Rob Baxter has challenged his Exeter Chiefs players to continue driving up their standards as the club look to cement their place in this season’s Aviva Premiership play-offs.
With just four rounds of the scheduled season remaining, the Chiefs welcome local rivals Bristol Rugby to Sandy Park tomorrow for a full-blooded derby encounter (3pm).
Unbeaten in the league since late October, another maximum haul for Baxter’s side will not only guarantee a top four finish, but it will keep them firmly on course for one of the two home semi-final spots.
Since the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) was announced in 2015 it has been the topic of much discussion.
The new band came into force on 6th April 2017 and now that it is finally here tomorrow, it is time to ask what this new tax break means for you.
The RNRB has been described as increasing the amount that individuals can pass inheritance tax free from £325,000 to £500,000, however, that is not quite true.
Currently everyone can pass £325,000 to anyone they like. This current ordinary nil rate band can be set against any asset.
Following unanimous support for the aims of the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (SEBMP) at the steering group meeting in March, East Devon District Council’s Cabinet voted to adopt the SEBMP at their meeting on Wednesday (5 April).
The SEBMP document, which is the result of extensive research and work by CH2M, East Devon District Council’s coastal flood and erosion risk management consultants, as well as public consultation, will guide and inform the necessary sustainable works for managing the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to properties, businesses and community...
Exeter College has announced plans to invest £70 million over the next 20 years in creating an ‘Exceptional’ college.
Under the plans, the college has set out a clear vision for its continued upward trajectory from an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ college to be an ‘Exceptional college’. The college launched both a new strategic plan and a 20 year master plan at an event at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM).
The strategic plan sets out a journey to move from Outstanding to Exceptional over a five year time period, addressing the opportunities that A level...
Otter Garden Centres has stepped up once again to be headline sponsor for the Ottery St Mary Food & Families Festival on June 3.
This is the third year running that the family-run garden centre agreed to sponsor the festival, now in its fifth year.
Marketing Manager, Sabine Taylor said: “We are always delighted to be involved with the event, which provides a real boost to the town by bringing in visitors from the local area and further afield, too.
“This is a real family day out with lots to do, taste and watch - for adults and children alike. As a family...
Top 40 accountants Bishop Fleming are celebrating ten successful years at Stratus House on the Exeter Business Park.
The firm, which started in 1919, moved from Barnfield Crescent in the City centre to become a neighbour of the MET office in Easter 2007.
Ten years on, partners and staff are marking this milestone with a few well-known brands of Easter egg.
Partner in Charge of the Exeter office, James Finnegan, commented: "Bishop Fleming's decision to move to Stratus House was absolutely the right one, as it has allowed the firm to expand at a rapid rate. This has...
Wealth management expert Vicky Eastwood has been appointed Assistant Director in Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter office.
Vicky, from Aylesbeare, has worked for the independently owned, award-winning company for more than a decade. She began her wealth management career with Goldman Sachs in London before moving to Devon to join Brewin Dolphin.
“Being promoted to Assistant Director is much the same as a lawyer becoming an associate,” said Vicky. “My day-to-day work will still be focused on my clients and helping them to achieve their financial aspirations. Looking after clients is...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (7-9 April).
THEATRE
La Traviata Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose present their critically acclaimed new English version of La Traviata. Set in Atlantic City, USA, during the 1920s prohibition era of speakeasies and bootlegging, this is the story of Violetta, a so-called ‘fallen woman’ who sacrifices here own happiness for the sake of her lover’s family and future. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
The 38th Exmouth Amateur Festival of One Act Plays...
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is delighted to announce that Haines Watts Chartered Accountants has joined its successful specialist clinic scheme.
The specialist clinic scheme enables Citizens Advice clients to access free advice from local law firms and other specialists. Haines Watts will be providing clients with specialist tax advice, and related issues.
Citizens Advice Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “We are delighted that Haines Watts will be joining our specialist clinic scheme. This has proved very popular with clients who are otherwise...
The Exeter branch of the Campaign for Dignity in Dying is holding a film screening event in Exeter on Friday 28th April at 7pm.
Local people are invited to watch How to Die in Oregon, an award-winning documentary following the journey of several terminally ill people as they explore the choices available to them. This includes assisted dying which has been legal in Oregon for 20 years.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with members of the Exeter Branch of the Campaign for Dignity in Dying – a national organisation which is campaigning for a change in the law to...
