Bertram Fairbanks, formerly known as Bertram Law, continues to raise the bar, with the appointment of Julia Knight as a new Partner and Head of Commercial Property at its head office at Belvedere House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, in line with its ongoing ambitious expansion plans.
Qualifying in the South East in 2005, Julia trained and worked at specialist commercial firms, before relocating to Devon in 2009. With nearly twenty years’ experience, she advises clients on all aspects of commercial property work ranging from sole traders to large corporate entities. Julia deals with sales...
A 19-year-old man charged with the murder of Stephen Cook in Exeter is due to appear at the city’s crown court on Thursday 2 February.
Brian Jewell, of no fixed abode, initially appeared before magistrates on Tuesday 31 January where the case was referred to Exeter Crown Court. Jewell was remanded in custody.
Mr Cook, aged 45 and from Exeter, died following an incident in Sidwell Street on the evening of Saturday 28 January.
Police can confirm that three other individuals, two men and a woman initially arrested as part of the investigation, have been eliminated...
Police investigating a reported assault in Exeter have issued images of a man they would like to identify in connection with the incident.
It happened in Cathedral Green, outside the rear of NatWest Bank, at about 10pm on Monday, 3 October, 2022.
A man sustained life-changing injuries.
A 51-year-old male from Exeter has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, and bailed until 31 March.
A 52-year-old male from Exeter and a 50-year-old male of no fixed abode, have both been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and bailed until 31...
The owner of a gastro pub in Exeter is raising a glass to his new wine school which launches this week.
Luke Davies, the owner of Cowick Barton gastro pub and a local wine expert, is launching Devon Local Wine School to host regular wine tastings, food and wine events and wine qualifications for those keen to learn more about wine.
He will be organising informative and affordable wine events ranging from classic cheese and wine nights, Italian and Spanish food and wine pairing evenings, an exclusive six-course wine and food ‘lock-in’ taster nights and specialist wine...
This weekend, Exeter will host their first ever Friendship Festival , offering a VIP celebration to welcome arrivals from Hong Kong. Around 140,000 people from Hong Kong have arrived into the UK following the introduction of British Nationals Overseas (BNO) visa scheme offered by the UK Government in January 2021. The event, centred around the Lunar New Year festivities, will celebrate the coming together of cultures and draw in on traditions, food, and fun activities that many would usually enjoy when back home in Hong Kong.
Exeter’s event is expected to attract over 200 people...
Magic fans can help a University of Exeter expert with his ongoing research into social behaviour during a unique city event.
Professor Brian Rappert, a criminologist, took up entertainment magic five years ago and is now a member of the Magic Circle.
During shows this winter at the Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre Professor Rappert will offer displays of magic as a way to get audiences to consider the place of deception and secrecy in everyday life. Attendees will be able to try out some magic for themselves.
Professor Rappert said: “We can use magic to understand...
New data from personal insolvency provider, Creditfix , has revealed that average debt levels in Exeter have decreased by 28% since 2020.
The Personal Debt Index is compiled by using data from over 185,000 people across the UK who have received help with their finances through an IVA or Trust Deed with Creditfix.
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially and increased levels of debt is a real worry for many.
According to the Office for Budget Responsibility , UK households will spend £83billion in servicing debts (...
Police have named the man who died following an altercation in Exeter at the weekend.
Now formally identified, he has been named as Stephen Cook, 45, from Exeter.
A 29-year-old woman from Exeter and a 32-year-old man from Exmouth, who had been arrested on suspicion of affray, have been released on bail to return Thursday 27 April.
A 19-year-old of no fixed abode who was arrested on suspicion of murder will face no further police action on that matter but was further arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released on police bail to return on Thursday 27...
An Exeter business has raised £44,000 in Innovate UK grant funding to grow Plus - its digital wellbeing platform, helping school children to track and manage their mental health with support from parents and teachers.
Plus provides pupils with a fun and engaging way to make wellbeing part of their day. It is carried out on an iPad or other device, that focuses on nutrition, exercise, and emotional health.
“One in six children have a probable mental health condition and 50% of mental health problems are established by the age of 14, so we focus on supporting children aged...
There’s never a dull moment for the trailblazing Tribe of environmental consultants at Tyler Grange Exeter.
As well as creating and honing innovation across their business for the four-day working week pilot , the Kings Wharf-based business has just launched two seasonal low-carbon and environmentally conscious beers – Bramble and Solstice.
The environmental planning firm has been busy brewing ale since 2017, and, in keeping with its very real and visible values, it’s committed to doing so with the smallest possible carbon impact.
