Expanding Exeter lawyers Bertram Fairbanks appoints new property partner

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Wed, 02/01/2023 - 10:54pm

Bertram Fairbanks, formerly known as Bertram Law, continues to raise the bar, with the appointment of Julia Knight as a new Partner and Head of Commercial Property at its head office at Belvedere House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, in line with its ongoing ambitious expansion plans.

Qualifying in the South East in 2005, Julia trained and worked at specialist commercial firms, before relocating to Devon in 2009. With nearly twenty years’ experience, she advises clients on all aspects of commercial property work ranging from sole traders to large corporate entities. Julia deals with sales...

How easily can you charge an electric car in the UK now?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 02/01/2023 - 3:17pm

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, and with good reason. They emit less pollution, are more cost-effective in the long run, and offer a smooth and quiet driving experience. With the recent advancements in EV charging infrastructure, it's easier than ever to charge an electric car in the UK. Whether you're looking to buy a Nissan Leaf or an EV6 Kia , here's a comprehensive guide to help you understand the charging options available to you.

Types of EV Charging Stations

There are three main types of EV charging stations available in the UK:...

A Practical Guide to Planning a Stag Do

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 02/01/2023 - 2:28pm

A stag do, also known as a bachelor party, is a celebration of the groom-to-be's last days of singlehood. It is typically held for the groom-to-be and his male friends and usually involves a night out, drinking, having fun and making lasting memories before the big day. But planning a stag do can be a daunting task, especially if you're the best man or one of the groomsmen. This guide was put together to help you plan the perfect stag do. Below are the necessary steps you need to take.

Step 1: Set A Budget

When planning a stag, the first thing to do is set a budget....

Adding an Extension Onto Your Home: 5 Things You Need to Consider

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 02/01/2023 - 1:13pm

When you own your own home, it opens up a lot of different opportunities for you, one of those being the possibility of adding an extension onto the back of your home. There are so many benefits to extending your home, one of the main ones being that it just adds some extra space. The great thing about building an extension is that it is a very versatile space, meaning you get to choose what you want to do with that extra room. There are endless possibilities with extensions; you could create an extra bedroom, bathroom, or even just a new living area.

When it comes to adding an...

Man charged with murder to appear in Exeter Crown Court

A 19-year-old man charged with the murder of Stephen Cook in Exeter is due to appear at the city’s crown court on Thursday 2 February.

Brian Jewell, of no fixed abode, initially appeared before magistrates on Tuesday 31 January where the case was referred to Exeter Crown Court. Jewell was remanded in custody.

Mr Cook, aged 45 and from Exeter, died following an incident in Sidwell Street on the evening of Saturday 28 January.

Police can confirm that three other individuals, two men and a woman initially arrested as part of the investigation, have been eliminated...

Hospiscare Men's Walk 2023

Event Date: 
18/03/2023 - 11:00am to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Double Locks Exeter OR Your Own Route

Join the Hospiscare team at Double Locks on Saturday 18 March, or take part ‘your way’ by choosing your own route and location, to raise vital funds for your local hospice.

Whichever way you join, everything we love about Men’s Walk will remain the same. You’ll get your own Men’s Walk t-shirt, a drink courtesy of Exeter Brewery, a pasty supplied by Chunk of Devon, the rugby, a great day out and the chance to support Hospiscare!

The only thing missing is you; whether you walk your own route or start at The Double Locks, we will all be walking together to support local people...

Police appeal after Exeter assault

Police investigating a reported assault in Exeter have issued images of a man they would like to identify in connection with the incident.

It happened in Cathedral Green, outside the rear of NatWest Bank, at about 10pm on Monday, 3 October, 2022.

A man sustained life-changing injuries.

A 51-year-old male from Exeter has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, and bailed until 31 March.

A 52-year-old male from Exeter and a 50-year-old male of no fixed abode, have both been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and bailed until 31...

Devon Wine School, Devon Local Wine School

Devon chef and pub owner uncorks his new wine school

The owner of a gastro pub in Exeter is raising a glass to his new wine school which launches this week.

Luke Davies, the owner of Cowick Barton gastro pub and a local wine expert, is launching Devon Local Wine School to host regular wine tastings, food and wine events and wine qualifications for those keen to learn more about wine.

He will be organising informative and affordable wine events ranging from classic cheese and wine nights, Italian and Spanish food and wine pairing evenings, an exclusive six-course wine and food ‘lock-in’ taster nights and specialist wine...

Exonians to give Hong Kong arrivals a warm welcome

This weekend, Exeter will host their first ever Friendship Festival , offering a VIP celebration to welcome arrivals from Hong Kong. Around 140,000 people from Hong Kong have arrived into the UK following the introduction of British Nationals Overseas (BNO) visa scheme offered by the UK Government in January 2021. The event, centred around the Lunar New Year festivities, will celebrate the coming together of cultures and draw in on traditions, food, and fun activities that many would usually enjoy when back home in Hong Kong.

Exeter’s event is expected to attract over 200 people...

Newton Print joins forces with sustainable food packaging expert to host free webinar

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 01/31/2023 - 9:02am

BUSINESSES looking for new packaging suppliers can learn more from a Devon-based carbon-balanced producer of printed carton-board packaging and sustainable food packaging expert during a free webinar this March (2023).

The webinar, hosted by Simon Besley from Newton Print and Katie Roselaar from Innovate to Zero, will take place on Friday, March 3 from 12noon and registration is open now at https://bit.ly/3H1fwav .

Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print, which specialises in assisting companies with bringing their products to market on time and is...

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