An Exeter housebuilder has revealed plans to launch a new local site within the next 12 months. David Wilson Homes claim that the site for 40 houses will provide around 80 new jobs in building and sales, mostly for local tradesmen and sub-contractors.
"The Prime Minister has said again and again that one of the best ways to boost economic growth and get people working is through building more homes," said Louise Ware, sales director for David Wilson Homes.
"The plans we have announced show exactly how that theory works in practice. We expect to launch a number of new sites...
Motorists in Exeter can now pay for parking by phone, the City Council has announced.
New PayByPhone technology allows anyone using Exeter City Council's 23 pay and display car parks to pay for their ticket by phone.
The City Council wanted a parking payment solution that gave motorists the flexibility to pay by phone and charge parking to their credit or debit card, instead of being constrained by the amount of change they had in their pockets or handbag.
Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said the system was already proving popular: “Pay...
Rod Stewart is quite simply one of the best selling recording artists of all time. In a career spanning five decades he’s as popular now as ever with his acclaimed new album ‘Time’ topping the UK charts, a sell-out Arena Tour in 2013 and last year’s No.1 Bestseller Rod - An Autobiography.
Tonight’s the Night, the smash hit West End musical comedy inspired by the songs of Rod is the all-singing, all-dancing feel good show which went on to play sold-out theatres across the UK. Tonight’s The Night is back and now is your chance to rediscover the magic of timeless classic songs, from...
Exeter art lovers are in for a very rare treat as an exhibition of original Pablo Picasso lithographs, etchings, linocuts and screen prints has been announced by leading gallery, gloss – Art Exeter.
The iconic Spanish modernist was one of the most successful artists of the 20th century and was equally accomplished in a range of media including painting, sculpture, ceramics and fine art prints. This particular exhibition will look at the different methods Pablo Picasso and his contemporaries used to explore their own body of work.
Farmhouse Breakfast Week celebrates the most important meal of the day and is organised on behalf of UK cereal farmers and producers, who grow and make the foods we enjoy at breakfast.
TV chef and breakfast lover Dean Edwards is supporting Farmhouse Breakfast Week, encouraging the nation to tuck into breakfast for a healthy start to the day. Dean has developed a brand new breakfast recipe especially for the campaign to help inspire you to Shake Up Your Wake Up!
Research shows that eating breakfast can make you healthier and happier – giving you more energy, reducing stress...
The average level of debt among clients of Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has risen by over £1,000 according to figures released by the local charity today.
The average clients’ debt now stands at £13,450 up by £1,091 on the previous year.
Some commentators have warned that high levels of personal debt in Britain may bring problems in later life with new research from Bristol University showing a strong link between financial problems and poor mental well-being in older people.
David Hayes, Research Associate at the Personal Finance Research Centre and author...
Around 22 members of the Gilbert Stephens Lunch Club enjoyed a two-course luncheon at Côte Brasserie, enjoying a spectacular view over a sun-drenched Cathedral Green.
This was the biggest turnout to date for the bi-monthly event, which is organised by the Devon-based law firm and held at various venues in and around Exeter. The informal networking lunch brings together professionals from around the city.
For information on upcoming events arranged by the Gilbert Stephens Lunch Club, please email alistair.heron@gilbertstephens.co.uk
Cornerstone celebrated reaching roof stage on their latest affordable housing development on Friday.
The development, at Ennerdale Way in Exwick, comprises four one bed and five two bed flats at affordable rents for local people registered on Devon Home Choice.
The topping out was celebrated on the roof with bubbly and doughnuts.
The development is expected to be completed in April 2014 and has been made possible with grant funding from the Homes & Communities Agency.
If you would like to find out more about Cornerstone Housing their rented properties...
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