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As of 1 April 2014, Catherine Dymond is the newest Partner at Exeter accountancy firm Bush & Co, joining the experienced team of Roger Carne, Ian Powell, Norman Bamber and Sunny Truran. Founded in 1955, Bush & Co prides itself on not only employing the most talented staff, but in turn nurturing them, developing their skills and ensuring they enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

Having stepped onto the career ladder at the age of 18, Catherine is a prime example of how success can be achieved through the traditional path of on-the-job training and experience rather than via...

The Bishop of Crediton gave his first address at Exeter School's annual Founders' Day Service which was held at Exeter Cathedral yesterday (2 April).

The whole school, comprising boys and girls aged 7-18, staff and governors, gathered to give thanks to its founders in a beautiful service.

Bishop Nick referred to the tale of the good Samaritan using ripped clothing and tomato sauce to make his point. He encouraged us all to behave in the same way as the good Samaritan.

The service was conducted by the Headmistress of the Junior School, Mrs Alison Turner, and the...

A new report on bees in South West England by nature conservation charity Buglife reveals that up to 75% of some of our most threatened bee species have been lost in some counties. The study researched 23 species considered to be at risk in the UK, twenty are declining whilst three have become extinct. Andrew Whitehouse, South West Manager at Buglife said: "The South West remains a stronghold for some of the UK's most threatened bee species. But, over the past 50 years we have seen the local extinction of many of the region's special bees. Some are precariously holding on, such as the Six-...

As the first Honiton Sausage & Cider Festival draws nearer, the call is out for East Devon cider fans and businesses to lend a helping hand.

Ticket sales for the festival, on May 3 are going really well and the music line-up continues to grow with Diamondogz, Sweet Black Angels, Fools and Horses, Ollie Bowern and headliners The Wurzels all confirmed and more to come.

Trade stalls and food and drink stands are booking up nicely and with lots going on for all the family this promises to be a great day.

Funds raised will benefit the Devon Freewheelers charity which...