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Oxygen Conservation and Burges Salmon seal £1 million partnership for 8,000 UK-based premium quality carbon credits

Leading natural capital asset manager Oxygen Conservation and independent UK law firm Burges Salmon have announced the signing of a landmark partnership valued at up to £1 million . As part of the agreement, Burges Salmon will be the exclusive buyer of up to 8,000 premium-quality, UK-based carbon credits which will be provided at £125 per tonne .

Funding one of the UK’s most ambitious nature restoration projects on the beautiful Leighon Estate in Dartmoor, Devon , the partnership demonstrates an important shift in how the voluntary carbon market operates - moving from...

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Chiefs clip Falcons' wings

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Sun, 10/08/2017 - 10:17am

Newcastle may have flew South flying high in the Aviva Premiership, but the in-form Falcons ended up having their wings clipped by defending champions Exeter Chiefs in this Round Six encounter.

Rob Baxter's side returned to the top of the table with another maximum haul at Sandy Park.

Aussie duo Nic White and Lachie Turner both got on the try-sheet, as did man-of-the-moment Sam Simmonds, with the Chiefs sealing victory with a penalty try and 12 points from the boot of fly-half Gareth Steenson.

However, it's perhaps an indication of just how hard the Chiefs judge...

Grecians claim a hard fought win over Carlisle United

Carlisle United 0 Exeter City 1

Exeter City claimed a hard fought 1-0 win over Carlisle United at Brunton Park thanks to Pierce Sweeney’s second-half header.

The defender did well in a crowded penalty box to rise and nod in from close range to give City all three points against a Carlisle side that battled to the end.

As the Grecians returned to League Two action, following their outing in the Checkatrade Trophy in midweek, Paul Tisdale made two changes to the side that beat Morecambe 4-1 last weekend at St James Park as Hiram Boateng and Lee Holmes came in for...

Knightshayes appeal for local memories of Joyce, Lady Heathcoat Amory

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 10/07/2017 - 10:10am

A project is underway at Knightshayes as part of an effort to create an archive of recorded memories from people who met and knew Joyce, Lady Heathcoat Amory. The team at Knightshayes are on a hunt to find anyone who might have known Joyce, visited her, met her, played golf with her or have any memories they’d like to share. The project will run alongside a larger project next year to celebrate Joyce and share stories about her life. As a generous and well known community figure in Tiverton, the team often hear of memories of local visitors and residents alike, but now would love to create...

Exeter and Teignbridge councils launch Homelessness Awareness Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/07/2017 - 5:43am

Exeter and Teignbridge councils are stepping up their homelessness support with a new campaign aimed at highlighting all the good work that goes on in the area and raising awareness of the issue.

The two councils have teamed up to launch Homelessness Awareness Week which runs from 9 to 13 October. The social media campaign is focused around a theme of help.

Over five days, both councils will be highlighting what help there is for people, how they can go about getting support, how people who aren’t homeless can help and the success stories of those who have turned their...

Traffic signal replacement works in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/06/2017 - 7:25pm

Work to replace traffic signals at a junction in Exeter will get underway on Monday (9 October).

Essential maintenance is needed on the signals at the junction of Pennsylvannia Road, Union Road and Prince of Wales Road in Exeter. The traffic signals, poles and electrics are at the end of their serviceable lives and will be replaced, and repairs will also be carried out to cable ducting. Temporary signals will be in place from Monday (9 October) and for the duration of the scheme in order to enable work to be carried out. The scheme is scheduled to be completed on Tuesday 14...

East Devon District Council’s countryside winter events guide now available

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/06/2017 - 5:33pm

Need some inspiration to keep active and outdoors this winter? Why not pick up a winter events guide which has just been published by East Devon District Council’s countryside team and is packed full of great things to do from now until April next year.

There are more than 110 events in the guide which are being delivered by the countryside team and other partner organisations including, Leisure East Devon, Seaton Jurassic and Sidmouth Arboretum.

Whether you fancy walking with a group, learning about the wildlife found in East Devon or trying a craft such as wreath or soap...

Award-winning authors named as first official Libraries Unlimited Patrons

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/06/2017 - 5:17pm

As libraries across the country celebrate National Libraries Week 2017 from 9th – 14th October, critically acclaimed authors, Michael Morpurgo and Stella Duffy, have been named as the first Patrons of Devon-based charity, Libraries Unlimited.

The authors, both of whom have been awarded an OBE for services to literature and services to the arts respectively, will support Libraries Unlimited in its aim to promote and encourage a love of reading and enrich people’s lives with unlimited access to ideas, imagination, knowledge and creativity.

Michael, who has written more than...

Overnight closures planned on Bridge Road in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/06/2017 - 4:52pm

Night time closures will be in place on Bridge Road in Exeter over four evenings next week.

The road will be closed overnight from 8:30pm to 5:30am on Monday night (9 October). It will then be closed from 10pm to 5:30am on the evenings of Tuesday (10 October), Wednesday (11 October) and Thursday (12 October). All four lanes will be open during the daytime. The closures are to enable the construction of the mast arm for the pedestrian crossing at Glasshouse Lane, the commissioning of the moving bridges over the canal, and for surfacing and lining work to be carried out. Some of the...

How to Prepare Your Business for a Flood

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Fri, 10/06/2017 - 3:49pm

Cornwall is no stranger to floods. They occur annually, and have hit towns across the county. Extra rainwater has flooded into homes and businesses alike, destroying property, memories, and even putting people at risk. How your business responds to a flood determines how much money you lose in damages, and how well you protect your customers and your employees. Every business that is at risk of flooding needs a proper flood plan in place just in case the worse does occur. Here are some of the key highlights that your business’ flood plan needs:

1. Insurance If you are in an area...

Chiefs side to face Newcastle Falcons

Exeter forwards coach Rob Hunter says the Chiefs are fully prepared for the threat posed by Newcastle Falcons, who visit Sandy Park in tomorrow’s Aviva Premiership encounter (3pm).

Five weeks into the new season and the North East outfit have been the talk of the town, after a stunning start which has seen them net four victories from five starts to date.

Second in the table, level on points with leaders Northampton Saints, the Falcons fly South this weekend looking to add the scalp of the reigning champions, who themselves are looking for an instant pick-me-up following...

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