Exeter City Council has granted approval on a Persimmon Homes South West scheme for 40 high-quality homes, on land adjacent to Blakeslee Drive in Newcourt. This follows the outline planning consent that had previously been granted in March for up to 50 new homes.
The 3.2-hectare site will feature family housing, comprising about a third of the area, with the remaining space dedicated to open areas.
To the south, the open space will extend an existing pond to support the new development, incorporating additional planting to enhance biodiversity. Existing quality trees,...
Planning a stag do in Devon offers a mix of stunning landscapes, thrilling activities, and vibrant nightlife. Whether the groom is into adrenaline-pumping adventures or prefers a relaxed weekend with friends, Devon has something to offer.
Need some inspiration to get you started? No problem - here are our top tips for planning an unforgettable stag do in this beautiful part of the UK!
1. Understand the Groom’s Preferences
The foundation of any great stag do is knowing what the groom loves. Start by having an open and honest conversation with him.
With almost a third [31%] of families in South West England worried about feeding their children during the school holidays*, shoppers in the area are being urged to support a campaign ensuring youngsters get nutritional food this summer.
As part of its Stronger Starts programme, Tesco stores in Devon are inviting customers to round up their bill to the nearest pound at the checkout during one week in July and another in August, with all funds being split between the food charities FareShare and the Trussell Trust.
This summer will also see Tesco expand its pre-packed...
Online casino sites offer an excellent opportunity for players to earn money and have fun doing it. However, responsible gambling is a huge necessity for those who want to play online casino games. Responsible gambling helps players avoid getting themselves involved in a lot of issues and provides them with a smooth playing experience.
There are certain important things players should keep in mind to ensure responsible gambling. Here, we will offer some useful tips for responsible gambling on online casino sites.
The UK’s most practical self build and renovation show returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 7 and 8 September 2024.
Over the course of two days, visitors to Build It Live can meet hundreds of suppliers, sit down for one-to-one consultations with industry experts, browse thousands of products and materials, and attend informative live talks about everything from finding land to designing your own home and gaining planning consent.
The shows are ideal for anyone planning a self build, renovating a property or looking to add space, light and value to a current home....
Darts Farm is delighted to announce that its flagship restaurant, The Farm Table has just been awarded ‘higher member’ status by The Trencherman’s Guide, following their first visit. This fantastic accolade, which is only given to restaurants scoring over 87%, follows hot on the heels of an AA Rosette, which was awarded at the end of last year.
Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled with the review that The Farm Table has received from The Trencherman’s Guide. To be featured in the guide is one thing,...
BoxWay Packaging Group, the innovative, customer-focussed, design-led corrugated cardboard packaging business, is celebrating its achievement of a Five Star Best Practice Accreditation in the area of Health & Safety awarded at the Sheet Plant Association’s 109 th Conference Event.
Innovative BoxWay Packaging Group Limited has secured the prestigious Certificate of Five Star Accreditation following an annual audit at its Exeter, Devon, site for its adherence to agreed best practice in the area of Health & Safety. The business received this recognition at the Sheet Plant...
Financial experts Old Mill has a new look Board of Directors to steer the company towards future growth and success.
The six-strong Board brings a wealth of experience and expertise, and includes newly appointed CEO Mark Neath, and the firm’s new Managing Director Jolyon Stonehouse.
Mark has been with Old Mill for 18 years and has 25 years’ experience as a qualified Chartered Accountant. In his role of CEO, he is responsible for the firm’s longer-term culture, people and growth plans, and will lead the company forward, driving its vision and strategic direction....
Residents at Cumberland Grange in Exeter celebrated British Flowers Week which took place from 03-09 June. Founded by New Covent Garden Market in 2013, British Flowers Week is an annual celebration of the wealth and variety of British flowers, plants and foliage.
Residents took part in their favourite flower-based activity which was a wonderful flower arranging session which everyone really enjoyed. Their collective knowledge about flowers gained from years of gardening experience was very impressive. Residents then proudly dotted their beautifully arranged flowers around the...
McDonald’s Franchisee, David Shawyer, has partnered with local Exeter charity CEDA to help renovate and tidy up their garden space.
Joined by a crew of nine volunteers from his Exeter McDonald’s restaurants, David Shawyer and his team refreshed the communal area by jet-washing the patio, rebuilding the fencing and storage shed, painting and decorating, installing new seating, and rejuvenating the garden by weeding, and adding new plants and flowers that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
CEDA is an Exeter-based charity which provides learning and social...
