Local News

Growing national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has reported a successful first half of the 2023 calendar year, having completed numerous high value corporate and private equity-backed deals in this period despite a difficult economic environment for transactions.

Foot Anstey's Corporate team includes its nationally recognised private equity sector group which specialises in advising private equity-backed portfolio companies with bolt-on and buy-and-build acquisitions, as well as having a deep specialism in management advisory. The firm has significant expertise in advising...

To celebrate the recent enhancements made to Magdalen Road, InExeter will be hosting a Summer Market. Taking place on Saturday 1st July from 2pm until 7pm, you will be able to experience the best of Magdalen Road with your favourite local businesses, plus enjoy enticing stalls, live music, and indulge in exceptional refreshments.

Permanent works to deliver an enhancement scheme on Magdalen Road were undertaken by Devon County Council following the one-way extension of the road becoming permanent which was completed in May.

The enhancements include widening the pavements...

Citizens Advice Exeter’s long-serving Chair has received an MBE for services to charity in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Dennis Mardon, who lives in Crediton, has led the independent local advice charity since taking up the voluntary role 19 years ago, following a career in local government.

He said: “I am extremely pleased and honoured to be awarded an MBE. This honour is as much about Citizens Advice Exeter as it is about me.

"I am so proud of everyone involved with our charity – all the volunteers, staff and trustees – for the amazing work they do every day. I...

Pensioners in Exeter are now likely to run out of money seven years before they reach the average life expectancy age, new research has revealed. The ‘Age of Ruin’ report conducted by financial planning experts Money Minder , looked at the average pension pot of Brits at retirement age, and how much they need to maintain a moderate lifestyle. The research, using Money Minder’s pension drawdown calculator , revealed a shortfall of 10.6 years - with the average single retiree needing a pension pot of at least £367,848 to maintain a moderate standard of living. And yet, the average personal...