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Winners of the 2026 Michelmores Property Awards revealed

The 23rd Michelmores Property Awards took place on 25 June 2026 at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter, celebrating the very best of property development, construction and regeneration across the West of England and South West. The evening was hosted by Josh Widdicombe and brought together professionals from across the sector to celebrate this year’s shortlisted and winning projects.

The Awards continue to celebrate projects that demonstrate exceptional quality, innovation and sustainability, while making a positive contribution to their communities and the wider built...

Exeter pubs flushed with success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/05/2018 - 10:01pm

Four Wetherspoon pubs in Exeter have won acclaim for the quality and standards of their toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2018.

The Imperial in New North Road, George’s Meeting House in South Street, The Sawyer’s Arms in Cowick Street and The Chevalier Inn in Fore Street, have each been awarded a platinum rating by inspectors – the highest award possible.

The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of 'away from home' toilet provision across the UK.

Loo of the Year Awards inspectors make unannounced visits to thousands of toilets at sites...

So Good They Hired Them Twice

Two members of Rundlewalker Solicitors have been rewarded with promotions after joining the popular Exeter law firm for a second time.

The company, based on the Quayside, is well known for its family atmosphere and friendly personal service.

Head of Criminal Defence, Lisa McArthur (pictured above) has become a Director of the company after returning three years ago. Lisa originally joined Rundlewalker for a five year stint doing mostly Personal Injury work, but then felt the need to move on to gain experience with other firms. She was welcomed came back three years ago and...

Darts Farm celebrates 25 years

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:15am

The West Country's leading artisan producers recently joined Darts Farm for their special Harvest Supper. The evening saw the start of the 25 years' celebrations of this nationally award-winning family business, run by the three Dart brothers - Michael, James and Paul.

There was a warm welcome in the Darts Farm teppee which was well attended by producers and suppliers, many bringing with them an addition to the mouth-watering feast. The Darts Farm butchers prepared succulent marinated lamb over a sizzling fire pit, with delicious cheeses, salads, beautiful breads and charcuterie,...

Extra shirts for Ottery table tennis club

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 11/05/2018 - 10:32am

Otter Garden Centres has sponsored additional club shirts for Ottery St Mary Table Tennis Club after the club experienced unexpected growth.

The garden centre helped with new shirts for the existing three teams in 2017 - but after more players signed up, the club realised it needed more.

Presenting the extra shirts to the club, Otter Garden Centres Manager John Giblin said: “It’s a pleasure to provide ongoing support to the club in this way – we’re delighted that so many new players have joined over the past year.”

The club, which has been in existence in the town...

Exeter Chiefs 25, Bath Rugby 18

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Sun, 11/04/2018 - 10:15pm

Exeter Chiefs rediscovered their winning formula for the first time in a month, but they were made to fight all the way in the defence of their Premiership Rugby Cup crown by visiting Bath Rugby.

Halloween may have been at the start of the week, but Ricky Pellow's side were given a second half fright as the visitors produced a powerful fightback to leave the majority inside Sandy Park sweating until the final whistle.

The Chiefs had looked good value up until the hour mark, leading through tries from James Short, Ollie Devoto and Tom O’Flaherty and the boot of full-back Joe...

Countdown to Barnstaple’s Really Big Quiz 2018 event to raise thousands for Mayor’s charity

Simpkins Edwards, the Barnstaple-based chartered accountancy firm, is calling on North Devon’s brightest brains to compete in its 9th annual Really Big Quiz in aid of local charities. Taking place at the Barnstaple Hotel on Wednesday 14th November from 6.45pm, the annual Really Big Quiz brings the region’s brightest professional brains together to compete for the coveted title of Barnstaple’s and North Devon’s brainiest ‘eggheads’. The event raises vital funds for the Mayor of Barnstaple’s chosen charities, which this year include Over & Above: The North Devon Cancer and Wellbeing...

Ribbon cutting ceremony opens new clinic for Exeter Osteopaths

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Sun, 11/04/2018 - 12:25pm

After six years based at Belmont Road, Exeter Osteopaths Limited announce a relocation to a larger dedicated clinic in the centre of the city. Patients and visitors were invited to a special open-day to view the new clinic and meet the expanding team. The practice was started by Daniel Hayward and Toby Borradaile as a cottage industry in Toby’s front room in 2006. Since that time the practice has grown and following the move to new premises they have re-branded as ‘Magdalen Health’, expanding the team of therapists to 10.

Exeter-based International athletes, Steve Crowley Phil...

Keep it clean and safe on Bonfire Night

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 11/03/2018 - 11:16pm

The Environment Agency is asking people planning a Guy Fawkes bonfire to make sure they only burn paper, leaves, wood and cardboard and any waste is kept securely before being burned.

Every year families use old bits of furniture to build up a bonfire and stuff the Guy with scraps of used foam or old clothing. But it is important to remember the burning of most types of waste is illegal. Setting fire to treated wood, tyres, plastics, rubber and oil can seriously harm health and pollute the environment.

It is also important to prevent others from dumping illegal waste on...

Chiefs side to face Bath Rugby

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 11/02/2018 - 12:31pm

Ricky Pellow says Exeter Chiefs must make the most of home advantage in this next fortnight, if they are to keep alive their dreams of retaining the Premiership Rugby Cup. The holders kicked off their campaign with a 22-22 draw away to Newcastle Falcons last Sunday, a result which - according to skills coach Pellow - offered both positives and negatives for the Devon club when he was picked through by the coaching team this week. Down 22-10 entering into the final quarter at Kingston Park, the Chiefs dug deep into their reserves to fashion a determined fightback that yielded two tries and...

Transport Secretary welcomes
progress on Dawlish rail project

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/01/2018 - 3:48pm

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling yesterday welcomed the progress of the project to upgrade the rail line between Dawlish and Teignmouth.

Backed by £15million of government funding and supported by world-leading engineers, Network Rail continues to carry out detailed studies into the unique landscape around the line and how best to protect it from extreme weather.

Network Rail is due to publish options for a permanent solution next summer.

In the meantime, essential work to immediately protect the sea wall and rail line will begin in November 2018.

The work...

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