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Greendale appoints three new members to board of directors

The Greendale Group (FWS Carter & Sons), a diverse, family-owned local business, with interests in farming, fishing, retail, property and haulage, has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Martyn Youell, Tom Chanter and Richard Gibbons.

ffective immediately, these appointments will provide extra strength and stability to the board, helping to shape the business for years to come.

Youell brings over 15 years of experience in the fishing sector. As Commercial Director for Waterdance (the Group’s fishing enterprise), he has...

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Have your say: Teignbridge starts budget-setting process

Teignbridge District Council is asking residents and businesses for their views as they start the annual budget-setting process.

The council is preparing to debate its budget plans for the coming financial year and invites comment as it moves towards a final budget for 2016/17.

The initial proposals detail savings made by the council over the past year and planned savings in years to come with further investment in key projects that help support the economy and housing growth.

Teignbridge has had a good track record of ‘low or no’ council tax increases but, as no...

Royal recognition for Cathedral stonemasons

Three of Exeter Cathedral’s stonemasons have been singled out for praise, with special commendations from the Worshipful Company of Masons as part of the Duke of Gloucester’s Award scheme.

Anna Steinmetzer, Matthew Hoskins and Owen Whitfield were given the honour for their work on the exterior of the chapel of St Edmund to the west of the Cathedral, which was completed last autumn. The trio were praised both for their teamwork and for the breadth and quality of their individual work.

The awards were introduced in 2007 in honour of HRH The Duke of Gloucester who, through his...

Devon the #PlaceToBe for walking and cycling

A short video promoting Devon’s stunning network of walking and cycling trails to people around the world has been released.

The video kick-starts a campaign to encourage ramblers, cyclists, tourists and locals to take advantage of the county’s wonderful variety of walking and cycling trails.

It also encourages people to highlight Devon for walking and cycling this year on the #PlaceToBe Twitter feed.

The short video has been created, in collaboration with Visit Devon, and shares the fantastic walking and cycling routes Devon has to offer.

The film will be...

Bordeaux-Begles edge out Exeter Chiefs

Bordeaux-Begles 34 Chiefs 27: Match report

It’s not quite over, but Exeter’s hopes of advancing in this season’s Champions Cup are hanging by a thread after defeat away to Bordeaux-Begles.

Like two prize fighters battling away in the ring, the rivalling teams traded countless blows before the Englishmen were finally floored by Marco Tauleigne’s converted try ten minutes from time.

His late touchdown was the last of eight tries scored at the Stade Chaban Delmas and means Rob Baxter’s Chiefs side now need somewhat of a miracle to advance into the quarter-finals....

Code of conduct to be drawn up for personal water craft users in Exmouth

Public feedback proves a Public Space Protection Order is not required at Belsher’s Slipway or Shelly Beach

East Devon District councillors have resolved not to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to address reported issues of antisocial behaviour involving the use of personal water craft at Belshers Slipway and Shelly Beach in Exmouth.

The decision was made in light of overwhelming local feedback received by the council in response to a consultation it undertook, which asked for the public’s views on how a PSPO would impact on their use and enjoyment of these...

Skills shortages continue to hamper growth in SW

The RICS UK Construction Market Survey, Q4 2015, shows labour shortages were reported by 66% of construction professionals across the UK to be the most significant barrier to growth in the last quarter of 2015.

In the South West 44% of respondents agree there is a skills shortage. Quantity surveyors are reported to be in particularly short supply with 57% of survey respondents citing a shortage of these professionals. However only 38% reported problems in finding other construction professionals compared with the national average of 52%. While workloads are still increasing – a net...

Mid Winter Racing at Exeter Racecourse

Racing continues at Exeter next Tuesday (January 19) with its mid winter fixture when hats, gloves and scarves will be the order of the day for those enjoying a day of sporting action.

Racing UK sponsor the six race card which begins at 1.35pm with a two mile maiden hurdle. Other races include a mares’ handicap hurdle, a novices’ handicap chase, a two mile three furlong handicap chase, a handicap hurdle and a maiden hurdle.

Last year big fields were the order of the day with 76 runners facing the starter. They included the Paul Nicholls-trained Qualando who was beaten a...

Baxter’s delight as Devoto seals move

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after adding his second new addition to his playing squad for the 2016/17 season.

Having already recruited experienced Australian international prop Greg Holmes from the Queensland Reds, Bath playmaker Ollie Devoto is the latest to put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.

The 22-year-old will head to Sandy Park from local rivals Bath, whom he has played for since joining their Academy in the 2012/13 season.

Since then, the Yeovil-born back has quietly established himself as a...

Extension to consultation on PSPO

There's still time for people to have their say on whether Exeter introduces a new tool called a public spaces protection order (PSPO) to tackle anti-social behaviour such as street-drinking and the taking of legal highs in Exeter city centre.

Exeter City Council has decided to extend its consultation to give people more time to have their say on the PSPO and what it should include, if introduced.

The consultation period was due to close on 22 January but has now been extended until 29 February.

Cllr Keith Owen, Lead Councillor for antisocial behaviour, said: "We...

Libraries Unlimited leadership line up announced

A Magistrate from East Devon, an Exeter based Artistic Director, an expert Business Growth Coach and a former BBC World Service Journalist are among those who have been appointed to help run Devon’s libraries.

Libraries Unlimited, the new independent public service mutual set up by the County Council and tasked with delivering Devon’s library service from April, has recruited four independent trustees to join its board. Two staff trustees and two community trustees will also join the board, after being elected as representatives by their peers.

Alongside the organisation’s...

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Greendale appoints three new members to board of directors

Have your say: Teignbridge starts budget-setting process

Royal recognition for Cathedral stonemasons

Devon the #PlaceToBe for walking and cycling

Bordeaux-Begles edge out Exeter Chiefs

Code of conduct to be drawn up for personal water craft users in Exmouth

Skills shortages continue to hamper growth in SW

Mid Winter Racing at Exeter Racecourse

Baxter’s delight as Devoto seals move

Extension to consultation on PSPO

Libraries Unlimited leadership line up announced

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