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The environmental achievements of a Devon-based charity have been recognised with a top international accreditation.

In the past year Devon Wildlife Trust has targeted the impact it and its 80 staff have on the environment. As a result the charity has been able to reduce its gas consumption at its Cricklepit Mill headquarters in Exeter by 55%. Its electricity consumption across all its properties has also been reduced by 20%. A hydro-turbine installed at the Mill is also helping The Trust generate 40 kilowatts of its own clean, green electricity each day from water power –...

When you knock over one of the king-pins of European Rugby, it’s somewhat likely that when your paths cross again, a response of sorts can be expected.

Well, just days out from their latest Champions Cup assignment, Exeter Chiefs prop Carl Rimmer is well aware that hosts ASM Clermont Auvergne are busy plotting their revenge.

Humbled 31-14 at Sandy Park last weekend, the French outfit will on Sunday welcome Devon’s finest to the Stade Marcel Michelin (4:15pm) in a game they know they must win if they are to keep their hopes of qualification alive.

A week ago all...

School teams taking part in Exeter’s Young Enterprise enjoyed a busy Saturday last week in Princesshay by showcasing their entrepreneurial skills at the Young Enterprise Trade Show.

Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading charity that empowers young people to harness their personal and business skills.

Taking part were six schools from Exeter and across Devon. The schools set up and operated their stalls within Princesshay to compete for the accolade of Most Successful Business, which on the day was won by Blundells School.

The teams were under the watchful eye of the...

2015 has been another fantastic year for Crediton based agents, Helmores, and now a national award sees them crowned Best Single Office Estate Agency in the South West at The Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year Awards - for the third time.

Hosted by TV news reader Penny Smith and ex England rugby player/TV personality Matt Dawson, the glittering awards were held on Friday 4th December at the Lancaster Hotel in Hyde Park London, where 700 leading agents from throughout the UK gathered to find out who has been judged to be the best of the best.

The awards ceremony was the...