Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service has been shortlisted for two separate awards by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC), recognising its ongoing work to protect residents and businesses against doorstep crime gangs and rogue traders.
The joint service, commissioned by Devon and Somerset County Councils, has been recognised from over 660 entries to this year’s awards, for its innovative partnership work in tackling rogue traders. Together with the Police, BBC local radio, businesses, Age UK and other agencies, the project team is helping to increase public awareness to...
Devon County Council has expressed its determination to deliver the Teign Estuary Trail and has called on the local community to work with them to make it happen.
An update on the progress of the Trail was reported at this week's (Wednesday 8 January) Cabinet meeting, and outlined that the scheme is estimated to cost up to £20 million.
Councillors agreed that detailed design for the 2.5 mile section from Kingsteignton to Bishopsteignton should be completed and purchase of the land progressed. This section, which will follow the rail line where possible, is expected to cost...
Exeter Chiefs will have a new look to their line-up as they prepare to resume Heineken Cup action at home to Glasgow Warriors tomorrow (3pm).
Just days after slipping to a narrow 19-16 defeat to London Wasps in the Aviva Premiership, head coach Rob Baxter has shuffled his pack as the Devon club look to keep alive their European dreams for another week at least.
Just four players - Tom Johnson, Henry Slade and Luke Arscott - remain in the starting line-up from that which took to the field from the outset at Adams Park last Sunday.
In this video local business expert Jonathan Alder from Alder and Alder discusses the importance of branding
Jonathan explains why he thinks branding is important and what you need to do to make sure you get it right for your business. “Who you are is about your visual identity - the way you look. So that includes things like your logo, your website, your literature or packaging. It also includes your name. This aspect of your brand will often be the first contact someone has with you. What you do isn't just about listing the products or services you offer. It's about explaining...
Lucky ice cream fan, Meryl Logan, has won a nationwide competition to have her own Ben & Jerry’s Core flavour made into a reality.
Meryl, a primary school teacher from Exeter beat stiff competition to see her creation, Toffee Apple YUM-ble - which packs apple and custard ice creams with crumble pieces together around a caramel core - be mixed by expert flavour gurus to her exact specifications.
Ice cream devotees were invited to submit their ideas for a new Core flavour via Twitter using a dedicated hashtag - #MyBenAndJerrys. The competition for the coveted chance to...
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service is warning people affected by the recent floods to be aware of rogue traders and cowboy builders.
Previous floods and severe weather in the UK have seen rogue traders offering a range of flood and damage recovery services as well as tarmacking, driveway cleaning, roof cleaning, guttering and garden maintenance.
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards is urging people to be on their guard and to follow some simple steps:
Don’t be rushed into making a decision on the doorstep, even if the trader says the work needs to
If you’re looking for a constructive and fun way to burn off a few Christmas calories, then the East Devon District Council Countryside team may well have the answer.
You are invited to join the team at Knapp Copse Local Nature Reserve (on the Seaton road, less than a mile from the Hare and Hounds pub) on Saturday 25 January between 10am and 3pm to help create a new footpath.
No previous experience is necessary; all you need is a reasonable level of physical fitness.
Tasks will include scrub and tree clearance and the end result will be a circular route around this...
Exeter Chiefs back Jack Nowell has admitted he was "amazed" to hear that he has today been named in Stuart Lancaster's England Six Nations squad.
Alongside club-mate Tom Johnson, the 20-year-old Cornishman has been promoted from the England Saxons ranks into the full senior ranks.
Nowell's elevation is just reward not only for a sparkling season to date, but also his efforts in the past 12 months which have seen him not only establish himself as a regular starter for the Chiefs in the Premiership and Europe, but also help England Under-20s to lift the Junior World...
A recruitment initiative at the Cullompton depot of Gregory Distribution could see up to 20 new drivers joining the business which will help to fill current vacancies and launch a new, flexible drivers pool.
This is the first initiative of its kind for Gregory which sees it as an exciting opportunity to recruit professional drivers with the right attitude and approach for the company’s business needs.
Business Unit Director Darren Beaven said: “One part of the project is the driver recruitment day which is designed to enable us to identify and recruit new drivers for the...
A Newton Abbot man has been sentenced following guilty pleas to selling illicit tobacco from his home, after an investigation by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards service.
65 year old Mr Roger Gerrey of 3 Lemon Place, Newton Abbot was charged with offences relating to selling and having available to supply, tobacco which did not have the legally required health warnings or the appropriate duty paid markings.
He was also charged with failing to display the correct age warning statement.
The court also heard that some of the tobacco sold by Mr Gerrey was...
