Porter Dodson, the UK Top 200 law firm, has announced that it has opened a new office at the heart of Exeter to meet increased demand for its services in the city and Devon.

Having outgrown its former Southernhay offices, Porter Dodson is expanding into significantly larger premises at 11-15 Dix’s Field. The move allows the firm to accommodate a string of senior appointments and an increase in its core Exeter team from eight to over twenty.

The newly refurbished offices - well known for their Georgian façade - incorporate open plan working areas, a conference room and...

The South West marked World Tourism Day (September 27) with the launch of an innovative initiative to help boost Devon and Somerset’s tourism industry.

The South West Visitor Economy Hub is a new online tool for the sector, gathering and analysing data from various sources, including accommodation providers and attractions, transport networks, parking providers, the weather, and other data providers to help measure occupancy, revenue, footfall and perceptions, faster than ever before.

By providing tourism businesses, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), councils...

Today marks the launch of untypical , which brings together two trusted UK housebuilder brands – Hopkins Homes and Tilia Homes – under one company, owned by the Hands Family Office and managed by Terra Firma, the European investment firm.

untypical is guided by its ambition to become the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder. By putting people and the planet at the heart of the communities that it builds, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers. Underpinned by the...

Summer is on the way out, meaning that it’s time to start thinking about your autumn wardrobe. The best thing to do if you need to change things up compared to last year is to focus on the basics, with simple colour palettes and clean cuts being your best bet, as they never go out of style. If you need to buy new garments, remember that thrift stores can also offer a wide range of items for a lower price and that they are often the more sustainable choice. You can always draw inspiration from the latest trends, but that doesn’t mean you must follow them religiously. After all, your...

Buying a home in the UK is a significant step, but navigating the legal landscape can be challenging, especially for Lithuanian buyers unfamiliar with UK laws and procedures. The complexity of legal terms, the need for secure transactions, and the language barrier make it essential to work with a solicitor who understands these challenges. Below, we explore three key reasons why hiring a solicitor is crucial.

The UK property market is governed by strict laws that foreign buyers might need help to navigate. Without a solicitor's help,...

A new community interest company – Inclusion Health Devon (IncluDe) has been awarded the contract to provide primary medical care services to the homeless and vulnerably housed in Exeter and Barnstaple.

Inclusion Health Devon took over the running of the Clock Tower Surgery in Exeter and has now established a permanent service at the Freedom Centre in Barnstaple, following the success of the previous pilot project.

They are a newly formed Community Interest Company (CIC) set up by clinicians (GPs and nurses) from both the Clock Tower Surgery in Exeter and Freedom Centre...

A local youth football club has received a £1,000 donation from one of the leading developers behind the Cranbrook expansion scheme.

Persimmon Homes South West handed over the cheque to Cranbrook United Youth FC at its playing fields, with the funds going towards new kits for players, which will be emblazoned with the company’s logo.

Since its formation in 2015, the club has grown into one of the largest club in the area, having age groups from Under 6s through to its Men’s team.

Persimmon currently has high-quality properties for sale at two sites in the area...

Taylor Wimpey Exeter has recently helped a couple get onto the property ladder after helping them purchase their very first home at its Cranbrook development in Cranbrook, Exeter.

Chloe and Liam Cocks, 25 and 29, were previously living together with family and then started renting before deciding they needed to secure a home of their own.

When visiting the Cranbrook development, the pair realised they wanted a new-build property after seeing the high level of quality each housetype Taylor Wimpey had to offer.

Chloe said: “We work full-time Monday to Friday and...

If you simply adore people, find your dream career below.

Are you a people person? Do you love being around people and helping them? Then out of the five amazing jobs you’ll find below might just find the perfect and most rewarding career. Read on to find out more.

1. Teacher

You most definitely have to love people to be a teacher because your day will mostly be spent delivering lessons to around 30 of them at the head of the class. Of course, there are many different types of teachers including those that teach children both secondary and primary, as...

The Craft Guild of Chefs' Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) competition is in full swing, having recently staged its highly anticipated Mentor Day, sponsored by Seafood from Norway. Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone spent the morning mentoring Devon’s rising culinary star, Lewis Nicholas.

The YNCOTY competition, organised by the Craft Guild of Chefs, stands out among young chef contests, bringing together the most talented and promising chefs in the industry...