The RSPB is celebrating a very special anniversary of its world famous Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend (26-28 January).

Just one hour every year, for the last 40 years, has made the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch the largest garden wildlife citizen science project. During that time, hundreds of thousands of people have volunteered their time providing the RSPB with over 8 million hours of monitoring garden birds.

Over the last four decades, an astonishing 130 million birds have been counted giving the RSPB real insight into how our birds are faring.

This year’s event...

Exeter headquartered law firm Michelmores has announced the appointment of Charles Courtenay as Partner within its Commercial and Regulatory Disputes team.

Charles' arrival will support the firm's growing national and international client base, adding expertise to its cross-border disputes, intellectual property and technology practices. He joins a team of 25 specialist litigation, arbitration and regulatory lawyers who work across the firm's South West and London offices advising national brands, multi-national corporations and public bodies.

Charles joins Michelmores from...

Hobbies are great to force us to leave our comfort zones, learn new things and have fun. Although many people believe that hobbies are difficult to fit around full-time jobs, most hobbies will only take up a night or two of your week, and, with the right dedication, can help you to flourish in areas outside of work.

If your New Years resolution was to take up a hobby but you don’t know where to start, this guide will help you to find the right hobby for you and the health benefits in doing so.

Heath Benefits

Focusing on a hobby allows you to have a unique...

Newly formed independent family-run company, ‘Offices at No.1’ providing high-end unique and distinctive serviced offices, celebrated opening in Exeter with a glittering launch event. Over 60 guests made up of professionals, members of the business community, local artists, as well as friends and family enjoyed bubbles, wine and canapés to the accompaniment of music provided by the talented Exeter University Jazz Orchestra.

Located at prestigious Barnfield Crescent in the heart of the city, ‘Offices at No.1’ offer 24/7 accessible private serviced offices with easy-in, easy-out...

Owen Boylan from the Hendy Car Store in Exeter has picked up a key award at the recent Hendy Sales Awards which honour the group’s leading employees.

Owen was named Car and Van Store sales executive of the year for his work at the annual awards which were hosted by TV comedian Rob Beckett

The group has 57 franchise outlets across 30 locations and employs more than 1,100 people in Devon, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

Last year the group sold more than 39,568 vehicles and chief executive Paul Hendy said he was extremely proud of the contribution all employees...

Krispies Fish & Chips from Exmouth, Devon are frying high today as they celebrate netting the enviable title of the UK’s best fish and chip shop at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2019, organised by Seafish.

Owned and operated by husband and wife team Kelly and Tim Barnes, Krispies beat off competition from nine other finalist shops to clinch the title, which has led to previous champions doubling their turnover in the twelve months following the announcement.

Krispies were also successful in the Staff Training and Development Award category. Another Devon based...

Hundreds of Devon teenagers and students witnessed the incredible courage of concentration camp survivor Mala Tribich during an event organised to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Historians and other experts took part in the now annual conference, held at the University of Exeter and organised for the third time by final year history student Barnabas Balint.

Around 200 participants listened to Mrs Tribich speak and also took part in seminars where they learned more about the Holocaust and were able to discuss its impact.

This event is also part of the Holocaust...

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, recently hosted the first Women in Aviation & Aerospace (WiAA) Seminar of 2019 at its Training Academy in Exeter, which attracted over 60 high fliers representing many of the 80+ signatory organisations to the Charter that was launched last year at the Farnborough Airshow.

The WiAA Charter commits organisations to supporting the progression of women into senior roles by focusing on the career pipeline and opportunities. Reflecting this commitment, the seminar featured specialist presentations on the Government’s Aviation Strategy by...

Chartered accountants and business advisers PKF Francis Clark have introduced another member to their VAT team based in the firm's Truro office, in preparation for the legislative changes and Brexit complications that 2019 will bring.

The firm that is celebrating its Centenary year and has seven offices across the South/South West has recently welcomed Richard Phillips to their office in Cornwall. Richard is the third recruit that has joined the VAT team from HMRC this year, which the firm has described as "HMRC's loss being PKF Francis Clark's gain".

Due to increased...

Leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP, which has its head office in Exeter, has appointed a new Chairman.

Bill Wilkins, a partner with the firm and specialist in family law has taken over the role from fellow partner Michael Beadel, who was the firm’s Chairman for eight years.

“Bill is an exceptional lawyer and has great vision. He will bring his innumerable skills to bear in his new position on the Board,” says Robert Camp, Stephens Scown’s managing partner.

Bill Wilkins has been with Stephens Scown since 1993, joining the firm’s Exeter office a year after...