Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are delighted to announce that they have signed a partnership agreement with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust to enable NHS Practitioners to refer patients for free home fire safety visits. The agreement came about after the formation of the multi-agency Bariatric and plus size working group which was looking at how the NHS and Fire Service could work together to reduce risk in this client group. The agreement has resulted in Fire Officers from the Prevention team in South Devon carrying out “Trigger point” training for NHS staff to...
A new service has been launched for South West businesses.
South West Growth Service has been formed by independent and experienced business consultants Chris Lorimer, Andrew Southall and Katharine Bourke.
The business provide core services such as Business strategy development, specialist support in sales and marketing, operations, raising finances, maintaining momentum, and HR.
The three partners are passionate about the South West and their combined determination to make a difference in the region, driven by a sense of responsibility for their community.
Uncertainty fuelled by the EU Referendum has resulted in a marked drop in activity in the South West housing market, according to the RICS UK Residential Market Survey, June 2016.
New buyer enquiries declined significantly across the UK in June, with 36% more chartered surveyors nationally reporting a fall in interest - this is the lowest reading since mid-2008. The South West fared somewhat better however, with just 4% more respondents reporting a decline in buyer demand (as opposed to a rise). Nevertheless, this does follow a particularly steep decline during May.
Exeter has been placed on the World map when it comes to allotments, people in the city have been finding out.
The Devon capital intrigued a group of students from the United States so much they hopped on a plane and flew over here to find out more.
The 20 students from Arizona State University (ASU) have just wrapped up a short stay in Exeter, interviewing allotment holders as part of a study abroad course supported the Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives at ASU. In the few days they have been here, they have carried out some 200 surveys.
The founders of a charity that has encouraged literally hundreds of thousands of people to sing and play music are to receive English Folk Music’s highest accolade at a star-studded event in Exeter in July.
Marilyn Tucker and Paul Wilson set up Wren Music in Okehampton, West Devon, 33 years ago, since when it has reached out to pretty much every city, town and village in the county. In fact, Wren has spread its wings further afield to touch communities in the wider South West – but Devon is and always has been its heartland and it’s where, on a participant session basis, it reaches...
On Thursday 7th July guests came together for a VIP outdoor dining experience in Princesshay Square where they shared a veritable feast of tastes from Princesshay’s eclectic mix of 14 restaurants and cafes.
After a tour of the beautiful rooftop garden, home of the Princesshay bees, guests enjoyed a menu specifically designed to show the incredible variety of dishes and flavours on offer.
Tropical summer cocktails from Giraffe were served in coconut cups, followed by delicious flavours to kick start the lunch from Wagamamas and Carluccio’s. Lucasz, Head chef from Yo! Sushi,...
Police investigating a knifepoint robbery in Okehampton have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
At around 9.15pm on Saturday 9th July a man entered the Costcutter store on Exeter Road and is reported to have threatened two members of staff with a large carving knife.
The man forced open the till drawer and stole cash before leaving the shop, heading in the direction of The Giblands Estate.
Officers are appealing to the public for witnesses and any information about the identity of the suspect.
Members of Exeter City Council’s Leisure Complex and Bus Station Programme Board have voted unanimously in favour of proceeding with interim bus station arrangements in the city centre.
The decision comes after two additional information events took place in Southernhay and Sidwell Street to display plans and take on board feedback on the temporary measures.
The other option of using the Triangle Car Park was not progressed after taking on board the views of local residents and businesses.
Subject to Devon County Council approval, a temporary traffic solution will...
Internationally renowned company, Goodridge, has celebrated the consolidation of its Exeter headquarters and manufacturing facility at new premises.
The occasion was heralded by a champagne reception on Friday 11 July, attended by high profile figures from the automotive and motorsport sectors and Trudi Goodridge, wife of Goodridge’s late founder and MD, Stuart Goodridge.
Guests including Devon-based racing driver and Le Mans winner, Harry Tincknell, British Touring Car Championship Drivers, Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden, and former Exeter Chiefs player, Chris Bentley,...
Dog walkers can now put their dog waste in a number of litter bins around the city.
Previously, bagged up dog poo had to be placed in the red dog bins located around Exeter. But in a move to make things easier for dog owners and dog walkers, standard litter bins can now be used to dispose of the waste.
It will go to Exeter’s energy-from-waste facility which can treat up to 60,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste every year. The poo, along with anything else that can’t be salvaged, still creates valuable energy which gets fed back into the National Grid.
