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Exeter Installer shortlisted for major national award

Matthew Bird of Devon Renewables Ltd in Exeter has been shortlisted for Best Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installer (Best HVAC Installer) at the Heating Installer Awards 2026.

As one of only four HVAC installers to be shortlisted out of thousands across the UK, Matthew now enters the final stages of the competition, where he’s in with the chance of being crowned the overall national winner.

To secure the shortlist, Matthew showcased a project he ran for a family of five, in their five-bedroom detached in the local area. The house had been heated using an old...

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Exeter projects celebrate £38,000 in new grants from BBC Children in Need

BBC Children in Need has awarded a total of £38,795 in new funding to two local groups working with disadvantaged children and young people in Exeter.

This is the third time that BBC Children in Need has awarded new funding to projects across the UK this year, with further funding to be allocated throughout 2017.

This latest boost of funding, from the charity’s Small Grants programme, brings the total currently invested in the area to more than £230,000.

Recipients of funding include the Youth Arts and Health Trust, which has been awarded £28,800 to provide...

Rainbow Living trustee awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

Rainbow Living is delighted to announce that Ruth Airdrie, the charity’s Treasurer, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours list.

The award was made in recognition of the voluntary work Ruth has undertaken for Rainbow Living over the last 11 years. Ruth was one of the group of people instrumental in founding Rainbow Living and she has worked tirelessly as a Trustee since then, helping to develop and shape the charity’s unique housing model which provides specially adapted accommodation so adults with learning...

‘Fatal five’ traffic offences targeted in South Devon

On day one (Wednesday 14 June 2017) of Operation Allied Wolf, Alliance Roads Policing officers carried out enforcement on the South Devon Highway (A380 bypass). In the first half hour alone six drivers were caught driving at over 70mph. Information about the operation and full day one results can be found below, after this update.

Pictured: PD Charlie who uncovered concealed drugs in a stopped car.

Results for day two (Thursday 15th June) of Operation Allied Wolf:

(All references are to the Road Traffic Act 1988)

2 vehicles seized under section 165a (one was...

David Wilson Homes site manager in Devon named one of best in country

Barratt Developments, which has its regional headquarters in Exeter, is celebrating after one of its site managers achieved success in a top national competition to find the best in the country.

David Wilson Homes’ Andy Robson who works at The Nursery is Ottery St Mary has won a prestigious Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). The awards recognise the best run sites in the country and are the highest industry accolade a site manager can achieve.

This year Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes has won 73...

Burrington Estates Site Manager receives national award for Clyst St George project

Site Manager, Marinko Tomic, has recently been awarded the Pride in the Job award for his hard work and dedication to Burrington Estates’ Clyst St George development. As one of the most highly regarded awards in the house-building industry, the Pride in the Job award is dedicated to recognising site managers who achieve the highest standards in house building. The award has been instrumental in driving up the quality of new build homes for over 37 years and further supports the work and efforts of Burrington Estates for their high quality homes. Marinko and the team are set to attend the...

Bridge Road in Exeter to close next weekend

Bridge Road in Exeter is due to be closed from 10pm on Friday 23 June until 5am on Monday 26 June.

The closure will enable work to be carried out to reconstruct pavements in a number of areas including south of the bascule bridge, and both sides of the Matford splitter island.

Resurfacing will also take place on paths near the canal, which was postponed from earlier in the month due to wet weather, and on footpaths approaching the rail bridge.

Work on the Countess Wear Flood Relief structure and the approach to the Swing Bridge will also continue throughout the...

Exeter’s world diabetes expert awarded CBE

A world-leading expert diabetes expert has been awarded the CBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list for his work revolutionising diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.

Andrew Hattersley, Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University and a diabetes consultant at the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, has won a string of international awards for his work in combining genetic diagnosis with clinical treatment to make a real difference for patients with genetic sub types of diabetes across the world. Professor Hattersley and his colleague Professor Sian Ellard set up...

Scruff n’ Ken host arts and crafts event for BHF

If art and crafts are your thing, then don’t miss the Scruff n’ Ken Arts n’ Crafts day on June 25th 2017. The event, held at America Hall in Exeter will be bursting with local talent for all enthusiasts to learn new skills, ask questions and purchase beautifully crafted gifts alongside other fabulous stalls.

Sarah Gregori, Events Manager and founder of Scruff n’ Ken said “the amount of wonderful crafts people and other stall holders that are asking to support us on this day is just fantastic. I just couldn’t imagine the event growing the way that it has.”

With over 20...

Used car dealer found guilty of selling 'dangerous' vehicle

A used car dealer from Teignmouth has been found guilty of supplying a dangerous and unroadworthy vehicle with faulty brakes.

Jamie Stuart Rabin, 36, of Bank Street, Teignmouth, was ordered to pay a total of £6,594.25 in fines, costs, victim’s surcharge and compensation at Plymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday 8 June.

Rabin, who changed his plea at the last minute, sold the Renault Trafic Van in 2016 from his dealership, Finnish Car Sales, in Dawlish.

He also admitted misleading a customer into believing repairs had been carried out and claimed he had replaced the...

Fifth economic well-being survey launched

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has launched its fifth economic well-being survey.

The survey, in partnership with the Express and Echo, Radio Exe, Exeter City Council and Exeter Chamber of Commerce, will highlight the current financial and employment situation in Exeter. It will help Citizens Advice Exeter to highlight trends with policy-makers and to further tailor their advice and information resources to meet the needs of local people.

The anonymous survey can be found on the Home Page of the Citizens Advice Exeter website – www....

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Exeter Installer shortlisted for major national award

Exeter projects celebrate £38,000 in new grants from BBC Children in Need

Rainbow Living trustee awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

‘Fatal five’ traffic offences targeted in South Devon

David Wilson Homes site manager in Devon named one of best in country

Burrington Estates Site Manager receives national award for Clyst St George project

Bridge Road in Exeter to close next weekend

Exeter’s world diabetes expert awarded CBE

Scruff n’ Ken host arts and crafts event for BHF

Used car dealer found guilty of selling 'dangerous' vehicle

Fifth economic well-being survey launched

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