Residents at Southlands older persons complex in Exeter are able to get together in any weather, following the creation of a new community building in their garden.
Working with Exeter City Council, employees from Mears Group, the council’s repairs and maintenance provider, spent two weeks building the shelter for residents to socialise in and take part in activities together. As well as donating time to the project, materials were funded by the Mears Foundation, the company’s charitable arm, and Exeter City Council.
Mears’ contractors also supported the build, with...
Devon County has seen an improvement in the hospitality industry following the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the sector. The Office of National Statistics reported that the confidence of business survival in the hospitality sector has started to increase but remains below other sectors. But there is reason for optimism as local businesses seek to get back on their feet.
The Crealy Theme Park and Resort has been investing in training and upskilling their staff following the pandemic. The theme park has taken part in Devon County Council’s ‘Open Up to Skills’...
On the 9th December Bird & Blend Tea Co. Exeter store will remain open after hours for its Christmas Extravaganza Lock-in…for any Christmas Elves keen on experiencing moments of magic whilst tea tasting.
The after-hours event will takeplace at 12 of its stores. Guests all over the country will suddenly find they havewarm hands, warm hearts and are filled with festive spirit. Events will take place at Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham and Oxford.
Wannabe Santa's Helpers will be treated on arrival to one of the Bird...
Following a restructure to enable faster career progression and greater opportunities for staff, financial experts Old Mill has announced three new Partners.
Chartered Financial Planners Jon Orchard and Julia Banwell, who are both part of the Wealth Management team and Stephen Martin, who is Director of Tax, are the latest to be promoted, bringing the total number of Partners in the firm to 22.
In November 2021, Old Mill announced ambitious plans to double in size by 2026 and moved from an LLP to Ltd structure creating a much simpler business model and making it easier...
A new graduate planner has been appointed by Persimmon Homes South West.
Harry Martin, joins the region’s land and planning team at its Exeter HQ, after studying architecture and planning at the University of West England in Bristol.
Harry’s role will be involved in the planning application process for new sites, consulting local authorities, statutory consultees and members of the public, to ensure we deliver high-quality, sustainable developments across the South West.
Commenting on his appointment, Harry said: “I’m delighted to have joined Persimmon Homes and...
Police investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl in Exeter on Saturday morning, are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Officers were called by ambulance staff at Move nightclub in Exeter at around 12.30am on Saturday 3 December, about a concern for the welfare of a teenage girl after she had taken an unknown substance.
Police received reports later from medical staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital that the girl had died.
Her next of kin have been informed and police are supporting the family.
Exeter Northcott has announced a new season of events at its Northcott and Barnfield theatres for January to August 2023, revealing a rich range of absurd comedies, cutting-edge dramas, family favourites and innovative South West-based productions:
74 events across Exeter over the next eight months.
Olivier Award-winning West End comedy Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) .
Mark Gatiss directs ABBA comedy The Way Old Friends Do .
Bone-chilling ghost story When Darkness Falls .
School holiday stage adaptations of beloved children’s
Hotel Indigo Exeter has appointed a new General Manager, Rebecca Coonan, ahead of its much-anticipated opening. Owned by Hotel Exe Limited, Hotel Indigo Exeter will be managed by Castlebridge Hospitality who already manage three UK Hotel Indigo hotels: Hotel Indigo Bath, Hotel Indigo Chester, and Hotel Indigo Stratford upon Avon.
Rebecca has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry having previously worked in several luxury, destination properties. Previous roles have included Business Development Manager at The Idle Rocks in St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula in...
Devon & Cornwall Police launches its Lift Legend Christmas drink drive campaign today, with over 90 licenced premises set to offer soft drinks to those who give free lifts home to friends and family after a night out.
The initiative runs from Thursday 1 December 2022 to Sunday 1 January 2023 and is a modern approach to the annual Christmas campaign.
On the purchase of their first soft drink, drivers will be able to receive a voucher to have their second free of charge at participating venues.
During the month-long operation officers will be raising awareness...
Detectives investigating the 1997 murder of Exwick schoolgirl Kate Bushell are working on new lines of enquiry following an anniversary appeal.
The 14-year-old was killed on Saturday 15 November 1997 as she walked a neighbour’s dog near her home. Her body was found in a field off Exwick Lane; she had died from a savage knife wound to her throat.
Earlier this month detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team renewed their public appeal for information to mark the 25th anniversary of her unsolved murder.
They urged anyone who may have previously withheld...
