Leading SW law firm advises on major postal delivery deal A leading South West law firm has advised on a major deal to create the fourth largest postal delivery company in the UK. Stephens Scown LLP’s corporate team acted for Steve Stokes in his management buy-out of CMS Network (UK) Limited. CMS offers clients a complete mailroom outsourcing solution and has major clients including Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, The Guardian and Warner Music. Through the management buy-out, CMS has been combined with the much larger downstream access operator, Secured Mail to create The Delivery Group....

Rob Baxter believes there is “more to come” from Byron McGuigan after the talented back today agreed to extend his stay with the Exeter Chiefs for another year at least.

The 25-year-old Namibian was initially brought to Sandy Park last November following as injury cover for compatriot Chrysander Botha, who was ruled out for much of the campaign after breaking his leg whilst away on international duty.

However, McGuigan quickly settled to life in the Westcountry and by the end of the season had accrued 17 appearances in all competitions, scoring three tries in the process...

The installation of a new press at Hedgerow Print in Crediton represents the largest single investment in the Company’s 26-year history.

The new Komori LS529 press significantly increases the Company’s capacity as it runs at more than twice the speed of the previous press. The built-in UV ink and lamp system, dries sheets as they leave the press, further increasing the speed of production.

Having been voted UK Environment Focused Printing Firm of the Year in 2014, the Company’s environmental credentials will now be further enhanced, as they no longer need to use spray...

The retiring musical director of Exeter Cathedral, Andrew Millington, has called for more investment in children’s musical education, saying it can transform lives.

Andrew, who has been made a Fellow of the Royal School of Church Music in recognition of his contribution to church music over the last 40 years, said the increasing interest in choirs and singing, that has given birth to the Military Wives choirs and others, showed there were some ‘green shoots’ but that many church choirs were struggling.

“We know from the outreach work we do with the Cathedral choir how so...

A new initiative called Biker Down, South West held a successful pilot workshop on Saturday 6 June at The Devon Travel Academy at West Point Exeter. The course is a free first aid course created by bikers for bikers designed specifically for treating injured riders.

Biker Down involves a three hour course that is broken down into three modules delivered by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Fire, Bike Team:

1. Scene Assessment & Dynamic Risk Assessment
2. Basic First Aid – covering catastrophic bleeding, CPR and helmet removal
3. The
...

AnTech Ltd, based in Exeter has been shortlisted in the Technology Innovation of the Year Category for the fifth annual Private Business Awards, sponsored by PWC, in association with HSBC and The Supper Club.

The awards recognise the most successful companies and individuals in the private sector and this year has been an exceptional with a record number of 2,000 nominations being submitted. AnTech will represent the West and Wales region and is up against 3 other finalists within its category.

Established in 1992, AnTech has steadily grown its product portfolio and service...