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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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Really Big Quiz raises thousands for Devon Freewheelers

Exeter’s 14th annual Really Big Quiz, held at the Corn Exchange in aid of Devon Freewheelers, has succeeded in raising over £7,600 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s charity of the year.

Organised by chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, the quiz saw a packed hall of 72 teams fight it out for the title of Exeter’s brainiest business.

Teams representing local businesses from across Exeter enjoyed a testing evening of questions delivered by Simpkins Edwards’ very own Jeremy Paxman and Bamber Gascoigne; partners John Coombs and Adrian Hemmings.

At the interval, the...

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Devon’s farmers ‘at a crossroads’ as election nears

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Posted: Tue, 05/16/2017 - 1:07pm

Devon’s farming leaders are calling on those in the industry to cast their votes carefully in the forthcoming general election and support candidates who pledge to back British farming.

With the crucial vote now just over three weeks away, and with the main parties in the process of publishing their manifestos, now is a good time to assess their commitment to agriculture, the food industry and the wider rural economy.

“Farming in the West Country is at a crossroads. We are facing the sort of decision which only comes once in a generation, so after the election it is vital...

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Tremendous equestrian line-up for Devon County Show

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Posted: Tue, 05/16/2017 - 12:55pm

HRH The Queen is undoubtedly the most famous horse owner to compete at this year’s Devon County Show taking place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (May 18-20) at Westpoint, Exeter.

The Queen is entering a Highland pony and a Riding Horse in two classes within a packed equine programme which starts at 7am on Thursday morning.

The Show also has judging royalty including Mary Low MBE, a former international event rider, who will be judging on Thursday and former jockey Joe Tizzard.

Mary Lowe (then Mary Gordon-Watson) represented the winning British eventing team for...

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Lord Mayor unveils plaque at city landmark

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Posted: Tue, 05/16/2017 - 12:06pm

Exeter Homes Trust, formerly known as The Exeter Municipal Charity, hosted an event on Friday (12 May) to celebrate the completion of remodelling work, at the historic Magdalen Cottages, and the organisation’s rebrand.

The 150-year old Grade II listed cottages, situated in the St Leonard’s area of the city, have undergone an 18-month programme of work to provide residents with 13 remodelled apartments, across two floors.

The launch was the last public engagement for the Lord Mayor, Councillor Cynthia Thompson, before stepping down from office, after a successful 12-month...

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Why an appealing storefront is key to winning back customers

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Posted: Tue, 05/16/2017 - 10:45am

While local high streets once teemed with big name brands, successful independent shops, and numerous customers looking for a bargain, the business and finance pages tell a different story about modern shopping habits; the high street as we know it is foundering, driven into the ground by trendy shopping malls, out-of-town precincts and the phenomenal rise of online shopping.

Although online shopping is easy and convenient, bricks and mortar stores are an integral part of a local high street’s success and the wider community usually suffers because of their decline. The lure of e-...

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Educated Recruitment celebrate awards success

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Posted: Tue, 05/16/2017 - 8:29am

Educated Recruitment are thrilled to announce a very successful night at the Herald Express South Devon Business Awards 2017.

The Edcuated Recruitment team joined some of most Devon’s top businesses at the Awards Ceremony on Friday night at the English Riveria Centre, Torquay.

The team entered the room as hopeful finalists for not one, but two awards – The Independent Business Award and the Employee of the Year Award, in which Office Manager Emma Woodhall was nominated for.

The result was incredible, and we are over the moon to be runner ups for the Independent...

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Castle Drogo appoints new contractor to complete conservation project

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Posted: Tue, 05/16/2017 - 7:37am

The National Trust has appointed a new contractor to complete the third and final phase of the five year project repairing and conserving Castle Drogo. Dӕdalus Conservation will be picking up the reigns to continue work making the castle watertight and structurally sound, after the previous contractor went into administration last year.

The firm, who have over 25 years of experience managing conservation building work, will be taking the project to completion, starting work at the castle in May this year. Now well over half way, the project is scheduled to finish by the end of 2018...

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SW business activity growth strongest since December

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Posted: Tue, 05/16/2017 - 6:22am

South West firms enjoyed a strong month of business activity growth in April as they outstripped the UK average, with demand for goods and services continuing to increase, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Regional PMI survey.

The South West PMI® rose to 56.7 in April, up from 53.4 in March. A PMI reading above 50 signifies growth in business activity.

Data from April showed that businesses reaped the rewards of increased demand for goods and services, and as a result, continued to create new jobs, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in March.

Inflationary...

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Devon firms recognised in awards gala for building excellence

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Posted: Tue, 05/16/2017 - 6:15am

Builders, architects and their clients have received prestigious awards for building excellence in projects across South and West Devon.

The awards were presented by Devon Building Control Partnership (DBCp), at a ceremony held at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot on 28th April

The Partnership representing three local authorities, Teignbridge, South Hams and West Devon, rewards building designers, builders and developers who achieve high standards of workmanship, project management and sustainability.

The winning entries were nominated by DBCP professional surveyors...

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WBW Solicitors and Charles Stanley support Exeter City Korfball Club

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Posted: Mon, 05/15/2017 - 10:17pm

WBW Solicitors and Charles Stanley support Exeter City Korfball Club, who in turn support Ugandan youth football.

Korfball is a mixed-team ball sport that brings together aspects of netball, handball and basketball. The Exeter Korfball Club (ECKC) has been running since 2003 and now fields two teams in the South West Korfball League.

Exeter City Korfball Club received generous sponsorship for 2016/17 from two local firms, WBW Solicitors and Charles Stanley Wealth Managers.

Club Chair, Steve Pring, said “We were pleased to be able to pass on our old shirts to such a...

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