Occupier demand has moderated in the retail segment of the South West commercial property market, but conditions in the industrial and office sectors remain firm, according to the Q2 2017 RICS UK Commercial Property Market Survey.
South West occupier demand strengthened during Q2, following only modest increases in each of the last two quarters with 16% of respondents reporting an increase. Sector breakdown shows flat demand for retail space, offset by reasonable growth (net balance of +26%) in demand for industrial property.
Five members from Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club have completed their 80 mile challenge to help celebrate the clubs 80th Anniversary.
The clubs youngest members Chloe Eyles and Katie Davie chose to complete their challenge across a month to fit between school work and other activities. Chloe swam the 80 miles from 21st June to 21st July, whilst Katie ran the distance.
On Friday 21st July Reg Ayre, Emma Davie and Georgina Davie cycled 80 miles from Barnstaple to Exmouth as part of the Coast2Coast challenge organised by Farms for City Children. The trio faced rain and...
Devon County Council is disappointed to have to confirm that the proposed Bridge Road opening date, for the week commencing Monday 31 July, will not be met.
This further inconvenience on one of Exeter’s busiest road is regrettable, but the contractor has a full-time seven days a week presence on site. Complex structural engineering work is continuing in areas under the Swing Bridge and on the outside of Countess Wear Bridge, where the most technically challenging part of the scheme is taking place on the cantilevered pedestrian and cycle bridge, but this activity may not be...
Dartmoor Rangers are calling for caring individuals to join them on a series of #2 minute litter picks at heavily visited sites in the National Park during August.
The summer months bring crowds of people to enjoy the wonderful Dartmoor scenery but amongst these visitors are individuals who treat this protected landscape like a rubbish tip, leaving food waste, disposable barbecues, bottles and cans behind when they leave. At Newbridge recently 32 black bags of rubbish were collected after one sunny Sunday, despite Rangers patrolling the site at its busiest, issuing black bags to...
A fun-filled family day is being held on Exmouth's Maer Local Nature Reserve on Friday August 4 and East Devon District Council 's Countryside team will be there along with a number of other wildlife organisations.
The day starts at 10am where local Tai Chi instructor, Sam Forder will run a free 30 minute Tai Chi taster session.
The fun continues with a range of information and activities on offer including bug hunting, rockpooling and natural crafts. The event will have stalls from a number of organisations including the RSPB, Devon Loves Dogs and the Pebblebed Heaths...
Devon Wildlife Trust is inviting families to ‘bee creative in the garden’ at a special wild bee family fun day next week. On August 3, the charity will be opening the gates to the Cricklepit Mill wildlife garden for a family event that aims to celebrate bumblebees and solitary bees, heroes of the pollinator world. Children will have the chance to create a range of bee themed craft items, including alder bees to hang in the garden, bee mobiles, badge making and bee jewellery. Families can also have a go at making bee hotels from bamboo sticks and unique cob brick hotels for hairy-footed...
Devon County Council’s (DCC) country parks have both been named as two of the best in Britain for the ninth time in succession.
The two DCC-managed parks, The Grand Western Canal Country Park, Mid Devon and Stover County Park, Teignbridge, have once again scooped the prestigious Green Flag Award 2017 from the charity, Keep Britain Tidy. They are listed among a record-breaking 1,797 UK parks and green spaces that will receive the prestigious award, the mark of a quality park. The Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve is jointly funded by DCC and Mid Devon...
Five dementia researchers at the University of Exeter have pedalled over an epic 350 miles from London to Paris, raising thousands of pounds for Alzheimer’s Society in a gruelling four day challenge.
The team has raised more than £11,000 towards their £12,000 target to boost the Society’s ground-breaking dementia research, and they still hope to achieve their goal. To donate, visit their Justgiving page.
Throughout the journey the group battled fickle weather conditions, from glorious sunshine, torrential rain and driving wind. All five cyclists endured physical struggles,...
Local police officers are out and about near Exeter this week to check that vehicles have safe and legal tyres fitted.
The maximum penalty for driving with defective tyres is three penalty points and a £2,500 fine…and that’s per tyre.
More importantly, defective tyres pose a danger to the driver and to other road users.
PC William Welch said: “The condition of tyres and vehicle handling go hand in hand. Tyres are the only points of contact between a vehicle and the road, and so affect braking, steering and grip.
Exmouth will have a new temporary landmark on its horizon by the end of this week – a 28 metre high observation wheel with 20, six-seater gondolas which will offer a unique viewpoint over Exmouth, the Exe Estuary and out to sea.
The wheel is located on East Devon District Council land at Beach Gardens opposite the Pavilion Theatre and is operated by Somerset-based MI-Wheel. It opens for rides on Saturday 29 July. It will be on site for 28 days and the wheel operators are seeking planning permission for a further two week extension to mid-September.
