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Foot Anstey strengthens Partnership with strategic promotions

National law firm Foot Anstey has announced the promotion of three of its lawyers to the firm's Partnership. Taking effect from 1 May 2024, the internal promotions bring the total number of Partners at the firm to 66.

Joining the Partnership are:

  • Anna Phillips – leading the firm’s charity property practice, from her base in Exeter.
  • Lara Borrett-Lynch – Head of Affordable Housing, based in Southampton.
  • Mark Greatholder – who leads Foot Anstey’s Commercial Energy practice from Bristol.

Announcing the news of the promotions, Martin...

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Scarlett Entertainment announced as IOD Director of the Year Awards UK finalist

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 10/02/2018 - 11:50am

Scarlett Entertainment Co-director Rebecca Marks has been shortlisted for the Family Business category at the finals of the 2018 IoD Director of the Year Awards.

Scarlett Entertainment is a global entertainment specialist based in Devon.

Rebecca Marks, Co-director at Scarlett Entertainment said: “Since starting the company in 2009 with my brother, Ben, we’ve worked hard to become a leading international entertainment company. This has only been possible by putting our family values at the centre of all that we do. We have a fantastic team and our values allow us to...

Gregory Distribution acquires Craib Transport

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Tue, 10/02/2018 - 6:41am

Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Ltd has acquired ARR Craib Transport Ltd, whose headquarters are in Aberdeen, with additional operations in Cumbernauld, Stockton and Great Yarmouth.

Like Gregory’s, Craib’s is a private family company with an exceptional reputation gained over nearly 50 years of trading. Initially the business was linked to the paper industry and thereafter developed as a major supplier to the Oil and Gas industries. Subsequently the business expanded to include running the Scottish hub for Palletline as well as being the largest pallet network operator in Scotland...

5 Ways to Reduce Business Costs

Every business owner needs to identify ways in which they can reduce costs in order to maximise profit. This can be a challenge, particularly when first starting out as there are many costs involved in running a successful company, but there are a few ways that you can do this which will have a big impact in the long run. Often, these costs can be simple to implement and will help to improve your bottom line. These methods to reduce spending are about making intelligent business decisions, and they could also have an impact on your brand reputation too. Read on to discover a few ways that...

InExeter announces date for this year's Christmas lights switch on event

This year the city will be illuminated with the biggest display of Christmas lights Exeter has ever seen.

For the third year, InExeter will host and celebrate the city’s Christmas lights switch on event with a new festival for all the family culminating in the lights being switched on at a new time of 5pm on Sunday 18th November in close partnership with Stagecoach and sponsor Crealy.

The annual event has moved to a Sunday, and the city will host a full day of family friendly, festive events, including crafting activities and face painting and live music from local...

Is part time trading the way to go?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 10/01/2018 - 5:07am

In the past it was not possible to be a trader in any form unless you were a full-time floor trader. However now, due to technology advancements and the internet, it is possible for anyone to start trading; and to do this part-time to generate an additional income or just as an occasional hobby for fun. Many have an interest in trading but don’t actually want to pursue it as a full-time career, and so trading part-time is the perfect solution.

By becoming a part-time trader, you can keep your day to day job, with a guaranteed income, but also see benefits from successful trading on...

Exeter’s City Science wins national Roads for the Future competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/30/2018 - 10:16pm

Exeter tech company City Science has been announced as one of two winners of the national Roads for the Future competition, scooping £25,000 from a dedicated £50,000 prize fund. Launched in January alongside Highways England and Innovate UK, the Roads for the Future competition sought ideas for how the UK’s road network could be adapted to maximise the potential benefits of connected and driverless vehicles. City Science has been recognised for its idea which examines how sections of roads in urban areas could initially be dedicated to driverless vehicles, as a key step in kick-starting...

Chiefs continue their winning run

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Sun, 09/30/2018 - 10:55am

Five weeks into the new Gallagher Premiership season and Worcester Director of Rugby Alan Solomons believes it's already a two-horse race between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs for English rugby's top prize.

The South African's assessment came in the wake of his side being downed in Devon as the Chiefs maintained their unbeaten start to the new season with a 28-11 success at Sandy Park.

Rob Baxter's outfit bagged their fourth maximum haul of the campaign, but in truth they were never at their ruthless best and their esteemed leader admitted as much at the final whistle....

Chiefs side to face Worcester Warriors

Ali Hepher insists Exeter Chiefs have been duly warned of the threat posed by visiting Worcester Warriors in tomorrow's Gallagher Premiership clash at Sandy Park (3pm). Worcester's impressive 44-37 win at Leicester Tigers last weekend certainly lifted heads across the division, not just in the fact that it elevated the Warriors off the foot of the table with their first win of the campaign, but the fact they were able to pick off their more illustrious rivals in their own lair. Now, they will head West looking to not only build on that success, but at the same time claim the scalp of the...

New Relationships Manager appointment pushes Lightfoot headcount past 60

Devon-based Lightfoot, the driver rewards technology frequently described as “the Fitbit for cars”, has increased its headcount to in excess of 60 following the appointment of Tiffany Bale as Relationships Manager. Tiffany, former account manager at Global Media, is the latest of nearly three dozen new employees in the business this year.

Bale joins the company after 3 years at Global Media, where she was responsible for developing and implementing marketing solutions for clients across Exeter, East Devon, and Mid Devon. Her expertise will be used to develop and manage sponsorships...

How to prepare to open your own restaurant

It’s many people’s dream to open and run their own restaurant, serving only their favourite cuisine in a way that they’ve always thought it out to be served, consumed and enjoyed. For many, it stays a dream, but for the fortunate and driven few, it becomes a reality. This article takes a look at some of the basic things you’re going to need to get right when setting up your own restaurant business, ensuring that you leave no stone unturned in your quest to create the ultimate dining experience for your guests.

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