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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....

Community helps shape Cranbrook over next 15 years

Residents of Cranbrook and neighbouring parishes have welcomed a community consultation on how Devon’s newest town will grow and develop.

East Devon District Council are inviting all those living or working in and around Cranbrook to have their say on a range of subjects as part of the ‘Your town, Your future, Your say’, a 6 week long consultation which runs until 25 July 2016.

Comments are being sought on topics including health and wellbeing, culture, sport and community, economy and enterprise, energy and climate change, transport, landscape and biodiversity, design and...

Bandvulc tipper and waste range hits the mark

Bandvulc, the independent truck tyre retreader, demonstrated strong credentials at the Harrogate International Centre.

The event took place on 2 to the 4 June, where Bandvulc took along some of their existing products, and featured new additions to its specialist ranges.

Phil West, Corby Goodall, Tony Doyle, and Perry Buckley from the Bandvulc group, alongside Richard Tolson from Tyre Maintenance attended the event and manned Bandvulc’s Tip-Ex stand.

The BIG, which is featured for its durability and high resistance was joined by the new 315/80R22.5 BDY3, which like...

7/10 don't shop around for best pension deal

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 07/10/2016 - 11:56am

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is urging people to shop around for their pension to make sure they get the best deal for their retirement.

A new national report from Citizens Advice found 7 in 10 people who have accessed their pension since new freedoms were introduced didn’t shop around for different products.

A quarter of consumers (24%) who stayed with their pension provider did so because they thought the product they were offered delivered the best value - despite not looking at options with other providers.

Citizens Advice Exeter is...

Three more Chiefs commit to the future

Rob Baxter has continued his busy summer of squad retention by adding three more Exeter Chiefs names to the list of players extending their stays at Sandy Park.

Fresh from helping the England Saxons to success on their summer tour of South Africa, Don Armand, Alec Hepburn and Mitch Lees have all put pen to paper on new deals with the ambitious Aviva Premiership club.

The trio are following the lead of team-mates Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jack Nowell and Henry Slade, all of whom have returned from England’s victorious summer tour to Australia and agreed new three-year deals with...

Future looks bright for Chiefs' youngsters

Exeter Chiefs Academy manager Robin Cowling says it’s imperative young players at the club are exposed to senior rugby through link-ups with local senior clubs.

On the day that the Chiefs confirmed that Ed Holmes, Jack Maunder, Harrison Cully and Billy Keast would all be joining National League One side Plymouth Albion on dual-registered terms, former England international Cowling talked through the benefits it brings to not only clubs, but the players themselves.

“It’s a big tool to us,” said Cowling. “Young lads have to play, they are not going to learn by just training...

Dogs die in hot cars campaign launched

Twelve organisations have teamed up to spread an important message among dog owners this summer.

Rescue and rehoming charities, veterinary associations, police, and welfare organisations are all working together to ensure owners know the dangers the warm weather can pose to dogs over the summer months.

The RSPCA receives thousands of reports of dogs suffering from heat exposure every year - that equates to one call every hour.

Already this summer the RSPCA have been called to three dogs which tragically died in a hot car.

Although the animal welfare charity...

Exeter Chiefs reveal new cup kit

Exeter Chiefs will have a stylish and vibrant new look inspired by the Northern Lights when they take to the field for their exploits in cup competitions this season.

Working closely with the club’s kit and sportswear provider, Samurai Sportswear, Rob Baxter’s side will sport the colourful new kit in this season’s European Champions Cup, Anglo-Welsh Cup and, for the first time, at the upcoming Singha Premiership 7s at Sandy Park on Saturday, July 23.

Initially inspired by the famous Northern Lights, the 2016/17 kit features a range of blue and pink hues in a sublimated...

Substantial cannabis seizure in Axminster

Police have arrested a man after a substantial cannabis seizure in Axminster.

Officers were called to the former Axe Vale Social club, in Chard Street, after reports of a strong smell of cannabis in the area.

The officers attended the address around 7.30 pm on Thursday 7 July and arrested a 27 year old man on suspicion of production of the class B drug.

The cannabis was spread over three floors, and due to the extensive amount of equipment and plants found a specialist team of officers will go back to seize the material.

Chard Street will therefore be closed...

Three arrested after drugs raid in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/08/2016 - 1:10pm

Police have arrested three men after executing two warrants in Exeter.

At around 5.30pm on Thursday 7th July local officers, assisted by the force’s specialist support group, executed two simultaneous warrants at two flats in Kinnerton Way, Exeter.

The warrants were executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act and followed earlier information received.

The three men arrested are all from Exeter and were all arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Two of the men are aged 20 while the third is aged 19. All three remain in police custody...

Graduation welcomes new Chancellor and honours Jeremy Paxman

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 07/08/2016 - 11:51am

Veteran Newsnight legend Jeremy Paxman is among a number of venerable figures to receive honorary awards at the University of Exeter’s graduation ceremony.

The University’s new Chancellor, Lord Myners of Truro, will be installed on Monday July 11, in the first of six days of ceremonies in Exeter and at the University’s Penryn Campus.

Clare Marx, President of the Royal College of Surgeons, and Sir Robert Francis QC, who oversaw the Francis Report into the Staffordshire Hospital scandal, will also receive honorary doctorates.

Paul Myners was brought up in Truro by his...

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