Marsh Barton

Nando’s unveils new Exeter restaurant

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/12/2019 - 9:51pm

Nando’s is turning up the heat once again with the reveal of its brand new restaurant in Marsh Barton, Exeter, opening on 27th February to PERi-PERi fans in the South West of England.

The brand new restaurant will have room for 132 diners indoors, and 10 outside for those wanting to dine alfresco in the sunnier months. Fans will also have the option to take their PERi-PERi heat home with them, as the full Nando’s takeaway menu will be available from launch and Nando’s delivery service will launch from late March.

Nando’s new Exeter restaurant will also create 35 new jobs in...

Packexe reaches solar energy milestone

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/23/2018 - 4:13pm

Solar installations at Packexe Ltd in Marsh Barton have reached a significant milestone with their generation of more than 10,000 kilowatt hours of clean electricity in a single month.

May 2018 was a particularly sunny month in Exeter and for the very first time Packexe surpassed the 10,000 kwh energy production milestone.

Ten thousand kilowatt hours (or kWh) of clean energy production would offset about 4.49 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and is enough to power a washing machine for 4,348 loads of washing.

“This milestone speaks loudly about the energy and...

Cannings H2O WINS a Mass of Awards at the annual British Pool & Hot Tub Awards 2018

Cannings H2O based in Exeter, Devon are celebrating after collecting two Silver and a Bronze Award at the prestigious British Pool & Hot Tub Awards, hosted by BISHTA and SPATA, held on Tuesday 30th January, at the Ricoh Arena, in Coventry. The British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) and the Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association (SPATA) are the relevant bodies upholding standards within the Wet Leisure Industry. Rebranded in 2015, the first BISHTA awards were won in 2008, while the first SPATA awards were won in 1978. These well-established awards are the UK’s...

Exeter's largest industrial property deal of the year completes as Palace Capital sells prominent site

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/14/2017 - 11:42pm

Travis Perkins plc has purchased a key development site in the middle of Exeter's biggest commercial estate, representing the city's largest industrial property deal of the year.

Tim Western, lead director of property consultancy JLL in Exeter, represented the vendor, Palace Capital, in the sale jointly with Alder King.

Travis Perkins has purchased the former Wheatons printing factory on Hennock Road, which extends to 4.25 acres, from Palace Capital plc. The property became vacant following the demise of Wheatons Ltd, which went into administration in May this year, after...

Exeter West Police Team Community Meeting

Event Date: 
06/12/2017 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
St Thomas Baptist Church, Dorset Avenue, Exeter

Your Neighbourhood Police Teams are always looking at the best ways to engage with our residents.

After trying 'Have Your Say' meetings with limited success we're now going to hold a Community Meeting.

This meeting will be for all residents who live on the 'West Side' of the river including Alphington and Marsh Barton, Cowick and St Thomas and also Exwick.

You'll be able to meet all the Police Teams who manage these area as well as the local Councillors and other partner agency colleagues.

We're currently looking at the agenda to try and cover most topics...

Large blaze on Marsh Barton in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/20/2017 - 7:54am

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call from a passer-by reporting thick black smoke and alarms sounding at an industrial premesis in Alphin Brook Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter 5.32am today (MONDAY).

Two fire appliances from Danes castle and one from Middlemoor were immediately mobilised with a local officer.

Fire control started making cover moves in the area.

The initial caller then confirmed smoke and flames issuing from the rear of the commercial premises.

The local officer was first in attendance and very quickly requested six fire...

Exeter couple’s team effort helps Hospiscare re-cycle

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Fri, 10/06/2017 - 10:38am

Alphington retirees Peter and Mary Collins began volunteering at the Hospiscare Warehouse Shop on Trusham Road when it very first opened in 2012. Every Friday, Peter would repair donated furniture ready for selling in the shops and Mary sorted bags of clothes, sizing them, putting them on hangers then onto racks for distribution.

Peter is also a cycle repair man in his spare time and tells us how his hobby spilled over into his volunteer role: “After a year of the Warehouse Shop being open Hospiscare got permission to recover unwanted cycles from Exeter University and someone was...

Roofbase launches a site in Exeter

Authored by RupertJ
Posted: Fri, 09/29/2017 - 9:04am

A roofing supplies business which set up its first store in February has launched its second location in Exeter, creating seven new jobs.

Roofbase has opened an 800 ft² shop, with a 13,500 ft² warehouse and a 6,000 ft² yard in Marsh Barton Trading Estate.

The company is an independent and specialist merchant providing for the full scope of roofing needs, with a team containing particular knowledge and skills in flat roofing. It aims to provide outstanding local service for roofing businesses in the area.

After launching in Swansea earlier this year, Roofbase also...

Free microchipping for pets in Exeter

It's now compulsory that your dog should be micro chipped.

Statistics (we like statistics) show that there are around 1.8 million dogs not chipped which makes them untraceable if they go missing. You just need to look on this site www.doglost.co.uk to see how common and frequent dogs do go missing.

As well as dogs going missing we also get the occasional dog that's been dumped, again having it legally chipped will help us ID the animal and owner.

As a dog owner myself i wanted to hold a free micro chipping event for anyone (City Wide and beyond) who hasn't already...

Exeter's car market strengthens

Authored by Rapleys
Posted: Mon, 05/08/2017 - 4:04pm

Rapleys has recently completed the sale of a site on Sigford Road, Marsh Barton Exeter to Snows Motor Group. The site is located fronting Bad Homburg Way - the main route through the area which has become a prime car showroom location in Exeter.

The plot of land is located between Volvo and Jaguar dealerships and demonstrates Snows’ commitment to the Exeter area.

Snows Motor Group Chairman Stephen Snow commented “We are delighted to have secured this prime retail site which will allow the Snows Group to continue expanding in Exeter. We are actively seeking a low volume...

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