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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...

Apprentice at Exeter University from IBM with others aiming to be the apprentice team of the Year!

Apprentices from IBM have been named National Finalists in the search for the apprentice team of the year, after being the highest scoring team in the South East.

After four months of hard work by over 650 apprentices from across 75 organisations from the country’s leading apprentice employers, training providers and colleges, the National Finalists of the Brathay Apprentice Challenge were announced at the House of Commons by Godfrey Owen, Chief Executive of organisers Brathay Trust.

The team from across the South East will be joined in the final by teams from Derwent...

The Boat Shed Pop Up opens in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/05/2017 - 5:20pm

This summer The Boat Shed Pop Up will transform two derelict warehouses on Exeter’s quayside into a new creative venue for the city.

Alongside a programme of theatre, comedy, art and music, The Boat Shed will house a cocktail bar, a goats milk ice-cream parlour and a mini golf course.

Local artist Fi Russell has been commissioned to design the golf course which will be inspired by the stories and heritage of Exeter.

With nine holes to complete, players will be challenged by Exeter’s ancient Roman wall, they’ll skirt around the sleepers of the city’s first railway...

Volunteers needed to help tell Dartmoor’s Wild Stories

Do you want to gain valuable experience volunteering at one of Dartmoor National Park’s award winning Visitor Centres?

Enthusiastic people are sought to become Ambassadors for Dartmoor and help visitors to the National Park discover what makes this place so special.

As a Dartmoor Ambassador you will be based primarily at one of the three National Park Visitor Centres this summer, welcoming and directing visitors as they arrive at the Centres and being on hand to ensure that our visitors have all the information they need to make the most out of their visit.

If you...

Network's special event to focus on mental toughness

One of the area’s most successful networking groups is helping its members prepare for the future at a special development session in June.

Spaces are still available at Exeter PA Network’s formal development event, which is focussing on ‘hardiness and resilience’ and takes place at the Deer Park Hotel, near Honiton, on Thursday, June 22.

It is the network’s second development event this year and always proves very popular with members. Kim Glover, founder of the network, which now has more than 500 members, said the evening promised to be very informative for attendees....

373 Group Awards launch soars under Griffin’s wings

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 06/05/2017 - 12:45pm

South West business networking group 373 Group launched its 2017 Business Awards at an event at Colliton Barton Training Centre in Broadhembury.

Co-founder of the 373 Group, Tom Hope said, “Nominations are now open for 10 categories.

“We are particularly interested in receiving nominations from those unsung heroes who rarely go up for awards but do a great job of meeting a distinct need, resulting in happy customers."

The annual awards this year are sponsored by Honiton-based accountancy firm, Griffin Chartered Accountants, founded by Graham Higgins and Misty...

Exeter College apprentices win recognition

It has been an award-winning fortnight for Exeter College Apprenticeships. Following the double win for Apprenticeships at the Exeter Living awards, five Exeter College Apprentices have claimed wins in their individual industries for their excellent skills and hard work. To begin the winning streak, multiple construction Apprentices entered SkillBuild. This competition gives Britain’s best construction trainees a chance to compete against one another and showcase their talents to be pronounced the best in their chosen craft occupation. James Cope, Apprentice at Gentlemen Builders claimed...

Bridge Road in Exeter closed overnight

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/05/2017 - 1:17am

Bridge Road in Exeter is due to be closed overnight on Monday 5 June for ongoing improvement work.

The road will be closed from 8:30pm and will re-open by 5:30am the following day.

The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton and the A379 and route details are available here .

Details of changes to Stagecoach bus services will be available at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/regional-service-updates/south-west/greate...

Access through Bridge Road will be maintained for pedestrians and cyclists during the closure using...

Remain calm but alert, say police

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/05/2017 - 12:14am

Communities across Devon are being urged to remain calm but alert following terror attacks in London on Saturday night (June 3).

Devon & Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Sharon Taylor said: “As details emerge from this Metropolitan-led investigation, our thoughts are with all those affected from these incidents and to all our colleagues in the emergency services who bravely responded.

“The threat level remains the same at ‘severe’ and we continue to monitor the intelligence picture and keep all policing under review to ensure the appropriate security is in...

Exeter Craft Festival returns

Exeter's beautiful and historic Cathedral Green is the setting for the Exeter Craft Festival on 6–8 July 2017.

Stands set in individual marquees showcase the wonderful original work of over 100 talented craftsmen and artists who are based in the South West.

This three-day event is in its 42nd year, attracts thousands of visitors and, as usual, exhibitors have been screened and selected for the quality of their work.

There is a wide variety to be enjoyed.

Visitors can browse wood and metal-work, ceramics from delightful tea light seaside cottages to vibrant...

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