Successful launch of Redrow's new Exeter Development

Following the official opening, which took place last weekend, award-winning house builder Redrow is delighted to declare its new Exeter development, The Harrington’s, now open.

Attendees to the event decorated Easter cupcakes in the kitchen of one of the showhomes with Bridget of The Cupcake Lady and were served refreshments by local business owner Matthew Whittaker with his BikeCaffe Quad.

The Harrington’s is located in a beautiful part of the country on Harrington Lane, Exeter. The homes have been designed for the dynamics of family life and in phase one are priced...

Luxury student accommodation launches in Exeter

The first phase of a £7m development of Exeter's landmark former city hospital was officially launched during a series of exclusive preview events of Dean Clarke Lofts, Exeter’s newest and most exclusive accommodation for students and professionals-in-training.

Held over two days, guests were invited to a sneak-preview of the two recently completed show apartments with attendees then enjoying hospitality at Southernhay House or at the Magdalen Chapter Hotel.

Mark Edworthy, managing director of Dean Clarke Estate Ltd, comments: “We are really pleased to have officially...

Exeter Forum is shortlisted for Construction News Award

Exeter Forum has been selected as a finalist in the Project of the Year (between £10m - £50m) category for the 2013 Construction News Awards, to be held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London on 11 July 2013.

A record number of entries were submitted for this year’s Construction News Awards. Finalists will now face Dragons' Den-style live interviews to members of the 53-strong jury of esteemed key clients, contractors, consultants, institutes and government departments including:

· Simon Kirby – Network Rail

· Tony Jacob - John Lewis Partnership

·...

Yes Sir Boss kick off their tour at Mama Stone's

Event Date: 
10/04/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Mama Stone's, Mary Arches Street, Exeter

Yes Sir Boss's diverse up-tempo sound takes the rhythmic foundations of ska and funk, and injects them with bluesy guitar riffs, spaghetti-western tinged jazz horns and pop-infused vocal melodies to create an irresistibly catchy mix with more than enough bite to cater to fans of all genres.

On 15 April Yes Sir Boss release Mrs #1 featuring label owner Joss Stone, the band’s second single taken from debut album Desperation State.

Showcasing a more accessible pop sound, Mrs #1 combines spacious instrumentation with catchy horn melodies and a driving funk bass line, all of...

Scrap Trident Meeting with Bruce Kent

Authored by Exeter CND
Posted: Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:44am

When Exeter CND arranged this public meeting, at which Bruce Kent will speak, we invited Devon's MPs to come and debate with him. Unfortunately none could make it so we asked the main local political parties to send representatives to the debate. After all, the three main parties all officially support Britain's nuclear weapons programme, i.e Trident or some variant.

Unlike the MPs none of the parties has responded, not even to refuse to debate with us. As suuport for Trident is now a minority viewpoint in the UK one might expect that those who consider the system to be...

Marsh Barton Security Services celebrates 30 years of trading

Marsh Barton Security Services celebrates 30 years of trading next month and new owner Marcus Di-Vincenzo takes stock of how far security has actually come from when it was first required back in the middle ages.

Until the 1980s, the term Watchmen was more commonly applied to the function known as security, a usage dating back to at least 1233 when the Ordinance applied the need for such a service. This term was carried over to North America where it was interchangeable with night-watchman until both terms were replaced with the modern security-based titles. Security guards are...

Hospital Radio Exeter looking for volunteers for this unique organisation

Authored by Malcmardon
Posted: Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:18am

Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you enjoy talking? Can you offer commitment? Like to work for a charity?

If you have answered yes to the above questions, please come and help the unique service that is Hospital Radio Exeter.

Hospital Radio Exeter broadcasts to the largest Hospital in Exeter, the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) and is currently looking for new volunteers of 18 and over, from all backgrounds.

Hospital Radio Exeter uses professional quality equipment and state-of-the-art technology to provide a 24-hour service, 7 days a week and we are...

Devon Dealership launches blog to bolster online presence

Authored by charlotteb
Posted: Wed, 04/03/2013 - 9:38am

Leading Exeter new and used car dealership, Vospers, has added to its award-winning online presence with the launch of a blog. The blog will feature advice guides, reviews and interviews with famous names in motoring.

The company secured an interview with stunt driver, Terry Grant, holder of 19 world record driving stunts to date, to launch the site. The initiative is part of Vospers’ ongoing dedication to ensuring that the customer experience is as outstanding online as it is in their showroom.

Managing Director Nick Vosper explains; “Vospers recognises that the customer...

Police increasingly concerned for safety of missing Hayle woman

Police in Cornwall are becoming increasingly concerned with regards to the safety and wellbeing of a local woman from Hayle, Meryl Cameron. Meryl is a white female, 54 years old, 5’3’’ tall, medium build. She has blonde short bobbed hair. Meryl disappeared from her home address in Canonstown in the early hours of Saturday 30 March 2013. Her vehicle, a white Renault Megane (pictured), with black soft top roof and silver alloy wheels, was found parked in a lay-by at the local beauty spot Hell's Mouth on the B3301 Hayle Cornwall at 10.40am on 30 March. Hell's Mouth is located along the North...

Celebrate National Gardening Week at RHS Garden Rosemoor

During National Gardening Week (15-21 April), RHS Garden Rosemoor in Great Torrington, will host a packed schedule of events to share a passion for plants and get gardeners growing. From family-friendly planting, to inspiring the first steps towards a new career, there are activities for gardeners of all ages and abilities to enjoy.

Launched by the RHS in 2012, National Gardening Week brings together thousands of people across the country to help keep Britain beautiful by sharing and celebrating everything about gardens and gardening.

Throughout the week, RHS Garden...

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