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Work on new homes in Sampford Peverell underway

THE foundations of new homes in Sampford Peverell will be laid imminently, the Edenstone Group has announced.

The homebuilder secured reserved matters planning approval to build 60 homes across a 10.53-acre parcel of land off Higher Town, west of Sampford Peverell last August.

Work to prepare the land for housing is now well underway.

Edenstone Group operations...

Wildlife watchers needed this spring

Volunteers needed to record garden wildlife for nationwide ‘Living with Mammals’ survey

This spring, volunteers across the UK are being asked to record sightings of mammals spotted in their gardens, local parks and other green spaces, in a bid to understand our changing environment better and encourage urban wildlife to flourish.

The annual ‘ Living with Mammals’ survey is run by...

Devonshire Homes secures £8.5m funding to develop 347 new homes

Independent West Country housebuilder Devonshire Homes has secured a seven figure revolving credit facility from Lloyds Bank to develop a recently acquired site in Ilfracombe, North Devon known as Mariner’s Haven.

The funding provided to Devonshire Homes in partnership with social impact investor, Housing Growth Partnership, will allow the business to make good on its promise to...

New President for The Entertainment Agents’ Association

Paul Winteridge from Exeter based Vern Allen Group has been appointed President of The Entertainment Agents’ Association, succeeding Bob James who steps down after a two-year stint.

Paul has worked in the entertainment industry for 37 years, spending 18 years as a performer and the last 19 years as an agent and personal manager, representing talent in theatre, television and variety...

Plymouth workers over £136,000 worse off in retirement relying on pension pots, new report finds

A new report has found the average worker in Plymouth, will face a £136,099 deficit in retirement income if they rely solely on pension contributions.

The Retirement Shortfall Report , produced by pension advisors Almond Financial, analysed regional salary and life expectancy data of the top 30 most populated cities and towns in the UK before comparing with total pension...

Eagerly anticipated new homes in Ilfracombe launching

A LONG awaited new homes development in Ilfracombe is predicted to boost the local housing market, according to a local agent.

Land off The Shields has been earmarked for housing for decades. Various attempts to bring the scheme to fruition stalled until Elan Homes stepped in last summer.

The first phase of new homes at Seascape will be released for sale from Webbers in...

Supersmart Gillian sets her sights on a bright future

PLYMOUTH’S Gillian Eddy has received a Master Certificate from the Lord Mayor of the City of London at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Gillian, who works at the Specsavers Plymouth store, was being recognised as one of only three apprentices in the country to achieve 100% in their Level 2 exams.

The event was organised by the Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle...

Five copies of I Need You by Harry Hudson on a table at Charlestown Harbour

I Need You

Local author, Harry Hudson is taking a unique approach to promoting his new crime fiction book.

I Need You , the first in the Harlan Action Thriller Series , follows the adventures of a charismatic and highly-principled outlaw biker and nightclub bouncer. Set in Plymouth, Harlan is hired to help a troubled wine bar owner after his venue is taken over by an organised crime gang....

Free mental health and wellbeing courses and peer support groups for people across Devon

Devon-based mental health charity, Step One, has announced the launch of its spring programme of free mental health and wellbeing courses, workshops and peer support groups. Step One Charity’s BeWell@StepOne service provides free online and in-person support to people over the age of 18 across Devon. The latest programme offers a range of topics, including anxiety, depression, resilience and...

Devon woman inspired by deafblind nephew to run London Marathon

Amy Toulson from Newton Abbott is raising funds for Sense, a disability charity that supports her nephew, Beau

A woman from Devon is running the London Marathon on April 23 to thank a charity for its support of her disabled nephew. Amy Toulson, 35, from Newton Abbot is fundraising for national disability charity, Sense, who support children and adults with complex disabilities.

Amy’s...

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