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UK law firm Michelmores has announced the launch of its new strategy, unveiled alongside a new visual identity to reflect its sustainable ambitions.

At the heart of the Firm’s new Destination 2030 strategy is a solutions-driven ambition to develop a more diverse, equitable, and engaged business, with a vision that delivers both profit and purpose.

With the aim of becoming the destination law firm for enterprises and individuals navigating change to find a positive future, the firm plans to build on its strengths and equip its people with the resources, tools and mindset...

Deaf customers who use British Sign Language (BSL) are now able to use a video link interpreter when they contact the customer service centre for broadband provider Jurassic Fibre.

The company, which is rolling out an ambitious programme of ultra-fast broadband connection to homes across the South West, has introduced the innovative service via Sign Solutions, providing InterpretersLive! via the App or website.

Sarah Howells, Chief Customer Officer from Jurassic Fibre, said: “People are at the heart of everything we do at Jurassic Fibre. Our business is to connect...

A community talk in Exeter will give people the chance to discuss the climate and nature emergency and hear about a major new campaign.

Award-winning writer, climate thinker, and Exeter University professor James Dyke will speak at the event at Exeter Community Centre, at 6pm on Friday March 31.

The event is for everyone, including a talk about the climate emergency, free vegan food, and information about a protest bringing 100,000 people together outside Parliament in London from April 21 to 24.

Exeter Community Alliance, a collective of 30 local community...

Devon & Cornwall Police are stepping up patrols in Exeter city centre in response to public concerns about anti-social behaviour, drug and alcohol use and violence.

The increased police response aims to supplement the work of the City’s Community Safety Partnership which has spent two years responding to community concerns through its Government funded Safer Streets projects.

Sidwell Street, High Street, Fore Street, South Street and Gandy Street will see an increased police presence led by Exeter‘s Neighbourhood Policing Teams and will be supported by officers from...

InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter City Centre Businesses is preparing for the city to be transformed with colour.

Ready for the Easter Holidays, flags and wayfinding banners will be installed across Exeter to celebrate the different areas of the city and encourage the public to explore off the High Street to discover all Exeter has to offer.

Ann Hunter, BID Manager says “ It was joyful to see the city lit up for the festive season, the way the lights transformed the city and lifted people's spirits inspired us to create something that could replicate...

For the third year in a row, digital marketing specialists Optix Solutions has been included in the top 100 Campaign’s Best Place to Work list.

It’s a genuine accolade especially in light of the fact that there were a record number of applicants from across the UK this year.

Managing Director, Rob Stevens says “The whole team is over the moon with this news. We’ve always known our people really are the heart of our success story and over the past few years we’ve increasingly concentrated on making sure Optix is a really great place to work.

“We constantly look at...

The Devon County Agricultural Association has announced that The Hon John Rous DL has been appointed President of Devon County Show 2023.

John, who originates from North Devon has a heritage in Devon farming. His father bred Red Rubys and John spent much of his childhood, when he wasn’t at school, droving cattle from farm to farm around North Devon from the Parkham base.

When John’s father retired, his gift to John, who was still a teenager, was a dozen Devon Close Wool sheep. John spent the next few years growing the flock successfully to 100.

A further gift...

Menswear specialist Brook Taverner will be opening their eleventh store at 43-44 High Street, Exeter on 31st March.

The opening heralds the return of Menswear to what is reputed to be one of the oldest buildings in Exeter, dating back to the 1500s.

The store was previously occupied by well-known Exeter menswear business, Pinder & Tuckwell, from 1933-1979.

The Yorkshire based High Street and online retailer is looking forward to opening in Exeter. Jason Scott, Owner of the business said: “I am delighted that we have finally found such a great site to launch...