Top 40 accountants Bishop Fleming have appointed Paul Seymour as their new Marketing Director.
Mr. Seymour, who joins the firm from Bond Dickinson LLP, will be responsible for all aspects of the firm's marketing strategy and will take on the leadership of the CRM, digital, brand and marketing team.
He will maintain Bishop Fleming's strong brand as one of the fastest growing firms of accountants in the UK.
Managing Partner of Bishop Fleming, Matthew Lee, commented: "I am really delighted that Paul is joining us in this vital role. He brings with him a wealth of...
Ollie Watkins says Exeter City will always have ‘a special place in his heart’, having moved away from his boyhood club to join Championship side Brentford.
The Newton Abbot youngster, who has attracted interest from a number of Championship and Premier League clubs during the past 12 months, has been sold for a club record fee although the exact amount is undisclosed at Brentford’s request.
Having scored 16 goals and made 12 assists last season, Ollie admitted he had to move away from St James Park this summer to fulfil his dream of playing football at the highest level he...
The more regularly people report doing word puzzles such as crosswords, the better their brain function in later life, a large-scale and robust online trial has found.
Experts at the University of Exeter Medical School and Kings College London analysed data from more than 17,000 healthy people aged 50 and over, submitted in an online trial. In research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2017, the team asked participants how frequently they played word puzzles such as crosswords.
The study, one of the largest of its kind, used tests from...
The University of Exeter has won Green Flag Awards for its picturesque and eco-friendly campuses.
Judges renewed the Green Flag status of the St Luke’s Campus for 2017-18, saying it was “well managed and maintained” by “enthusiastic” staff.
The Streatham Campus also had its award renewed, though it is in a “mystery shop” year when an inspector visits unannounced, and no judges’ comments are available yet.
Meanwhile, the Penryn Campus in Cornwall made its first ever application for a Green Flag and was successful, with judges praising its “wonderful, unique”...
We are a group of young people from the Exeter area raising money and awareness for the amazing charity Children's Hospice South West.
As we are all part of the charitable organisation National Citezen Service we have gone through weeks of team building exercises and planning the best way to raise money and awareness for our chosen chairty.
Together we decided to work to support the chairty CHSW as they "provide respite and end of life care to make the most of short & precious lives".
Next week on Thursday 27th July 2017 we will be holding a fun sports day to...
On the Saturday 29th July 2016 the UK Rum Festivals, now in their 5th year, are bringing their renowned Rum extravaganza to Exeter! We’re thrilled to announce that the Exeter Rum Festival will be taking place at Exeter Castle from 12noon until 7pm.
With it now being confirmable that there will be over 100 different Rums on offer, there’s something for Rum experts and novices alike to enjoy. With the opportunity to take your favourite Rum home on the day, not only will there be free samples of every Rum but there will also be a range of delicious Rum cocktails to suit everyone’s Rum...
Teignbridge residents will soon be able to enjoy a vast, new 65-acre countryside park – about the same size as 26 rugby pitches – at Dawlish.
Teignbridge District Council will celebrate the opening of the new Dawlish Countryside Park on the outskirts of Dawlish near Sainsbury’s, on Sunday 3 September by putting on a free event for the whole community. “A Family Day Where Dogs Can Play!” will be a fun-packed day for all ages to enjoy, whether or not you have a dog to bring with you.
The Countryside Park has been funded by the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive...
The RLA has launched its new-look Local Authority Network, a unique and easy-to-use resource that helps bring landlords and local authorities closer together.
With local and national government rules changing in what seem like the blink of an eye, it is not surprising that many landlords are confused about their obligations. This is where the Local Authority Network comes in. The site acts as a one-stop-shop, offering landlords all they need to know about rules and regulations affecting the PRS in their area. Landlords can use it to find out how to contact their local authority, to...
Peak Performance, a popular Exeter gym that promises to help members improve their fitness and health, is undergoing a transformation of its own with investment of £50,000 under the management of new co-owners, Simon Almond and Mat Williams. The pair are carrying out a programme of dramatic improvements to the gym’s services and facilities to reward existing members and to attract new clients to its friendly community on Marsh Barton Trading Estate.
Work is already underway to redecorate the interior of Peak Performance, giving it a clean, fresh and updated look. Investment in the...
We all know that dogs die in hot cars, but what other precautions must we take to ensure that our pets are looked after during the long, hot days? Most pets have fur, fur is an insulator designed to keep animals warm at night and throughout the winter months to protect their vital organs. When the temperature is soaring and we find ourselves melting every time we step outside, it is easy to forget that our furry friends might also be suffering.
Here is a list of the main things any responsible pet owner must look-out for:
