A leading housing association is set to build 218 homes in rural areas across Devon over the next two years.
In a week when the housing sector celebrates Rural Housing Week – a yearly event organised by the National Housing Federation – LiveWest has demonstrated its commitment to rural housing by building 508 rural homes in the past two years.
LiveWest has invested close to £44m in rural homes during the last financial year having built 264 homes in rural areas.
In the last two years, LiveWest has built 31 homes in Crediton, 21 homes in Bovey Tracey, and...
A new art gallery on the banks of the River Exe in Devon is showing work which reflects the dynamic nature of the Estuary and is offering people the chance to try ‘en plein air’ mixed media painting by the waters of the Exe for themselves.
The Seaglass Gallery in Lympstone, in the village’s old newsagents, is run by Charlotte and Bruce Ellis, who say the local landscapes and environments are at the heart of the work they exhibit.
Curator and artist, Charlotte Ellis, says: “Being a new gallery, with a focus on art and wellbeing, we wanted our first solo exhibition in...
A Devon charity providing round-the-clock care for vulnerable people with mental health issues has been awarded £1,000 by a local housebuilder to help adapt an ageing hospital building to support its clients.
Step One, which has its headquarters in New North Road, Exeter, contacted Persimmon Homes for a donation from its innovative Community Champions programme, in which the company provides financial backing for local charities and good causes.
Spokesperson Carey Mackenzie said: “We cater for people who have experienced mental health crises. As part of their...
The most supersized, wild and spectacular bingo party in all the land is back with another red hot run of parties for summer. Bingo Loco carries on its exceptional run of form with events planned through until August all over the UK, including Unit 1 in Exeter on Saturday 6 August.
Step into any of the venues Bingo Loco pulls up at and you will be in immediate awe and then lost in a world of high thrills and high jinx. They are brought to life with sensory-stimulating production with confetti explosions, CO2 cannons, speed Macarena, foul-mouthed wind-up merchants and cheeky stage...
The most supersized, wild and spectacular bingo party in all the land is back with another red hot run of parties for summer. Bingo Loco carries on its exceptional run of form with events planned through until August all over the UK, including Unit 1 in Exeter on Saturday 6 August.
Step into any of the venues Bingo Loco pulls up at and you will be in immediate awe and then lost in a world of high thrills and high jinx. They are brought to life with sensory-stimulating production with confetti explosions, CO2 cannons, speed Macarena, foul-mouthed wind-up merchants and cheeky stage...
Stagecoach has today unveiled plans for a more sustainable bus network to attract greater passenger numbers over the long term.
Changes are confirmed for Exeter today, in the first step toward a new bus network, reflecting the changed travel patterns following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The changes in Exeter, developed in consultation with Devon County Council, will be effective from 31 July 2022 and include the following:
Exeter Park & Ride services timing changes
Redesigned connections from the city centre to Exminster and Pinhoe / Science
Forget puppy walkers, the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is asking for people to step forward and walk foals. The charity is pulling together a scheme to provide temporary homes for young stock bred on the moors until they are ready to be used for other purposes. The foals belong to the charity’s members who farm on Dartmoor and breed traditional ponies to ensure its survival on the moor, which in turn positively impacts the biodiversity of the moorland and is a huge attraction for visitors to Devon. Providing homes will help breeders for whom escalating inflation rates and the cost of...
Operation Scorpion is a joined-up collaboration between the five police forces in the South West region (Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire), alongside their respective offices of Police and Crime Commissioners, the British Transport Police, South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SW ROCU) and the charity Crimestoppers to combine resources to tackle drug supply and make the South West a hostile environment for drugs.
The operation first ran in March and focussed on County Lines drugs dealing into the region.
IKEA Exeter will be hosting the Summer Funhouse event to coincide with the school holidays, which will include a number of free in-store activities, offers and deals for the whole family to enjoy.
Taking place from Monday 11th July – Sunday 14th August 2022, the event includes drop-in and bookable sessions led by IKEA co-workers. Each activity has been designed to promote creativity that is both affordable and fun, by using items that can already be found within the home.
Putting their creativity skills to the test, children can design and decorate their dream bedroom...
Short-term loans are a very tempting option, as their original creation was to fill in a gap in the banking industry. They cater mainly to those needing funds to address an urgent business matter or perhaps a personal emergency. In comparison to traditional loans, these are relatively easier to acquire.
Short-term loans are given with little to sometimes no collateral and must be repaid within the year, sometimes within months or weeks, depending on your agreement. Some may require proof of employment, with a bottom-line of how little you can make to be eligible for the loan and...
