Gregory Distribution Limited (GDL) has announced a huge recruitment drive in the wake of recent growth and strategic acquisitions.
The warehouse and logistics group, which includes Kay Transport and Hayton Coulthard Transport, currently employs nearly 1,500 people over 22 sites nationwide, but estimates it could require in excess of 100 new recruits over the next 12 months.
Chief Executive John Gregory said: “We have grown by 30% over the last three years. We have now identified further areas of the business that require new recruits, including drivers and support staff....
Exeter City Council is working with the University of Exeter to look at housing for the future in the city.
Cllr Rob Hannaford, Lead Councillor for Housing and Customer Access, said: “We’re really keen to hear from people who are not currently registered for social housing. We already know quite a lot about housing need in Exeter because there are over 4,000 households registered on Devon Home Choice, now we want to hear from those not on the list.”
The Council is keen to hear about the housing circumstances of as many people as possible to ensure a fair cross-section of...
Filmmaker in Residence at the Exeter Phoenix and Founder of Puny Gods Pop Up Cinema, David Salas, needs your support for latest project - The Emotional History of Places - a film about the potential for important moments to occur in nondescript places.
To realise this film Salas needs both your stories, and crucially, your votes.
#ProjectFilmSupply is about helping winning filmmakers bring their ideas of short films to life, public voting for favorite film concepts closes on the Monday 1 September.
As well as your votes, Salas would like to hear from potential story...
Exeter Street Food’s weekly market at the Guildhall Shopping Centre has been so successful that organisers have decided to expand to Exeter Quay.
Lyndsey Terrell, Events Manager at Exeter Street Food said: “The Quay was the obvious choice. After living in Exeter for many years you see how integral it is to Exeter’s recreational activities.
“The Quay is also significant as it was the old fish market; and lovely that such a modern concept as ‘The Street Food Revolution’ ties in with the history of the venue."
The street food market has an impressive line up of...
Autumn is a such wonderful time in the woods so bring the whole family and spend some quality time together in the great outdoors. Enjoy some woodwork activities with us making mallets and whittling; we will also be collecting wonderful berries to cook with our damper bread. We will be taking a short break from Family Adventure Club during October and November so this is your last chance until Christmas to join the club. With lots of Forest School activities on offer, we are all sure to have a great time. Suitable for all ages from 18 months...
The Riviera Cafe Bar in Teignmouth is the new host for the Teignmouth and Dawlish Social Media Cafe being held on Wednesday 3 September. Social media experts will be gathering upstairs at the venue to support local businesses and community organisations.
The social media cafe runs from 5pm to 7.30pm and provides a free drop-in event where people can pick up tips and hints on using social media, ask questions, meet other like-minded people over a cup of coffee or a beer.
The event is open to any business or organisation from Teignmouth, Shaldon, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren....
The London-based, Mexican restaurant chain, Chilango is celebrating the success of its mini-bond campaign on the Crowdcube crowdfunding platform.
749 people have put £2,160,000 into the Burrito BondTM in return for 8% gross interest per annum during the four year term of the bond. This is the largest amount ever raised on Crowdcube, beating last year’s record set by Hab Housing of £1.97 million.
The average amount invested is approximately £2,900, with the largest investment at £50,000.
People invested from Cornwall to Scotland but 82% of bond holders live in London...
