An established Exeter accountancy firm has entered an exciting new chapter after three long-standing team members successfully took ownership of the business.
Sidaways Chartered Accountants, which has been a trusted financial partner to businesses in and around Exeter for nearly four decades, has always placed a strong emphasis on developing local talent. Many of its employees started their careers at the firm, gaining experience and progressing into senior roles. Now, with the help of Allica Bank, the three of them have completed a management buyout to ensure Sidaways remains...
Enable Law, the specialist mental capacity, personal injury, and medical negligence law firm, has bolstered its leadership team with the promotion of Claire Leslie as a new partner.
Claire has been promoted to partner from her position as Legal Director and Head of the firm’s Exeter Clinical Negligence Team.
Commenting on her new position with South West-headquartered Enable Law, Claire said: “I am delighted to join the partnership at Enable Law and further dedicate my expertise to advocating for individuals and families affected by medical negligence.
Browne Jacobson’s education team in South West England has a new lead following an internal promotion.
Victoria Hatton , who is based in the UK and Ireland law firm’s Exeter office, has stepped up from Senior Associate to Partner.
She was one of 15 partner and legal director promotions that came into effect this week across the firm’s seven offices.
Victoria, who has been practising law for 15 years, has been ranked as a “rising star” in the Legal 500 directory for the South-West since 2021. Her areas of expertise include academy projects, governance and student...
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has performed its 2500th surgery with the Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery system, which enables consultant surgeons to carry out more precise knee and hip replacements.
The Mako technology is an innovative system that uses a robotic arm to remove damaged bone and cartilage and allows more precise positioning of the new hip or knee implant, with consultant surgeons creating a 3D model based on the patient’s anatomy.
Patients have experienced reduced pain and faster recovery times, while hospital stays are shorter, with some patients able...
Aspire Training Team, a leading provider of apprenticeships and professional qualifications in Exeter, is excited to announce its rebrand to Shoots Training.
This transformation marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to develop talent in the Early Years and business sectors, unveiling a fresh identity that embodies growth, innovation, and opportunity.
With over 25 years of excellence in training, the organisation has empowered thousands of learners and businesses with the skills they need to succeed. The new name, Shoots Training, reflects its...
Local bus operator Stagecoach South West announces improvements to its bus network across Devon from 20 April 2025. Working in partnership with Devon County Council, and funded by Bus Service Improvement Plan funding from the Department for Transport, customers across Devon will benefit from more frequent bus services. For customers travelling within Exeter, there will be more buses to Alphington, Exwick, Pennsylvania and Wonford. Outside of Exeter, Appledore, Bideford, Dawlish, Newton Abbot and Tiverton are amongst the areas that will also benefit from more frequent buses.
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins announces Corporate Partner, Stuart Mathews, as the new Head of Office in Exeter. Stuart takes over from Real Estate Partner, Chris Rundle, who held the position for four years.
The Exeter office is a comprehensive full-service operation and a go-to resource for many clients in the South West. The office has gone through a period of considerable growth in recent years and is now the firm's second largest office after London. In the last five years, the Exeter office has welcomed 55 new lawyers, making it Trowers & Hamlins' fastest-...
Celebrated DJ and actor Craig Charles is set to join the bill as Basement Jaxx make a thrilling return to live shows when they play Powderham Presents this summer.
The funk and soul tastemaker will be bringing his legendary DJ show to the grounds of Powderham Castle near Exeter before Basement Jaxx ’s headline performance on Friday July 4, with rising DJ Storm Mollison opening the party.
Craig and Storm join the line up, alongside the previously announced headline show from Duran Duran with special guests Nile Rodgers & CHIC on Thursday July 3 at the newly launched...
There are no better judges of housebuilders than the homeowners who live in their properties.
That’s why receiving the Home Builders Federation (HBF) 5-star rating is such an achievement - and why Cavanna Homes is pleased to have once again been given the top rating by its customers.
The HBF’s National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey is one of the UK’s most comprehensive industry research initiatives, with the results relied on by homebuyers as a measure of quality.
This year (2025) Cavanna Homes has achieved the 5-star rating under the guidance of Group...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s recent Mozart concert at Exeter Cathedral has raised a considerable sum for a cancer charity in the city. The event on 15 March, which featured the renowned London Mozart Players and an impressive line-up of soloists including Devon-born violin virtuoso Joel Munday, received a retiring collection totalling £839 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s chosen charity, Force.
FORCE Cancer Charity Chief Executive Kate Few-Singh said: “We are extremely grateful to Exeter Philharmonic Choir for putting on this concert as part of the Lord Mayor’s charity fundraising...
