Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter division has built more than 500 new homes in and across Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset in the last financial year – of which 120 homes were affordable – contributing over £87 million to the UK’s economic output.
The achievements are highlighted in a new report, which also measures the housebuilder’s social and economic footprint in the region during 2022. This includes:
Supporting 928 sub-contractor or supplier companies to create local employment: a total of 1,233 direct and indirect jobs due to a total
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has enjoyed a bumper year of deal activity, advising many of the best food, drink and leisure businesses in the South West of England.
Stuart Mathews, corporate partner, said: "It is a pleasure for everyone here at Trowers to advise our clients at every stage of the business life cycle and we are delighted to play our part supporting each and every one of these exciting and successful South West businesses."
Most recently in December 2022, Trowers & Hamlins advised the shareholders of Westcountry Food Holdings Limited ("...
National Highways is advising drivers travelling southbound on the M5 near Exeter to allow extra time for their journeys as overnight repairs start tonight on the Exe Viaduct.
A half-mile section of lane 1 of the southbound carriageway between junctions 30 and 31 has been closed for safety reasons over the Christmas and New Year holiday period due to a bridge defect.
The fractured bridge expansion joint plate was detected by a monitoring system in operation on the Exe viaduct, which carries the M5 over the River Exe, and specialist repair work will start tonight under...
The beginning of a new year can be a great opportunity to create a new habit. One Small Step has many options for support to help you keep your resolution in 2023, or to inspire you to make the change.
Studies have found some of our New Year resolutions will struggle to make it past 12 January, but with the support of others, we can make them last much longer.
One Small Step is a free lifestyle service, funded by Devon County Council to support the health and wellbeing of Devon residents.
We have friendly advisors who can help you plan lifestyle changes and...
Are you thinking of redoing your roof yourself? While it may seem like a cost-effective and DIY-friendly project, several important factors must be considered before taking on a roofing project. Here is what you should know:
Safety is the top priority. Roofing can be a dangerous job, especially for those who are not experienced in working at heights. Falling off a roof can lead to serious injury or death, so it is essential to take proper safety precautions. This includes using the proper safety equipment, such as a harness and hard hat, and following all safety guidelines
Aldi is recruiting new colleagues in Devon as a result of its continued expansion in the area.
In a welcome boost to the local economy, the UK’s fastest growing supermarket is currently recruiting for 20 store roles, including Store Assistants.
Aldi is looking to hire for these roles at its Newton Abbot store in Devon.
As the UK’s best paying supermarket, from 1 January 2023, Aldi will pay all Store Assistants at least £11.00 an hour nationally and £12.45 for those inside the M25.
The supermarket remains the only supermarket to offer paid breaks, which...
Following the record-breaking smash-hit Robin Hood, Exeter Northcott and Le Navet Bete are teaming up once again to bring you an unmissable family panto for Christmas 2023 – Dick Whittington!
Expect plenty of laughs, great music, amazing special effects and full-on-fun for every generation with this fabulous rags-to-riches tale.
Kelly Johnson, Interim Co-CEO at Exeter Northcott, said: "The Northcott pantomime is a Christmas tradition for so many families in Devon and we've been bowled over by the glowing reviews and the sheer joy we are seeing from the thousands of...
A University of Exeter expert has been awarded O.B.E for his work to help develop UK Government policy towards Eastern Europe and Russia.
Professor David Lewis, from the Department of Politics, is also a Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. He was recently on secondment as an ESRC-AHRC Fellow at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, contributing to analysis and research on Russian foreign policy and UK policy towards Russia.
Professor Lewis teaches and researches international relations and peace and conflict...
Independent commercial waste management and recycling firm DCW has donated £5,000 to Dartmoor Zoological Society in support of the charity’s efforts to bring Amur Leopards to Devon.
The funds will go towards building a modern, state-of-the-art enclosure for the critically endangered Amur Leopard, ensuring that the world’s most vulnerable big cat species can thrive and breed.
Dartmoor Zoological Society is currently fundraising for the new enclosure with a total of £30,000 needed to complete the development. It will be located between the wolves and the lion enclosure at the...
