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Communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing, has been shortlisted for Outstanding Small Public Relations Consultancy at the 2018 Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards. Absolute is the only Exeter-based firm to be shortlisted in any category at the awards.

Absolute has been selected for the shortlist in recognition of the agency’s robust business growth strategy, strong campaign impact, and commitment to excellence in PR and marketing. The CIPR PRide awards are the UK’s leading regional PR awards, recognising outstanding work in the profession.

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Stephens Scown LLP has supported calls for the introduction of no fault divorce, following the Supreme Court’s ruling in a historic divorce case. This case involves a couple who have been married for 39 years. Tini Owens who is 68 sought a divorce from her 80 year old husband on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour. She has described her experience as being trapped in a “loveless and desperately unhappy” marriage. At present, it is not possible for a couple to divorce without blame being apportioned unless they have separated for at least two years. They are required to either record...

People are being warned about the dangers of swimming in or jumping into rivers or canals. The warning comes from Exeter City Council as the schools break up for the summer holidays. It follows a spate of incidents where people have been jumping into the Exeter Canal, some at Double Locks. Signs have been put up warning people about the dangers of drowning as well as the disturbance to wildlife. The move has been backed by the Fire Service and the Environment Agency. Cllr David Harvey, Lead Councillor for Place, said the Council was concerned for the safety of people jumping into the Canal...

Stay away from building sites in Exeter during the summer holidays is the stark warning to local children from a Devon housebuilder.

New home developments under construction may look like fun and exciting places to play, but Barratt Homes is warning children they also pose serious dangers.

Barratt Homes is currently working on new developments in Exeter including Minerva and Pinn Brook.

Construction director Tim Davies said: “Building sites are full of potential dangers and, as the school summer holidays are here, it is important to remind children and their parents...