East Devon District Council has completed access improvement works in a site off Green Lane, for the Feniton Flood Alleviation Scheme, to ensure that both Phase 3 and Phase 4 have appropriate access for contractors to complete culvert installation works.
C Sansom Ltd, the contractor who carried out the preparation work for council, arrived on site on Tuesday 8 October to fell apple trees, which were situated within the proposed working area for Phase 3 and Phase 4.
The contractor has also installed approximately 130 metres of badger and poultry proof fencing – this is...
It’s never easy to come to terms with the fact that we’re all going to get older at some point - but it’s inevitable. The good news is that just because you’re getting older, it doesn’t mean that you stop taking care of yourself and neglect your body and most importantly, your skin.
As we get older, there are a number of factors that have an effect on our skin. The environment you live in play a huge role in how your skin ages, for example. If you live in a city, then you’re exposed to a lot of pollution, which is bound to take a toll and cause your skin to age at a much faster...
Cotley Farm Christmas is inviting visitors to its East Devon Christmas tree farm to join their ‘Keep it Real’ campaign. Encouraging them to not only join in the festive family activities held at the farm, but opt for a real tree this Christmas. The benefits of a real Christmas tree from a local producer and supplier can far outweigh that of a plastic tree, which will ultimately end in a landfill without ever decomposing. The carbon footprint is much lower than a plastic tree and there are no air miles with a Cotley Christmas tree as the trees are grown in fields near the farm. For each...
Now that the winter months are approaching, you may be worried about the bitter cold spells that could put your health at risk. The mistake many people make is not thinking too deeply about their health until something happens, however, it would be wise to be well-prepared so you’re at a much lower risk of contracting an illness. Anyone can be affected by the cold, but those most at risk include the elderly, pregnant women or those with ongoing illnesses.
Don’t wait until your health starts to deteriorate before you put strategies in place to keep safe this winter. Take a look at...
Leading regeneration specialist Galliford Try Partnerships is the first to benefit from a government-backed initiative to encourage employers to provide valuable industry placements to T Level students.
The FTSE 250 business has partnered with Exeter College to provide industry placements to T Level construction students studying with the College from 2020.
T Levels mark a revolution in the provision of technical education for the UK and Exeter College have been selected as an ‘early adopter’ of the new qualifications. The aim is to provide students with the technical...
The environmental charity Hubbub and Recycle Devon are urging Devon's pumpkin carvers to join the biggest #PumpkinRescue yet.
#PumpkinRescue is a campaign that aims to reduce food waste during the popular holiday season. This year, Hubbub and Recycle Devon are launching Devon’s biggest ever #PumpkinRescue. Families attending Halloween events at Devon’s top attractions will find a fantastic wealth of information about cooking pumpkin recipes with their carvings and avoiding wasting leftovers.
Halloween is now Britain’s third biggest commercial holiday, after Christmas and...
307 Squadron Project invites you to Exeter’s Guildhall for the special event ‘Lest We Forget’. It will take place between 15-16 November 2019, 10:00-16:00 to remember the Polish 307 Squadron. This event also marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, by commemorating Poles who took part in D-Day.
The ‘Lest We Forget’ includes:
The story of the Polish 307 Squadron.
The History of Exeter Airport where 307 Squadron were based from 1941-1943.
‘The Polish D-Day Story’ exhibition which shows the role of the Polish military during D-Day.
You’ve got your business up and running, and it’s going well. You’ve got a number of experts in their field in, too, so you know those teams are in safe hands. If they know all there is to know, they don’t need any training - right?
Wrong! You need to make sure your staff are up to date with the latest developments and practices. This will help your business both in the short- and long-term, even if you think it seems like an unnecessary expense. Here are just some of the reasons why you should invest in employee training and development.
A new network of linked villages with Garden Communities status is being proposed in East Devon. The bid would form part of the Liveable Exeter vision to build 12,000 new homes in Exeter over the next 20 years, and has already been approved by the council. Garden communities are housing developments consisting of well-designed homes built to create sustainable and vibrant communities. With the use of renewable materials, the sustainable housing addresses the problems of climate change and encourages green living, a current trend in housing that is inspiring both builders and designers. The...
Buying your first home or even buying a new home is a huge undertaking and it can sometimes be difficult to even know where to start. Location is often the key factor and then the space itself, and the number of bedrooms you need to follow.
However, there is also the decision about whether you want to invest in a brand new build or an older house. Both have their pros and cons, and you may already have your preference in your mind, but that being said, it is important that you consider both types of homes before deciding.
Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of...
