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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...

Search is on to find the SW heating installer of the year

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/03/2015 - 10:11am

Have you had a heating problem in the past year, and been impressed with the plumber or installer who fixed it? Have you undertaken an extension or renovation where your heating tradesman went above and beyond to deliver a job that you were so impressed with that you recommended them to friends or colleagues? Or are you a heating installer who constantly delivers outstanding work for homeowners in the South West?

The search is on to find the South West’s top heating installers as a new industry awards launches to recognise the efforts of leading tradespeople in the UK – and it’s...

The Hotel Inspector hunts for new contestants

Are you a hotelier, guest house or B&B proprietor in desperate need of a helping hand with business? Or perhaps you’ve recently stayed somewhere that you feel could benefit from the no-nonsense approach of the Hotel Inspector?

If so, the team would love to hear from you.

Now in its twelfth series The Hotel Inspector is one of the most popular on the channel, with previous series attracting over two and a half million viewers in its weekly prime-time slot!

From staffing to menus, from décor to hygiene, the Hotel Inspector will leave no stone unturned in her quest...

Over 350 SW renters a week at risk of losing homes

Research by the housing and homelessness charity Shelter has revealed that approximately 19,000 renters were put at risk of eviction in the last year - equivalent to over 350 renters per week.

The new analysis, which uses Ministry of Justice figures, showed that 1 in every 86 rented households in the South West have been put at risk of losing their home.

The charity also identified the hotspots in the region where renters are most likely to face losing their home.

The charity is warning that a worrying combination of rapidly rising rents, drastic cuts to housing...

New regional Exeter air routes welcomed

Aviation Minister Robert Goodwill has welcomed the new domestic routes that will start in 2016 from Newquay and Exeter airports.

The Chancellor announced in last week’s Spending Review that 11 successful bidders across the UK had been awarded support from the UK Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund. The new flights will offer fast journey times to Leeds-Bradford and Norwich.

Robert Goodwill said: “Newquay and Exeter airports are vital engines for South West’s economy, connecting the UK and creating opportunities. That is why the UK Government backs new South West air...

Charity and Kew combine to preserve trees

Devon Wildlife Trust has spent this autumn conducting a very different kind of harvest.

The charity has been collecting seed from Devon’s ash, hawthorn, blackthorn, holly and other trees at some of its 49 nature reserves as part of a national project to aimed at protecting the UK’s woodlands. Devon Wildlife Trust is a partner in the UK National Tree Seed Project, which has been set up by Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, and made possible with funding generated by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.

Tree seeds collected as part of the project will be safely banked in the...

Cultural heritage crucial to climate change debate

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/02/2015 - 3:43pm

An exploration of the relationship between cultural heritage and climate change is being led by an expert from the University of Exeter at the world’s largest ever climate change talks.

David Harvey, Professor of Historical Cultural Geography at the University of Exeter, will argue that strategies on climate change must both learn from human history and look forward to consider tomorrow’s heritage, if they are to be successful.

Professor Harvey will lead the session, sponsored by the United States International Council on Monuments and Sites (US-ICOMOS), on how to ensure...

Hundreds attend Exeter leisure complex exhibition

Over 400 people attended an exhibition to consider plans for Exeter’s proposed new Leisure Complex.

“We’re delighted with the response from the public,” said Council Leader Pete Edwards.

“The vast majority of those that attended the two-day exhibition at the Guildhall – 81.5% - said they support the principle of this project, and that’s good to hear.

"Of those who support it, nearly 90% said that plans to site the complex in the heart of the city was the right decision.”

People can still see the plans and complete an online form at www.exeteractive.com The...

Man seriously injured in Exeter hit and run

Police officers in Exeter are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run road traffic collision.

The incident occurred at around 11.20pm on Friday 27th November in St Davids Hill, at its junction with Howell Road.

The pedestrian casualty, a man, aged in his 40s, was crossing the road when he was in collision with a small dark hatchback type vehicle.

Following the collision the driver failed to stop and drove off down St Davids Hill in the direction of Exwick.

As a result of the collision the casualty sustained serious leg injuries requiring surgery....

Sandy Park set for record-breaking Christmas

Authored by sandypark
Posted: Wed, 12/02/2015 - 12:06pm

It seems Sandy Park is at the top of everyone’s Christmas wish-list with the award-winning Exeter venue set for a record-breaking festive period.

Already over 4,000 people are set to tuck into one of the many lunches and party nights being served up at the popular Conference & Banqueting Centre during the month of December.

Head Chef Denis Turner is already well entrenched in his prep for the cavalcade of meals he is set to produce not only just inside Sandy Park, but also for the two upcoming Exeter Chiefs matches, which are set to bring in five-figure crowds between...

Local and national award wins for Devon businesswoman

Authored by vmosscrump
Posted: Wed, 12/02/2015 - 11:47am

Julie Hawker CEO at local social enterprise, Cosmic, based in Honiton, has won the Social Enterprise Women’s Champion at the UK Social Enterprise Awards, held on London’s South Bank on 26th November 2015.

In addition to this, Julie was also nominated and won the Director of the Year award at the Venus Devon awards ceremony on Friday evening. This award was judged based on the criteria of an outstanding director or board member of a company with more than 10 employees.

Julie’s Venus award win demonstrates her commitment to women in business, especially within the technology...

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