The DEFRA Minister George Eustace today (07/02/14) opened a new £1 million workspace hub at Home Farm, Bicton College, which only a year ago received £300,000 of Rural Growth Network capital funding.
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for farming, food and marine environment travelled to the county to offer his support for a range of local business initiatives. The visit draws attention to the work which is underway to support the rural economy and to help businesses highlight their needs and access help and advice.
The Farmhouse Business Centre project at Bicton...
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Devon is on course for more bad weather as the Met Office predicts heavy rain and strong wind from tonight until the end of the week.
The forecasters say that several more areas of low pressure, bringing heavy rainfall are expected to hit the county from tonight onwards. The fresh wind and rain bring with them more pressure from flooding in much of the South West particularly in areas already badly affected by the recent exceptional rainfall. The Met Office’s chief forecaster said: “There remains some uncertainty in timing of the frontal system, but 10 to 20 mm rainfall is likely...
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We use money every day, whether we pay something with cash or our credit card. But, how much do we really know about it? Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about money.
1 – Highest inflation in recent history When it comes to inflation, no country comes close to Zimbabwe in recent history. Early in the 21st century, the country had a breathtaking inflation that reached the rate of 98% per day. This led to a price of 300 billion Zimbabwean dollars for one loaf of bread. The government even issued a 100 dollar trillion note (that is a number with 14 zeroes, in case you didn’...
Exeter Chiefs can confirm that Saturday’s Aviva Premiership clash with visiting Bath Rugby is now an official sell-out. The final few tickets for the eagerly-anticipated game, which will kick-off at 3.15pm, were sold early on Monday morning and mean Sandy Park will play host to a crowd of 10,744. Exeter Rugby Club chief executive Tony Rowe OBE said: “We’re delighted to announce another sell-out crowd here at Sandy Park, games between ourselves and Bath are always great occasions and I’ve no doubt this will be no different. “The fact it’s a local derby – and that we still have yet to beat...
Exeter Chiefs lock Romana Graham is to leave the Aviva Premiership club at the end of the season to take up a contract with French club La Rochelle.
The 27-year-old lock, who joined the Chiefs at the start of this season from Super Rugby outfit Waikato Chiefs, has agreed a two-year contract with the Pro D2 side.
To date the Hastings-born forward has featured five times for Rob Baxter's side with all of his appearances having come in Cup competition.
Confirming the arrival of Graham, La Rochelle coach Patrice Collazo said: "Romana is a player that I have followed...
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RockSolidRace comes to Escot Park on Saturday 15 March. A 5km or 10km military style obstacle race that boasts over 35 obstacles, hot showers, an after party and live 6 Nations screening!
As part of a continuing and significant investment in its IT systems and infrastructure, Exeter accountants and financial planners Old Mill is creating its first ever post of IT Director.
Highly experienced IT specialist James Gifford will start in the role on Monday where he will head up Old Mill’s existing three-man IT team across its five West Country offices.
The 41-year-old has many years of senior-level IT experience within the professional services sector; previous roles include Director of IT Business Information Systems at RSM Tenon and more recently Baker Tilly...
Network Rail has revealed its choice for an alternative railway line to the heavily damaged Dawlish line today.
The plans come as the rail authority had consider an alternative to the current coastal line after the recent storms destroyed an 80m section of track near Dawlish.
The potential route from Okehampton to Plymouth via Tavistock through areas of Dartmoor National Park has already come under criticism from some transport campaigners as it bypasses large areas of South Devon.
Calling for further rail investment in the Exeter Daily today , Transport Campaigner...
