Devon

National Association of Building Contractors

Launch of New Residential Building Escrow

Authored by Laura Kirk
Posted: Tue, 02/18/2020 - 3:11pm

The National association of building contractors (nabc) UNVEILS GROWTH PLANS AND RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR 2020

Following a successful year and partnerships with companies such as HBXL, Trade Direct Insurance and BuildSafe Escrow Services – NABC – one of The UKs fastest growing construction trade associations unveils its ambitious growth plans and recruitment drive for 2020, as it heads towards new milestone.

James Hopkins, CEO, NABC, comments: “The demand for our service is increasing rapidly, especially post Brexit and the residential construction industry is under extreme...

Exeter resident scoops £30k with People's Postcode Lottery

One lucky Exeter winner is celebrating after winning £30k thanks to playing People’s Postcode Lottery this week.

The Buddle Lane player scooped the windfall when EX4 1JN was announced as a winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Monday 17th February 2020.

Offering his congratulations, People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson, said: “What a fantastic start to the week for our winner in Exeter. I hope they enjoy spending their cash prize and manage to treat themselves to something special.”

A minimum of 32% of ticket sales goes directly to charities and...

Chiefs sign Scottish star Sam Hidalgo-Clyne

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Mon, 02/17/2020 - 10:54pm

Rob Baxter is set to replace one international name with another ahead of the 2020/21 season.

With Nic White’s departure back to Australia already confirmed, the Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby has wasted little time in filling the void left by the gifted scrum-half.

Heading to Sandy Park will be Scottish international Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, who will join the Gallagher Premiership club on a two-year deal from French Top14 side, Lyon.

The 26-year-old half-back is Baxter’s second new signing, alongside that of fellow Scottish star Jonny Gray, and will help further bolster...

Clear-up underway after Storm Dennis

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/17/2020 - 3:16pm

Highways teams have been flat out over the weekend dealing with issues thrown up by the latest winter storm.

Storm Dennis caused more flooding incidents than those seen during Storm Ciara the previous weekend and a number of issues are still affecting some local roads.

Crews are out clearing trees, landslips and debris from roads, as well as clearing gullies and drains.

The A377 is blocked by a fallen tree at Colleton Mills and partially blocked by a landslide at Half Moon, where temporary traffic lights are in place. The B3213 Dunsford Hill remains closed until...

It's all hush-hush as Devon park drives up electric fleet

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/17/2020 - 10:02am

Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Devon has struck another blow against engine noise and air pollution by expanding its fleet of all-electric transport.

The family-run park, winner of the David Bellamy Conservation Award, has swapped two more of its fossil fuel vehicles in favour of the latest green technology.

It brings to five the number of electric run-arounds in use at Ladram Bay in Budleigh Salterton, and at its sister-park Castle Brake in Woodbury, near Exeter.

Plans have also been announced for electric charging points to be installed at Ladram Bay so that customers...

Recycle Devon wants Devon residents to join the ‘Donation Generation’

Devon residents are being invited to join the Donation Generation by pledging to reuse and repair clothing as much as possible and reduce the estimated 10,000 items of clothing thrown away in the UK every five minutes.

Every pledge made will be entered in a prize draw on 2 March 2020, to win one of 10 Upcycling and Repair kits.

The kits consist of handy items to help repair and upcycle clothing easily such as fabric scissors, iron-on patches, repair tape, cottons, needles and buttons.

To enter, residents can pledge to undertake various waste saving actions, such as...

Salcombe Gin

Double award win for Salcombe Gin

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 02/15/2020 - 10:47am

South Devon based Salcombe Distilling Co. (SDCo.) is celebrating two impressive award wins in less than a week. In the 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year' category at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards, the Salcombe Gin School was awarded the highest accolade of 'Gold'. The celebrations continued at the Food Reader Awards on Monday when SDCo. was presented with the 'Best Drink' award.

Commenting on the South West Tourism Excellence Awards, Howard Davies, co-founder of SDCo. says: "We're incredibly proud of this award, it's a fantastic honour for the Salcombe Gin School....

Local people receive special National Lottery 25th birthday funding to bring their great community ideas to life

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/14/2020 - 2:52pm

The National Lottery is using Valentine’s Day to reveal some of the local champions who love their community so much that they applied for a special grant to do something positive locally – and were successful.

Over 50 projects in Devon will receive money from the fund – called #CelebrateNationalLottery25 – after they applied to the £2 million pot last December.

The fund, which has now closed, invited applications from anyone with a great idea to make a difference in their local community. Up to £1,000 was available to them, showing that no individual or idea is too small...

Devon braced for Storm Dennis

Devon is bracing itself for another weekend of stormy conditions with the arrival of Storm Dennis this weekend (Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February).

A Yellow Warning for strong winds and rain across the whole of Devon has been issued by the Met Office for most of Saturday and Sunday, with an Amber Warning for heavy rain in the south of the county.

Devon County Council is again urging people to take extra care when travelling on the county's roads.

Wind gusts of up to 70mph are forecast for coastal areas and around 50mph inland. Up to 100mm (around 4 inches) of rain...

Steady progress’ being made on comprehensive Cranbrook town centre scheme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/14/2020 - 9:51am

Discussions have taken place between the local planning authority East Devon District Council (EDDC), Cranbrook Town Council, Devon County Council, Cranbrook Consortium and Henry Davidson Developments Ltd together with Morrison’s Supermarkets Plc regarding the construction of a new supermarket and significant additional retail, commercial and residential spaces in Cranbrook town centre.

This is the latest step in what has been a lengthy and detailed negotiation by EDDC and Cranbrook Town Council members and officers. A full planning application is expected soon to bring high...

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