Marsh Barton

LSH appointed to market Marsh Barton site

National commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has been appointed by automotive specialist Hendy Group to market a large, rarely available freehold industrial property within the Marsh Barton Trading Estate in Exeter.

The 32,500 sq ft former vehicle sales and workshop property stands on just 22% of the three-acre site, providing potential for a wide range of uses.

The site offers potential for a similar automotive occupier looking to expand but also presents a significant opportunity for redevelopment, subject to obtaining appropriate planning consents...

HSL Exeter celebrates first anniversary

The Exeter HSL store on Dunns Business Centre on Trusham Road is celebrating its first year anniversary this month, as the team celebrates its first year of business.

As the UK’s leading comfort furniture specialist, HSL, specialises in providing excellent customer service and providing comfortable back-care solutions that are tailored to customer’s needs.

The Exeter store has gone from strength to strength since its launch in May last year. It now employs three comfort specialists and is celebrating being named as one of HSL’s best performing stores of 2016.

The...

Appeal after woman assaulted in Exeter car park

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/13/2016 - 9:51am

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...

Vospers to submit plans for Exeter FordStore

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/21/2016 - 11:59am

Leading South West car dealership Vospers has acquired a 9.5 acre site on Phase 2 of Matford Green Business Park in Exeter for a multi-million pound Motor Park development.

This transaction takes the automotive sector commitment to the Business Park, over a two year period, to 21 acres from a total of 27 acres and follows deals for new dealerships for VW, Lexus, Toyota, Audi and Jaguar Landrover.

Vospers will submit a planning application for a new FordStore, one of just 60 flagship showrooms in the UK, showcasing the latest collection of exclusive Ford models such as...

Appeal for Exeter flood wardens

An Exeter community group is looking for volunteers to help protect local people from flooding. St Thomas Community Emergency Group aims to have a flood warden in every street to help warn and support vulnerable residents in the event of a flood.

The group is currently working on a community emergency plan with the Environment Agency. It is also helping businesses in St Thomas and Marsh Barton prepare for floods. Currently only a handful people have come forward as volunteers, but the group needs more.

Flood warden training will take place on Saturday 12 March, at Exeter...

Interested in a career within Security Systems?

DCET Training specialises in Electrical Training qualifications specialising in high quality Apprenticeships and Traineeships as well as offering a wide range of commercial courses.

We are running a free 6 week Security Systems Traineeship from Monday 4th January 2016 based at our centre in Marsh Barton, Exeter.

The Traineeship is designed to prepare the candidate for a career in the security industry giving them the best possible chance of securing an apprenticeship and employment.

The candidate will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in a security...

Open Day to promote new Dean Forge Exeter Showroom

Event Date: 
12/09/2015 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Unit 21, Norman Court Business Estate, Budlake Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8PY

Leading Devon-based stove manufacturer, Dean Forge, is launching a new showroom in Exeter, with an open day on Saturday 12 September. Customers will be able to take advantage of a fantastic one-off promotion of up to 50% off selected stoves and huge savings on leading brands, including Dean Forge’s own range. The new venue – located in Marsh Barton, near the Porsche Garage – will celebrate local craftsmanship, stocking products hand-made in its factory in Buckfastleigh, Devon.

To mark the launch of its second showroom, Dean Forge is also unveiling its latest innovation, The...

International firm set to build £5m HQ in Exeter

International materials handling company STILL UK has signed a deal for a new £5m facility at Hill Barton Business Park in Exeter.

Planning consent was granted in May for the new 5,100 sq m building that will become the UK HQ for the company. Contracts were exchanged last week.

Nick Smith, managing director of STILL UK, said: “STILL is delighted to have now legally committed to this exciting project.

“Working with Stuart Properties and JLL, we have designed our new facility, which will be our UK headquarters. This is great news for the business and particularly our...

HSL brings comfort to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2015 - 12:02pm

HSL, the UK’s leading comfort furniture specialist, is arriving in Exeter this week, with a brand new store set to open in Duns Business Centre on Trusham Road in Marsh Barton tomorrow, Thursday 7 May.

Manufacturing high quality, handmade back-care furniture for more than 40 years, the new Orpington store is the fourteenth HSL outlet to open in the last 12 months, cementing the company’s commitment to offering outstanding customer service and a wide selection of excellent quality products, in a huge choice of styles and fabrics, that provide value for money.

The store will...

Car dealer's decade of sponsorship

A car dealer in Exeter is big on being green, so sponsoring a local bowls tournament has proved the perfect match.

JFE Nissan Exeter, on the Marsh Barton Trading Estate, has celebrated 10 years of supporting the annual ISCA Bowling Competition, providing cash prizes for the winners.

At this year’s event players from across the region came to compete on the bowling greens, with a team from Exmouth eventually scooping the title.

Matthew Holcombe, Dealer Principal at JFE Nissan Exeter, which sells the 100% electric Nissan LEAF, said the decade-long partnership had been...

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