Everys Solicitors has agreed a deal to acquire the legal practice of an eminent Iranian law firm with offices in Shiraz and Tehran.

Everys, headquartered in Exeter, will now open a branch office in Tehran headed up by first ranking Iranian qualified lawyer Saeid Salari.

An expert in international trade contracts, intellectual property rights and company law, Mr Salari is fluent in English, French and Farsi and is a member of the Iran Bar Association and the International Bar Association.

Mr Salari’s colleagues provide further legal expertise advising on...

The Ramblers has launched the Big Pathwatch, the nation’s biggest ever footpath survey, following new research that reveals path problems in England, including the South West, are on the rise.

With more than 8,750 problems recorded on paths in the South West and more than 86,000 in England, the Ramblers fears this isn’t the full picture and that the scale of the problem is far bigger.

The Ramblers needs as many people as possible in the South West to take part in the Big Pathwatch, which will for the first time build both a national and regional picture of the state of the...

Keeping kids happy in the school holidays can be a struggle, but Café Rouge is just about to make things a whole lot easier for mums and dads with the launch of its fresh new children’s menu on 21 July.

Summer kicks off with an offer for children to eat free between 22 July and 31 July* (T&C’s apply), and after 31 July Café Rouge is launching three courses and a drink for just £6.95. Using only the finest ingredients served in a stylish and relaxed environment, Café Rouge’s carefully designed menu has been created to tickle even the pickiest youngsters’ taste buds.

To...

We’re going cake crazy as we prepare for the Big Devon Bake Off – cakes are being found all over the Exeter hospice!

Whilst strolling in the garden our Hospiscare chaplain Nigel found two cakes tucked in a tree, housekeeper Wendy found them everywhere, ward secretary Denise discovered her desk smothered in creamy cupcakes, as did receptionist Sharon.

Hospiscare patient Lily who was having a cuppa in the day centre, was surprised to discover cakes had suddenly appeared on her chair, even the goldfish bowl in reception did not escape.

Now it’s your turn to go cake...

People in Exeter are being given the chance to quiz councillors on any “burning” issues for the city.

Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to members of the joint County and City Councils' Exeter Board, at their next meeting on 30 July at 5:30pm at the Civic Centre in Paris Street.

The Board allocates 15 minutes for their ‘open forum’, with 3 minutes per speaker, with a maximum of 3 - 4 speakers to allow time for discussion.

Previously, residents have prompted debate about issues including street lighting, homelessness and waste collection.

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Brewin Dolphin leading Wealth Manager with an office in Exeter reminds savers that it’s easier to get the pension you want if you start sooner.

Tim Walker , Head of Brewin Dolphin in Exeter, ” It’s easy to convince yourself that there are better things to do with your money today than planning for say, 30 years’ time. So starting a pension savings plan may not be top of your priorities, but you may be surprised how much of a difference starting earlier could make to your future – and you should consider the risks of delaying getting off the mark .”

Even delaying a pension...

The Exeter office of leading property consultancy JLL has been instructed to sell the Harrabeer Country House Hotel, Yelverton, an established business on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park.

Understood to date from the 1680s with a Victorian extension in 1850, the property offers a traditional and charming style.

The original farmhouse building provides for six letting bedrooms, restaurant, drawing room and lounge bar. In addition there is a converted barn which provides for two independent one bedroom self-catering apartments with occupancy for four in each....