McCarthy and Stone is calling for construction firms in Exeter to join its approved supply chain, opening up the prospect of future work with the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities.
The appeal by McCarthy and Stone follows the launch of an innovative partnership between its Southern region and Copronet – a new online portal which provides developers with a means of engaging new sub-contractors.
Contractors in Exeter can register with Copronet for free by going to http://mccarthyandstone.copronet.com. The easy-to-use system prompts firms to...
Exeter School welcomed Guest of Honour, the co-founder of Surfers Against Sewage, Chris Hines, to its annual Speech Day. Chris gave an insightful talk on how he began campaigning to improve our coastlines, inspiring pupils, parents, teachers and governors on the evening of 19 September.
A highly respected communicator and driver of positive change, as well as Director of Surfers Against Sewage for 10 years, Chris and his team were regarded as "some of the Government's most sophisticated environmental critics" by the BBC and "Britain's coolest pressure group" by The Independent, and...
When you have the training or knowledge to make your own custom furniture, then starting a business to sell it is the next logical step. But there’s a bit more about starting a furniture business than just getting a shop or a workshop. Here are five simple steps to take to get started on your dream business.
Preparation – define your business
Step one is all about preparation and defining your business – what kind of furniture will you make, what materials you will use and where will you sell it. You can also do work on your niche or target market – who will you sell it to...
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has agreed to trial body worn video cameras to better protect our ambulance crews against violence and aggression.
Crews in Exeter, Plymouth and Bristol will wear the cameras during the three-month trial starting on Tuesday 1 October.
The use of cameras is intended to deter abuse and obtain evidence of offences against our ambulance crews.
If the trial is successful, the cameras could be rolled out across the Trust.
There were 1,285 recorded incidents of violent or aggressive behaviour towards...
East Devon District Council’s Licensing Sub-committee has approved an application to licence an electrically propelled, zero emission car as a new private hire vehicle. The application was made by Mr Szilard Bakos to operate his new private hire business, Eco-wheel, offering pre-booked transport for the public, using his Nissan Leaf saloon car.
The application was assessed and approved on Wednesday 18 September 2019 by councillors from the Licensing Sub-committee, against the council’s taxi policy, which normally requires licensed vehicles to be not less than 1000cc engine size,...
Work to replace the old helipad at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is well underway, thanks to the cost being totally funded with a £1million grant from the HELP Appeal– the only charity in the country dedicated to funding hospital helipads. It is anticipated that the new helipad is set to open by January 2020.
The HELP Appeal’s Chief Executive visited the helipad site today, (25 September 2019), to see the progress being made on its development and to present the second £250,000 instalment to the hospital.
The helipad cannot support night landings currently, meaning...
Experts from the University of Exeter and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM) are celebrating the start of a major new partnership.
Staff from both institutions will collaborate on research and organise exhibitions and events to showcase RAMM’s world-class collections.
They have signed an agreement so they can continue to work together to promote knowledge and understanding, using RAMM’s artefacts and the university’s academic expertise.
The newly-signed Memorandum of Understanding will also lead to new training and work experience opportunities...
Hunters, one of the country’s leading estate agencies with over 200 branches nationwide, is continuing its expansion with the acquisition of Forte Lettings & Property Management Limited in Exeter, Devon.
The Hunters Exeter branch has acquired Forte’s portfolio of fully managed properties as well as its properties currently on the market for sale, strengthening Hunters’ presence as one of the leading agents in the area. Owned and operated by franchise partner Anthony Thomas, Hunters Exeter has been trading since 2013 with a strong market share and a reputation for excellence in...
Whilst Exeter Golf and Country Club is no stranger to sporting achievements among staff and members in golf, tennis and squash, the bar has now been raised by swimming instructor, Rebecca Newson.
Rebecca, who started working at Exeter Golf and Country Club this summer, represented Great Britain at the ICF Canoe Ocean World Championships in Quiberon, France on 13th and 14th September 2019.
Rebecca was selected for Team GB for the Oceanski races against the best athletes in the world. An Oceanski is similar to a kayak but with an open “sit-on-top” cockpit and a powerful,...
One of the largest privately owned Consulting Engineering Practices in the UK is moving into offices at Plymouth Science Park.
Fairhurst is a multi-award winning business which employs a contingent of more than 500 highly qualified and experienced Engineers and specialist technical staff.
The company has built up an outstanding reputation having provided engineering support and specialist skills on some of the most significant private and public sector building and infrastructure projects seen in the UK.
These have included major highways, ports, rail and London...
