Police in Newton Abbot are appealing for information following the "unusual" theft of a complete garden shed.
The incident happened sometime between Friday 17 October and Tuesday 22 October, at an unoccupied house in Oliver Place, Heathfield, Newton Abbot. The shed was removed from the rear garden. The contents were left behind.
Acting Detective Sergeant Shane Robertson of Newton Abbot CID said: “This is a very unusual crime and I believe that someone local would have seen the removal of the shed.” Anyone who has any information regarding this crime is asked to contact e...
Exeter renewable expert SunGift Energy has collected a top national award, after being named the UK’s number one installer of solar panels.
The renewable energy specialist, which is based on Christow Road, Marsh Barton Industrial Estate, Exeter, picked up the Solar Power Portal Installer of the Year Award at a glittering ceremony, which was held at Birmingham’s NEC.
The awards follow a rigorous assessment process where judges initially narrowed down hundreds of national nominations to five finalists, before naming SunGift the overall winner.
Local charity Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau has today published its latest advice trend statistics which show that in the first half of the financial year it helped 2,895 people directly with advice and information.
On average, clients with money problems have debts totaling £12,300.98, down by just over a £1,000 on the same period the previous year. However, with Christmas fast approaching, the charity expects to see a further increase in the New Year.
The amount of advice that the charity has been able to provide has increased in the following areas compared to the same...
Feathers will be flying and tiny hooves will be dashing on Devon Day at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday, November 23 with the racing Clydesdales making a return and the racecourse staging the first ever race for ponies from Dartmoor.
The pint-sized ponies will come under starters’ orders at 12pm and their wee little hooves will come tearing down the track as they demonstrate their versatility as tough, hardy and fast children’s ponies.
Charlotte Faulkner of the Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Ponies, which supports and promotes all the ponies on Dartmoor, said: “This is a...
More than 30 VIP guests from the world of corporate aviation have attended the official launch of Exeter’s Airport’s new Jet Centre. The event was hosted by Sir Peter Rigby, founder, CEO and Chairman of Rigby Group Plc, which acquired Exeter Airport in June last year.
Rigby Group has completely refurbished the airport’s Jet Centre, which offers VIP services to corporate aviation clients spanning business travellers to rock stars and even royalty. It includes an expanded corporate lounge that can accommodate up to 35 people, a conference room and boardroom, and crew rest facilities...
During National Adoption Week, Exeter firm WSP have challenged Parsons Brinckerhoff to the ultimate static cycle race to raise awareness and much needed funds to support families who have adopted in Exeter.
Members of both companies will take part in static bike race in the centre of Princesshay shopping centre on Wednesday 5 November.
The victorious office will be the one whose members cover the most miles during the day.
All money raised on the day will be donated to Families for Children Adoption Agency to be able to continue providing the vital support needed...
Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell says he is "over the moon" after he was named in Stuart Lancaster's 33-man England squad for the upcoming QBE Autumn Internationals.
The talented Cornishman is Exeter's sole representative in the England party, who over the course of November will tackle world champions New Zealand (Nov 8), South Africa (Nov 15), Samoa (Nov 22) and Australia (Nov 29).
For Nowell, his inclusion offers him the chance to add to his current tally of five international caps, all of which were gained during this year's Six Nations campaign.
Private housing and private commercial construction activity fuelled a record workload in Q3 2014, according to the RICS UK Construction Market Survey – the highest recorded since 1994.
In the region, construction activity in private housing, private commercial and private industrial remain high despite the skills shortage and 39% more chartered surveyors are reporting a rise in activity (up from a net balance of 35% in August). In the region 48% of respondents cited a lack of quantity surveyors, while 41% cited a shortage of other construction professionals and 47% citing a...
One lucky couple could be enjoying their dream wedding worth £8,000 just for identifying love songs - thanks to the Mercure Exeter Southgate.
The glitzy package up for grabs includes the wedding and reception, bridal gown and menswear, a cake, flowers, stationary and photos. There is even a manicure and make-up for the bride-to-be, hair styling and three months’ membership to Spa Natural Fitness in the hotel. Tamsyn Parson, Sales Manager at the Southgate, said: “It is the biggest day of your life, so it has to be special. We are partnering with some fabulous businesses who get a...
Rokk Media are a leading South West digital agency who are extremely proud to have been a first mover in the world of mobile apps and mobile technologies, with mobile being one of the biggest innovations to impact business in the last ten years.
After five successful years in developing a range of mobile solutions, Rokk Media’s team are interested to know where businesses are in their transition to mobile. Whether you have developed your strategy already or have projects planned in the future, Rokk Media ask if businesses would spend just a few minutes answering 8 simple ‘click and...
