RAMM’s Collections Review has just been nominated for national Collections Practice Award from the Collections Trust.

These awards celebrate projects which demonstrate the application of innovative practice to improve the sustainability and use of collections. The winners will be announced on 2 July 2013.

RAMM is home to almost a million objects and support from Arts Council England has enabled the museum to take stock of this wealth of material. Wishing to unlock the collections’ potential for learning, research and inspiration and to ensure that our collections will be...

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their options ahead of the new 2013/14 season with the acquisition of Greg Bateman from Championship side London Welsh.

The talented hooker, who celebrates his 24th birthday today, has agreed a two-year deal with the Devon club after spending the past two seasons with the Exiles following previous stints with Dorking, Rosslyn Park (loan) and the Harlequins Academy. Bateman is Exeter’s fifth new signing following the earlier captures of Fetu’u Vainikolo (Connacht), Dave Lewis (Gloucester), Tom James and Ceri Sweeney (Cardiff Blues). And Bateman’s move to...

A firefighter who was one of the first on the scene of a major fire in Crediton has created an exhibition charting the history of the buildings involved.

The fire in Buller Square on 2 February 2012 severely damaged five historic thatched cottages and adjoining properties were also damaged by the fire. Ten fire crews were fighting the fire at its height and firefighters were at the scene for three days.

Now local firefighter and artist Simon Ripley will exhibit pictures and writing exploring the heritage of Buller Square at the town’s fire station next week as part of...

A new consultation has been launched, asking people for their views on East Devon’s proposals for securing infrastructure funding from new developments.

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is the new way to get contributions from developers for things such as road improvements, public open space, cycle routes and other infrastructure which is needed to support growth.

It’s proposed to replace the current Section 106 Agreement system for securing contributions towards infrastructure, meaning a flat rate would be paid by developers per square metre of gross internal...

The South West should have the water it needs for decades to come without the need to build expensive new reservoirs or desalination plants. That's the conclusion of a new report by South West Water setting out its proposed water resource management plan from 2015 - 40.

The plan has been opened to the public for comments before being sent to Defra for agreement later this year.

Despite expected increases in population and taking into account the predicted effects of climate change, South West Water anticipates that the region will continue to have a net surplus of water...

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new headquarters of training charity St Loye’s Foundation was performed on Friday 14 June by the new Leader of Devon County Council, Councillor Bernard Hughes OBE.

The charity acquired its new Exeter city centre premises at Beaufort House on New North Road in January, enabling it to relocate its administrative and training headquarters from its previous, rented accommodation across the road at Brittany House.

Councillor and Mrs Hughes were welcomed by the charity’s Chair, Susan Hobbs and Chief Executive Christopher Knee who...

Graphic Plc, the Original PCB Manufacturer established in the UK for 45 years with links to the Inventor Dr. Paul Eisler, has acquired the assetts of California-based Calflex, the Flex PCB Specialist with 30 years experience in supplying the military, aerospace and medical industries. The Graphic Group now has a real World presence of PCB Manufacturing with specialist IMS Plants in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia. Graphic UK was awarded with 12 accolades last year with Manufacturer of the Year, Quality and Delivery Performance of the Year and is a Prefered Supplier of PCB's to many military...

Teignbridge District Council has submitted its 20-year homes, jobs and environment blueprint to an independent Government Inspector. After years of work with local people, communities, partner organisations and authorities and potential developers, Teignbridge has today (Thursday June 20 2013) submitted its Local Plan – commonly known as Plan Teignbridge – to the inspector for public scrutiny.

The important document – which sets the tone for the long-term economic success of the district - is expected to be the subject of a public examination in October, if not earlier. The...

Join us at Sandy Park for our Autumn Wedding Fair on Sunday 6 October 2013.

Between 11am and 3pm the Exeter Suite will be showcasing an extensive range of local wedding suppliers along with an exclusive chance to try on beautiful wedding dresses & bridal wear courtesy of The Bridal House of Cornwall.

We also invite you to visit our Chiefs Suite which will be set up for a Civil Ceremony & Wedding Breakfast. Our dedicated Events Team will be on hand to assist you with every detail of your big day & for you to find out more about Sandy Park's unique wedding...