Construction of 20 new homes at three sites in Exeter is now well underway.
The accommodation at Bennett Square (Mincinglake) and Brookway (Whipton) is expected to be completed in spring 2015. Newport Road (Countess Wear) expected to be finished by summer 2015.
The new homes will be let to families in housing need. Three of the new houses will be built to full wheelchair accessible standards.
All of the homes are being built to the Passivhaus standard, meaning they will be cheaper to heat than a standard home and provide stable internal temperatures all year round...
Irishman Jerry Sexton says he is “excited” by the prospect of trying to earn himself a contract with Aviva Premiership club Exeter Chiefs.
The 21-year-old forward has been given until the end of November to prove his worth to head coach Rob Baxter, who is keen to bolster his second row options with skipper Dean Mumm currently sidelined with a shoulder injury.
Sexton – the younger brother of Ireland and British Lions fly-half Jonathan Sexton – settled into Devon earlier this week having seen a playing opportunity in France shudder to a halt due to contract problems.
Award-winning Exeter venue Sandy Park has released an extra date to their Christmas Party schedule. Bookings are now being taken for all of the recently redeveloped venue’s Christmas party packages on Saturday 6th December, including last year’s sell-out option the ‘Live Band’ night. Limited spaces are also still available for the other Live Band nights, which take place on Friday 12th and 19th of December and Saturday 20th December, and feature talented six-piece local band, Basher Tate. Sandy Park, which is undergoing a £7.5 million transformation over the summer, has the capability to...
A student from Exeter has earned a First Class Honours degree after completing her studies at the University of Worcester.
Morgaine Wilkinson, 23, will graduate at Worcester Cathedral in November.
Morgaine, a former pupil of St Luke’s Science and Sports College who studied Drama and Performance, said: “I’ve loved my three years at Worcester. My course was really well suited to me and has helped me nurture my skills and talents, given me so much confidence and opened my eyes to more than I could ever have imagined.
“When I saw I had achieved a first I didn’t quite...
Every day, 36 households in the South West are at risk of losing their home, new analysis from Shelter reveals.
The research, based on data recorded by the Ministry of Justice found that in the past year more than 13,200 homes in the South West are at risk of eviction or repossession, the equivalent of 36 every day.
It also identified the latest hotspots across the region where people are most likely to face losing their home, with Weymouth and Portland and Gloucester topping the list. Other hotspots in the region’s top ten included Bristol, Bournemouth and Plymouth....
New research commissioned by older people’s charity Anchor, has revealed the South West is a region in denial about ageing.
More South West residents are comfortable asking for a divorce than looking at the care options available in later life.
Despite it being a life changing decision, six out of ten people in the region (60%) have never thought about care options for later life and seven out of ten people (73%) who would trust someone else to make care decisions for them, haven’t talked about their care options with that person.
The Friends Life Tour of Britain has today (13 August) announced its biggest ever line-up of teams for next month’s race.
It has been confirmed that a record 120 riders from 20 squads will be competing for the Friends Life Yellow Jersey.
Devon County Council will host Stage Five of the race on Thursday 11 September. Starting at The Strand in Exmouth and finishing in Exeter High Street, the Devon Stage, sponsored by South West Highways Ltd, will cover 110miles (177km) of the county.
Among the field are 10 teams who raced in last month's Tour de France, including Team...
The Cut Purse Rascals’ distinct sound is firmly rooted in the late 60s / early 70s. They deliver a luscious blend of four part vocal harmonies that work between acoustic rhythm guitar and vintage telecaster lead guitar. The Rascals take the Westcountry as their musical canvas and they pen narratives about the people and places this rich landscape has to offer. Their songs are laden with catchy hooks and choruses that have people singing along after just one listen. Strong musical influences include The Band and Crosby Stills & Nash, as well as contemporary...
Formed out of a desire to create music to restore the credibility of female artists that has been destroyed by the relentless bombardment of TV 'talent' shows, Exeter-based, all-girl acoustic trio, Sound of The Sirens, “provide some of the most amazing vocal harmonies I have ever heard, and quite possibly ever will hear.” (Keith’s reviews).
“Their music may be heavily influenced by folk, but their vocal interplay takes its cue from the soul stylings of superstars Destiny's Child and En Vogue.” (Coventry Telegraph).
"Really upbeat and kinda a lot of fun. Another talented Totnes band." BBC Introducing Devon
"Just to demonstrate the versatility of this guy – I still can’t quite believe how good they are." FolkRise
"Your music is great. The harmonies in “When We Wake in the Morning” are spot on and you can’t go wrong with the banjo. I really like your flavor, it’s very Sufjan Stevens with a little Belle and Sebastian." RumbleFish
"There is a fabulous sound about you. You come in cool as cucumber and once...
