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Local businesswoman takes over Complete Estate Agency as four Devon branches remain

Local businesswoman Sara Watkins-Schmidt has taken over Complete Estate Agency, with all four of its Devon branches and its existing 23-strong team remaining in place.

The established estate and lettings agency operates from Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Exeter (Cranbrook), with all four locations continuing to trade under the Complete Estate Agency name following the acquisition.

The deal includes Complete’s portfolio of 375 managed rental properties, alongside its residential sales operation and established presence within the local new-build market....

Ashfords LLP to sponsor Mid Devon Show Members' Marquee

National law firm Ashfords LLP is proud to announce their sponsorship of this year's Members' Marquee at the Mid Devon Show .

The renowned annual show will be taking place on Saturday 23 July at Knightshayes, Tiverton with thousands of people expected to visit the show.

Ashfords will be taking a stand next to their sponsored Members' Marquee which will have fun for all the family with activities including; 'Name the bear', bee colouring corner, free environmentally friendly shopper bags and a competition to win a voucher for golf at Bovey Castle or 2 tickets to a cricket...

Law firm's favourite Devon days out for under £10!

Staff from a leading South West law firm have complied a list of their favourite family days out for under £10 in Devon. Families who visit all six will receive a cute and cuddly teddy bear, aptly named Tamar. The Summer Passport is part of local law firm Stephens Scown LLP’s Love Where You Live campaign which showcases and celebrates the best things about living in the South West. The Devon attractions and activities on the Summer Passport are: Orange Elephant Icecream, letterboxing on Haytor, Woolacombe beach, Haldon Forest, House of Marbles and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter...

New Chief Executive for RD&E

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/20/2016 - 3:28pm

Following a rigorous executive recruitment process, the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust has today announced the appointment of Julie Hartley-Jones CBE as the Trust’s new Chief Executive.

Julie was offered the role after successfully completing a challenging two-day selection process at the RD&E in June alongside other shortlisted candidates. Julie will work her notice in her current post and it is anticipated that she will take up her new role on 4th January 2017. In the meantime, Suzanne Tracey, one of the Trust’s Deputy Chief Executives, has been appointed Acting...

SW commuters resent their journeys

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/20/2016 - 12:16pm

Nearly half (48 per cent) of commuters in the South West say that they resent the commute and 44 per cent are actively looking for a job where they don’t have to commute – more than anywhere else in the UK - according to a new survey.

A nationwide poll of public transport commuters, commissioned by bitesize reading app Joosr (www.joosr.com), found that commuters in the South West experienced lower satisfaction levels than in most other parts of the country and many did not have enough time to do other things.

Heavily delayed and cancelled services are taking their toll on...

Exeter PR firm in the running for two top awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/19/2016 - 9:57pm

An Exeter-based PR company has been shortlisted for two top industry awards.

PR, Marketing and Design agency Astley Media is in the running for Outstanding Small Public Relations Consultancy of the Year and best Not-for-Profit Campaign of the Year, in the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards 2016.

Its work with client blur Group on the launch of Tech South West is nominated for the Not-for-Profit award.

Based at Northernhay Place in Exeter, with clients across the South West and the country, Astley Media has already won Gold and Silver awards in 2013...

Consultation on A30 improvement plans

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/19/2016 - 9:47pm

A public consultation on proposals to improve the A30 near Honiton will be launched at the Honiton Show next month (August).

Devon County Council is developing route options for the scheme and will be holding a two month consultation, starting on Wednesday 3 August and running until Friday 30 September.

The Council is proposing to replace the existing narrow, substandard single carriageway in the Monkton area with around 8km (5 miles) of new road between the Honiton Bypass and Devonshire Inn (the junction of the A30 with the A303).

The scheme will comprise a wide...

A taste of the Caribbean comes to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/19/2016 - 3:26pm

The Met Office should be forecasting for sunny times ahead as Turtle Bay Caribbean restaurant and bar prepares to roll into its first city in Devon! It’s all about rum, reggae and jerk this summer!

Turtle Bay is set to open its doors to Exeter on the 23rd August, bringing a new, vibrant and delicious Caribbean dining and drinking experience to the city.

The 215 seat, £800K, 4015 sqft Exeter restaurant will be located in Guildhall Shopping and Dining Centre.

The new venture is to create over 50 local jobs. Team Turtle Bay is still recruiting; so local hopefuls should...

Prepare for another scorcher!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/19/2016 - 8:53am

The vulnerable and elderly were today warned to take extra care as temperatures were expected to hit up to 31C.

Devon is in for another scorching day with wall to wall sunshine.

Hot weather can cause heat exhaustion in people and animals. Also, bacteria on food and rubbish develop more quickly in the heat.

It's important to be aware of friends and neighbours during a heatwave and to let people know if you are on your own and have any concerns. Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition and can develop if heat exhaustion is left untreated.

The Met Office...

Further growth planned for Crowdcube

The UK’s leading equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, today unveiled plans to pioneer secondary liquidity and offer more investment opportunities in venture and growth-stage businesses as it moves to accelerate potential investor returns.

This follows recent news about the Company’s intention to raise over £5 million growth finance using a prospectus in its latest funding round, which will give the public the opportunity to invest alongside existing venture capital backer Balderton Capital. The Company, which has invited investors to register for early access to its raise, has...

Quay climbing competition to make a return!

EXETER’S Quay will be buzzing this August Bank Holiday weekend as it plays host to some of the world’s top climbers at a spectacular climbing competition.

Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the thrilling climbing event on the Quay - and if you fancy dropping off a seven metre wall into the canal - they’ll also be a chance for novices to have a go.

Quay Climbing is staging its third annual Deep Water Solo Festival of Climbing over the August Bank Holiday weekend; the event sees a temporary seven metre high climbing wall erected in the city’s canal basin.

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