In a post Brexit update local property expert, Roger Wilkinson, says the property market in Exeter shows no sign of cooling.
Mr Wilkinson, MD at Wilkinson Grant & Co, said: "In the five working days following the EU Referendum result we have experienced very much 'business as normal' with 114 days viewings booked, five sales agreed, numerous offers and healthy levels of fresh applicant enquiries.
"The post Brexit property market here in Exeter shows no signs of cooling.
"Indeed, several of the offers coming in have been from London and South East homeowners who...
Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a competition to name the D litter puppies. Eight of the nine D litter puppies need naming.
To be in with a chance of winning children need to create a road safety poster. The road safety posters should give information about road safety that will appeal to each age group and contain relevant pictures or images.
Eight posters will be chosen and the winners will be invited to meet the puppies and name one each. The competition is divided into two age groups – 12 years and under and 13 to 18 years.
Families affected by rare conditions or cancer across the South West are having their genomes sequenced as part of a national bid to shed new light on the genetic causes of disease.
Since launching in December 2014, the South West NHS Genomics Medicine Centre (SWGMC) has enrolled 372 patients with a rare disease, or cancer, for genome sequencing to understand more about their condition. Nearly 4000 samples will be provided by hospitals across the South West.
On 28 June, patients and their families joined with healthcare professionals from across the region to celebrate the...
Topsham-based luxury mattress maker Naturalmat is celebrating another successful collaboration with local Westcountry farmers that has seen the company secure 14 tonnes of the region’s finest Certified Organic wool for its products this year. Building on a relationship that was first established in 2010, the eco-friendly business works with carefully selected organic farms in the region to procure the high-grade wool for its sought-after mattresses, duvets and pillows. The deal is good news for the farmers and customers of Naturalmat. Farmers are able to shear, sell and be paid in full for...
Darren Westlake and Luke Lang, co-founders of Exeter-based CrowdCube received an award at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year London & South awards held last night (28 June).
Darren and Luke were recognised for their contribution to the entrepreneurial community.
CrowdCube is the world’s first investment crowdfunding platform, pioneering new ways for entrepreneurs to access alternative routes to finance and source investors for their business propositions.
According to the judges, they are “enabling the next generation of entrepreneurs” and contribute to the UK...
People in Exeter are being given the chance to quiz councillors on any key issues for the city.
Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to members of the joint County and City Councils' Exeter Board, at their next meeting on Thursday 14 July at 5:30pm at the Civic Centre in Paris Street.
The Board allocates 15 minutes for their ‘open forum’, with three minutes per speaker, with a maximum of three to four speakers to allow time for discussion.
Previously, residents have prompted debate about issues including street lighting, homelessness and waste...
A GP in Exeter has a new role championing health research and encouraging doctors to increase the opportunities for their patients to take part in clinical research studies conducted in the county.
Dr Lisa Gibbons – a GP and partner at St Thomas Health Centre - has been appointed as the Clinical Research Specialty Lead for primary care in the South West peninsula.
Lisa, who has practised at the health centre in Cowick Street for almost two years, has been involved in health research throughout her medical training and she says she has seen the positive impact of research...
Exeter School put their best wheel forward by spinning the last leg of the ambitious Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride they are carrying out in August.
The intrepid team cycled 199.9 miles, replicating the final stage of the LEJOG route from Inverness to John O’Groats, using three bikes on turbo trainers in Exeter’s Princesshay on Saturday 11 June to raise money for the Janine di Vincenzo Foundation and The Children's Society. They succeeded in raising almost £500 thanks to the generosity of the general public.
Earlier in the week they raised over £400 through cake...
Victims need clearer information on what they can expect in the aftermath of major flooding from the government and other authorities, new University of Exeter research shows.
In a new report, published this week, academics show the importance of action by politicians and officials for people’s recovery from the damaging effects of flooding.
They show how communications after major flooding in 2013/14 contributed to increasing conflict between flood-affected publics and authorities, making it more challenging for these groups to work together to combat future flood risk and...
A growing digital marketing agency has announced further plans for expansion and welcomed another member of staff to its team.
MiHi Digital, which was founded in Exeter, provides assistance in all aspects of online marketing to businesses across Devon, Cornwall and beyond.
Since the company was set up by Mark Worden almost three years ago it has seen significant growth in its client-base, with a 60% increase in the past 12 months alone. As a result, the company has offered a full time position to its first apprentice and welcomed another member to its team in the last few...
