Long established, Independent Insurance Brokers Northcott Beaton Ltd have acquired Property Search South West (PSSW) as expansion plans take shape.

Northcott Beaton Ltd are a leading, independent, general insurance broker who have been trading in Exeter for nearly 30 years.

Traditionally, and perhaps locally, they are known as a broker who insures businesses, but Northcott Beaton have also spent nearly 20 years providing niche insurance products to the conveyancing profession Nationally. These products include title insurance, search indemnity and home buyer’s protection...

Back on the 23rdJune 2016, the UK public took to polling booths to decide the country’s fate. To stay or not to stay within the EU? After much anticipation, the result was announced, and it was a near even split between those who voted ‘remain’ and those who voted ‘leave’. But with 51.9% of the votes , the UK was set to leave the European Union.

Now, we are in a time of great uncertainty. Will the UK leave the EU with a deal? Will we be faced with a no-deal scenario? Will there be a second referendum? Will there be an extension to that deadline of 29thMarch that is looming ever...

PEOPLE who use a popular beauty spot near Exeter for outdoor pursuits and activities are being urged this month (January 27, 2019) to get involved with a litter picking and tidying-up event on-site.

Walkers, hikers and climbers of all ages who enjoy Chudleigh Rocks (south side) are invited to join in with the voluntary clean-up event on Sunday, January 27 from 10am until 4pm.

Keen climber Nick Baron, who is Store Manager at Taunton Leisure – Exeter on Fore Street in the city, is organising the litter pick. He explained: “Everyone is welcome to come along and help out with...

The UK’s favourite singing show, The X Factor, is back and on the lookout for the next big breakout music stars with the audition team back on the road, scouring the country for budding hopefuls to take part in series 16 of the hit music show.

The audition tour will be a nationwide search and is coming to the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter on Saturday 2 February. Auditions take place between 9am and 6pm and it couldn’t be simpler to apply.

Groups or solo singers aged 16+ can apply online, registering for an upcoming event or turn up in person on the day. Everyone who...

The Environment Agency scheme to reduce the risk of tidal flooding to more than 1,800 properties was granted planning permission on Tuesday by East Devon District Council’s Development Management Committee.

This flagship £12m scheme is being funded by Government grant in aid and will reduce the risk of flooding to over 1,400 homes and 400 businesses in Exmouth.

Under the Hybrid application Full Planning Permission was granted for the tidal defence scheme comprising of flood walls, embankments and flood gates for the areas around the Estuary and Camperdown Creek.

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Pupils, teachers and parents from schools across Devon walked, cycled and scooted their way to school during December for the Sustrans ‘Leg it to Lapland’ winter challenge. Sixteen schools took part in a race to be the first school to travel the 2,100 miles - the equivalent of travelling from Devon to Lapland.

Helen Morse, a Sustrans active travel officer in Devon, said: “It’s been fantastic to see how many of our schools signed up for the challenge this year. Winter is often a time when car use increases, so the challenge provides a fun way for schools to promote healthy and...

The Exeter College Student Awards has celebrated the successes of outstanding students - marking yet another stellar year.

Twenty-four exceptional college student award winners from across Devon were honoured at a glittering gala dinner held on Thursday, January 10th 2019.

The award winners covered the broad range of programmes on offer at Exeter College, including A Levels, the International Baccalaureate, Technical Programmes, part time programmes and an increasing range of Apprenticeships.

The college was delighted to welcome Rob Baxter, Exeter Chiefs Director of...

Even if you never gambled you have heard of Roulette. Here are some interesting facts, but also some basic rules about this historical game.

Whether you are new to gambling or you have a long history of playing these types of games you most definitely have heard of Roulette. You may not believe it, but this historical and worldwide popular game was invented before the steam engine. It dates from the 17th century.

Basic rules

First, you need to understand how Roulette looks. If you are new to this you can find more about it on https://freshcasinobonus.com/casino-...

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dog fouling and control will be introduced across Teignbridge from 1 April following a decision by Full Council today. Teignbridge made a commitment to review its policy on dog fouling and restricted access across the district’s open spaces and beaches through its 10-year Council Strategy, a long-term plan of action aimed at making Teignbridge and healthy and more desirable place where people want to live, work and visit. The benefit of a PSPO to residents of Teignbridge is that officers will be able to issue fixed penalty notices to those caught...

Wales & West Utilities is kicking off the new year with a gas pipe investment scheme in the Bridge Hill area of Topsham.

The £105,000 investment work, which begins next week (21 January), will involve upgrading 70 metres of old metal gas pipes to new plastic ones and will help keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses in the area so that people are kept safe and warm for generations to come.

Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Devon County Council and it has been agreed that 2-way traffic lights will be in place throughout the seven-week scheme....