It was a positive start to the year as The Family Law Company welcomed four new starters to the teams in Exeter and Plymouth.

The growth in cases concerning children and domestic abuse during the lockdown months is well documented. Solicitor Hannah Duddridge has been engaged in Exeter to join the busy Children and Domestic Abuse Response team. Hannah qualified in 2019 and will be working with Team Leader, Senior Associate Gemma Sparks.

Victoria Power is also joining the team as a Paralegal. She will have the opportunity to assist the team working with victims of domestic...

TWO actors whose parents died from cancer have decided to put on their walking boots and support Cancer Research UK’s latest fundraising campaign.

Josie Kemp and Lauren Soley, both 26, are supporting Walk All Over in March to support the charity’s life-saving research. The charity is encouraging people to get sponsored to walk 10,000 steps every day.

The couple though are determined to walk 100 miles of the Jurassic Coast in March and go that extra to make a difference. Lauren and Josie have been together almost 4 years and met as actors in Les Misérables in The West End...

STAFF at The Swan and Spelt restaurants in Bampton in Devon say they are proud to have been featured in the recently published 2021 Michelin Guide (January 2021).

Michelin insisted on going ahead with the guide this year to help support the hospitality industry after it has faced difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chef-patron Paul Berry, who co-owns The Swan and Spelt with his wife and fellow award-winning chef Donna, said: “After what has been an incredibly difficult year for the hospitality industry, we’re staggered and delighted that both of our restaurants have...

Turner & Townsend has established a new office in Exeter to support the growth of the business in the South West of England.

The global professional services business already employs over 300 staff in the region, having worked with clients in the region for over 20 years. This permanent base, located in Exeter’s Emperor Business Park, will support service provision to current and future clients across Devon, Dorset and Cornwall.

The move follows the expansion and relocation of Turner & Townsend’s office in Bristol, which was opened in 2019 by Mayor Marvin Rees....

Whether you’re a cyclist, runner, triathlete, or just trying to hit your 2021 fitness goals, training and nutrition must stay consistent throughout the seasons for optimal results. However, variables that are completely out of your hands – like the weather - can massively impact your performance and motivation.

Nights are long, days are short and the UK's winter weather certainly isn't inviting, so there is no denying that even the more committed among us find these conditions challenging. But, on a positive note, the shortest day this winter is now well and truly behind us and...

Organisers of the SME National Business Awards have announced they have opened entries early for the 2021 event.

The decision comes after organisers Events & PR were inundated with enquiries about this year's awards from business leaders looking to either enter themselves or nominate someone else for their great work during the pandemic.

In response to the demand, the SME National Business Awards 2021 opened for entries on Monday 25th January as part of an online pre-launch event.

Damian Cummins, Awards Director at Events & PR, said: "Last year we...

New kid on the block ‘Easy Eats’ is taking Exeter by storm with its diverse takeaway service. Easy Eats are currently open 5 days a week, Wednesday through to Sunday serving residential areas of Cranbrook, Pinhoe, Whipton, Broadclyst, West Clyst, Clyst St Mary and most recently, Sowton. As of Monday 1st February 2021, Easy Eats will be available to order every day, and to celebrate, they are offering free delivery on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the month of Feb.

With pubs, restaurants and cafes nearly all closed because of lockdown across the UK, there has been a clear rise...

Exeter is often considered as the business and economic hub of the West Country. It’s home to the Met Office which is one of its largest employers, as well as large governmental centres, and a number of big companies. More than 35,000 people commute into the area every day for work. Not only that, but the city has been ranked as one of the top 10 most profitable places to open and own a business in the UK.

Despite this, the ongoing pandemic has had implications for the region. Devon local authorities have pleaded with the central government to provide more support for the region...

Devon’s care workers need to be recognised now for their vital contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic by being better valued and rewarded, according to Devon County Council’s (DCC) Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care, Councillor Andrew Leadbetter.

More care workers are needed to provide care to older people and those with disabilities or mental health needs.

There are currently approximately 1,500 permanent care vacancies in Devon, and many other additional temporary vacancies due to COVID-19.

And Cllr Leadbetter says that unless the government...

Devon has seen a fall in the number of positive cases, across all age groups, Public Health Devon has confirmed.

"The current restrictions are helping to bring down the number of positive cases in Devon," says Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon.

"Devon residents are doing really well in adhering to the current lockdown restrictions, and we're seeing evidence that their efforts are working. However, we must keep it up.

"We do have concerns about the numbers of people currently testing positive for coronavirus in care homes, and in some business settings...