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...

Elvis Taione says he cannot wait to pull on an Exeter Chiefs jersey for the first time after completing his move from Championship side Jersey. The Tongan international is the latest addition to the playing ranks at Sandy Park ahead of next season and his arrival will help bolster the club's options for the No.2 jersey following the retirement of Chris Whitehead. Although at Jersey for only one season, the 30-year-old hooker is relishing the prospect of testing himself in the cut and thrust of the Aviva Premiership. "To be given the opportunity to join one of the strongest sides in England...

On Sunday 1 June PUNY GODS! will take over the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum at the University of Exeter and turn it into a Cinema featuring films by Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy award winning filmmakers and a series of talks about The Changing Face of Cinema.

The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum is home to one of the largest collections of material relating to the moving image in Britain.

The museum chronicles the development of optical entertainment from shadow-puppets and 17th century manuscripts to the most recent Hollywood blockbusters, including artefacts such as Magic Lanterns, rare...

Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon Air Ambulance Trust have this week relocated helicopter operations to a new shared airbase at Exeter Airport. The two aircraft have been moved from the former site at Police Headquarters, Middlemoor, following the sale of land for development. The helicopters will be housed at a secure location at the nearby airport which features a dedicated landing pad, hangar and purpose-built flight operations offices for both teams. There will be no change in service from either helicopter, and they will be under visual direction from Air Traffic Control when...

More than 80 people turned out for the latest B2B Breakfast at Sandy Park, which is fast becoming one of Exeter's fastest growing networking opportunities.

Representatives from some of Devon and Cornwall's leading businesses attended the latest event at the rugby club's award-winning ground.

The speakers were Marc Astley (pictured) and Dan Pritchard from marketing and PR firm Astley Media and Keiron Northcott, a trustee of the Chief's charity the Exeter Foundation.

Keiron told the audience about the work of the charity, which raises funds for 20 local charities....

Exeter’s 11th annual Really Big Quiz broke its fundraising record once again, raising an impressive £6,200 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s charity, Ataxia UK – which funds research into a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, co-ordination and speech.

Organised by chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, the quiz took place at the Corn Exchange in Exeter on Wednesday 7 May. The hall was packed with 70 teams representing local firms, all eager to win the title of Exeter’s brainiest business.

Guests enjoyed a light-hearted evening of challenging quiz...

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has become the latest public figure to criticise the BBC over its dismissal of a Veteran DJ for broadcasting a song containing racist language.

Commenting on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, David Cameron said that the BBC had acted “unfairly” in its treatment of the BBC Radio Devon DJ David Lowe who was dismissed after broadcasting a 1932 recording of ‘The Sun Has Got His Hat On’.

A listener complained to the BBC after the recording, which includes a verse containing the ‘n-word’ that has been omitted from later versions of the song, was...