Research published by property consultancy JLL shows that Exeter house prices are expected to rise at a faster rate than the UK average over the next five years.
JLL predicts that Exeter will experience an average year on year price rise of 3.9% between 2017 and 2021, compared with 2.5% for the rest of the UK.
Prices are expected to go up by 4% from last year in 2017 and another 4% in 2018, although JLL expects this year on year increase to slightly fall in subsequent years to 3.5% in 2019 and 2020, before rising again to 4% in 2021.
Essential maintenance work is due to start today (Tuesday 28 February) on traffic signals at two junctions in Exeter.
Traffic signals, poles and electrics at the junction of Pinhoe Road, Hamlin Lane and Beacon Lane, and the junction of Queen Street and Paul Street are being replaced as part of a Devon County Council scheme to upgrade signals which have reached the end of their serviceable life.
Repairs will also be carried out on cable ducting where required.
Temporary traffic signals will be in place throughout the duration of the scheme which is expected to be...
Central College of Animal Studies are proud to open the doors of their new Centre in Exeter in preparation for their first cohort of students in September.
The newly refurbished centre is located in Matford and has spacious facilities to enable the delivery of the highest quality of veterinary nurse training, supported by our experienced teaching staff.
The College, having achieved approval from Central Qualifications (CQ), offers the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing course, delivered over a three year full or part time work-based programme, enabling students to...
Over the last two years we have seen a dramatic shift in our energy supply services. Customers have been switching suppliers and new companies have been entering the market offering cheaper deals and better service.
New entrants to the energy market and a greater consumer focus being shifted to customer service, ethical supplies and trust; has reduced the market share of the big six from 100 per cent five years ago to 86 per cent at the end of 2016.
The future focus for consumers could very well include trusted local suppliers, a move away from the historic market providers...
Enjoy pie and mash before listening to Exeter Chiefs’ Head Coach Rob Baxter discuss the Chiefs’ rise from the Championship to Aviva Premiership title contenders.
Rob is an enthralling speaker and this is set to be a fascinating evening for Chiefs novices and experts alike.
Food on the evening will be a Chunk 'Tomahawk' Pie, filled with steak, bacon and borlotti beans in a rich Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, served with creamy mash (a vegetarian alternative will be available).
Tickets are £20, which includes food, and can be booked at www.sandypark.co.uk/book
Sight loss charity RNIB are inviting you to join us for this year’s Tea for RNIB on Thursday 23rd March by hosting your own Tea party or cake sale and help support thousands of people living with sight loss in Devon and Cornwall.
All you need to do is ask everyone you know either at work, school, college or even at home to bake something yummy, set a time and place for your tea party and ask everyone who attends to make a small donation to RNIB.
Emily was just one and a half when she was diagnosed with a sight loss condition. RNIB have been a huge part of her life since she...
Police were called at around 9.40pm on Thursday 23rd of February with reports of an altercation between Oxford Road and York Road, near Sidwell Street in Exeter.
It is believed that the victim, a local man in his 30’s was attacked by three black men who later fled the scene in a vehicle. The victim sustained a knife injury to the buttocks and remains in hospital in a stable condition.
It is believed that all four men knew each other and Police enquiries are underway.
Anyone who witnessed the altercation or who has any information that can help police with their...
Devon County Council has joined forces with local and regional authorities across six other European countries on a new four year research project, aimed at reducing the amount of food waste in the supply chain.
The project, called ECOWASTE4FOOD, is funded by the Interreg Europe programme and includes authorities from France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Finland and Poland.
The first two years of the project will involve research to discover and share best practice and innovations for reducing food waste in each of the partner countries.
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, winners of the Queens Award for Voluntary Service in 2016, is looking to further strengthen its Board with the appointment of two additional Trustees.
The charity is particularly keen to recruit:
• A vice-chair with experience of chairing meetings and contributing to strategy development, and
• A trustee with experience and skills in marketing, communications and public relations
In addition to the specific experience and skills required for the roles, those applying must be able to attend at least eight...
A Mid Devon primary has improved so much that every aspect of school life is now rated good or better.
And a new report by independent education inspectors from the school standards agency, Ofsted, says Two Moors Primary in Tiverton is well placed to get even better.
Two years ago Ofsted told Two Moors that it required improvements.
Now, following a two-day inspection, Ofsted says that the school is good across the board.
Inspectors rated its overall effectiveness as good along with the effectiveness of the leadership and management, the quality of teaching...
