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An online series of webinars starting next month aim to help parents and carers understand and support their teenagers to navigate the challenges they might face as they grow up in today’s world .

‘Let’s Talk Teenagers’ is a three part webinar for parents and carers of teenagers or pre-teens. The sessions cover different subject areas starting with communities and family life (March 8) and followed by respectful relationships (March 15) and building stronger families (March 22), all at 7pm.

It’s the result of a Devon partnership of professionals and local networks that...

South Western Railway (SWR) has completed the installation of Co Bikes docking stations plus 30 e-bikes at Cranbrook and Honiton stations, launching a new eco-friendly onward travel option for their customers.

The e-bikes, supplied by Co Bikes, will provide SWR customers with a green and efficient transport alternative, helping to tackle congestion on roads, improve air quality and give locals and visitors alike an alternative way of travelling around Exeter and East Devon.

Over £200,000 has been invested in the schemes, which has become available through a network of...

An online veterinary platform on a mission to make the profession a better place to work has been launched earlier this year in late January, by local Totnes veterinarian Olly King.

The Meraki Initiative is a professional community movement intended to accelerate cultural change. By inspiring leadership Meraki supports the profession to create a culture that people love to work in, improving the wellbeing and sustainability of the workforce.

Four-years in the making, Meraki is the brainchild of Olly King. After years working in the profession, he saw an opportunity to...

The Islamic Finance team at national law firm Foot Anstey LLP has advised Riyad Bank's London branch on the refinancing of Superdrug's £21.5m corporate headquarters.

Foot Anstey's team were instructed to advise on the refinancing of the 55,000 square foot property in Croydon, which features a wellness clinic and nail bar and houses the headquarters of the health and beauty retailer.

The Foot Anstey team, which led on all legal advice for Riyad Bank, included Partner Zahir Nayani, Kate Heard, Associate, and Leena Payyappilly, Associate. The team advised Riyad Bank on the...