Close on the heels of scooping four golds in the 2014 allAgents Awards, Crediton-based sales and lettings agency, Helmores, is celebrating after winning yet another national award.
For the second year in a row, the 300-year-old firm has been crowned Best Single Estate Agency in the South West at The Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year Awards, and this year added the accolades of Best Innovation and Best Agency to Work For.
The news was revealed at a glittering awards ceremony in front of over 650 leading estate agents at The Lancaster London Hotel opposite Hyde Park. The...
Former Exeter Chiefs rugby player Chris Whitehead has been named as guest speaker at Teignbridge District Council’s Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2014.
Mr Whitehead, who retired from top flight rugby earlier this year and is using his playing expertise as coach at Western Counties league side Kingsbridge, has been unveiled as a key speaker at the sport gala event on Friday 28 November at the Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren.
The Awards, in association with main sponsor Kitsons Solicitors and supported by media partners Palm FM and the Mid Devon Advertiser,...
Exeter businesses and schools picked up the lion’s share of awards at the 22nd DEBI Environmental Awards held at the Met Office.
The annual event seeks to recognise organisations that go the extra mile in environmental best practice.
DEBI Chairman, Andy Vickery said, “We were thrilled to have so much interest in the awards this year. It is always inspiring to realise that there continues to be so much commitment to the environment in the region.
The winners were chosen after an exhaustive process that included visits by the judges to each of the shortlisted...
Following the World Cheese Awards on Friday - leading traditional clothbound Cheddar producer, Quickes, is celebrating winning three gold medals for their Mature, Extra Mature and Vintage Cheddars.
The latest achievements followed an intensive day’s judging that took place at Olympia London alongside 2014’s Good Food Show. There were more than 2,700 entries from all around the globe including cheese from Brazil and New Zealand. A panel of almost 250 cheese experts took part in the process of grading the cheeses and awarding medals accordingly.
Foster carers from across Devon were celebrated for their exceptional service to Fostering Devon.
The annual Carer Celebration Awards took place at County Hall in Exeter where over 60 carers received a certificate of appreciation. Around 120 people (including many foster children) gathered to recognise the achievements of carers who have given between 5 and 30+ years of their lives to fostering.
The longest-serving carers were Jenny and Charles Thorpe from Teignmouth, Linda and Graham Denning and Sandra and Robin Cooke, all dedicating more than 30 years to fostering. These...
Two Birds Kitchen has won the prestigious Best Newcomer category at the Devon Life Food & Drink Awards 2014.
“We are so proud of our achievement,” said owner, Emma Tay.
“We are a family business passionate about cooking and serving fresh, local, organic food which tastes fantastic! This award recognises our achievements in striving to deliver food on the go which is delicious, healthy and homemade, using the best quality, local, seasonal ingredients all served from our pop-up kitchen caravan.”
Two Birds Kitchen is about to build on its success with a hot new...
The Bike Shed Theatre is delighted to announce that it has received a major award from the Clore Prize Fund, at a prestigious ceremony in London’s Natural History Museum on Tuesday 4th November. The £50,000 award follows the theatre’s recent success in being added to the Arts Council England’s National Portfolio - and will be used to support the next generation of emerging South West and beyond theatre companies to develop and produce nationally recognised work.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Clore Duffield Foundation, a total prize fund of £500,000 was made available....
Devon County Council is delighted to announce that one of it's most popular visitor destinations, Stover Country Park, is a finalist in this years Devon Tourism Awards.
The park and nature reserve is up for either a bronze, silver or gold in the Access & Inclusivity Award category.
To qualify, entrants had to demonstrate exceptional customer service to all and offer an outstanding experience for visitors, particularly those with impairments and other access needs such as mobility, auditory or sensory.
The winner will be announced at a glittering ceremony at the...
East Devon District Council’s Revenues and Benefits team have received national recognition with two awards from a professional association.
The team are responsible for collecting council tax and for processing claims for council tax support, housing benefit and other assistance for people who may be struggling to pay their civic bills. Their work involves a great deal of contact with customers, many of whom are experiencing difficulty in making ends meet and so need to be treated with respect and sensitivity by council staff.
Local charities have won a clutch of awards – mainly for environmental work.
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park was recognised for its environmental sustainability in both the Palm 105.5fm Local Heroes awards and the Herald Express South Devon Tourism & Hospitality Awards. In addition, Living Coasts won the silver award in the Most Effective Marketing category of the Herald Express awards.
Paignton Zoo has also been shortlisted in the Devon Environmental Business Initiative - DEBI – awards in the Sustainable Food, Retail, Hospitality and Leisure category. The winners will...
