Proposals to extend the length of time Exeter Bus Station can remain open during work to build its replacement are due to be discussed by the council’s Leisure Complex and Bus Station Programme Board. Following the decision of developer the Crown Estate to withdraw its plans to create a retail and leisure development at the site, it is now possible to keep the bus station fully open until May 2018. And a number of bus services may be able to continue operating from the current location throughout the time it takes to build a new station and leisure centre. If councillors approve the...
Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments, which has its regional headquarters in Exeter, has built 520 homes in the south west during the past year and brought around £24 million to communities where it is constructing new developments.
The figures form part of the company’s socio-economic footprint, and reveal just how the local economy has benefitted from the new housing.
The Exeter-based division - which also includes David Wilson Homes - has made more than £15 million in contributions to councils, as well as for infrastructure and affordable housing for local people...
Wrap up for Exeter Racecourse’s winter warmer on Wednesday, January 24 when six races get underway at 1.40pm.
Smarkets sponsor the card, which includes two maiden hurdle races, a mares’ handicap hurdle, a novice chase, a two mile three furlong handicap chase and a handicap hurdle. Expect one or two decent types to be in the line up.
Jump racing on Haldon Hill is the perfect opportunity to be a part of the excitement as the countdown to the spring festival begins and with eight more meetings during the second half of its season, the action come thick and fast.
Creating meaningful, sustainable packaging is the Holy Grail for many design companies. It’s a goal which ‘Until The Cows Come Home,’ based at Plymouth Science Park, aims to help firms achieve.
Jamie Billing, Technical Director, says minimising the negative impacts of rubbish on the environment requires a holistic approach to the issue.
“There are simple types of design techniques that are not currently filtering through into the project arena,” explains Jamie.
“We embrace Whole Systems Thinking which focuses on considering all aspects of production, infrastructure...
Coffee fans visiting the Rusty Pig in Ottery St Mary can now enjoy a specially roasted coffee courtesy of Exeter artisan micro-roaster, Crankhouse Coffee.
Rusty Pig ‘El Salvador’ coffee has been created by Dave Stanton to appeal to restaurant owner Robin Rea’s preference for a darker roast and fits in with the restaurant’s ethos for seasonality.
Robin said: “Not many people know that just like many other food and drink products, coffee beans change seasonally.
“So, the exact flavour of coffee our customers are currently enjoying may well be a little different in the...
Junction 30 of the M5 will be closed overnight next week in order to complete line painting work at Sandygate roundabout.
The roundabout was resurfaced before Christmas but poor weather conditions prevented the scheme from being finished.
Devon County Council has now scheduled additional overnight closures for Monday 22 January, Tuesday 23 January and Wednesday 24 January for the work to be carried out.
The road will be closed from 8pm to 5am on each of those evenings. During the daytime, the junction and roundabouts will be clear of traffic management and open as...
Ashwoods Electric Motors, based in Exeter, Devon in the UK have announced they will be exhibiting for the first time at the 65th PGA Merchandise Show on the 23rd to 26th January 2018, in Orlando, Florida.
Jim Winchester, Commercial Director, said “We are pleased to join the industry to debut our products to golf’s most influential retailers from around the world. Showcasing our innovative and highly efficient motor technology at the show is an exciting prospect.”
From Wednesday 24th January to Friday 26th January, Ashwoods will be at Booth 3027 showcasing their Interior...
EXETER health and wellbeing charity, CITY Community Trust is aiming to help local men score their weight loss goals in 2018 - through an innovative football league.
The charity has partnered with Get Active Exeter to launch MAN v FAT, an FA-endorsed football league for UK men who are overweight or obese.
It is the first time the incredibly successful weight loss league has been operated in Exeter and those taking part will get to play on Exeter City Football Club’s 3G pitch at its Cliff Hill training ground.
MAN v FAT combines football with easy to follow nutrition...
Seven lawyers with Devon based law firm Wollen Michelmore LLP have been promoted to Associate status within the practice. The appointments bring the total number of Associates within the firm to 17 and follow the appointment of eight new Associates in 2017.
Amanda Harvey and Elizabeth Larner were recognised for their work within the clinical negligence team, Emma Mitcham, Steve Bell, Wendy Mansell and Tom Calder were all recognised for their contribution to the private client team, and Mark Iddles was recognised for his work within the property department.
