Increasing demand in the south west for performance cars, the very best quality aftersales, and performance upgrades have prompted Hendy Group to open a dedicated Hendy Performance Centre in Exeter.
Situated alongside its new Lotus dealership at Marsh Barton, the new Performance Centre is part of ongoing expansion plans for Hendy in Exeter where it already operates successful Honda and MG dealerships together with its award-winning Car & Van Store and commercial operation and Iveco dealership.
Heading up the team in Exeter are Lloyd Newbery and Jamie Wilson who are...
South West employee-owned law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, has appointed Alex Mackie as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support the firm’s ambitious three year strategy and growth aspirations.
Alex joins from Tozers LLP, where he was Commercial Director, and brings with him an impressive range of experience forged in banking, commercial and legal sectors. He will be pivotal in helping to drive the firm‘s strategic goals and vision for the future.
Alex, commenting on his appointment, said: “I am excited to be joining Stephens Scown at this time, which has proven...
Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group, has appointed Will Matthewman as an Investment Manager based in its Exeter office as part of the firm’s continued expansion.
Will has come to Tilney Smith & Williamson from Charles Stanley which he joined in 2014 after graduating from Exeter University. During his time at Charles Stanley he progressed from a Trainee Investment Adviser to a Chartered Wealth Manager. The majority of his work revolves around servicing private client, trust and charity relationships as well as business...
There is just a week left to have your say in the latest public consultation on improving streets in Heavitree and Whipton in Exeter.
Almost 800 people have so far taken part in Devon County Council’s “Local Streets” consultation for Heavitree and Whipton which continues until midnight on Thursday 7 October.
People are being asked for their views on a number of options to create quieter and safer residential roads to reduce the impact of traffic and enable more people to choose walking and cycling for shorter journeys.
Michelmores has announced its new Agile Working 12-month pilot, with particular focus on giving people the choice to work from the office or remotely. The emphasis is on the trust placed in employees to choose the best way for themselves to work, whilst continuing to deliver exceptional client service.
The Agile Working pilot builds on Michelmores' existing Agile Working policy. It captures lessons learned from remote working during the COVID pandemic and builds upon the Firm's continued commitment to integrating use of technology to support the delivery of client solutions....
Campaigners from the League Against Cruel Sports took to the streets of Exeter on Wednesday to call on the National Trust to stop licensing ‘trail’ hunting on its land.
Volunteers and staff from the leading national animal welfare charity, including one in a fox costume, gathered on the High Street to urge the public to take action and sign up to its National Trust campaign .
Nick Weston, head of campaigns at the League Against Cruel Sports said: “We spoke to a lot of families and individuals from around Devon today, including many National Trust members, and we got a...
An innovative environmental event born in Bovey Tracey, South Devon has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
The Planet Earth Games first took place in Exeter in July 2019 as a sports event, but became a big lockdown hit through the pandemic reaching over 1.5million people across social media, with a unique series of virtual challenges encouraging people to live more active, sustainable lives.
Planet Earth Games has now been shortlisted in the Social Impact, Engagement and/or Education Award Category for the British Sustainable Sport Awards , which will...
A local U13’s rugby team can smarten up after matches thanks to new match dinner shirts from funding awarded by South West Water.
Exeter Athletic RFC is an amateur rugby club based in Clyst St Mary which formed in 2018 from the merger of Exeter-based clubs Wessex RFC and Exeter Youth RFC.
The funding comes as part of South West Water’s Neighbourhood Fund to support community groups and initiatives which will improve the lives of residents in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset by inspiring physical activities, enhancing education, health and wellbeing and delivering positive...
Amazon has announced it is hiring for 20,000 seasonal positions across its UK network of fulfilment centres, sortation centres and delivery stations during the festive season, including more than 80 in the Exeter delivery station.
Pay for Operations roles starts at a minimum of £10.00 p/h rising to £11.10 p/h in some parts of the UK for all full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal roles in Amazon’s fulfilment centres, sort centres and delivery stations.
“We prepare year-round for the festive season, and we’re excited to have more than 80 positions available this year...
Exeter’s Brandon Taylor is running this Sunday’s Virgin Money London Marathon in aid of St John Ambulance.
He’s supporting the health and first aid charity as a thank you for looking after hi, the last time the event was held, in 2019.
“I have done the London Marathon for the past two years, and the number of St John Ambulance volunteers available throughout the course is phenomenal,” says Brandon.
“On my way to the start line in 2018, I was very nervous and remember sharing a DLR carriage with some St John volunteers. When we got to the station, they all wished...
