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Reasons Behind the Growth of Solar Panel Installations in the UK and Ireland

In recent years, solar energy has emerged as a major contributor to the renewable energy mix in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Once considered niche or overly dependent on subsidies, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are now becoming mainstream. A combination of technological, economic, environmental, and political factors has driven this significant rise in installations across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors.

This guide explores the key reasons behind the growing adoption of solar panels in the UK and Ireland and why this trend is expected to continue...

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Campaign aims to attract businesses to Devon

A dedicated website has been launched to support a campaign to attract businesses to Devon.

Devon Delivers is aiming to encourage companies to move to the county to be part of the next chapter of Devon’s economic success story.

Following on from last year’s awareness raising campaign, Devon County Council has developed the new website for Devon Delivers, www.investdevon.co.uk , designed to make relocation as straight-forward as possible. A relocation manager will also be on hand with advice, information and access to valuable business connections.

Devon’s economy is...

Eighth wine tasting event to raise money for Families for Children

The latest in a long-standing series of wine tasting events has been announced by law firm Michelmores.

The eighth Michelmores Charity Wine Tasting, which includes hints, tips and guidance on featured handcrafted wines by experts from Tavistock based Charles Steevenson Wines, will be raising funds for adoption charity, Families for Children.

Michelmores Marketing Director, Louise Edwards, said: “Families for Children has been our chosen charity for this year and we have raised funds for them in a variety of ways including our annual charity run which is...

Employment law, retailing and charities on the agenda as Michelmores stage three conferences within a month

Leading South West lawyers Michelmores has embarked on a series of three significant conferences taking place in Exeter during November and early December.

The highly influential Employment Law Conference takes place at Sandy Park on Thursday 8 November and, in addition to an authoritative update on employment regulation and an examination of the legal pitfalls of social media, there is to be a Question Time-style ‘Big Debate.

Chaired by Michelmores Associate James Baker, the guest panel, which will be answering questions from the floor, comprises Ben...

Northgate Vehicle Hire ‘shares’ its success with staff

Northgate Vehicle Hire, market leaders in flexible vehicle hire and fleet solutions, which has depots in Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Plymouth, and Swansea, has recently introduced a free shares scheme for all staff members who have been with the company for over 12 months.

The new initiative, which was promoted to colleagues through the use of an internal campaign, has proved very popular, with over 90% of staff signing up for the scheme in the two months since its launch.

Launched in July, the Free Shares Award has allowed staff members to receive 250 free...

John Lewis Exeter gets off to a flying start

Shoppers from Exeter and the surrounding areas celebrated as John Lewis opened the doors to its first shop in Devon on Friday 12th October. Within hours of opening, thousands of customers descended on the new shop, the retailer’s first flexible full line department store.

The Fashion department saw strong sales over the weekend, as Devon residents looked to update their winter wardrobes with brands such as Barbour, Mint Velvet, White Stuff and Phase Eight flying off the shelves.

For the home, John Lewis’ newly launched House range proved popular, with bedding and...

More gongs for award-winning Ashfords team

Ashfords LLP’s multi award winning conveyancing team has gained further national recognition for the quality of its service at the 2012 LFS Conveyancing Awards.

The team picked up four awards, including Gold for Best Regional Conveyancer: South & South West, Silver awards for overall Best National Conveyancer and Best National Direct Conveyancer. and a Bronze award for Best Conveyancer, as voted for by national Estate Agents.

The team’s commitment to providing excellent service to clients was recognised by the judging panel, which said of Ashfords’ Gold Award: “This was...

Local car servicing just got easier

Local Exeter garage Steve Clarke Garages have expanded and are now able to offer tyre fitting at their Water Lane based service department.

In addition they have recently launched their new website with online booking, fixed price 'all inclusive' service pricing and discounts for combination bookings.

This is all in addition to their already high standards of car servicing, diagnostics, air conditioning, and many other facilities.

Other breaking news is their status as Exeter's first independent Hybrid vehicle specialist. Offering health checks,...

Legal Secretaries running for cancer charities

Six legal secretaries from Michelmores Solicitors in Exeter are running in this year’s Dartmoor Vale race in support of two cancer charities.

Julie Holmes. Frances Blackmore, Chris Vaughan and Wendy Coombe will all be covering a 10K route to raise money for Breast Cancer Care with Emma Jacobs covering the same distance and Rosie Taylor the half marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Wendy Coombe explained: “My friend Julie Holmes, who is always there to support others, is running the Dartmoor Vale 10k to raise money for Breast Cancer Care after her...

Registration now open for the 2013 Exeter Business Games

Following the huge success of the 2012 Exeter Business Games , businesses in Exeter are being encouraged to register for the 2013 Games.

24 teams from Exeter-based businesses took part in the 2012 games and with matched funding from Thomson Reuters, this year’s participants raised over £5000 for local charity The Exeter Foundation .

The Exeter Business Games will take place during May and June 2013, comprising of various events such as Ten-Pin Bowling, a Pub Quiz and Boat Racing on the Exe.

Exeter Business Games Co-ordinator, Debbi Moore, said: “The 2012 games...

National newspaper praises John Lewis joint effort

A national newspaper has praised the joint effort that went into securing the new John Lewis store for Exeter.

Observer journalist Zoe Wood wrote:

Despite the rearguard action being fought by government high street tsar Mary Portas, town centres around the country are being pushed to breaking point as retail chains are felled by the recession. One in seven high-street shops lies empty, with the recent failure of JJB Sports, which resulted in more than 130 closures, making a grim picture worse.

Against that backdrop, the strength of Exeter's retail centre – albeit...

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Reasons Behind the Growth of Solar Panel Installations in the UK and Ireland

Campaign aims to attract businesses to Devon

Eighth wine tasting event to raise money for Families for Children

Employment law, retailing and charities on the agenda as Michelmores stage three conferences within a month

Northgate Vehicle Hire ‘shares’ its success with staff

John Lewis Exeter gets off to a flying start

More gongs for award-winning Ashfords team

Local car servicing just got easier

Legal Secretaries running for cancer charities

Registration now open for the 2013 Exeter Business Games

National newspaper praises John Lewis joint effort

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