People are being urged to check with their insurance firms before paying traders for household repair works.
In one recent case, a trader charged £11,000 for work that the insurance company then declined to reimburse, because they valued the work at under £2,000.
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards has issued the warning, stating that consumers can be left out of pocket when insurance companies don't reimburse the full amount paid to a trader.
The situation can be avoided, say Trading Standards Officers, by following simple steps before committing to work....
Exmouth Carnival Spring Fun Day - Saturday 16th May, The Strand, Exmouth, 9.00am - 5.00pm
There will be over 60 stalls selling plants, handmade gifts, crafts and jewellery, toys, cakes, clothing, ceramics plus lots, lots more.
In addition to this we will have owls and birds of prey from the Bird & Owl Sanctuary, animals from The World of Country Life, a children’s entertainer, face painting, an inflatable assault course, toddler soft play area, rodeo ride, balloon modelling and traditional adults and children's games.
Along with other coastal authorities, East Devon District Council has designated areas on each of its beaches for many years where people can enjoy the beach and sea away from dogs.
There are no changes to the areas where dogs are welcome, but this year the council has renewed the signs at the beaches to make the message clearer.
Everyone likes to enjoy the beach but we know that users like to use the beach in different ways, and many people and families like to stay away from areas where dogs are running free. There are still plenty of areas where dog walkers can enjoy the...
Harlands Accountants have announced that they are to sponsor the Crowdfunder's Crowdfund Devon and Cornwall campaigns. The South West's leading accountancy firm will offer free specialist tax and business advice to projects following their successful crowdfunding campaigns.
"As a leading accountant in Devon and Cornwall, partnering with Crowdfunder to offer projects helps and advice was a natural fit for Harlands," said David Harland, Director, Harlands. "We want to enhance the service that Crowdfunder provides by providing general advice financial management and tax issues in a...
A brand new networking event is set to kickstart in Exeter this month, set up for anyone interested in the latest digital trends or anyone working in digital.
#DigitalExe has been set up by three individuals passionate about digital and developing a stronger presence in Exeter. Sarah Jones, Rob Glover and Chris Shadrick have a masses of experience between them and are keen to grow this event to become a regular opportunity for like minds to share knowledge and discuss the latest trends.
The first FREE event will take place on Thursday 29 May 2015 from 7pm at the City Gate...
The Devon & Somerset Law Society (DASLS) has announced a programme of events to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta.
DASLS is acknowledged in the legal profession as one of the most active and innovative UK law societies and, in association with Exeter University and Exeter City Council, it is amongst the first to arrange events to commemorate a pivotal moment in British history.
The Magna Carta (Great Charter) was signed on June 15 1215 at Runnymede in Surrey acknowledging certain fundamental rights and freedoms.
Results are now in of the Exeter BID Company Board Ballot to select three new Board members in the City Centre.
Jon-Paul Hedge, editor of the Express and Echo will represent Gandy Street, Harlequins & Queen Street, James Clark, store manager of Marks & Spencer will represent the Guildhall & Lower High Street and Stephen Auty manager of Specsavers will represent High Street North/West and Castle Street).
Applications were received and counted by solicitors Stephens Scown and all BID levy payers were eligible to vote on their preferred representative for each area...
A group of MPs from Canada, India, Pakistan and the Republic of Seychelles is to observe the UK’s general election in Exeter, spending 4 to 8 May in the constituency.
They will observe Election Day procedures – from the opening of polling stations throughout the voting, to their closing, and the counting of ballots – and will meet with candidates from all the major parties, returning officer, local officials, community groups and other relevant stakeholders in order to observe the conduct of the election in Exeter and the environment in which it will take place.
HRH The Princess Royal will attend the opening day of the Devon County Show on Thursday, May 21.
It will be Princess Anne’s first visit to the Devon County Show at Westpoint, Exeter; she visited the former showground at Whipton in the city in 1985.
During her visit she will be accompanied by David Parish, President of the Devon County Agricultural Association.
He said: “Her Royal Highness is a great champion for farming and rural issues just as the Devon County Show is also a terrific showcase for farming and rural life.”
