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Hat trick of legal panel wins for Foot Anstey's Developer sector

The Developer sector team at Foot Anstey LLP, has been appointed to three housing association legal panels in the last six months.

In November 2022, The Hyde Group announced it had appointed Foot Anstey to its Legal Services Framework for a four-year period, specifically to work and advise on Lot 5b, which covers Development, Construction and General Property services.

The Hyde Group was established in 1967 and strives to provide homes for those left behind by the housing market. It is one of the UK's leading providers of affordable housing in London, the South East of...

New digital support offered to small businesses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/15/2022 - 8:20pm

New online support is now available to help small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to be more savvy with their digital skills. As part of the Digital Enablement for SMEs (DESME) project , which is delivered by Devon County Council in partnership with YTKO and Cosmic, an online self-assessment tool, called the Digital Maturity Index , has been launched. It has been devised to enable businesses to gain an understanding of their digital strengths and weaknesses. It also offers insights into digital tools that may help their business develop and grow. This self-assessment tool is designed...

Exeter firm announced as the winner of Automotive Global Awards, Service Excellence Award 2022

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 11/15/2022 - 6:12am

DeGould , the digital vehicle inspection expert, has announced that it has been chosen as a winner of the Automotive Global Awards , Service Excellence Award 2022.

The Service Excellence award, recognises a company whose outstanding customer service and ‘can do’ attitude sets it apart, providing easy-to-use practical solutions.

Dan Gould, Founder of DeGould and Jason Blood, Senior Account Manager at DeGould, attended the awards ceremony on 9th November at the Oatlands Park Hotel, to receive the award.

Gould, commented: “We’re proud to have received the Service...

Protect yourself and your baby: Vaccinations available during pregnancy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/14/2022 - 10:46pm

Flu and Covid-19 can cause complications during pregnancy that could harm you and your baby.

Vaccines offer the best protection against these dangerous viruses. For many years, the NHS has recommended that, if you are pregnant, you get vaccinated against flu to protect you and your baby from serious illness.

It is also recommended that you have a Covid-19 booster vaccination, if it is more than three months since your last dose.

Charlotte Wilton, Head of Midwifery and Nursing for Children’s Services at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said: “You’re being...

Appeal after cyclist is seriously injured in Exeter collision

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Exeter on Friday 11 November.

The incident happened in Longbrook Street at around 1.15pm.

It involved a white-coloured car and a male riding a grey pedal cycle.

The cyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth where his condition remains critical.

Police would like to thank members of the public who came to assist in the care of the cyclist.

Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the...

Exeter teenager Kate Bushell murder appeal

New plea on 25th anniversary of Kate Bushell's murder

Devon and Cornwall Police has renewed a public appeal for information to find the killer of Exwick schoolgirl Kate Bushell who was murdered 25 years ago this week.

Kate was killed on Saturday 15 November 1997 as she walked a neighbour’s dog near her home. Her body was found in a field off Exwick Lane in Exwick by her father. She had died from a savage knife wound to her throat.

On the 25th anniversary of her death, detectives remain convinced that someone holds the final clue to bring Kate’s killer to justice and are urging them to finally break their silence.

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Mary Pugsley MBE – the driving force behind Cutting Through the Noise  (photo credit: Glen King)

Pioneering training salon launches community project

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Fri, 11/11/2022 - 10:05am

Exeter-based hairdressing, barbering & beauty training salon, Hair At The Academy (HATA), is spearheading a new community pilot project to support and educate vulnerable young people and adults in the city and across Devon.

The aim of the project, called Cutting Through the Noise (CTN), is to promote the salon’s unique approach to delivering nationally recognised vocational qualifications including those awarded by VTCT, combined with professional emotional support and in-depth mental health awareness training. The salon, which already supports almost 100 students a year that...

Redrow partners with John Lewis for an exciting Christmas event to launch their latest Exeter show home

Prepare for a good old-fashioned dose of Christmas cheer as Redrow South West launches their latest showroom in Exeter, St Michael’s Meadow, on the 26th of November, with a traditional Christmas-themed event in collaboration with the John Lewis design team.

The community event in Alphington celebrates the opening of the showrooms of this new development, St Michael’s Meadow, and is guaranteed to bring a smile to the faces of all those that attend. Local school (insert school) will treat guests to carol singing , within a John Lewis-dressed Christmas showroom, complete with a...

Exeter charity seeks views on how best to support people during cost-of-living crisis

Local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI), is seeking views on how it can work together with other charities to best support people during the cost- of-living crisis.

The charity works in Exeter and across Devon, helping people facing poverty, inequality and homelessness to get their lives back on track. It does this by involving them in community projects to improve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, increase their sense of belonging and provide skills to help them succeed in life.

ECI, along with other charities, will face increased demand over the...

Acorn Property Group Launches New Housing Scheme at St. Leonards 

The first phase of a bespoke new housing development in the popular St. Leonards area of Exeter has launched.

The significant development of St. Leonards Quarter – Acorn Property Group’s first Exeter based project – will see 146 new open market and affordable homes brought to the area.

Situated less than a mile outside of the city centre, the development is designed for first time buyers, professionals, families and downsizers, and has already received extremely high levels of interest from potential buyers.

The properties, which range from one to five–bedroom...

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