Throwleigh pensioner Dawn Hatton is looking forward to a warm and cosy Christmas with her daughter and friends this year, free from the worry of heating oil bills, thanks to an early Christmas present from Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels.
In a surprise announcement, the company contacted retiree Mrs Hatton to tell her that she had become the inaugural winner of the Moorland Fuels Cosy Heating Club quarterly heating oil draw.
Commenting on her good fortune Mrs Hatton said: “Many people of my age are going to struggle this winter following the end of Winter Fuel payments, so...
Christmas came early for families from Devon County Council’s Fostering Devon service, when Stagecoach South West, The Northcott Theatre Exeter, and Devon Foster Carers’ Association partnered with them to provide foster families with tickets to attend the premiere of Cinderella at the Northcott Theatre
The collaboration, with a contribution from the theatre’s ‘pay it forward’ scheme, enabled the organisations to donate 150 free tickets to Fostering Devon’s carers and their families.
Peter Knight, Managing Director, Stagecoach South West, said: “At this time of year, it’s...
Devon County Council has welcomed a record £83.6 million “early Christmas present” from the Government for road repairs. The funding of £83,640,000 for Devon is the largest share of a record £1.6 billion investment announced by the Government today (Friday 20 December) to fill potholes and repair roads. An extensive repair programme using this latest funding will be compiled over the next couple of months to help tackle the highway maintenance backlog on Devon’s 8,000 mile road network, which is currently in excess of £200 million. The funding will be used to prioritise extensive...
NatWest has introduced a new way for its customers to support Social Bite in the fight against homelessness this festive season.
Through its mobile app based MyRewards programme, customers can now easily donate their available Rewards (over £5) to buy someone experiencing homelessness a Christmas dinner with Social Bite. NatWest has also pledged to match all donations to any of its 16 MyRewards charities, including Social Bite, up to the value of £50 until 31st December, up to a total of £150,000.
The initiative comes as part of Social Bite’s ‘Festival of Kindness’ – an...
Tilia Homes, part of the untypical group, has been granted planning permission for a development comprising 80 much needed homes on land at Exwick Lane, Redhills, Exeter.
Exeter City Council Planning Committee has approved the proposal for the construction of 52 private dwellings and 28 affordable homes at Redhill Gardens.
The development will offer a range of 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes, catering to first-time buyers, families, and downsizers alike. Construction is set to commence in spring 2025.
Redhill Gardens will feature quality, energy-efficient homes...
Sally Basker, Chief Executive of Exeter Science Park, has been appointed as Chair of the United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA).
The announcement followed the UKSPA Annual General Meeting, marking a significant milestone in Sally’s career as she steps into this influential role after previously serving as Vice Chair.
Sally said: “I’m honoured to have been appointed Chair of UKSPA and excited to collaborate with members, partners, and stakeholders to create opportunities across the UK’s Science Park sector.
Trowers & Hamlins has advised on the acquisition of the historic Royal Clarence in Exeter Cathedral Yard, which is now set to be restored to its former glory with work starting nine years after the hotel was ravaged by fire in 2016.
Having exchanged contracts to acquire the site, local property developer NooKo have plans to develop a mix of residential and commercial units.
James Porter, NooKo director, said the company would focus on "keeping as much of the building's original charm as possible" and "like most people in Exeter we want to see this iconic building...
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