Two brothers are now seeing a lot more of each other following individual purchase of new homes at the award-winning development built by Dorchester-based C G Fry & Son Limited at Balidon Place in Yeovil.

David and Angela Randall bought their deluxe two-bed apartment in the re-constructed Balidon House, formerly Yeovil Maternity Hospital located in the desirable West Coker Road 12 months ago having lived locally in a bungalow for nearly 40 years. Following numerous visits from close family and friends, David’s brother Roger and his wife Margaret were so impressed with the...

Exeter City Police have warned that scammers who use shoddy jewellery to cheat people out of cash have arrived in the area.

The scam typically sees scammers flag down motorists by the side of the road beside supposedly broken down cars claiming to need cash for fuel.

Often jewellery is offered as security against for a loan of the money with claims that the value outweighs the money lent.

But in most cases the jewellery turns out to be worthless and sees the victims holding shoddy jewellery in place of their money.

Recent years have seen a spike in the...

The funding of major national policing projects will be shared by police forces across the UK and that means a further budget cut of £2.5m for Devon and Cornwall Police.

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has now confirmed that next year’s budget will be reduced by £2.5m, the money going to the expansion of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, the College of Policing and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary. The region must also help pay for a new police Innovation Fund .

Mr Hogg said the news was unwelcome: “This news puts a huge burden on our budget and directs...

Scoring your first try for your club is always a special mention, but Dave Lewis admitted his celebrations were somewhat curtailed by the fact Exeter Chiefs slipped to a last-gasp defeat at Aviva Premiership rivals London Wasps.

With just 70 seconds played at Adams Park on Sunday, the scrum-half spotted a gap in the home defensive line before scampering under the sticks to give his side a dream start.

The Chiefs built on that early score and by half-time were 13-3 to the good thanks to further kicks from fly-half Henry Slade, who himself was making his first-ever start in...

All roads lead to Haldon Hill on 9 February when Exeter Racecourse stages its prestigious Super Sunday race fixture.

The prize money is in excess of £90,000 and some of the country’s top novices’ are sure to head to the track as part of their final preparations ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.

Early birds can take advantage of a two for £10 ticket offer, which ends at midnight, on January 10, with all pre-booked tickets thereafter two for £15.

The meeting is widely regarded as one of the best Sundays in jump racing with £94,500 in prize money. The card includes a...

A digital marketing agency is helping local businesses kick start 2014 with the introduction of a fixed price search engine optimisation audit package.

In this video local business expert Vic Williams from The Audacious Company gives tips on how to build your business through referrals.

Vic discusses the importance of referrals and the best way to get them.

“That fact is that every new client you acquire and every client you have in your data base will know people you currently don't know and if you don't ask your clients for these referrals, some else will. You will have put in all the effort to offer your client great service or a great product and by not asking the right questions at the right time, you are literally...

In this video local business expert Vic Williams from The Audacious Company gives tips on how to build your business through referrals.

Vic discusses the importance of referrals and the best way to get them.

“That fact is that every new client you acquire and every client you have in your data base will know people you currently don't know and if you don't ask your clients for these referrals, some else will. You will have put in all the effort to offer your client great service or a great product and by not asking the right questions at the right time, you are literally...

In December the Exeter Axhayes Adoption Centre ran their first Santa Paws Appeal. The idea was a simple one. People were asked to fill a box with cat toys, treats, food etc and donate it to the cats and kittens in their care.

Many local businesses supported the appeal. Badger Design Ltd designed and provided the posters. Co-Op stores at Sidwell Street, Cowick Street, Heavitree and Broadclyst acted as drop off points as did Lush Cosmetics on the High Street, Pets at Home Alphington and St Davids Veterinary Hospital.

From everyone at Exeter Axhayes, they would like to thank...

Fed up of the wet and windy weather? Take heart, there is a glimmer of hope.

The Met Office says that over the next few days the winds will ease and the showers will become less intense.

However, it's unlikely that there will be any rain free days in the run up to the weekend.

The Met Office forecast is as follows:

Today:

Scattered showers, these heavy and thundery at first, but becoming less intense through the morning. Some good sunny spells in between. Winds will continue to ease throughout the day. Maximum Temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:...