Firefighters have been battling a major blaze in Exeter overnight.
The alarm was raised at Devon Contract Waste, Marsh Barton Road, shortly before 11pm yesterday (Wednesday).
Below is the fire service report of the incident:
A fire engine from Danes Castle in Exeter was sent to a report of the alarm system operating at 10.56.
On arrival the crew reported smoke and flames issuing from the building and requested a further 2 fire engines attend. These were sent from Danes Castle and Topsham. Shortly after requesting the additional 2 fire engines an aerial...
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to leap through the air between obstacles, glide effortlessly over barriers or pull off the perfect backflip?
Street Motion is about to bring those ideas to life, for free! As part of a seasonal promotion, Street Motion Freerunning Academy is offering new customers a chance to try a specialised session free of charge.
Our Free Introductory Session Timetable will take place on weekends throughout the winter and will be held in Exeter’s only dedicated indoor Parkour & Freerunning facility located at the back of Exeter Sports Academy...
National commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has been appointed by automotive specialist Hendy Group to market a large, rarely available freehold industrial property within the Marsh Barton Trading Estate in Exeter.
The 32,500 sq ft former vehicle sales and workshop property stands on just 22% of the three-acre site, providing potential for a wide range of uses.
The site offers potential for a similar automotive occupier looking to expand but also presents a significant opportunity for redevelopment, subject to obtaining appropriate planning consents...
The Exeter HSL store on Dunns Business Centre on Trusham Road is celebrating its first year anniversary this month, as the team celebrates its first year of business.
As the UK’s leading comfort furniture specialist, HSL, specialises in providing excellent customer service and providing comfortable back-care solutions that are tailored to customer’s needs.
The Exeter store has gone from strength to strength since its launch in May last year. It now employs three comfort specialists and is celebrating being named as one of HSL’s best performing stores of 2016.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted and two cars were damaged in a car park in Exeter at the weekend.
A 46-year-old local woman was assaulted by a man, who was known to her, in the Stone Lane Retail Park in Marsh Barton on Sunday 10 April at around 3.45pm.
The wing mirrors and a windscreen wiper were reported to have been damaged on a silver Volkswagen Touran, which was parked next to the Matalan store.
A black Skoda was also damaged during the incident.
A 25-year-old man, from Dawlish, was arrested on suspicion of common assault...
Leading South West car dealership Vospers has acquired a 9.5 acre site on Phase 2 of Matford Green Business Park in Exeter for a multi-million pound Motor Park development.
This transaction takes the automotive sector commitment to the Business Park, over a two year period, to 21 acres from a total of 27 acres and follows deals for new dealerships for VW, Lexus, Toyota, Audi and Jaguar Landrover.
Vospers will submit a planning application for a new FordStore, one of just 60 flagship showrooms in the UK, showcasing the latest collection of exclusive Ford models such as...
An Exeter community group is looking for volunteers to help protect local people from flooding. St Thomas Community Emergency Group aims to have a flood warden in every street to help warn and support vulnerable residents in the event of a flood.
The group is currently working on a community emergency plan with the Environment Agency. It is also helping businesses in St Thomas and Marsh Barton prepare for floods. Currently only a handful people have come forward as volunteers, but the group needs more.
Flood warden training will take place on Saturday 12 March, at Exeter...
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We are running a free 6 week Security Systems Traineeship from Monday 4th January 2016 based at our centre in Marsh Barton, Exeter.
The Traineeship is designed to prepare the candidate for a career in the security industry giving them the best possible chance of securing an apprenticeship and employment.
The candidate will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in a security...
Leading Devon-based stove manufacturer, Dean Forge, is launching a new showroom in Exeter, with an open day on Saturday 12 September. Customers will be able to take advantage of a fantastic one-off promotion of up to 50% off selected stoves and huge savings on leading brands, including Dean Forge’s own range. The new venue – located in Marsh Barton, near the Porsche Garage – will celebrate local craftsmanship, stocking products hand-made in its factory in Buckfastleigh, Devon.
To mark the launch of its second showroom, Dean Forge is also unveiling its latest innovation, The...
International materials handling company STILL UK has signed a deal for a new £5m facility at Hill Barton Business Park in Exeter.
Planning consent was granted in May for the new 5,100 sq m building that will become the UK HQ for the company. Contracts were exchanged last week.
Nick Smith, managing director of STILL UK, said: “STILL is delighted to have now legally committed to this exciting project.
“Working with Stuart Properties and JLL, we have designed our new facility, which will be our UK headquarters. This is great news for the business and particularly our...
