Labour's national housing spokesman has singled out Exeter for praise for its record of delivering affordable housing, but warns the city's job will be harder because of the latest policies from Government.
During a visit to Exeter tomorrow, John Healey will highlight the fact that Exeter has built more affordable homes for rent than any other council in the South West, but he'll warn the shift in Government policy towards homes to buy for £250,000 will make the city's housing affordability crisis worse. He will also criticise Government plans to force housing associations to sell...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted and two cars were damaged in a car park in Exeter at the weekend.
A 46-year-old local woman was assaulted by a man, who was known to her, in the Stone Lane Retail Park in Marsh Barton on Sunday 10 April at around 3.45pm.
The wing mirrors and a windscreen wiper were reported to have been damaged on a silver Volkswagen Touran, which was parked next to the Matalan store.
A black Skoda was also damaged during the incident.
A 25-year-old man, from Dawlish, was arrested on suspicion of common assault...
The third national Bring Your Dog To Work Day - which is organised by the dog grooming product company HOWND - has been confirmed for early summer.
On Friday 24 June, businesses from across the UK will welcome their dog loving employees into the workplace along with their loyal (and well-behaved!) four-legged companions, all in the name of charity.
Britain’s most memorable day at the office took the national press and social media by storm in 2015. The initiative was mentioned by The Times, Daily Mirror, The Independent, Metro and Mashable - it even trended on Twitter...
Bluebird Care Exeter, an award winning local homecare provider was proud to recently celebrate its 5 year anniversary and raise a toast to an exciting future.
In 2011, the inspirational husband and wife team William and Sara Flint both gave up Senior Management careers with the NHS to follow and fulfil their combined passion for providing outstanding support to the vulnerable in their community. Over the past 5 years, they have worked hard to build Bluebird Care a reputation across Exeter as an industry leader in the homecare sector.
A new £1.125million quay built to boost fishing, leisure and tourism industries in Teignmouth is open for use.
Teignbridge District Council has worked with a range of partners to regenerate the Fish Quay at Gales Hill, something that will boost the livelihoods of local fishermen and shore-dependent jobs, retain the important fishing heritage and encourage more visitors with new, modern recreational facilities for passenger boats.
The old wooden jetty has been replaced with a new pontoon and equipment that makes it much easier and quicker for fishermen to process their...
An Exeter man has scooped the title of Apprentice of the Year from his employer Western Power Distribution (WPD).
Daniel Bickham, 24, from Kingsteignton, Newton Abbott, won the coveted title for the company’s South West region after joining WPD in September 2013 as an apprentice Jointer.
WPD Distribution Manager, Paul Elsen who nominated Daniel, explained: “Our apprentice recruitment programme continues to flourish and to produce outstanding nominations for the annual apprentice shield which recognises individuals who have demonstrated high standards in both their practical...
Local homecare provider, Bluebird Care Exeter & East Devon has been named as the overall winner in the Employer of The Year category at the 2016 Express & Echo Business Awards.
“We have a fantastic team of staff and are bowled over daily by their dedication and hard work. We really do value them and the care and support they provide in our local communities; they are the embodiment of our passion for care in the local community.
To be recognised as Employer of the Year is an amazing achievement for us, it really does show how rewarding a career in the Care industry...
A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably the greatest, comic storyteller ever to grace the stage.
Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius.
Over 4 million DVD sales pay testament to the legion of fans who have followed Jethro faithfully throughout his career. Now, with stories old and new we present, live on stage,
An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman walked into a theatre…
"Is this some kind of joke?" said the Englishman. "The evidence is stacking up," said the Scotsman. “I didn't agree to this," said the Irishman.
In his trademark idiosyncratic style Will Adamsdale explores cultural stereotypes, humour and the lighter side of cannibalism. He is joined onstage by collaborators Brian Logan (Scottish) and Lloyd Hutchinson (Irish) and - with interludes of song and physical comedy - the three try desperately to escape a joke they don't want to be in, a theatre they've never seen...
At a time when 1 in 10 young people have a diagnosable mental health issue, Devon Libraries are today launching a scheme to support them with expert endorsed books available to borrow for free.
Reading Well for young people is a national scheme, part of the hugely successful Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme, which will provide 13-18 year-olds with high-quality information, support and advice on a wide-range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and self-harm, and difficult life pressures, like bullying and exams.
