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Independent developer announces preview weekend At new development was a success

C G Fry & Son Ltd., based near Dorchester, launched its new ‘Grey’s Field’ development, Chickerell with a preview weekend at Easter. The release of the first phase of 12 plots was a resounding success for the award-winning independent developer, with three homes reserved by first time buyers using the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme.

The *‘Help to Buy’ Equity Loan scheme (*see Notes to Editor...

Independent shop in Topsham unveils new name

Independent, family-owned retailer Queenstreet Carpets & Furnishings, which has operated in Exeter for nearly 50 years, has unveiled the name ‘CASA’ on their second new retail shop in Topsham, to open on 1st May.

Brothers, Gary & Mark Dixie signed the lease last month on ‘The Old Gaol’, a listed building located opposite Topsham’s quay area, formerly known as ‘Brights of...

Preview weekend at Poundbury development

The award-winning builder is renowned for its extensive portfolio of quality build ranging from high-end individual houses to major developments including the prestigious Poundbury development in Dorchester for The Duchy of Cornwall.

The special open weekend event is being hosted by local estate agents, Symonds & Sampson at Queen Mother Square on Friday 17th 3pm-6pm, and at the C G...

Government set to ban legal highs

Five “legal highs” are set to be banned by the Government.

The drugs will be made illegal from tomorrow (10 April) for up to 12 months while the independent Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) decides whether they should be permanently controlled.

The government accepted the ACMD’s advice to make a Temporary Class Drug Order (TCDO) on five compounds related to...

Outstanding initial air test results for Exeter City Council Passivhaus housing development

The first in a series of initial air tests at one of Exeter City Council's developments of Passivhaus homes has delivered outstanding results of 0.19 air changes per hour (depressurisation) and 0.2 air changes per hour (pressurisation) at five0Pa.

The development of six houses near Newport Road, Exeter, which will be known as ‘Reed Walk’ is being built by independent contractor, C...

C G Fry & Son holds Easter open weekend to launch new development in Chickerell, Dorset

Independent developer C G Fry & Son Ltd., based near Dorchester, announces the release of its new ‘Grey’s Field’ development, located in desirable Chickerell. The local builders are launching the latest Dorset site, at an open weekend being held over Easter from the sales office at their Chesil Gate development which is also in Chickerell DT3 4DL.

The award-winning company is...

New home – new baby for ‘Help to Buy’ couple at C G Fry & Son Duchy of Cornwall development

Husband and wife, Warren and Gemma Wilkins, are expecting a new arrival at their C G Fry & Son home, purchased under the ‘Help to Buy’ (HTB) scheme at Tregunnel Hill in Newquay, Cornwall. The couple who already have two children, Sebastian aged eight, and Oscar four, are expecting their third child imminently.

Warren Wilkins said: “When Gemma and I first moved into our new C G Fry...

Local MP officially opens new WESC Foundation social enterprise charity shop in Sidmouth

The Rt. Hon. Hugo Swire MP for East Devon, carried out a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new social enterprise charity shop for WESC Foundation – The Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment, in Sidmouth.This is the fourth social enterprise for the charity with other outlets based in Heavitree, Honiton and Exmouth, each run by professional retail manager/trainers and assisted by...

Two men sentenced for courier fraud

Two men were sentenced at Bristol Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 10 March) for defrauding vulnerable people out of over £88,000.

Rahim Choudhury and Abdul Shafee, both 19, of Quaker Street, London, were sentenced to 38 months and 15 months in prison, respectively.

In early January 2015, Rahim Choudhury (pictured right) pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud offences where...

WESC Foundation benefits from collection at Exeter chiefs winning premiership match

More than 40 staff, supporters and learners at WESC Foundation collected £1439 at Sandy Park on Saturday, when Exeter Chiefs played against London Welsh, winning 74/19 to storm into second place in the Premiership.

WESC Foundation was founded in 1838 and is based on the Topsham Road in Exeter. The charity is dedicated to sharing knowledge, expertise and technologies through effective...

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