Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.

An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.

Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...

Founders and lead clinician at Peninsula Private Medical

Peninsula celebrates budding success of new venture

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 04/29/2026 - 9:38am

Peninsula Private Medical Services opened its doors to invited guests for the ‘official’ launch Waterloo Court Health and Wellbeing Hub near Uffculme.

With the service already up and running, and word spreading fast, the founders were keen to celebrate successes so far and have the opportunity to showcase the impressive capabilities to invited guests.

Around 50 people took the opportunity to look around the facilities of the bespoke building, which grew from two old farm cottages. The main building at Waterloo Court now houses a private GP service with specialisms...

Darts Farm celebrates 55 years with Summer Festival

Darts Farm is celebrating a remarkable milestone - 55 years since of ‘Darts Farm’ and they are celebrating with a three-day Summer Festival from 12th to 14th June 2026.

The long weekend community celebrations include live music, from legendary local band Mad Dog Mcrea and The Luke Combs Experience, with a vibrant line-up of local talent.

Food lovers can look forward to long-table open-fire feasts in their pop-up teepee restaurant, hosted by their flagship restaurant, The Farm Table, as well as Mark Hix and Ben Tonks of The Seahorse, Dartmouth, while a bustling market...

Devon County Show announces new pygmy goat 'Pygnasium' and welcomes back the Alpaca Cade for 2026

Devon County Show 2026 is set to bring some exciting animal‑themed antics to visitors this year with the launch of a brand‑new Pygmy Goat Playground, alongside the return of the hugely popular Alpaca Café — a gentle, interactive space where alpacas wander among visitors in a café style environment.

A Playful New Attraction: The Pygmy Goat Playground

This year’s newest addition, the Pygmy Goat Playground, will showcase a lively group of adult and kid pygmy goats in a purpose‑built activity area in the Family Fun Zone, as they explore, climb and play together in a purpose...

Devon charities announced as partners for huge weekend of live music

Four Devon-based charities have been selected to be official partners for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham runs for four nights from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, featuring headline shows from vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims, seven-time GRAMMY winner Alanis Morissette and global superstar Lewis Capaldi.

Each night will see a local charity given the opportunity to have a team of fundraisers on site and for 2026 Live At Powderham will support Devon-based charities who make a big impact in the communities they serve....

Simpkins Edwards Managing Partner Mark Simic with new Partner Michael Hesketh

Simpkins Edwards strengthens corporate tax team with new Partner appointment

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 04/28/2026 - 8:26am

Leading South West independent accountancy, business and tax advisory firm Simpkins Edwards has strengthened its corporate services team with the appointment of specialist Corporate Tax Partner, Michael Hesketh.

Michael joins the partnership working from the firm’s Exeter and Barnstaple offices. A Chartered Tax Advisor with more than 20 years’ UK tax compliance and advisory experience, he specialises in tax planning for entrepreneurial and owner‑managed businesses. His expertise spans succession and exit planning, transaction tax structuring and M&A support, cross‑border...

World-class hospital training ward to grow regional healthcare workforce

Exeter College has officially opened its new, fully simulated hospital training ward and life sciences laboratories, giving aspiring healthcare workers in the South West access to modern hospital-standard facilities while they complete their training.

Located at the College’s Hele Road campus in Exeter city centre, the new Bakers Ward facility has been designed in collaboration with key regional partners, including the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) and the University of Exeter.

The state-of-the-art medical training spaces will be used to...

Browne Jacobson announces new partner and legal director promotions for 2026

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2026 - 8:15pm

Browne Jacobson has announced its promotions round for 2026, with six new partners and one legal director.

The UK and Ireland law firm also confirmed the promotion of 13 lawyers to principal associate and 22 to senior associate.

The full breadth of promotions, which came into effect from 1 April 2026, span the firm’s seven offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham. They build upon 15 partner and legal director promotions last year and 13 external partner hires during 2025/26.

Richard Medd , Managing Partner at Browne...

Toby’s Garden Festival Reveals Official 2026 Line-Up

Set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026 (10am–5pm), Toby’s Garden Festival has revealed an exciting programme of expert speakers and special guests set to headline this year’s event. Building on the 2026 theme of Discovery, the festival’s expanded talks line-up promises fresh and inspiring ideas and practical takeaways for gardeners, food lovers and families alike.

Festival founder and broadcaster Toby Buckland will be joined by a host of leading voices from the worlds of gardening, food and drink. Among the headline names are...

Chilcotts new auction gallery

New sale room for Chilcotts Auctioneers

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2026 - 9:35am

Honiton’s Chilcotts Auctioneers has successfully launched its new Auction Gallery with a landmark first sale.

Ideal for viewing and selling items, the gallery space represents a major investment by the family-run business as it continues to strengthen its position for future growth.

Following a year of strong trading, which saw turnover rise by around 30 percent, Chilcotts has significantly expanded the premises, increasing the overall working area by a third and transforming the customer experience for both buyers and vendors.

Central to the investment is the...

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