Leading South West law firm, WBW Solicitors LLP has paid tribute to two respected solicitors who have recently left the business.
Catherine Strigner and Michael Martin, who have both had long careers with the firm, left at the end of April.
Managing Partner, Steve Bulman, said: “I am sad to see Catherine and Michael leave, but I wish them the very best in the next chapter of their lives. They have both made a huge contribution towards the success of the firm and I am sure will be missed by colleagues, clients and friends.”
Following the massive success of the last eight celebratory balls hosted at Sandy Park, Exeter based charity Dream-A-Way would like to invite you to join them for their amazing Diamonds are Forever Ball on Friday 17 October 2014.
On arrival you will be entertained and amused by the extremely talented Jazz Lounge whilst enjoying your complimentary cocktail.
This will be followed by a delicious dinner and dancing into the small hours to music from fantastic local band The Late Shift and the inimitable Nick Coles - Man on Fire, generously sponsored again by Timepiece, Exeter...
Tickets are now on general sale for the upcoming musical The Day We Played Brazil.
Directed by playwright Nick Stimpson, Exeter Northcott Theatre’s Polly Agg-Manning and the Bike Shed Theatre’s David Lockwood, the musical will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the football match between Exeter City and the Brazil national team – the first-ever game played by Brazil.
As the 2014 World Cup comes to a close and Europe prepares to mark the centenary of the start of WW1 celebrate Exeter’s special place in history at the Exeter Northcott Theatre from Wed 16 – Sun 26 July, with a...
Carsharedevon.com is nearing 11,000 members following the latest drive to get more motorists to join the scheme.
More than 450 people signed up to the UK’s most successful car sharing scheme between January and March this year, bringing the scheme membership to just over 10,900.
Among them was Lauren Perkins from Paignton, who is the lucky winner of the latest Carsharedevon.com ‘Win a Tank of Fuel’ campaign.
Lauren lives in Preston, Paignton, and car shares with Iain, who lives in Brixham. Because Lauren’s car is the most economical for fuel, Iain leaves his car on...
The increasingly successful Exeter PA Network has arranged an impressive panel of speakers at a ‘celebratory event’ aimed at raising awareness amongst the regional personal assistant community of the various awards that are open to them and encouraging them to put themselves forward for recognition.
High profile speakers including Leeanne Graham, Executive PA Magazine/HAYS PA of the Year winner 2013 and Kelly Richardson, PA to the Deputy Chief Executive/Executive Director of Finance at South Western Ambulance Trust and South West PA of the Year winner 2013.
A leading local commercial property lawyer has urged developers to act quickly to make the most of a government financing scheme for house builders, which opens on 14 May.
The £525 million Builders Finance Fund is designed to help restart and speed up housing developments that have slowed down or stalled due to lack of finance and the government hopes it will allow 15,000 “shovel ready” homes to be built across England.
Michael Beadel, a partner and Chairman of Stephens Scown LLP is a specialist in commercial property. He said: “The Builders Finance Fund could provide much...
An acknowledged authority on the tax issues surrounding holiday lettings is to lead a seminar in Exeter aimed at helping owners to understand current inheritance tax implications and advising them on tax planning alternatives.
Former Tax Writer of the Year, John Endacott is a partner at Chartered Accountants Francis Clark and author of the authoritative book, “Furnished Holiday Lettings: A Tax Guide.”
He said: “The holiday lettings sector is extremely important to the Devon tourism related economy in terms of tourist numbers, income derived from visitor spend and local...
An acknowledged authority on the tax issues surrounding holiday lettings is to lead a seminar in Exeter aimed at helping owners to understand current inheritance tax implications and advising them on tax planning alternatives.
Former Tax Writer of the Year, John Endacott is a partner at Chartered Accountants Francis Clark and author of the authoritative book, “Furnished Holiday Lettings: A Tax Guide.”
He said: “The holiday lettings sector is extremely important to the Devon tourism related economy in terms of tourist numbers, income derived from visitor spend and local...
A dedicated team of vets are getting ready for next week’s 119th Devon County Show . Main Duty Veterinary Surgeon, Clare Smith (BVSc MRCVS.), from Wolfgar Veterinary Group at Cheriton Bishop and a team of veterinary professionals is ready to deal with any emergencies that might crop up.
Last year Clare was called on to see everything from a sick cow, horses with colic to a rabbit suffering from a cut that required stiches. “We have responsibility for literally thousands of animals from dogs to horses, rabbits, cavies and, of course, livestock,” said Clare, aged 31. “Its great being...
A widow who lost her husband to an agressive asbestos-related cancer has asked for former workers at the Cowley Bridge Road Depot to come forward and share their memories.
Diane Allen, aged 59, widow of the late Bernard Allen (formerly Stone) is seeking help from former workers at Kneels Laundry Services, at Cowley Bridge Road Depot to come forward.
Bernard died at the age of 72 from an asbestos related disease; mesothelioma in February 2014. Bernard had been fighting this aggressive cancer since October 2012. This type of cancer is linked with past exposure to asbestos...
