Aviation Minister Robert Goodwill has welcomed the new domestic routes that will start in 2016 from Newquay and Exeter airports.
The Chancellor announced in last week’s Spending Review that 11 successful bidders across the UK had been awarded support from the UK Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund. The new flights will offer fast journey times to Leeds-Bradford and Norwich.
Robert Goodwill said: “Newquay and Exeter airports are vital engines for South West’s economy, connecting the UK and creating opportunities. That is why the UK Government backs new South West air...
On Wednesday night (25 November), the south west’s green energy industry gathered at a glittering awards’ ceremony in Bath, sponsored by British Solar Renewables, to showcase and celebrate the companies, projects and individuals at the forefront of the region’s growing renewable energy industry. More than 100 companies entered the twelfth annual South West Green Energy Awards, organised by Regen SW. But the night was all about the finalists, as seven category winners were announced by awards’ host Matt Harvey poet and writer. The winners, which represent the very best examples of...
England captain Wayne Rooney is spearheading a campaign celebrating the courage of South West children with cancer, as new figures released today (26 November) offer increased hope of surviving the disease. According to Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens, the rate of children dying from cancer has dropped by almost a quarter (24 per cent) in the UK in the last decade. The news comes as the charity launches its annual Star Awards, in partnership with TK Maxx, across the South West. Around 130 children in the region are diagnosed with cancer each year. Relatives and friends of young cancer...
The Chancellor George Osborne used his Spending Review and Autumn Statement today to set out how he will deliver economic security, national security and opportunity for families across the South West.
The region will benefit from major protections to health, education and defence budgets, while the Chancellor also announced wide-ranging new local investments to support transport and small businesses, and to help families pay less for their water bills.
Announcing £7.2bn to be spent on transport over the next five years, the Chancellor confirmed a £150m investment to take £...
More than 40 guests including the Mayor of Exmouth and county and district councillors joined Stagecoach at Darts Farm last week to celebrate the launch of the Exmouth Gold route 57 service.
From Monday 23 November, Stagecoach’s flagship brand will run seven days a week, up to every 15 minutes at peak times to and from Exeter and Exmouth, connecting with Topsham, Lympstone and Brixington along the route.
The £2.1m investment will see commuters, shoppers and other passengers benefit from 10 new luxury Stagecoach Gold double decker buses, all with free Wi-Fi and USB charging...
A new study released today reveals that one in three adults in the South West are drinking too much alcohol, consuming it at levels that pose an increasing or higher risk of damaging their health.
But 83% of those drinking above the Government’s recommended guidelines underestimate their drinking, seeing themselves as ‘moderate’ or ‘light’ drinkers and 69% are not concerned about how much they drink.
They also do not understand the full impact that drinking too much could have on their health. Whilst the vast majority of those at risk understand the connection between...
House prices are expected to rise in the South West by 4 per cent per annum, over the next five years (a cumulative increase of around 22%)
Rising property prices in the Home Counties could be having a knock-on effect in the South West, encouraging urbanites to downsize into the region’s small holdings, says a local RICS spokesperson. Anecdotally, chartered surveyors in the South West say that small holdings in the region which they couldn’t sell previously have now become very much in demand.
According to a survey published today by the Royal Institution of Chartered...
A Stagecoach South West employee was among the winners at the annual Stagecoach Group Champions Awards.
The awards – now in their sixth year – recognise excellence over six areas including Safety, Health, Community, Customer Service, Environment and Innovation.
At this year’s ceremony Stagecoach South West employee Toby Kay was awarded the Bronze Safety Champion award.
Winners at the event represented Stagecoach Group’s bus, rail, tram and coach businesses in Europe and North America. All received a trophy, cash prize and a two night stay in London incorporating the...
Monday 23 November sees Stagecoach’s flagship brand, Stagecoach Gold, introduced on route 57, which connects Exeter and Exmouth with Topsham, Lympstone and Brixington.
The local operator has invested £2.5m in 11 new vehicles, all of which feature free Wi-Fi and USB charging, as well as leather seats with extra legroom, giving customers a luxury travel experience between city and sea.
Bob Dennison, Managing Director of Stagecoach South West, will cut the ribbon on one of the new vehicles at the official launch, which is being held at Darts Farm on Friday 20th November....
A successful graduate placement year with Barratt Homes in Exeter provided firm foundations for Alex Hugo’s career with the national housebuilder.
As a student Alex shone in his year with the housebuilder gaining experience in everything from land to sales and marketing.
He impressed the directors so much he was awarded a bursary for his final year of business studies and joined the team in Exeter after graduation as a trainee land manager.
Alex has climbed the career ladder and at just 30 years old he has just been appointed development director for the division...
