As Nisa day approaches, don’t forget the rest of the tax ‘jigsaw puzzle’, says Brewin Dolphin

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 06/30/2014 - 11:39am

Savers who are anticipating the launch of the Nisa on July 1st shouldn’t forget the other options available to them to save tax, says leading wealth manager Brewin Dolphin.

“It’s possible to shelter many more of your assets from the taxman than most realise, as long as you remember to put together all the pieces of the tax jigsaw puzzle,” says Tim Walker, Head of Office at Brewin Dolphin. “While the increased flexibility and rise in Isa limits is welcome, it is also important that savers consider other forms of tax planning.”

Here are some tips to complete the jigsaw...

Community six aside free grading games

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/30/2014 - 11:21am

The community six aside league held every Monday which is played at the West Exe College, is offering the community free grading games for any team who is interested in joining the league and being entered into a division.

The six aside league offers qualified referees, top of the range Umbro match balls, bibs and an excellent facility to play in the league with minimum fuss and everything is arranged by Soccersixes, including league tables, fixtures and top goal scorers on the website www.soccersixes.net .

Soccersixes League Manager, Paul Fisher, said: “The World Cup has...

Two men arrested after drug seizure

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/30/2014 - 10:44am

Two men have been arrested and charged following a drug seizure in Exeter.

Noel Schimi, 24, from Redland Court Road, Bristol, and Joshua Woodbyrne, 23, from Fairbourne Road, London, have been charged with possession with intent to supply Cass A drugs (heroin and cocaine).

They were arrested on Saturday 28 June after police received reports of suspicious activity in Verney Street, Exeter, at around 11.45am.

They will be appearing at Exeter Magistrates’ Court today.

Charity bowled over by Brewin Dolphin

A local worthy cause was bowled over when they received a cheque for £500 raised at a charity cricket match.

The event held at Sidmouth Cricket Club, was organised by Sean Priestley, Assistant Director of Brewin Dolphin Wealth Management Company Exeter office who is a long-term player and member of the club.

Directors and staff members of Brewin Dolphin donned their whites and challenged local professionals Kitsons Solicitors to the match in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), charity of the year for both firms. The 20 /20 match was won by Brewin Dolphin and monies...

Why you should avoid that weekend lie in

Sleep affects everything from our immune systems to the way we feel. There is a lot of information on the Internet and in the media about sleep, but some of it can be a bit conflicting and confusing. To nap or not to nap? Is caffeine really that bad for you? What do your dreams actually mean?

So as a Sleep Physiologist who sees sleep problems everyday in clinic, I have decided to start this blog to help answer some of the most common questions about your sleep to promote good sleep health.

Today I thought I would share a very common question:

Hi Sleepyhead, I have...

Campaigners bike in the buff!

Shoppers in Exeter got a lot more than they bargained for on Saturday afternoon when a convoy of naked cyclists pedalled past.

It was all part of the World Naked Bike Ride which aims to highlight greener modes of transport.

On their Facebook page organisers describe the event as "a peaceful, positive and fun protest exposing the need to rediscover non oil dependent modes of transport, and highlight the vulnerability of cyclists as well as meeting new people and having fun decorating our bodies".

The first Naked Bike Ride in Exeter (above) was held in 2011.

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Firm lays foundations for young talent

A builder based in Exeter is cementing its future by recognising the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of its employed youngsters.

Persimmon Homes has launched its Young Achievers awards programme to put the spotlight on its apprentices and sales trainees who have gone above and beyond to succeed in their role.

The builder is determined to invest in its young workforce, creating a highly-skilled base that will take the company forward in the future.

Jeff Fairburn, who became chief executive of the company last year, has placed emphasis on the role young people...

Fire strikes at second pub in Devon

Firefighters from Exeter Danes Castle, Middlemoor and Topsham were called out to a Clyst Honition pub after a domestic property inside caught on fire.

On arrival, at 5pm Saturday afternoon, crews immediately deployed two breathing Apparatus wearers to prevent the spread of fire within the flat.

The fire was extinguished using one hose reel jet, a positive pressure ventilation fan and thermal imaging camera were also used.

The cause of the fire was accidental.

The incident comes less than two weeks after a severe fire at Exeter's Hole in the Wall, which has...

Top award for Exeter Rugby Group

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/29/2014 - 5:23pm

Chairman and chief executive Tony Rowe OBE has spoken of his joy after the Exeter Rugby Group were crowned ‘Company of the Year’ at Thursday night’s South West Dealmakers Awards.

At a glittering awards ceremony in Bristol, Mr Rowe accompanied by fellow ERG director Nigel Hall, accepted the prestigious prize in front of an audience of some 300 people at the Thistle Grand Hotel.

Exeter Rugby Group beat off stiff competition from Good Energy, Advanced Insulation and Loungers with judges highlighting the work which had been carried out by the company over the past 12 months....

Are you a sporting superstar?

Can your brother bend it like Beckham? Got a mum who really knows her stuff when it comes to teaching tennis? Or maybe your club embodies the Team Teignbridge spirit?

Whatever talent lies in the district, now is the chance to have it recognised! Teignbridge District Council is on the hunt for the best of the best as it opens nominations for its annual Teignbridge Sports Personality Awards.

Nominations are being sought for this year’s awards gala on Friday 28 November at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish Warren.

The yearly event has become one of the largest of...

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