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Exeter’s Tyler Grange accredited as Living Wage Employer

Exeter-based B Corp four-day week environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has received Living Wage Employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation .

Tyler Grange Exeter has significantly increased employee salaries during recent years, to support staff during challenging times. This accreditation now officially recognises that all 80+ Tribe members are paid a fair and real Living Wage.

The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living and is introduced voluntarily by employers. Tyler Grange is now just one of just 14,000 UK businesses – from...

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Housing development to create 70 new jobs in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/25/2017 - 6:52am

The creation of new homes in Pinhoe is set to underpin more than 70 jobs.

David Wilson Homes, which is working on its Harts Meadow development in Monkerton, Pinhoe, says the roles will include tradesmen, subcontractors and sales advisors and that most roles will be filled by local people.

It comes as research shows David Wilson Homes, along with its sister company Barratt Homes, supported 1,600 jobs in the region last year.

Sales director Sara Parker said: “This is great news for the local employment market and what’s even better is that the benefits to the economy...

Sandy Park buzzing after Chiefs win against Wasps

If this was the first real acid test of Exeter’s title credentials this season, then the Chiefs passed it with flying colours, brushing aside the attentions of visiting Wasps at Sandy Park.

Rob Baxter’s side maintained pole position in the Aviva Premiership with a powerful, five-try victory that will have been noted with interest across the division by their top flight rivals.

Winger Olly Woodburn continued his rich vein of form with another brace of tries, while there were further touchdowns for Dave Dennis, Don Armand and Shaun Malton. Skipper Gareth Steenson completed...

Exeter Foundation donates bladder scanner to Bolham Ward

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 09/24/2017 - 12:02pm

The Exeter Foundation has donated a new bladder scanner to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s Bolham Ward in memory of former patient Patrick Tilbury.

Patrick’s parents Barbara and David Tilbury applied to the Foundation for the £6,000 donation to the neurological ward, which Patrick was cared for in January 2016 before he sadly passed away.

Exeter Foundation Trustee and Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines MBE recently visited the ward with Mr and Mrs Tilbury to take a look at the new piece of equipment and hear from staff first-hand how the scanner is already...

Grecians slip to first league defeat of the season

Coventry City 2 Exeter City 0

Exeter City slipped to their first league defeat of the season as they lost 2-0 away from home against Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena.

An unfortunate Troy Brown own goal and a late finish from Devon Kelly-Evans secured victory for a Coventry side who created a host of chances.

Despite the Grecians’ attempts to rally from behind, they were unable to find their way back into the match despite some late chances. City boss, Paul Tisdale, named the same starting eleven for the sixth consecutive match with the Grecians keen to continue...

Charity to launch puppy socialising scheme in Exeter

National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has announced that it will be launching a brand-new puppy socialising scheme this month in Exeter, appealing for more Volunteers to step forward and help the life-transforming charity. The charity desperately needs more dog lovers to apply to become puppy socialisers and is now seeking volunteers in the area, to care for adorable hearing dog puppies for one year. Volunteers receive full support and guidance from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and will learn to teach the puppy basic obedience skills. Victoria Leedham, Volunteering Manager at...

Family tribute to Silverton crash victim

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/22/2017 - 9:28pm

A local man who died following a serious collision in Silverton last week has been named as Roger Tucker.

Mr Tucker died when the car he was travelling in was involved in a three-car collision on Park Road in Silverton, Devon.

His family have made the following tribute:

“Roger sadly died after a car accident on the evening of Friday 15th September 2017. Aged 74 years old he was a loving husband to Sue and devoted father to Laura and Stephanie and grandpa to Sophie, Kieran, Ben and Grace.

“Roger enjoyed left to the full as a dedicated member of Tiverton Golf...

County cash boosts grassroots football

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/22/2017 - 3:52pm

Seven of Exeter’s Devon County Councillors have earmarked part of their community budget to help get Devon’s young people more involved in sport.

The City’s county councillors each equally contributed £222.00 towards a £1,554 grant to the ‘Premier League Kicks’ programme, which provides free sports coaching sessions and community activities to young people aged 8-19. The programme is being delivered by the City Community Trust, a leading health and wellbeing charity working in partnership with Exeter City Football Club. The money was contributed from the Locality Budgets of...

Vital details every employer must consider

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/22/2017 - 3:35pm

When it comes to running a business there are lots of things to consider, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. With so many elements all going on during a single day to day period, from employee health and happiness to recruitment best practices, and even deciding on office premises, it’s important to prioritise the key details that are crucial for business success.

Here, we’ve rounded up some of the key details you should be aware of as an employer - considering everything from HR to health and safety.

Health and safety is key

It’s crucial for businesses of all...

Appeal for witnesses to high value burglary in Exmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/22/2017 - 2:40pm

Officers in Exmouth are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a property on Cranford Avenue in Exmouth which happened between 4.30pm and 8pm on Friday 8 September 2017.

An offender gained access to the property through a ground floor bedroom window and stole a large amount of cash and jewellery.

Sterling adding up to £10,000 and $8,000 Hong Kong dollars was taken along with two Gucci wrist watches, a Rolex wrist watch, a Passport, gold and silver rings, a gold bracelet, a silver necklace, and a Jade hoop-shaped pendent.

Police are appealing to anyone who...

Burrington Estates Site Manager receives leading Seal of Excellence Award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 09/21/2017 - 10:58pm

Burrington Estates New Homes Site Manager, Marinko Tomic, has won the prestigious National House Building Council (NHBC) Seal of Excellence Award within the Small House Builder Category, for his quality of work and attention to detail at the company’s Seaward Park, Clyst St George development - following his Pride in the Job award win earlier in the year.

The South West regional award was announced last Friday, with the Seal of Excellence award available for only 140 site managers across the UK. This puts Burrington Estates New Homes in the top 1% of all home builders in the...

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