing partner, Jon Veale. Together, they swung to success at one of the major regional rounds, which took place at Celtic Manor, Newport. The pair now hope to pass the stern test set by Bowood's unforgiving bunkers and undulating greens to claim another victory. To encourage players...
From late summer into autumn, South Devon is set to celebrate the region’s extraordinary breath of produce and culinary expertise with a host of fantastic food and drink festivals. From mussels, oysters and crab, to epic cider and beer festivals, South Devon has it all. So, if you’re factoring in a foodie foray between now and the end of October here are ten tasty treats to whet your appetite, courtesy of Visit South Devon. Yum!
1. Rails & Ales Festival, 25th-28th August, South Devon Railway
There can be few more picturesque ale and cider festivals than the South Devon...
An international team of scientists, led by mathematicians from the University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute, have developed a ground-breaking new method that can identify regions of brain tissue most likely to generate seizures in people with epilepsy.
The innovative new method, which utilizes mathematical modelling, offers the potential to complement existing clinical approaches and could lead to enhanced surgical outcomes.
The new research is published in leading scientific journal, PLOS Computational Biology on August 17 2017.
