City contract cleaning company, Exeter Cleaning has launched a new website aimed at shedding light on its contract cleaning service. The company, based in Broadclyst, made the announcement during popular social media event #DevonHour.
Exeter Cleaning’s new site at http://www.exeterofficecleaning.co.uk will become the hub for the company’s professional specialist services which include offices, medical and food handling businesses.
Speaking about the new site, Exeter Cleaning’s Mark Walker said “Clients tend to like us to work when there is nobody else about, so while there...
Name: Kathryn Aalto - People, plants and places are my passion. I am a garden designer, historian, writer and speaker from California. For more than a decade, I taught English and Environmental Issues in Washington prior to moving to Devon. I've segued that into a lovely creative career in England. How would you describe yourself in 5 words?
Someone recently told me I was "California sunshine in a bottle." How would you describe Exeter in 5 words?
A jewel in the crown. What brought you to Exeter?
History of Exeter, beauty of Devon, proximity to London. Which part...
Don't plan your weekend until you've checked out our essential guide to what's on in and around Exeter. There really is something on offer for everyone!
THEATRE
How the Other Half Loves Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth Paul Taylor Mills presents How The Other Half Loves by Alan Ayckbourn. One set combining two different houses with two different sets of people each talking and carrying on as if the other didn't exist. Tickets £14/ £13, Box office: 01395 514413.
The Pirates of Penzance Saturday, 7.30pm, Eggesford Airfield, Chulmleigh Opera...
Wine tasting enthusiasts are set enjoy this year’s Open Day at Pebblebed Vineyard, Topsham in aid of Hospiscare.
Pebblebed Vineyard owner Geoff Bowen will offer hourly tours throughout Sunday 8 September to members of the public, with the chance to taste the Devonshire grape at its best. Visitors taking the tasting tour will uncover the processes involved in wine-making, and reap fruitful rewards in the tasting session afterwards!
The vineyard and wine tasting tours seek to raise vital funds for Hospiscare, the local charity providing free palliative care services to those...
Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw has accused David Cameron, of an act of "terrible miscalculation" in his attempt to persuade MPs to support military action against Syria.
Mr Bradshaw said the action led to the Commons voting against Britain taking military action – by accident.
He said in his blog today: "It may be an outcome supported by a majority of the public, but it was not what any of the main parties or their leaders wanted."
Mr Bradshaw added: "If Cameron had supported Labour’s sensible and measured amendment or waited until next week, the vote would have...
Renowned comedian, writer and Radio 4 personality, Tony Hawks will head to Dartmoor in September to open the third Chagford Film Festival.
Tony Hawks will officially declare the festival open on 23 September when he introduces his new film, Playing the Moldovans at Tennis. This feel-good film, which tracks Tony’s quest to beat the Moldovan football team at tennis, is described as simultaneously insane, moving and hilarious. It is just one of an eclectic mix of films, brilliant events and workshops, presented by top industry professionals taking place over the six-day...
If you're planning to make the most of the last few days before the kids go back to school, it seems you're in luck,
Forecasters say the next few days will be mainly dry and bright.
Today will be dry and bright for much of the day, but there will always be a good deal of cloud thick enough to produce a little light rain in places, mainly during the afternoon. Maximum Temperature 24 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Most places will be dry and bright, with some sunny spells possible. Feeling cooler and fresher than of late, although temperatures will be near normal...
Exeter-based EMCAS, one of the country's leading financial Claims Management Companies, is getting behind the Exeter Chiefs with a new sponsorship deal that sees the business co-sponsor the first team rugby strip this season. Chief Executive Officer of EMCAS, Craig Bernhardt, joined players at an official strip hand over, which saw Australian International and Club Captain Dean Mumm accepting the new shirt alongside first team players Don Armand, Jack Nowell and Henry Slade. Under the sponsorship deal EMCAS’ logo will appear on the rear of the shirt, and will be worn in all Aviva...
Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau, says that too many payday lenders are damning people to debt by failing to carry out adequate checks to make sure borrowers can afford to repay the loan.
Based on a survey between January and July 2013, 6 out of 10 borrowers who borrowed from a payday lender told the charity that the lender did not check whether the loan was affordable.
The survey of 57 clients with payday loans from 25 different payday lenders also found that borrowers were further let down by lenders as:
• 8 of 10 lenders did not offer to freeze interest and charges...
Consumers in Devon could be entitled to compensation if they have lost money as a result of their dealings with any one of several failed financial firms that Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has declared in default.
FSCS is the UK’s statutory compensation scheme for customers of regulated financial services firms. A declaration of default means FSCS is satisfied the firm is unable to pay claims for compensation made against it. FSCS does not charge individual consumers for using its service.
The Scheme has already started paying compensation in respect of the...
