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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...

Post-Brexit manufacturing PMI pushes Pound above $1.29

Resilience has always been one of the strongest traits of the UK’s economy; it is a trait that we see again and again, especially now that the economy is dealing with the impact of Brexit. After seeing a steep decline after the decision to exit the EU was announced, the pound has been seen trading above the $1.29 mark again.

The reason behind this sudden pop is the release of the UK’s manufacturing index or PMI. There are some great signs to be discovered from this hike, particularly in the manufacturing sector and the future of the economy as a whole.

A 3-Year High...

Work begins on new £2m Community Hub

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2017 - 3:28pm

Construction is about to begin on a brand new Community Hub for Topsham, one of the area’s most important buildings of recent years - and the organisation behind it is seeking volunteers to help champion its work and plan how it will develop.

The new hub, being built on the site of the former ‘pre-fab’ Topsham library, aims to be the pride of the local community.

It will be the base for many of the services provided by the Estuary League of Friends, a long-standing and much-loved charity serving the town and communities stretching from Countess Wear to Exmouth.

The...

Pedestrian seriously hurt in collision with cyclist

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2017 - 1:03pm

At around 7.50am on Saturday 29 April 2017 a police patrol came across a serious collision involving a cyclist and a pedestrian on Calthorpe Road, Exeter near the junction with Alberta Crescent in the Whipton area of Exeter.

The cyclist was travelling up Calthorpe Road towards Prince Charles Road and collided with a pedestrian crossing the road.

As a result of the collision, the cyclist suffered minor injuries and the pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital. The pedestrian’s injuries were initially thought to be life changing....

Food Festival first Monday event a success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2017 - 7:27am

The final day of the Exeter Food Festival saw thousands of foodies take over Northernhay Gardens and the Exeter Castle for Bank Holiday Monday. The rain clouds cleared for the festival's first ever Monday event and saw crowds basking in the sunshine while enjoying the very best local food and drink.

For the 14th year running, the Exeter Food Festival delivered a day of foodie festivities with live music,food and drink masterclasses and dishes from some of the region’s culinary elite.

Visitors to the Dart’s Farm Teepees enjoyed curry and a pint with Boom Kitchen and Otter...

Brexit will be a hot topic at Devon County Show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2017 - 7:21am

Rural commentator Anthony Gibson predicts farmers will turnout in exceptionally high numbers at the Devon County Show held on May 18-20 at Westpoint, Exeter. Mr Gibson OBE, an adviser to the Devon County Show, Director of the Royal Bath & West and formerly NFU South West Regional Director, said uncertain times triggered by Brexit would attract the farming community. He said: “I think we could see a record turnout of farmers in modern times - partly because of all of that, partly because everyone’s either up together or ahead of the game with their farm work, thanks to the wonderfully...

Have you seen missing Alex Carter White?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/01/2017 - 10:55am

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 17-year-old Alex Carter White who has been missing since Saturday.

Alex was last seen at 2.30pm on Saturday 29 April 2017 in the Exeter area.

He is described as a white male, 5ft 11'' tall, slim build with short sandy coloured hair with a stubble.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a green hooded top and black trainers carrying a black rucksack with red colouring.

If seen or if anybody has any information as to his whereabouts, please contact the police quoting log number 235 – 30/04/2017.

CCTV appeal after serious 'hit and run'

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/01/2017 - 9:48am

As part of the ongoing investigation into a serious 'hit and run' collision that took place in Kingsteignton on 8 April, police collision investigators have released a CCTV still that ‘just’ shows a dog walker that they would like to speak to (see the area highlighted with a red circle on image).

Inspector Rich McLellan said: “We know this is not a great image. At the top of the picture we can see the lower half of a pedestrian walking a dog. However, this is a serious incident and we are asking the public to help us. This incident took place just before 1am. It is quite likely...

Exeter City FC remembers Blitz heroes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/01/2017 - 8:16am

Exeter City and its Supporters Trust will be remembering two members of the Football Club who were killed on active service during the Exeter Blitz 75 years ago.

On 4 May 1942 a German Air Raid dropped 30 tonnes of high explosives, 10,000 incendiary bombs and three landmines on the city. A total of 282 people are known to have died including two with strong Exeter City FC connections: former player Albert Potter and Club Chairman Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Hunter.

Potter was a local lad born in Exeter in 1897. He was spotted playing for Pinhoe and signed for City in 1922...

Dozens of mice dumped in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/30/2017 - 7:30pm

The RSPCA is appealing for information after 31 young mice were found abandoned in a cage in Exeter on Thursday. (27 April.)

A passer-by found the dumped cage on the pavement on Buddle Lane at around 1pm, and quickly took the mice to a local vets.

RSPCA inspector Marije Zwager is keen to find out more about what happened to the little mice and who may have left them on the roadside.

She said: “Dumping animals like this is really cruel and these poor mice were so vulnerable left out on the pavement. A man found them and took them to the vets, and thankfully they all...

Making sense of the big data economy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/30/2017 - 6:24pm

Top 40 accountants Bishop Fleming have teamed up with leading scientists at the MET Office to run through the numbers on the challenges and opportunities faced in the Big Data Economy.

The Information Age is allowing Industry to become more data-intensive, with companies and organisations using technology to collect vast amounts of information to understand trends, develop controls, make better forecasts, improve products and services and create solutions for the future.

A strategic Big Data conference took place at the MET Office's headquarters on Exeter's Business Park on...

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