South Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has announced its popular Christmas Wreath Workshops are back for 2022. Taking place over the course of two days this year due to high demand, the crafty and festive event will run from 11am – 1pm, on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th November at Buckfast Abbey’s beautiful Medieval Guest Hall.
Guided by expert Peter Hague, Head Groundsman at Buckfast Abbey, groups and individuals of all abilities will have the unique opportunity to learn how to design and assemble an elegant, aromatic Christmas wreath adorned with plenty of festive greenery and colourful...
Local bus operator Stagecoach South West have launched a brand new cross city connection in the form of Routes 4 and 4A. Buses connect Honiton Road Park and Ride with St David’s Station via Exeter City Centre up to every 10 minutes throughout the day, and onto Cranbrook up to every 20 minutes. Brand new service, 4A also now serves Exeter Airport every 20 minutes throughout the week.
Route 4 has been a popular service in the operator’s Exeter network for a number of years, providing a direct link to residents of Cranbrook on the outskirts of the city. The town of Cranbrook has...
The Developer sector team at Foot Anstey LLP, has been appointed to three housing association legal panels in the last six months.
In November 2022, The Hyde Group announced it had appointed Foot Anstey to its Legal Services Framework for a four-year period, specifically to work and advise on Lot 5b, which covers Development, Construction and General Property services.
The Hyde Group was established in 1967 and strives to provide homes for those left behind by the housing market. It is one of the UK's leading providers of affordable housing in London, the South East of...
New online support is now available to help small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to be more savvy with their digital skills. As part of the Digital Enablement for SMEs (DESME) project , which is delivered by Devon County Council in partnership with YTKO and Cosmic, an online self-assessment tool, called the Digital Maturity Index , has been launched. It has been devised to enable businesses to gain an understanding of their digital strengths and weaknesses. It also offers insights into digital tools that may help their business develop and grow. This self-assessment tool is designed...
Flu and Covid-19 can cause complications during pregnancy that could harm you and your baby.
Vaccines offer the best protection against these dangerous viruses. For many years, the NHS has recommended that, if you are pregnant, you get vaccinated against flu to protect you and your baby from serious illness.
It is also recommended that you have a Covid-19 booster vaccination, if it is more than three months since your last dose.
Charlotte Wilton, Head of Midwifery and Nursing for Children’s Services at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said: “You’re being...
Devon cheese-makers have scooped top awards and again gained major recognition at this year’s World Cheese Awards, hosted in Newport.
The biggest ‘cheese-only’ competition in the world received a record-breaking 4,434 entries from 42 countries, as artisan cheeses were delivered by boat, truck, train and plane. The entries were blind-tasted by the most astute palates of cheese experts, food writers and buyers to determine if they were worthy of a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Super Gold award.
Rising to the top of the 4,000 entries, Ticklemore’s Devon Blue from Totnes came...
L+R Hotels has launched The Mole Resort as the latest venture in a portfolio which spans the UK, Continental Europe, the US and the Caribbean, in many of the world’s most sought-after locations.
Coming to Devon in Summer 2023, The Mole Resort is a luxury lodge resort destination set in 125 acres of countryside next to the River Mole, with Exmoor, Dartmoor and the world class North Devon beaches nearby. The Resort combines stunning lodges, hotel rooms and superb dining with a myriad of activities.
Fifteen premium eco-conscious lodges are already complete and available for...
Bristol Street Motors has partnered with the Exeter Chiefs for the 2022/23 season.
The motor retailer, which operates two locations in the city, will be a prominent name at the Gallagher Premiership side’s Sandy Park stadium.
As official Dugout Partner, in-ground branding will feature around the dugouts and on the four corners of the ground. Big screen advertising, product placement and the sponsorship of an upcoming match are also part of the deal.
The prestigious ‘player of the day’ social media vote, for both the men’s and women’s matches, will also carry the...
The first phase of a bespoke new housing development in the popular St. Leonards area of Exeter has launched.
The significant development of St. Leonards Quarter – Acorn Property Group’s first Exeter based project – will see 146 new open market and affordable homes brought to the area.
Situated less than a mile outside of the city centre, the development is designed for first time buyers, professionals, families and downsizers, and has already received extremely high levels of interest from potential buyers.
The properties, which range from one to five–bedroom...
Devon’s residents are invited to give their views on Devon County Council’s (DCC) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Strategy from today (Wednesday 9 November).
It’s a major part of a larger strategy to reduce carbon emissions from on-road transportation which accounts for 30 per cent of all the county’s carbon emissions.
From 2030 the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles is expected to end - the draft Devon Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy sets out how and where DCC will need to intervene to deliver the needed infrastructure to increase the uptake of electric vehicles...
