The founder of one of the South West’s leading service specialists for affordable and public sector housing has praised his staff as the company marks 25 years in business.
MD Group , which employs 19 staff and 47 operatives out of its offices in at its offices in Clyst St Mary near Exeter, started life in a one-room office in Ashton Gate, Bristol in 1998.
A quarter of a century later, founder and executive director Steve Devlin has overseen the growth of a company which turns over £42 million, employing some 300 people based out of offices in Exeter, Poole, Bridgwater,...
Storm Ciaran has kept Devon Highways teams busy overnight and throughout this morning.
Strong winds and persistent rain led to more than 80 reported incidents of fallen trees, flooded roads and landslips on local roads.
Extra staff were drafted in to Devon’s Network Operations Control Centre to co-ordinate the response, with more than 30 teams of tree surgeons and 12 emergency call-out teams available to help where needed.
The first incidents were reported overnight, with a number of roads temporarily blocked by fallen trees before they were cleared.
Finding a parking space in Exeter city centre can be a headache, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the area. In this article, we’ll share some of the top tips and essential information to help other visitors park with ease on their next visit.
Firstly, it’s important to understand the different parking zones across Exeter. The city centre has a mix of pay and display, permit holder only and residential parking bays. Pay and display areas are concentrated around the main shopping zones and attractions. Prices range from £1-£5 per hour depending on location. Permit holder and...
Around 400 more free training places are being offered through the Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps after Devon County Council secured an extra £900,000 for its programme.
The County Council scheme is responding to employers across Devon and Cornwall to help them bring the right skills into their business and to upskill existing staff.
Aimed at adults aged 19 and over, the flexible, short courses run for up to 16 weeks, delivering skills training across a variety of priority sectors including digital, technical, construction, green skills, health & social care, and...
An interactive light projection “The Climate Wall” will be on show at the University of Exeter’s campuses this month.
The art installation represents a moment of reflection in the lead up to COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the world will take stock of its progress on the Paris Agreement and discuss the future.
The art installation will allow people to view facts about climate change and action being taken across the world, and post “live” reflections to represent a “moment in time” of how people think and feel about climate change.
A classic hardwood floor creates a warm décor by adding character and coziness, but its warmth goes beyond the look. It’s very effective in that it provides a good level of insulation, so it’s always warm when you touch it and comfortable to walk on. Hardwood floors are easy to maintain, but they still require mopping or sweeping every now and then. You don’t need to call in a pro to fix minor issues, and there are preventative measures you can take to ensure your hardwood floor looks its best throughout the years. Here’s how to guarantee a “wow” moment every time you walk in the door....
Road users are being urged to take extra care from tonight (Wednesday) through to Thursday afternoon after the Met Office issued an Amber ‘risk to life’ warning, forecasting high winds and rain across the county.
Storm Ciaran is landing in Devon with strong winds expected from this evening and peaking between 3am Thursday morning and at least lunchtime that day, with the clean up likley to last for some time after that.
Rain of up to 40mm, (80mm on Dartmoor) on already sodden ground, is expected across Devon, while winds of between 60 and 75 mph predicted.
Tax season can be a stressful and confusing time for many residents of Santa Ana. The complexities of tax laws, changing regulations, and the fear of making costly mistakes can overwhelm even the most financially savvy individuals. This is where professional tax preparation services in Santa Ana play a crucial role. In this blog post, we'll discuss the importance of enlisting professional help for your tax preparation needs, and how it can benefit you. If you find yourself in need of assistance with tax issues, consider reaching out to Santa Ana tax relief services for expert guidance....
Communities hit by flash floods in September are being encouraged to approach the Devon Community Resilience Forum if they need support.
The forum has extended its Emergency Resilience Grant scheme until next April so that Devon communities affected by flash flooding on Sunday 17 September can seek help if needed.
The initiative offers two funding schemes: - Help for communities to develop emergency plans, and - Support for small scale works and resilience equipment, which is usually intended for those communities with an emergency plan already in place.
The dream of vulnerable road users being completely safe might be realised in the near future. It’s hoped that current innovations in the autonomous vehicle space could make it come true. But there’s a bumpy road ahead.
While huge advancements in road safety have been made over the past few decades, there are many who believe that accidents need to be further reduced. Concerns are particularly high for the ‘vulnerable road user’ category, comprising of pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
