A host of acclaimed artists are donating work to an auction to be held at The Art Room in Topsham in support of Devon in Sight on Saturday 23rd February from 2.30pm.
Leading environmental firm, SLR Consulting, which has an office in Exeter, has accelerated a recruitment drive which could see over 20 strategic staff hires within its UK operations over the next year. Opportunities also exist for entry-level placements to senior appointments in a broad range of technical disciplines.
SLR’s Exeter team of environmental specialists is currently involved in projects ranging from support on the construction of the A380 Kingskerswell Bypass, preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment for a cable car at Cheddar Gorge for the Longleat Estate,...
B&Q celebrity ambassador and Queen of Channel 4’s Vintage Home , Kirstie Allsopp, will be taking over B&Q’s Facebook page to answer DIY and upcycling questions, to launch Kirstie’s new YouTube films on Upcycling, which are going live on B&Q’s You Can Do It YouTube channel ( www.youtube.com/bandq ).
The two hour forum is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, 6th February), from 10am to 12pm, and people will be able to chat with Kirstie and tap into her expert knowledge on home-improvement and tips for selling your home.
A 48-year-old man, now identified as Steven Tolley from Tiverton, died yesterday at Derriford Hospital following a collistion on the A361 on 29th January. Mr Tolley was working for South West Highways at the time.
Police and the Health and Safety Executive are conducting an investigation into the collision.
Officers have renewed their appeal for witnesses to the collision and would particularly like to speak to those who saw the Iveco van in the area at the time or how and where the men were working in the road.
The 43-year-old male driver of the van involved in the...
Good news for householders in the South West, as average household bills are set to fall by more than seven per cent in 2013/14 while £460,000 per day will be spent on improving the region's vital water and sewerage infrastructure.
24,000 school children have set out their vision for how to make the internet a safer and more enjoyable place, as part of the largest schools survey about internet safety conducted in the UK.
Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. On 10th February it will be the year of the snake, so while celebrations are going on it is important to take some simple precautions to ensure that all those enjoying themselves are safe from the risk of fire.
Many people will be celebrating at home - cooking while entertaining or relaxing with family or friends. It may be easy to be distracted and therefore more vulnerable to fire.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service understand that the New Year festivities are very special...
Colin Rockey, Head of Special Operations Team tells in his own words about his career within Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service and the honour of receiving the Queens Fire Service Award.
"I joined the fire service 30 years ago on 12th September 1983, before this my career had been very varied. I started out as a civil engineering draughtsmen then I became an MOD apprentice in Devonport dockyards as a mechanical fitter before becoming a British telecom engineer.
"I used to play junior rugby for Plympton and senior rugby for Plymouth Albion, but my rugby career...
Businesses in Devon have the opportunity to receive free support and expertise on how to grow.
Devon County Council has teamed up with the University of Exeter to offer business advice that will ensure they are able to develop new ideas, products, efficiencies and to identify new markets.
