Three tax specialists at chartered accountants Francis Clark have passed some of the most demanding tax related examinations further enhancing the firm’s award-winning tax practice.
Sam Shute, a manager in Francis Clark’s Family Business team, and VAT consultant Becky Hayes have both passed their Chartered Tax Adviser qualifications, which is regarded as the 'gold standard' among tax professionals.
Sam is now able to provide higher levels of tax knowledge to business services clients while Becky can do the same for clients and other professionals on all indirect tax matters...
Everys Solicitors have once again agreed to sponsor the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival.
Due to take place between Thursday, September 18, and Sunday, September 21, 2014, this prestigious annual festival has a reputation for attracting big names from the literary world and this year is no different.
Earl Spencer, Paddy Ashdown, Kate Mosse, Fay Weldon, Kate Atkinson, Kate Adie and Michael Morpurgo are among the authors who will share their work at the four-day event along with the festival’s president Hilary Mantel.
They've pioneered Sunday opening and aerial drone videos, now award-wining Devon estate agency Helmores will be locking up late twice a week.
A trial was carried out during the summer which proved so successful that it has been extended.
Announcing the late opening initiative, Phil Morgan, co-owner and partner of Helmores said: "People are leading increasingly busy lives with all manner of obligations. Therefore, we want to continue to make the house buying process as stress free and easy as possible for all concerned.
A Devon wildlife charity is planning a day of discovery that’s set to open up a whole new world for local people.
The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, based at Paignton Zoo, is holding a free BioBlitz – a community nature hunt – in the little-known urban oasis of Primley Park.
The Trust’s Reserves Warden Dave Ellacott, who looks after the 30 acre (11 hectare) reserve: “Primley is Paignton’s best kept secret. It’s not far from the Zoo and is surrounded by houses but it’s hidden away – lots of people drive by on their way in and out of town but relatively few people stop...
An innovative programme pioneered by Exeter academics which brings actors into the classroom to encourage and support children to make healthier choices on diet and exercise has been selected to feature in this week’s British Science Festival.
The Healthy Lifestyles Programme (HeLP) is being run by specialists from the University of Exeter Medical School and Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, supported by the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care South West Peninsula (NIHR PenCLAHRC). It...
An East Devon man has set himself the challenge of walking all 630 miles of the South West Coast Path to raise funds for a charity that helps children in Guatemala.
Adam Burgess, from Farway, volunteered with the Phoenix Projects in 2007-8, where he taught children in a variety of subjects.
“I experienced first-hand what difference a little money and a lot of dedication can make to children living in poverty,” he said.
The project gives an education to local children who would otherwise have no access to a school, and it has been so successful that some of the first...
MEN and women aged over 40 are the target of a sexual health campaign launched by an NHS clinic in Exeter. The Centre, managed by the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, is aiming to raise awareness among over-40s of the sexual health and contraceptive services it provides.
The move comes ahead of Sexual Health Week 2014, which runs from 15 to 21 September. Data from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) shows that the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continues to rise among those aged 45 to 64, while HIV diagnoses have doubled in the over-50s over the past decade....
Big Brovaz v Booty Luv plus Kitty Brucknell and Stolen Identity
They're back and better than ever at the Lemon Grove on November 17.
Big Brovaz & Booty Luv are back and ready to sing all their greatest hits including “Nu Flow”, “Favourite Things”, “Ok”, “Baby Boy”, “Boogie 2night” and “Don’t Mess With My Man”.
Between them they have a massive 12 Top 20 singles in the UK and even more around the World.
You are sure to be in for a good night with the MOBO award winning Big Brovaz and Booty Luv.
The race is on to find the most dog-friendly business from the South West in the Kennel Club’s Be Dog Friendly awards 2014.
With only a month to go before the deadline for nominations, which close on 10th October, there is still time to shout about the places you like to eat, drink, stay, visit, shop and camp with your dog, as well as your favourite towns, beaches and places on the high street.
Since the launch of the Be Dog Friendly competition in July, the Kennel Club has been inundated with nominations for venues in the South West that have been going the extra mile for...
Some of Exeter’s most fascinating buildings will open their doors to the public free of charge later this week for Heritage Open Days.
Many of the venues participating are not usually open to the public or otherwise charge an entry fee. Running from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 September, Heritage Open Days is a unique opportunity to explore these sometimes hidden, often curious, and always interesting places. This year 48 properties or events will be taking place throughout the city.
A selection of the properties opening their doors to the public free of charge include Exeter’...
