If you’re a homeowner, you’ll likely have the odd job around the home that’ll need to be handled – or you may be arranging a renovation of a room (or the entire home) soon. Understanding the timber materials , you’ll have at your disposal is vital to ensure you use the right timber for the right applications.
Using the right timber materials is also essential to ensure you don’t overspend on materials that you don’t need, for instance, using C16 grade timber where C14 timber will do just fine or using MDF sheets where plywood is a better choice.
I am running the 2023 London marathon alongside my brother Matthew in memory of our dad Vincent Obrien, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support who passed away last year at the age of 58. Our dad was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer during Christmas 2021 and passed away 3 months later.
Our dad was also a keen runner, making this a fitting way to celebrate his life, whilst also helping to support others when they need it most which is why we have chosen Macmillan Cancer Support.
There are around 3 million people living with cancer today, and more than 360,000 people diagnosed every...
Award winning Devon-based Coastal Workboats Limited (CWL) has today been announced as one of the recipients of a fresh round of funding thanks to the Government’s UK SHORE £60m injection into the maritime industry.
Launched in September 2022, the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition’s (CMDC3) third round of funding is part of the Government’s commitment to enable increased tech innovation within the sector to eliminate CO2 emissions, increase efficiencies and decarbonise the industry. Funding is awarded to successful projects from the Department of Transport with Innovate UK...
As the world becomes more and more brand-centric, building a strong brand image becomes extremely important for businesses all over the world. Not only does an elegantly designed and consistent brand image help you stand out from the crowd but it also helps establish trust and credibility with your customers.
By helping your customers identify your brand, you can make sure that they choose your products and services over the competition. Furthermore, by making your brand trustworthy and reliable in the eyes of your customers, you can increase sales, revenue and growth.
Despite the national shortage of carers, domiciliary care provider Care With Kindness has bucked the trend and has managed to grow its team since it was founded two years ago.
It’s one of a number of businesses based at Devon Business & Education Centre near Payhembury in East Devon, which have set up and flourished as a direct result of the opening of the co-working space.
Care With Kindness set up with an original team of four, but it now employs 12 carers. While the majority of their time is spent on care visits, they also benefit from the facilities available at...
Persimmon Homes has appointed a new construction director in its South West region.
Harlan Bevis, who has 30 years leadership experience in the housing industry, joins Persimmon from Barratt David Wilson where he served as a construction director.
He will be responsible for driving construction performance in the South West against build targets, quality targets, and implementation of group policies and procedures.
A serial NHBC Pride in the Job winner, commenting on his new role, Harlan said: “I am delighted to have joined Persimmon Homes in the South West....
Police have charged a man in connection to a death of a women in Exeter over the weekend.
Police were called at around 4pm on Saturday 18 February following reports of an assault in Ludwell Valley Park, which is in the Wonford area of Exeter.
Lorna England, aged 74 from Southbrook Road, Exeter, died at the scene.
Cameron Davis aged 30 of Exeter Road, Exmouth, has been charged with murder. He is being held in remand and is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 20 February.
Police have created a Major Incident Public Reporting (MIPP...
Police have created a Major Incident Public Reporting (MIPP) page as part of the investigation into the murder of a 74-year-old woman in Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter on Saturday 18 February.
The MIPP allows members of the public who may have information to directly send large files such as Doorbell, CCTV and Dashcam footage that could assist in a police investigation.
Detective Sergeant Darren Campbell from the Major Crime Team said: “We have received a huge amount of information from the public in relation to this crime, but there are still large parts of the day that...
Police have this evening arrested a man in connection to a murder in Exeter.
Police were called at around 4pm on Saturday 18 February following reports of a woman having been seriously assaulted in Ludwell Valley Park, in the Wonford area of Exeter.
Emergency services attended, but a local woman in her 70’s was declared deceased at the scene; her next have kin have been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
Following a police appeal, a man in his 30’s from the Exmouth area was arrested by armed officers outside the Yorkshire Building Society on...
Devon and Cornwall police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Exeter today.
Police were called at around 4pm on Saturday 18 February following reports of a woman having been seriously assaulted in Ludwell Valley Park, in the Wonford area of Exeter.
Emergency services attended, but a local woman in her 70’s was declared deceased at the scene; her next have kin have been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
Superintendent Tom Holmes, said: “Cordons are in place including at Wonford Sports Centre and police...
