UK & Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson is pleased to announce that it has acquired the business of Paul Taylor, a sole practitioner based in Exeter specialising in the Real Estate and retail sector, trading as Paul Taylor Solicitors.
Paul Taylor is a renowned character in the South West legal industry, with a wealth of experience and a strong reputation. He has been the sole real estate advisor to entrepreneur Chris Dawson and his flagship store group, The Range, for over 25 years, seeing the seismic growth of the retailer from five stores (when he was first instructed) to...
People are being reminded to make sure they have appropriate photo ID on them when voting in this Thursday’s (2 May) elections in Exeter.
Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm across the city as people go to the polls. The elections in Exeter are for the City Council as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Anyone who is unsure of where to vote can enter their postcode or address on the City Council website https://my.exeter.gov.uk/service/Polling_Station_Finder to find out which polling station to use....
The River Discovery Zone is coming to the Devon County Show for the first time in 2024.
It will be a biennial feature and is designed to showcase the endeavours of Devon landowners, farmers, national environment, organisations, businesses, and community groups, working to improve the health of our rivers and restore wildlife habitat.
The Zone has been curated by South Devon River Champion, Louise Wainwright. Commenting, she said: ‘Pollution of our rivers and the loss of wildlife habitat is of serious concern throughout Devon. HM Government has determined that all rivers...
As exam season approaches, it can be normal for young people, and anyone who supports them, to experience some moments of anxiety and uncertainty. There's widespread recognition that taking a break and being active in nature can help reduce these feelings for everyone. Being in a natural environment allows the body to relax, rejuvenating the mind and enhancing concentration and focus when it's most crucial, helping us to feel healthier and happier.
This May, the Naturally Healthy campaign, led by Active Devon and Devon County Council on behalf of the Devon Local Nature...
Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter has recently donated £1,500 to Vranch House, an independent Devon-based charity that provides critical wellbeing and educational support to those with complex physical difficulties.
Vranch House an independent day school in Exeter for nearly sixty pupils aged 2-19 years who have significant complex physical difficulties and other associated needs. Vranch House was set up by Charles Vranch as a charity in 1969 and the school opened its doors to pupils for the first time on 14 May 1971. The school has been continuously growing in...
West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , celebrated Shakespeare’s birthday this week.
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon , England, in April 1564. The exact date of his birth is not recorded, but it is most often celebrated around the world on the 23rd of April. Shakespeare also died on 23 April; in 1616, when he was 52 years of age.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust states that:
Shakespeare’s baptism is recorded in the Parish Register at Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon on Wednesday 26 April 1564. Baptisms typically took place...
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has granted planning permission for the first expansion of Cranbrook. It is the largest planning permission issued by EDDC since permission for the new town was issued, more than 13 years ago.
The expansion allows up to 1435 homes and 10 permanent pitches for gypsies and travellers to be created. There will be a new three form entry primary school, a special educational needs school, a neighbourhood centre, land for a place of worship, a vicarage and a cemetery. There will be play areas, allotments and large areas of green space.
Le Cordon Bleu, renowned for shaping culinary careers globally for over a century, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated scholarship competition for 2024 is now open . This unique opportunity invites passionate culinary enthusiasts to vie for a coveted spot in the esteemed Grand Diplôme® programme, internship at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu, alongside accommodation for a year and mentoring from Michel Roux and more, the total prize worth over £60,000 .
The institute extends a warm welcome to individuals of all backgrounds, embracing diversity and talent without barriers. The...
One of the country’s leading food and drink organisations, Food Drink Devon, is thrilled to announce the appointment of four new directors to its board. Committed to increasing Devon’s food and drink profile, the membership organisation represents Devon's finest food and drink producers, retailers, hospitality venues and related businesses. The announcement comes at an exciting time for Food Drink Devon which has grown to include 350 members.
Chaired by Greg Parsons, managing director of Sharpham Cheese, the four new board directors include Clare Bushby, managing director of...
On Sunday 21 April 2024 a Devon & Cornwall Police Sergeant completed this year’s London Marathon in a wheelchair, raising more than £3,000 for the charity Spinal Research.
Sergeant Andy Elliott, who works in the training department based at Force HQ in Exeter, does not use a wheelchair in his day-to-day life. He decided to take part in a chair to show support for his close friend Andrew Russell who suffered a serious spinal injury in 1996 and does use a wheelchair.
Both Andy and Andrew were members of the same football club at Exeter University in the mid-1990s....
