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Ashfords LLP’s Trade Marks team recognised as experts by leading globe guide

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/03/2021 - 10:49pm

The Trade Marks team at Ashfords LLP has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading trade mark practices in the WTR 1000 2021 .

Just released, the WTR 1000 eleventh edition is the only guide exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading trade mark legal services providers. The guide serves as the definitive tool to locating the best trademark advisers in the world.

Through an extensive research process, conducted by a team of highly qualified, full-time analysts, the publication identifies the leading trade mark law firms and individuals in over 80 global...

Exeter Chiefs, Comparison

Carparison announce sponsorship deal with European Cup champions Exeter Chiefs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/03/2021 - 10:46pm

Carparison are delighted to confirm that they will be sponsoring reigning English and European champions Exeter Chiefs for the duration of the 2021/22 campaign. The news follows the announcement that director of rugby Rob Baxter OBE has joined the Exeter-based leasing broker as a Brand Ambassador.

Carparison are pleased to reveal that they will also provide player sponsorship for Exeter Chiefs and England prop Harry Williams, as well as Exeter Chiefs Women and England centre Lauren Cattell.

Williams, who has been part of England’s Six Nations squad this season, has been...

£40m funding for Okehampton to Exeter rail line

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/03/2021 - 9:11pm

More than £40 million of funding has been announced in today’s Budget to reinstate passenger services on the Okehampton to Exeter rail line.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak confirmed Government backing for regular services on the line, which has received a warm welcome in the county.

The investment will aim to improve transport links between communities and create employment opportunities across the county.

Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Development and Waste, said: “This is a very welcome statement from...

ECS cooks for the community

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/03/2021 - 3:32pm

Exeter Cathedral School and their catering partners, Thomas Franks, are providing breakfast to their neighbour and local charity, St Petrock’s.

Supporting the Thomas Franks Feeding Communities initiative, which aims to help eradicate food poverty, chef Adrian Kirby and the team at ECS have volunteered to provide 100 breakfasts a week.

Working in the ECS kitchens, the team prepare the hot breakfasts including all your usual favourites: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs and hash browns! They then deliver them across the Cathedral Green to St Petrock’s.

Volunteers...

Redrow Homes' CEO, Matthew Pratt, comments on Budget 2021

Authored by Purplefish
Posted: Wed, 03/03/2021 - 2:28pm

Summary:

Boost in funding for apprenticeships “welcome” to “help encourage a vital stream of talent into the construction industry”.

“In the medium-term and beyond October, we would like to see wholesale reform of stamp duty land tax”.

“We would encourage Government to consider permanently reducing the current stamp duty tax bands across all levels, including the higher bands”.

Matthew Pratt, Redrow’s Group CEO, comments: “Overall today’s Budget gives hope for the UK’s recovery, and we welcome the boost in funding for apprenticeships, which will help...

3 Best Tips For a Move From London to Exeter

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Wed, 03/03/2021 - 10:35am

Relocating to a new city comes with a lot of excitement for most people. However, it is a process that needs proper planning since there is a lot involved. You can consult professionals in the industry like Sirelo who can guide you around on what you may require while moving. To have a smooth transition, you should use the following tips.

Determine what to do before moving to Exeter

Visit the area you are planning to move to, to make sure that you will be comfortable residing there. Spend a little more time and get to know what kind of a place you are intending to relocate to....

100% exam success and new leadership for Old Mill’s tax team

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/02/2021 - 10:43pm

Exeter financial experts Old Mill are celebrating after a 100 per cent success rate amongst its students sitting their tax exams.

Aisha Perrott passed her final two CTA exams while her colleague Emma Swithenbank passed her final ATT exam, so both are now fully qualified.

Peter Noble and Callum Anderson both passed their latest CTA exams, and are now well on their way to fully qualifying, while Jessica Little and Joe Campbell-Orde, both passed their ATT exams.

And the all-round exam success is not the only celebration within the tax team for Old Mill. The firm -...

Prince of Wales Award 2021

The Devon County Agricultural Association launches Prince of Wales Award 2021

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/02/2021 - 10:18pm

If there’s one silver lining to the Pandemic, it’s how many amazing people have stepped forward to find inspirational ways to connect with their community over the past 12 months - despite the restrictions imposed by lockdown. As such, the Devon County Agricultural Association is expecting a bumper crop of entries this year for the 2021 Prince of Wales Award.

Have you set up a not-for-profit group or project in Devon designed to benefit your community over the past twelve months?

Maybe you’ve set up a food bank and are distributing food to those who need it most....

5 Important tools that are good for the environment

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:16pm

Have you been looking for ways to shrink your carbon footprint and grow your best business practices? If you have, you're not alone.

The twenty hottest years on record have all occurred in the last 22. In today's climate, it's never been more critical to use tools that are good for the environment, and luckily it's also never been so easy.

Keep reading to learn more.

Shield the Planet

If you have to transport dangerous or harmful materials, you need the proper protection to prevent an oil spill or other chemical leak.

A chemical spray shield is...

Exeter primary school handed laptops boost

A primary school in Exeter is celebrating after receiving a new set of laptops to help children learn from home.

St Martin’s Church of England Primary School, Cranbrook, has been given £6,600 to buy 20 Chrome Books by housing association LiveWest, so that pupils without access to computers are not disadvantaged.

LiveWest contacted St Martin’s with the generous offer after stepping in to help bridge the educational gap created by lockdown.

The donation, coupled with government funding, means St Martin’s now have enough laptops for all of their children who are...

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