Housebuilder makes key appointment in SW

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/18/2017 - 7:13am

Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has appointed experienced property professional Steve Fowler to the post of commercial director for its Exeter-based operations which builds homes under the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands.

Steve has worked for a number of housebuilders and moves to the role in the south west from Avant Homes in Scotland.

“I have seen Barratt grow as a business over the years and joint ventures brought me into contact with a number of dynamic and effective people within the business so when I was approached to join the Exeter division...

Let's Rock Exeter

Event Date: 
01/07/2017 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton

Following another capacity sell‐out last summer, Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 1st July 2017.

With a fabulous line‐up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this family friendly festival.

The confirmed line‐up is: Level 42, Tony Hadley, Howard Jones, Belinda Carlisle, Jason Donovan, Chesney Hawkes, Imagination, Big Country, From the Jam, Hazel O’Connor, Katrina and Jaki Graham.

The organizers of Let’s Rock Exeter! pride...

Exeter among top 5 places to be a graduate in UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/17/2017 - 9:24pm

The top five Graduate Hot Spots 2017 are:

1. Leeds 2. Liverpool 3. Exeter 4. Durham 5. London

The two worst areas for graduates to live are:

1. Bath 2. Canterbury

One year on from the first Graduate Hotspots 2016 report, TheHouseShop.com, have identified the best places in the UK for graduates to live. As students approach graduation and start to take in the harsh realities of “adulthood” hitting them soon, finding the best place to live is often the furthest thing from their minds.

That’s why TheHouseShop.com have made it that much easier for soon-...

Pop-Up Opera comes to Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/17/2017 - 9:15pm

This summer, Pop-Up Opera return with a rarely-seen opera from the late eighteenth century, Cimarosa’s Il Matrimonio Segreto (The Secret Marriage). Continuing to challenge the way opera is traditionally performed, Pop-Up Opera take their productions into unusual spaces, making them fun, fresh and intimate.

Il Matrimonio Segreto tells the tale of a rich Italian businessman as he attempts to marry off one of his daughters to a mad English toff with disastrous results. Packed with tunes and matrimonial mayhem, this exciting story about following your heart makes for a perfect summer...

Exeter BID scheme offers levy payers savings in excess of £50,000

Authored by Exeter BID
Posted: Wed, 05/17/2017 - 8:39pm

Exeter BID is celebrating the achievements made by its members’ benefits scheme which has identified savings in excess of £50,000 for levy payers so far.

Introduced in July 2016, the scheme is the result of a successful partnership with Meercat Associates and offers businesses in the BID area a personalised service to identify how they can reduce their costs. The scheme is funded and managed by the Exeter BID.

Craig Bulley, CEO of Exeter BID said: “Meercat Associates are experienced at working with businesses to ensure they are receiving the best possible rates for services...

New conservation steward for Exeter, East Devon and Teignbridge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/17/2017 - 7:35pm

A new Habitat Mitigation Officer has been appointed to give information, advice and guidance to the public across the Exe Estuary, Dawlish Warren and East Devon Pebblebed Heaths.

Amelia Davies joins Sama Euridge who has been working since October 2016 to provide safe areas for people to enjoy and protect the important species these areas support.

The pair are employed by East Devon District Council on behalf of the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee made up of Teignbridge, Exeter and East Devon Councils. The partnership was set up last year to protect...

IKEA kicks off construction of new Exeter store

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/17/2017 - 3:54pm

Home furnishings retailer, IKEA, today officially celebrates the construction of its new Exeter store.

IKEA UK and Ireland Country Retail Manager Gillian Drakeford and Exeter Store Manager Nick Earle were joined by Lord Mayor Lesley Robson and Council Leader Peter Edwards in leading the groundbreaking ceremony for the new store. Due to open in early summer 2018, IKEA has invested £80 million in the new Exeter store and will be located on Newcourt Way, bringing its extensive range of inspirational, well designed, quality products at affordable prices to the South-West of England. On...

Firearms officers issued with Body Worn Video cameras

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/17/2017 - 2:53pm

Today (Wednesday 17 March) sees the deployment of Body Worn Video (BWV) which is being issued to 270 Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs), across Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police.

The rollout of the cameras follows a successful trial and public consultation.

The cameras will be issued to all firearms officers and represent a significant development in the use of technology to capture the best evidence for victims, and reduce the likelihood of victims and witnesses having to appear in court if an offender offers an early guilty plea. This has proved particularly...

How do you get a rhino and a car into Church?

Authored by Melman5
Posted: Wed, 05/17/2017 - 1:58pm

Crediton is getting ready for a new visitor.

The team at Crediton Parish Church have to produce new themes and ideas each year, which will work as an exhibition with flowers. This year's Crediton Parish Church Flower Festival theme is no exception.

Intriguingly entitled 'What's the Point...', the team will be coaxing a rhino into church, with our outside broadcast crew taking photos and video from a safe distance.

Twelve months hard work goes into the planning and preparation for the Festival. If you wish to see how our talented (and brave) team...

11 arrested after City and Argyle fans clash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/17/2017 - 1:32pm

On Good Friday (14 April) Plymouth Argyle played an away fixture at Portsmouth, whilst Exeter City played at home to Barnet.

During the evening, opposing risk fans from Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle were involved in an incident in Exeter.

The incident involved serious disorder, believed to be football-related between opposing Exeter City FC and Plymouth Argyle risk groups.

As a result of enquiries made since this incident, a pre-planned operation was instigated and carried out on Wednesday 10 May which involved police officers in both Exeter and Plymouth who...

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