Private client lawyers in need of short term funding are being supported by Exeter based Bricks Finance whose relationship approach to lending and prompt decision-making suits legal practitioners unable to readily secure funds from traditional sources.
At a meeting of the West of England branch of STEP (Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners) held at Sandy Park conference centre last week, delegates heard of opportunities to help their clients by using local and bespoke borrowing to meet short term financial requirements associate with probate, litigation, estate management,...
Storm Angus may have come and gone over the UK, but Worcester Warriors felt the full force of Exeter Chiefs as they were blown away with an eight try battering at Sandy Park.
Rob Baxter’s side were ruthless in their execution all game, producing an attacking display that will have others within the Aviva Premiership sitting up and taking note.
Last season’s beaten finalists have in recent weeks started to rediscover their mojo and this latest display underlined the strides they have made.
Jack Yeandle, Will Chudley and a Penalty Try helped set the tone in the first...
As part of a continued initiative to get young people engaged with sport, Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby, along with BT (a long-term supporter of disability sport in the UK), hosted the second Youth Tournament for the sport at Stoke Mandeville Stadium on the 19th of November where local team the Exeter Hawks were crowned champions. Representing the South West was the Exeter hawks who will be travelled to the championships last weekend. The participants were aged 10 to 15 with a physical, intellectual or learning impairment, or have a friend or family member with an impairment. The 2016...
A group of passionate individuals from the cheese industry have been working closely together over the past two years, to establish a professional accreditation programme for the cheese sector.
Initiated by Mary Quicke from Devon based cheesemakers, Quicke's, Mary had watched how the Certified Cheese Professional (CCP) in America, elevated the role of those in the cheese supply chain. She wanted to see this happen in the UK. With the support of John Farrand and Jilly Sitch from the Guild of Fine Food plus Tracey Colley from Harvey & Brockless; Ros Windsor, Paxton &...
Olly Woodburn has happy memories of tackling Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park and he’s hoping for more of the same when Exeter Chiefs play host to the Midlanders again tomorrow in the Aviva Premiership (4:30pm).
Back in April Woodburn produced a man of the match display, scoring a hat-trick of tries, as Rob Baxter’s side dispatched of the Warriors 50-12.
It was one of the many highlights the 25-year-old winger produced during an outstanding first season in Devon that yielded eight tries in 24 appearances following his summer move from local rivals Bath Rugby.
The knife amnesty held last week (15-21) by Devon and Cornwall Police saw over 200 knives of varying types being handed in at police stations across the force area.
These knives are no longer at risk of falling into the wrong hands, nor will they be responsible for causing harm. They will be destroyed in the next few weeks.
The variety of knives is staggering – from small pocket knives and illegal lock knives to commando and Nepalese kukri-type knives, along with a random assortment of knives found in a typical kitchen.
Rob Baxter has challenged his Exeter Chiefs side to build on last week’s away win at Newcastle Falcons with an equally strong display against visiting Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow (4:30pm).
The Chiefs returned to winning ways in the top flight with a powerful display up in the North East, not only collecting their first league win since September, but also accruing all five points thanks to Will Chudley’s late try against his former club.
This weekend the Devonians will be looking to continue their upturn in form against the Warriors, who have won...
A Spanish doctor from the Emergency Department (ED)at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has been has won a national award for his inspirational contribution to his patients and colleagues.
Jaime Puente (pictured), a staff grade doctor, was one of six European staff from hospitals across the country to be awarded the ‘EU Staff Award’ at the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards in London on 23rd November.
The HSJ Awards celebrate excellence and innovation that take place in healthcare across the country. The EU Staff Award, which was sponsored by NHS Employers,...
A South West law firm has won a prestigious national award, beating some of the biggest law firms in the UK, and bringing its haul of national awards in the last two months to six. Stephens Scown LLP, which has offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell has been named UK Law Firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2016. The awards were announced at a ceremony in London on Thursday, 24 November 2016. Other firms on the shortlist included top 50 law firms such as Mishcon De Reya, Shoosmiths and Mills & Reeve. The British Legal Awards are the leading awards for the UK’s legal community...
Following a recent Ofsted Inspection on the 18-19th October, Isca Academy is celebrating having been graded as a Good School in every category.
Aimee Mitchell, Headteacher, said: “We are delighted with the report, and the much deserved recognition that this gives to the calibre and dedication of our staff team, the talents of our students and the strength of our school community. I feel both proud and privileged to be part of Isca Academy in its unwavering commitment to providing a high quality, inspiring and a truly inclusive educational experience for each and every child. Isca...
