Will you help those in pain take control?

A Migraine Insight event in taking place in Exeter next month.

Migraine Action, the UK’s leading support charity for those affected by migraine, is bringing together leading experts and inviting all interested to learn more about this disabling condition.

Affecting over 600,000 people in the South West alone and costing the UK economy over £2.25 billion a year, this neurological illness is more than just a headache!

With no cure for migraine, and only a handful of dedicated migraine clinics in the South West, Migraine Insight is the perfect opportunity to speak...

Exeter Foodbank wins Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund Party

Volunteers at Exeter Foodbank, took time out of their busy schedule this week to join in a fantastic hot chocolate party courtesy of GALAXY Hot Chocolate. Exeter Foodbank was chosen to receive a fantastic hamper of GALAXY goodies to mark the fifth anniversary of the philanthropic campaign, the GALAXY Hot Chocolate Fund, and to recognise the charity’s amazing work in the local community. In the last year Exeter Foodbank has distributed 45,000 kgs of food to 4,580 people of whom 1,072 were children. All food was donated by local people and more than 100 local people volunteer regularly at...

Thomas Westcott and Parkhurst Hill announce merger

South West independent accountancy firm Thomas Westcott has announced a merger with one of Plymouth's leading firms of chartered accountants and taxation advisers, Parkhurst Hill.

The merger sees Thomas Westcott's Plymouth-based staff move from the firm's Queen Anne Terrace location to Parkhurst Hill's offices in Plym House, Marsh Mills, bringing total headcount there to 35 including five partners.

In Plymouth the business will operate under the name Parkhurst Hill & Thomas Westcott.

Thomas Westcott was recently amongst the finalists for Mid-Tier Accountancy...

Deal puts wind in the sails of turbine project

A leading South West law firm has provided advice on a 500kW wind turbine project at Holsworthy in Devon and reached exchange in just 5 business days in order to facilitate the project moving on to the next stage.

The renewables team at Stephens Scown LLP acted for the landowner, adding to the existing portfolio of wind projects located on his property. Solicitor Justin Butt led on the property and renewables elements.

The developer for the project is One Wind Renewables, represented by Murrell Associates.

Sonya Bedford, head of renewables at Stephens Scown,...

Hampton by Hilton Exeter celebrates award win

The Hampton by Hilton Exeter have won an award for 2015 Hampton Sales Leader of the Year for the airport market beating over 2,000 othe Hamptons worldwide to the title.

The award recognised the increase in sales during 2015,the generation of new business and the hotel's commitment to the local community by hosting events,getting involved in networking in the area and engaging with local businesses.

Richard Martin, General Manager said: "I am extremely proud of the team here at the Hampton by Hilton who work work to gain results whilst offering excellent customer service and...

£1.5m to train tomorrow’s scientists and engineers

The Government is investing £1.5 million in the University of Exeter, to train the next generation of innovators in physical science subjects.

The cash boost will contribute towards funding up to 22 additional PhD studentships, offering sector-leading training and development alongside Exeter’s outstanding facilities and resources. The studentships will be within the key discipline areas of Physics, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.

The money has come via the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), and is part of a £167 million investment...

Saving and sharing surplus food in Exeter

Exeter Food Action (EFA) is the city’s project for the Devon and Cornwall Food Association, which aims to prevent good food from going to waste.

Through volunteers it collects or receives produce from retailers and suppliers and then redistributes this to local charities and communities in the Exeter area.

In 2015 over 25,000 kilos of surplus food was diverted from landfill or incineration and benefitted community groups to the sum of £71,000. In addition, it saved 12 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

Recipient groups in the city include St. Petrock’s Centre, St....

Exeter man wanted on warrant

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/02/2016 - 12:44pm

Police are trying to trace 36-year-old man who is wanted on Warrant after he breached his court order.

Jamie Drew (pictured), is outstanding on a Warrant which was issued in August 2015 by Exeter Crown Court.

Local enquiries are being conducted to try and trace and arrest him but members of the public are being asked to report any sightings.

He is described as white, 5ft 11ins tall, cropped brown hair and tribal tattoos on his forearms. He also has a west country accent.

Drew is believed to be in the Tiverton, Exeter or the Bristol area.

Anyone who...

M5 crashes cause traffic chaos

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/02/2016 - 12:29pm

Motorists faced delays on the M5 in Devon this morning (2 March), following a number of crashes.

The road was gridlocked on the north-bound carriageway between Junction 29, A30 (Exeter) and Junction 28, A373 (Cullompton).

Witness Drew Aspinwall told the Daily a number of emergency vehicles were in attendance and that the scene was chaotic.

The crashes happened as Exeter was lashed by heavy rain, hail and strong winds.

There were no injuries reported and traffic flow had returned to normal by noon.

Gusts of more than 45mph are forecast for later today...

More Devon children get their first choice secondary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/02/2016 - 12:20pm

More Devon children have been offered a place at their first choice secondary school for this September.

97.6 per cent of the families who applied to Devon County Council have been offered their first choice school compared to 94 per cent for last year.

It means Devon County Council has bucked the downward trend in many parts of the country.

In all, 99.5 per cent of applicants were offered one of their three preferences compared with 97 per cent in 2015.

The county council received 6,706 applicants from Devon pupils for a place at secondary school in...

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