Probation Officers in Exeter will walk out on strike today against “dangerous” new changes introduced by the Ministry of Justice. The changes introduced by justice minister Chris Grayling will see around 70% of probation service work outsourced to private firms and volunteers in an effort to cut the costs of the service. The move has been criticised by the National Association of Probation Officers (NAPO) who argue that the changes are “dangerous” and will place the public at risk. Su McConnell, Devon & Cornwall Branch of NAPO said: “I am striking to send a clear message to Grayling:...
Exeter based tax expert Helen Lewis has been named as one of four new partners by award-winning chartered accountants Francis Clark bringing the total partnership to 49. The 35 year-old is acknowledged for her technical tax expertise and her ability to clearly disseminate even the most complex tax issues. She has also been nominated as the ‘Rising Star’ of 2013 in a national award. Other new partners include international tax expert Stuart Rogers, business advisor Nick Farrant and Annette Connelly whose firm-wide work as Director of Finance and IT based in Torquay has also been recognised...
In this video local business expert James Orpin from Tozers Solicitors explains shareholders agreements.
James explains what shareholders agreements are and what you should consider when putting one in place “A key employee is issued shares or granted an option for shares to incentivise them and promote their loyalty. In this scenario, provisions should possibly be included which can force them to transfer their shares should they cease to be an employee. A common question is whether there is a standard form of shareholders agreement. The short answer is no, each one is drafted...
A gorilla is sending postcards back to Devon from the Antarctic. PEG – which stands for Polar Explorer Gorilla – is on board HMS Protector, the Royal Navy’s ice patrol vessel, on the adventure of a life-time. But why has a gorilla gone to the Antarctic?
PEG is probably the first gorilla ever to venture to the Antarctic - and it’s all to do with climate change. The adventure began when Simon Tonge, from the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, which runs Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Living Coasts – Torquay’s coastal zoo – and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, was invited to lunch on...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter said he was "perplexed" as to why his team were not awarded a penalty try in the final minute of their Aviva Premiership encounter at home to Gloucester.
With Gloucester prop Sila Puafisi already in the sin-bin for a late hit on Chiefs playmaker Gareth Steenson, the visitors were then reduced to 13 men when fellow Tongan Sione Kalamafoni was shown yellow by referee Matt Carley for cynically killing Exeter's driving maul just inches from the line.
Although the Chiefs made the numerical advantage pay in the subsequent play as Don Armand...
I speak to local Torquay boys; Jed Tuner, 16, Max Taylor, 17, and Ollie Holdup, 15, on their venture of becoming big in the bay. Fourth base is a new upcoming alternative three piece rock band with plenty of talent to express; they started off busking around the town, then playing at a few events and now they have a line-up of their own gigs. The band recently had their radio debut on ‘Rivera FM’ a local online radio station for Torbay where they played a few of their original songs from their brand new EP.
Often the scourge of Gloucester in previous top flight battles, the deadly right boot of Exeter Chiefs marksman Gareth Steenson was this time unable to land his side a telling blow against their Aviva Premiership rivals.
Handed the shot with the clock up, the Irishman’s last-gasp conversion drifted wide of the target and gave the visiting Cherry & Whites only their second-ever victory at Sandy Park.
In a pulsating conclusion to the contest, Gloucester saw both Sila Puafisi and Sione Kalamafoni dispatched to the sin-bin as they look...
The fun begins at A la Ronde this Easter with a family-friendly trail starting on Saturday 5 April. The trail runs in the grounds daily until Sunday 21 April and costs £1.50. Sponsored by Cadburys, there is a free chocolate egg for every participant.
Be sure not to miss the Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April. Craft volunteers will be on hand to help children make a selection of Easter and spring-themed items to take home; and a face painter will be here so children can be transformed into their favourite character. Entry, which also includes the Cadburys...
Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery is encouraging debate about contemporary art with its latest exhibition.
The art of Gilbert & George explores important contemporary issues such as racial tension, politics, religion, sex and violence. Although Gilbert and Plymouth-born George are well known in London, it’s the first time there has been a major exhibition of their work in the South West. RAMM has received funding through ARTIST ROOMS to introduce the work of Gilbert & George to people in Exeter, particularly young people. A debate aimed at young people...
Thanks to the #nomakeupselfie trend, and generosity of the public, £8 million was raised for Cancer Research UK in just six days.
The #nomakeupselfie trend isn’t something Cancer Research UK started. But last Tuesday, after people began tweeting their #nomakeupselfie pictures and asking how they could use them to make a difference to Cancer Research UK’s work, the charity posted a message on its Facebook and Twitter pages with information about how to support its work to beat cancer sooner. Since then, Cancer Research UK has received an unprecedented increase in the volume of...
