An Exeter-based law firm has published a new report today – but it’s not about law. It’s an Insiders’ Guide to Devon and Cornwall, put together by its staff.
The guide is part of Stephens Scown’s ‘Love Where You Live Campaign’, and is a celebration of what makes this part of the world so special.
From the five best beaches and the best places for a first date, to the five best places for a cream tea (whether jam first or cream first) and where to find the best fish and chips, the Guide is full of tips from the firm’s own people who live here, work here - and love being here...
Classpeople, the leading independent education recruitment specialists in the South-West, today announced two further senior management appointments. The appointments have been made to strengthen the team in line with development plans for later this year.
Andy Taylor, a self-confessed fitness fanatic, who has eight years’ experience in financial management and has ACMA (Associate Chartered Management Accountant) status, joins Classpeople from Markey Construction. He takes on the brand new role of financial controller servicing all of the Classpeople branches.
A special ‘Venus Experience’ was hosted by the Devon Venus Awards 2015 for local women in business yesterday (Thurs 25th June).
The Venus Experience allowed award nominees and women interested in entering the awards to take part in a question and answer session about the nomination and application process.
The event, which took place at The Imperial Pub on New North Road in Exeter, was open to everyone who has already entered or is thinking of entering the awards, which recognise women in business who demonstrate exceptional talent. There was also the chance to network with...
Gilbert Stephens LLP, has expanded its conveyancing team following the recruitment of Alison Parker, a qualified conveyancer with 25 years industry experience. Our multi-role practice with five offices in Devon, welcomes Alison to its Exeter office in Southernhay.
Originally from the Midlands, Alison started her career as a trainee at Clarke Wilmot in Bristol, following the completion of her law degree. Since then she has worked at a number of firms in the South West, covering commercial and residential property law.
As part of the conveyancing team at Gilbert Stephens,...
More than 25,000 small and medium businesses (SMEs) across the UK have now benefitted from the Government’s Broadband Connection voucher scheme, latest figures published today show.
If you have been searching for positive news, this is a stunning bit of info for people who run their own businesses. Being able to save rather than waste money with your broadband service is something everyone will flock to use. Clients want the cheapest and fastest deals, and being able to provide that lists you in the leaderboard.
The scheme, which helps SMEs get connected to superfast...
Business owners and directors from 160 companies met at an historic West Country setting to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Exeter firm Sidaways Chartered Accountants.
The Chapter House at Exeter Cathedral was the historic venue for the celebration event, which was also helping to raise money for the company’s charity partner, Devon-based Farms for City Children.
Jeremy and Sarah Sidaway started the business, now based at Pynes Hill in Exeter, in 1990. Today, there are 10 employees and over 650 clients, across the South West and beyond.
It looks like summer is finally here, but with a soaring pollen count not all of us are able to enjoy the warmer weather in the way that we'd like to.
An Exeter business is tackling hay fever head on, helping its long-suffering customers to get outside and minimise their symptoms.
Eyewear Accessories is a family business run by John and Alison Waddington. Since starting out in 2008 they've helped thousands of customers to protect their eyes from pollen, dust and wind. They are the exclusive UK provider for several leading US brands of hay fever and moisture...
A hairdressing apprentice who started as a ‘Saturday girl’ has been promoted to manager of a new salon due to open in Plymouth.
Skills Group apprentice Holly Harrison, aged 20, will head up the new branch of Loose Ends Hair and Beauty in Foxwood Gardens, Plymstock, from July 5.
Holly has worked at the Dean Hill branch of Loose Ends Hair and Beauty for four years. She started on Saturdays before joining full-time after leaving school aged 16.
With the support of training provider Skills Group, Holly has successfully completed NVQ Level 2 and 3 in hairdressing and...
Plans are underway for a new site for a proposed Park and Ride on the edge of Exeter.
Devon County Council is set to begin pre-application discussions on a new location for the Park and Ride at the A30 Alphington Interchange junction.
Previous proposals had looked to develop the Oaklands Stable site, accessed off Alphington Road. However, following recent evaluations a new site at “Round Field” is proposed, which is on the other side of the A30 junction between the westbound slip road and the road that leads out towards Ide.
Savills plc, the international real estate advisor, has announced the proposed acquisition by Savills UK of Smiths Gore, provider of rural and residential property services.
Founded in 1847, Smiths Gore has operated as a partnership with 532 staff, across 31 UK offices and 14 estate offices, all of whom will transfer into Savills Rural Energy and Projects (REP) division or its Country Residential Agency business. Smiths Gore specialises in the management of rural property for private clients, institutions and the public sector. This complements Savills UK's existing rural business...
