September is normally an active month for the property market. The summer is over, kids are back and school and people finally have time to think about making a big move. Estate agents come to expect an influx of people looking to sell their existing home and buy a new one or get on the property ladder for the first time. With students back in university, buy to let landlords also have to think about filling the gaps in demand for new property.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said this September. You may have noticed homes in Exeter keeping their For Sale signs up for just a...
The interior of your home is the first thing you see when you wake up and the last thing you see when you go to bed every night. You have your meals there, you spend time with your family there and you occupy your evenings in your home before you go to sleep each night. When you’re spending so much time in any space, it is important that you always enjoy being in that environment. So, if you ever find yourself looking around and thinking that you want to make some changes, here are a few simple ways you can improve your home on a budget.
It is only mid-September and the football season is not even two months old but the manager merry go round is already in full swing. A whole host of managers in the top four tiers of the English game have left their roles and there is a growing sense that the Exeter City hot seat might be available soon too. If we were Matt Taylor we’d stay put – at least for the time being.
Taylor has been mentioned in connection with the vacancy at Sincil Bank after Danny Cowley stepped up to take charge at Championship side Huddersfield Town. Taylor has insisted he’s happy at Exeter and the...
The Sunday rail service between Okehampton and Exeter has had its most successful season on record.
The service attracted more than 7,800 passenger trips during this year's summer season – the highest figure recorded over the past 18 years.
The train operates every Sunday between May and September with four journeys each day. Devon County Council subsidises the operation, with the service provided by GWR (Great Western Railway).
The line provides a link into Exeter city centre as well as access to Okehampton, Dartmoor and Tavistock. This year saw a new bus link...
Barnstaple Sea Cadets’ HQ has a fresh new look, thanks to local chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards. As part of its ongoing commitment to volunteering in the local community, the firm’s Barnstaple staff took a day out of the office to paint, decorate and give a new lease of life to the Sea Cadets’ HQ on Rolle Quay.
A team of nine spent the day painting the interior walls, skirting and door frames of three classrooms in the HQ, which are used by the Sea Cadets for training purposes in the colder winter months when they are not on the water.
Law firm, Ashfords LLP has proudly retained eight out of its ten second year trainees who have all successfully secured newly qualified positions with the firm from September this year. These are:
Exeter lawyer Penny Scott, who is chair of the Family Law Committee of The Law Society, has today expressed her concerns over the loss of two important bills - following the suspension of parliament.
All bills advancing through the commons were halted this week, including the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill and the Domestic Abuse Bill.
Penny, who is a partner at Cartridges Law and contributed to both Bills through her work with The Law Society, said the fate of the bills was now uncertain.
She added: ‘This is very concerning. These were two important bills...
Pete Greig, visionary and national prayer leader, is coming to Exeter one night only. Churches and Christians across Devon are being invited to book their free tickets and come hear him speak and be inspired.
Pete is a best-selling author, pastor and instigator of the 24-7 Prayer movement which aims to inspire and equip Christians and Churches in their prayer life. The movement has reached more than half the nations on earth and has resourced many hundreds of thousands of people to learn how to pray and more effectively.
He is also the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd Church,...
Residents and visitors will be asked to share their views on proposals to enhance their experience and protect the wildlife at the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, locally known as Woodbury Common. The consultation will run for six-weeks from 23 September 2019 until 5pm on 4th November 2019.
The East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust (EDPHCT) together with the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee (SEDHREC) published an advisory report which makes proposals for improving visitor experiences on the heaths while at the same time protecting this important...
While there is no denying that starting a new company can take plenty of effort and capital to accomplish, much of it pales in comparison to trying to keep your business afloat. After all, a competitive business landscape is rarely merciful to start-up businesses, as the slightest mishap could have severe repercussions. It is no wonder why so many inexperienced business owners end up failing before realising their potential.
Fortunately, you do not have to suffer through the miserable process of trial and error. With the help of successful start-ups, you can take their examples and...
