Crosse + Crosse Solicitors become a Limited Liability Partnership

Crosse + Crosse Solicitors in Exeter, Devon are pleased to announce that the firm has changed its structure to become a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).

Becoming an LLP has given Crosse + Crosse the stability it needs to expand and adopt a modern and efficient structure in order to attract the best legal talent, and to maintain a high quality service to customers. Converting to LLP status will not affect the delivery or quality of service that Crosse + Crosse are known for, nor does it fundamentally change the way in which the firm operates or works with clients.

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Comic Relief spirit sweeps through Exeter

Comic Relief marked its 25th year of helping children in Africa and the UK yesterday. Businesses, clubs and schools all over Exeter got involved by doing ‘something funny for money’ in a bid to make this year’s Red Nose Day the best fundraiser yet.

Exeter College were hit by Comic Relief fever early on when they held a ‘bake off’ in their training kitchens between catering students and three of the Exeter Chiefs. Supported by the Rugby Players representative and with Sainsbury’s and Silver Spoon providing the ingredients, the team kick started the Comic Relief season on the 28th...

Police warn homeowners to be vigilant of unscrupulous trading practices

Devon and Cornwall Police has become aware that a company has been cold calling local people and carrying out a survey, claiming to be working in collaboration with the police, where personal details are being requested from those being called. We are informed that this company sell home security alarm systems. A police spokesman said: “Devon and Cornwall Police would like to clarify that we have not commissioned any organisation to carry out this type of survey and nor would we conduct surveys asking such personal information. “We work closely with our colleagues at local authorities...

Exeter City sign Reading midfielder on loan

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Fri, 03/15/2013 - 1:36pm

Exeter City have signed Reading youngster Lawson D’Ath on a Youth Loan deal.

The 20-year-old central midfielder will join up with the Exeter squad and, subject to clearance from the Football League, be eligible for Bradford City’s visit to St James Park on Saturday.

Travelling Grecians will have seen Lawson play once this season already – the midfielder scored against City on his loan debut with Cheltenham Town on October, as the Robins eventually ran out 3-0 winners.

D’Ath has been given the squad number 25.

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Rainbow flag parade will be pride of celebrations

Exeter will host the largest rainbow flag parade the city has ever seen as part of the biggest lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) celebration in the South West.

A 50-metre-long rainbow flag will be part of the Exeter Pride parade down Exeter High Street to Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 23 March.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Rob Newby, will start the parade, which will gather at 12 noon and then leave the St Sidwell Centre at 1pm.

The parade will be lead by two fire engines provided by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighters will also be marching...

How to prevent saggy skin by Purity Day Spa

Do you hate sagging skin? It's about time for you to know the factors that influence your skin's elasticity. Once you get to know these factors, you will be able to prevent having loose skin. You will be able to have a healthy and firm skin.

The first factor is the collagen in your skin. Collagen is a substance that maintains the tightness of the skin. It is responsible in making sure that the organ maintains its original structure. However, as you age, the amount of collagen being produced in the body becomes lesser and lesser. This is the reason why there are a lot of older...

Brain study seeks answers on dementia

Research which seeks to understand how the brain’s electrical behaviour is linked to dementia could pave the way for better treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Dr Jon Brown, at the University of Exeter Medical School, has just started a three-year project to examine the complex networks within the brain, after initial evidence revealed that two areas, which are key to learning and memory, communicate abnormally under certain conditions.

Dementia affects 820,000 people living in the UK, meaning 25 million people have a close friend or family member with the condition...

Local Police officers awarded for bravery

Superintendent Chris Eastwood; police commander for the areas of Exeter, East and Mid Devon has awarded a number of police officers for their selfless acts of bravery and diligent examples of professionalism in frontline policing.

Supt Eastwood said, “These awards recognise the excellent work that goes on across the policing area, both on the frontline and behind the scenes. Their bravery and professionalism help keep the communities of Exeter, East and Mid Devon safe. I am proud to command such a skilled and hard working team of officers”.

Commander Certificates awarded to...

Twit or Tweet?

With Social Media marketing taking on a life of its own in recent years, we at The Plum Consultancy ask what is relevant and what isn’t? How many people are drowning under the barrage of tweets, shares, likes, LinkedIn requests and Google+ notifications? Are they all meaningful or are tweets being re-tweeted within an inch of their lives and is anyone taking any notice or is it all going in the spam folder?!

We believe the considered approach is the only approach to have when using and dealing with Social Media for business purposes. Social Media is as much about relationship...

Exeter City Centre Church Wins Heritage Lottery Fund Award

The Church of St Michael and All Angels on Mount Dinham, Exeter, has been awarded a £40,100 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a series of projects which will bring together cultural and environmental interests in a unique setting.

The grant from HLF will primarily go towards the cost of installing a newly restored, historic pipe organ and a webcam trained on the nest of a breeding pair of peregrine falcons high on the church’s spire.

It represents a significant recognition of St Michael’s unique and long-standing contribution to our choral and organ music...

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