A company director who offered to clean carpets in Devon and West Sussex at rock-bottom prices before hiking them up by 1,000 per cent has been found guilty of fraud.
At Exeter Crown Court on Friday 23 September, Adam Joseph Vallier, 34, of Hannington Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, was convicted of misleading consumers following a five-day trial.
The successful prosecution follows an investigation by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service.
Vallier traded under A Star Carpet Cleaning Ltd and Premier Carpet Cleaning Ltd from addresses in Dorset and Bournemouth...
Leading law firm Stephens Scown LLP has been named a National Champion for the UK in The European Business Awards; Europe’s largest business competition set up to celebrate business excellence and best practice in the European business community.
The Awards, now in its 10th year, is supported by business leaders, academics and political representatives from across Europe, and this year engaged with over 33,000 businesses from 34 countries.
Stephens Scown – which has offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell - has been chosen to represent the UK in the customer focus category...
Adapted from Dick King-Smith’s much-loved children’s novel which inspired the Oscar-winning 1995 film, Babe, The Sheep-Pig will be brought to life on stage in an enchanting new production. Featuring stunning puppetry, an original score and an utterly charming ‘baa-ber sheep’ quartet, Babe and the residents of Hogget’s Farm will visit Exeter Northcott Theatre from Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 April 2017 as part of a major UK Tour.
Meet the lovable Babe in a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and bravery.
When Babe arrives at Hogget’s Farm he is taken in by the trusty...
Speaking at the Royal Devon & Exeter’s NHS Foundation Trust’s (RD&E) Annual Members’ Meeting on Saturday 24 September, Trust Chairman, James Brent, highlighted the need for changes to be made to the way in which care is delivered in Devon but also said that people will need to take greater responsibility for their own health and well-being.
Mr Brent underlined the strong public support for the NHS but added, that “while we do brilliantly at delivering great care to our patients we know that how the system works as a whole is neither clinically nor financially sustainable....
Police in Exeter have released the image of a man they wish to identify as they believe he may have witnessed a crime in the City Centre.
Detective Constable Mark Nagle, said: “Just after midnight on Friday the 16th of September, we responded to reports of two men on bicycles in Bampfylde Street in Princesshay, Exeter acting in a threatening manner.
“One of these men was seen to point what was believed to be a handgun and threatened a passer-by.
“We managed to detain both suspects later that night and located an imitation firearm; these two men are now on police...
Staff, volunteers and patients at the city’s hospice were celebrating after being awarded £2,000 from the E.ON Energy Action Fund towards the cost of replacement lighting throughout the building.
In a bid to improve its energy efficiency, charity Hospiscare has now begun fitting LED lighting in its day care and in-patient units, education facilities and staff offices. Hospiscare expects the new, high efficiency lighting to reduce its electricity use by more than 60%, with resulting savings to the charity of around £5,000 a year. The donation from E.ON covered the cost of improved...
A Willand sports club is set to introduce more youngsters to gymnastics, weightlifting and athletics thanks to a donation from a leading UK housebuilder. Excelsior Athletic Development Club received £1,000 from Persimmon Homes South West as part of the firm’s Community Champion initiative, which sees a pot of £24,000 donated to local groups and charities each year. The club has 32 gymnasts aged from five to 10 and will use the donation to invest in new gymnastics mats. James Marshall, head coach at Excelsior Athletic Development Club, said: “We are thrilled to be receiving this generous...
The South (featuring members of The Beautiful South) are back and are coming to play Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 5 November.
After a successful couple of years touring the country and playing Festivals, The South are looking forward to 2016.
The combination of Beautiful South hits and album tracks as well as original songs from their debut album, ‘Sweet Refrains’ has hit a pleasure nerve around the country.
Once in a while a band appears that strikes a chord with many. Their music becomes an integral part of a nation's psyche and the soundtrack to many people's lives...
The Donkey Sanctuary is holding an Autumn Family Craft Fair on Sunday 9 October from 10am till 3pm.
As well as a fantastic range of crafts, gifts and edible treats, there will be plenty to keep the children entertained.
There will be a marquee full of talented local crafters; including, Handmade Devon, The Distinguished Dog Company, Love Lottie Rose, Beespoke of Devon and Eddie & Matilda; selling a fabulous collection of jewellery, knitted and sewn items, beauty and skincare, pottery and ceramics, luxury canine accessories, Christmas items, and more. The Donkey...
A football club that offers adults with disabilities the chance to get involved in the beautiful game has received a cash boost for new kits courtesy of a leading UK housebuilder.
Exeter City Ability Counts FC has been handed a £1,000 grant thanks to Persimmon Homes South West’s Community Champions scheme, which has seen over £400,000 donated nationally this year.
The South West branch of the business, based in Exeter, has £2,000 to give away each month courtesy of the initiative.
Will Allan, Ability Counts chairman, said: “The club is in jubilant mood since...
