South West financial experts Old Mill have announced three new Partners as part of its commitment to investing in future leaders. From July 1, financial planner Stuart Coombe, audit specialist David Jones and rural accountancy specialist Phil Kirkpatrick will all become Partners, bringing the total number within the firm to 22.
Stuart, who comes from an East Devon dairy farming family, is a rural specialist within the wealth management team . He joined Old Mill in 2008 as a paraplanner and during his 17 years at the firm, has become chartered and worked his way up to Director....
Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter recently presented Honiton Carers Support Group with a cheque for £1,000 to support towards the cost of transport to enable their participants to attend the group. Honiton Carers Support Group is a warm and welcoming Carers Group which supports unpaid carers throughout their caring role and beyond. They meet indoors in a safe environment twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday and socially on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month for a cuppa and a chat. They offer various activities at their indoor meetings such as Art & Craft workshops and have...
Wynstream Primary School in Exeter, part of Education South West , is celebrating a remarkable sporting achievement as its Under 11 Dodgeball team progressed to the National Finals for the third consecutive year, this time achieving their highest-ever finish at the regional stage with a runner-up position.
The team stormed through the group stage with an unbeaten 100% record, winning all five matches to top their group. They then overcame Montgomery in the semi-finals, a team they had never beaten before, in a thrilling match that secured them a place in the final.
Exeter City Football Club’s annual celebration, Party at the Park returns to Exeter City this month.
Taking place on Saturday, June 28 at St James Park, the event is free to attend, open to all, and will raise funds for the Exeter City Community Fund, supporting regional and international charities.
The party kicks off at 11am (gates open at 10:30am) and promises a full day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and community spirit. Held in partnership with Nevada Construction, the event will include fun and games, food and drink, live music, and player...
An innovative local service with a difference is moving into larger premises this month in the East Devon town of Topsham - after a marathon 260 hours of unpaid work by supporters.
The Topsham Library of Things (TLoT) opens on Saturday June 28 at the town’s Matthews Hall garden.
“There’s never been anything like a Library of Things in Topsham before” explains Charles Martin, a retired company chief executive. He’s one of the four-member committee who have been piloting the library before the recent move to larger premises.
After completion of a successful and amicable shareholder buyout, the Brend Collection are looking forward to a bright future together, still as a fully family-owned business.
The Brend Collection includes The Saunton Sands Hotel in Saunton, The Carlyon Bay Hotel in Cornwall, The Victoria in Sidmouth, The Royal Duchy in Falmouth, The Belmont in Sidmouth, The Park in Barnstaple, The Imperial in Barnstaple, The Royal & Fortescue in Barnstaple and The Barnstaple.
First established in 1955 by Percy and Florence Brend and currently employing more than 1100 staff, The...
Carers Week gives us a chance to pause, reflect and shine a light on the quiet strength of unpaid carers across the country, especially those caring for a loved one living with dementia. But for carers, this isn’t just one week a year. It’s every day, often with little respite.
Through my work leading the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance and supporting families, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people who are giving everything they’ve got to care for someone they love. I’ve seen carers at crisis point, worn down, isolated and overwhelmed, often feeling like they’re...
Hang on to your hats and be prepared for anything from bare-chested theremin playing to wah wah wheelie bin when JOHN OTWAY & WILD WILLY BARRETT roll into town on Friday July 4 on their 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR!
You're guaranteed an amazing and irreverent performance from two master entertainers celebrating "Half A Sentry" together as they jump from their only Hit and 40 near Misses to the next!
The contrast between Barrett's deadpan humour and Otway's outrageous onstage presence has to be seen to be believed.
National law firm Foot Anstey has today expanded beyond England as it announces it is joining forces with Belfast-based law firm McKees.
With Northern Ireland’s professional service sector having undergone unprecedented growth, and it being a key market for many international clients, the tie-up is a critical next step in Foot Anstey’s ambition to service clients across Britain and Ireland. The tie-up will allow both firms to benefit from shared expertise, strong sector alignment and a cross-jurisdictional, united workforce. As part of the two firms joining forces, McKees will be...
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has announced that, as of 2 June 2025, trained members of the public registered with the GoodSAM Responder app, will be alerted to nearby cardiac arrest calls received by the 999 ambulance control room.
GoodSAM which stands for Good S martphone A ctivated M edics, uses mobile GPS technology to notify the nearest available responder when a cardiac arrest occurs within 500 metres of their location. These responders can then begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the precious minutes before an ambulance arrives...
