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Amicus Law records “best ever” Q1 as the firm continues to grow

Leading South West legal firm, Amicus Law, announces “best ever” first quarter in its 22-year history, with a 22.5% growth in turnover against the same period in 2025 and an increase of 65% in profits for the year so far.

With record financial results and a direct year-on-year growth, the results highlight the firm’s elevated position across the region and an ambition to match. It also recognises the firm’s development within its 113-strong team, ongoing technical investment, a huge increase in new business and strengthened financial planning – thanks to a renewed business...

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Exeter residents invited to become 'Dementia Friends Champions'

The Alzheimer’s Society is encouraging local people in Exeter to unite against dementia and become a Dementia Friends Champion this month. People can book now to attend a touring induction day that is coming to Exeter on Wednesday 28 June 2017.

The day-long session is part of Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme, which is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation acts, thinks and talks about the condition.

Dementia Friends Champions are volunteers who help tackle the stigma and lack of...

Exeter’s professional services community gathers at JLL event

More than 100 people from the South West’s business community attended a networking event hosted by the Exeter office of property consultancy JLL. The evening event was held last week at JLL's offices in The Senate, Southernhay Gardens. It provided an opportunity for people from the professional services community, including lawyers, accountants, property professionals and others, to gather together. Tim Western, lead director of JLL’s Exeter office, introduced new colleagues and thanked attendees for their continued support. He said: “It was a fantastic opportunity for professionals from...

Market shopping prize for lucky Teignbridge resident

A trip to Newton Abbot’s markets turned into a winning surprise for one local shopper as Teignbridge District Council teamed up with local market traders.

Mrs Ruth Beadle from Newton Abbot was randomly drawn from over 100 entrants as the winner of a £100 trolley dash prize to spend within the markets. Forming part of the national Love Your Local Market 2017 campaign, the popular annual event on the market calendar saw market shoppers completing an entry form for a chance to win the fantastic prize.

Teignbridge District Council's Markets Manager for Newton Abbot, Mike Walsh...

Stamps donated to mark D&C Police 50th year anniversary

A stamp collection dating back to 1979 has been donated to the South West Police Heritage Trust.

Following the 150th anniversary in 1979 of the formation of the Metropolitan Police, the Post Office issued a set of four stamps to the Force to celebrate their anniversary. This was followed by Devon and Cornwall Constabulary producing their own commemorative handstamp for use on the same day.

The stamp collection cover was signed by Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations. The collection also includes a...

Refreshment kiosk for Orcombe Point gets go ahead

Planning permission granted for light refreshment kiosk on zig-zag path following keen public interest in a facility to replace former café.

Planning permission has been granted under delegated authority by East Devon District Council for a refreshment kiosk to be installed on the platform leading off the zig-zag path at Orcombe Point.

Following an appeal for ideas about Exmouth’s Orcombe Point, made by local East Devon ward member Councillor Mark Williamson in March 2017, which resulted in 50 suggestions from people saying what they would like to see at the site, the...

Exeter projects celebrate £38,000 in new grants from BBC Children in Need

BBC Children in Need has awarded a total of £38,795 in new funding to two local groups working with disadvantaged children and young people in Exeter.

This is the third time that BBC Children in Need has awarded new funding to projects across the UK this year, with further funding to be allocated throughout 2017.

This latest boost of funding, from the charity’s Small Grants programme, brings the total currently invested in the area to more than £230,000.

Recipients of funding include the Youth Arts and Health Trust, which has been awarded £28,800 to provide...

Rainbow Living trustee awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

Rainbow Living is delighted to announce that Ruth Airdrie, the charity’s Treasurer, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours list.

The award was made in recognition of the voluntary work Ruth has undertaken for Rainbow Living over the last 11 years. Ruth was one of the group of people instrumental in founding Rainbow Living and she has worked tirelessly as a Trustee since then, helping to develop and shape the charity’s unique housing model which provides specially adapted accommodation so adults with learning...

‘Fatal five’ traffic offences targeted in South Devon

On day one (Wednesday 14 June 2017) of Operation Allied Wolf, Alliance Roads Policing officers carried out enforcement on the South Devon Highway (A380 bypass). In the first half hour alone six drivers were caught driving at over 70mph. Information about the operation and full day one results can be found below, after this update.

Pictured: PD Charlie who uncovered concealed drugs in a stopped car.

Results for day two (Thursday 15th June) of Operation Allied Wolf:

(All references are to the Road Traffic Act 1988)

2 vehicles seized under section 165a (one was...

David Wilson Homes site manager in Devon named one of best in country

Barratt Developments, which has its regional headquarters in Exeter, is celebrating after one of its site managers achieved success in a top national competition to find the best in the country.

David Wilson Homes’ Andy Robson who works at The Nursery is Ottery St Mary has won a prestigious Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). The awards recognise the best run sites in the country and are the highest industry accolade a site manager can achieve.

This year Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes has won 73...

Burrington Estates Site Manager receives national award for Clyst St George project

Site Manager, Marinko Tomic, has recently been awarded the Pride in the Job award for his hard work and dedication to Burrington Estates’ Clyst St George development. As one of the most highly regarded awards in the house-building industry, the Pride in the Job award is dedicated to recognising site managers who achieve the highest standards in house building. The award has been instrumental in driving up the quality of new build homes for over 37 years and further supports the work and efforts of Burrington Estates for their high quality homes. Marinko and the team are set to attend the...

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Amicus Law records “best ever” Q1 as the firm continues to grow

Exeter residents invited to become 'Dementia Friends Champions'

Exeter’s professional services community gathers at JLL event

Market shopping prize for lucky Teignbridge resident

Stamps donated to mark D&C Police 50th year anniversary

Refreshment kiosk for Orcombe Point gets go ahead

Exeter projects celebrate £38,000 in new grants from BBC Children in Need

Rainbow Living trustee awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

‘Fatal five’ traffic offences targeted in South Devon

David Wilson Homes site manager in Devon named one of best in country

Burrington Estates Site Manager receives national award for Clyst St George project

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