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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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This Girl Can in Devon team head to Westminster

Zoe Louise Clark, 27 and Emma Kessie 36 both from Exeter were chosen to be 2017 This Girl Can in Devon ambassadors. Their stories of how they are getting other local women active are now inspiring people from much further afield than just Exeter.

The national This Girl Can campaign has helped women feel empowered to take part in exercise and get healthy on their own terms and Active Devon has launched a local campaign This Girl Can in Devon to run alongside. Women have been taking to social media using #DevonGirlsCan to tell their stories, share what they enjoy and encourage...

Hot national award for Cofton Country Holidays

Cofton Country Holidays, the multi award-winning holiday park near Dawlish, South Devon, has received one of the highest accolades in the world of hot tubs at the annual British and Irish Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) awards, held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Put forward in the ‘Hot Tubs in a Holiday Setting’ category by Exeter-based H2O Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs, Cofton emerged winners against stiff national competition, walking away with the top gold award.

Dan Johnson, H2O Sales Director and Marketing Manager, received the award on Cofton’s behalf and presented the...

Police appeal following livestock attacks

Police are reminding dog owners of their responsibilities following reports of attacks on livestock in the region, caused by dogs being walked off the lead.

Last year there we over 150 crimes recorded across Devon and Cornwall linked to livestock worrying offences; the number of these incidents also usually increase during the lambing season as we exit winter.

PC Phil Johnson from the Teignmouth Crime Hub, said: “We are currently investigating a particularly nasty dog attack on a pregnant yew this week near Holne in Dartmoor, which led to the animal having to be put down...

Short full of praise for Chiefs pack

Hat-trick hero James Short praised the contribution of the Exeter Chiefs pack as they brushed aside the attentions of Worcester Warriors in their latest Aviva Premiership encounter on Saturday.

The talented winger took his seasonal tally to ten touchdowns with his timely treble at Sixways, but it was the efforts of those around him – particularly up front – that the 27-year-old was quick to highlight following his side’s 48-32 success.

“You’re always glad to be on the scoresheet, but I thought the forwards were outstanding,” said Short. “They really pushed Worcester around...

SWW fined for sewage pollution near shellfish beds

South West Water has been ordered to pay £205,000 in fines and costs for discharging sewage into the Fal estuary in Cornwall. The case was brought by the Environment Agency.

On 26 August 2013 untreated sewage overflowed from the water company’s Newham sewage treatment works near Truro into the Fal, an internationally important shellfishery, Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

The illegal spill occurred after a piece of redundant grating fell and partially blocked an inlet at the works, causing sewage to back up and overflow...

RGB selects Children’s Hospice SW as its charity of the year

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce it has selected Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as its chosen charity and will be fundraising for the cause throughout 2017.

Having had a phenomenal response to its Christmas Present Appeal in aid of CHSW at the end of 2016, when in excess of 250 gifts were donated by RGB customers and staff, the builders merchant is looking forward to continuing its support.

This year RGB staff are taking part in a number of CHSW fundraising activities and will also be holding regular events to boost the amount raised.

To kick-...

Tributes paid to Exeter councillor Paul Bull

Tributes have been paid to popular Exeter councillor who has died following a battle with cancer.

Exeter City Council’s lead for Communities and Culture, Cllr Paul Bull, passed away last night (Sunday 19 February).

Paul, 60, who was the councillor for St Thomas, had been battling cancer.

His wife Cllr Rachel Sutton, who serves on the council as lead for City Development and as Labour’s Group Deputy Leader, was by his side.

Labour Leader Pete Edwards said: “Paul was Mr Community. He was an extraordinary person – his kindness was unlimited. He was...

First BierKeller Exeter party

The moment everyone in Exeter has been waiting for, the highly anticipated BierKeller is now open and the pre-launch party well and truly set the pace!

The invite-only event saw hundreds of Exeter locals come together for an exclusive first look at Exeter’s first Bavarian bar.

The drinks were flowing and the resident Oompah band, the Bavarian Strollers helped to create a fun-filled atmosphere.

The band entertained the crowd, encouraging revellers to take their dancing up on to the thick wooden tables and dishing out free drinks to those willing to get involved! As...

Spadework begins for new Dawlish Countryside Park

The creation of a brand new natural recreational area and haven for wildlife in Teignbridge has begun, after the first spade was put in the ground on a £250k project to create the new Dawlish Countryside Park.

Last year, on Thursday 24th November 2016, Teignbridge Planning Committee approved plans for the creation of a new Countryside Park in Dawlish. The 26.4 hectare (65 acre) site (around the size of 26 rugby pitches) was purchased with money from developers, known as Section 106 payments and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), on new developments across three council areas of...

Devon Contract Waste helps Pathfinder Homes find the path to Zero to Landfill

An innovative Exeter-based waste management company has secured a brand new contract worth circa £80,000 with Pathfinder Homes Ltd of Newton Abbot.

Devon Contract Waste is now providing a full waste management service for Pathfinder Homes, a pioneering manufacturer of luxurious residential park homes and holiday lodges since 1958.

The new contract has already seen Pathfinder Homes make an impressive start on its journey to becoming a Zero to Landfill business with the help of Devon Contract Waste, diverting 76% of its waste from landfill in the first two months. Devon...

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

This Girl Can in Devon team head to Westminster

Hot national award for Cofton Country Holidays

Police appeal following livestock attacks

Short full of praise for Chiefs pack

SWW fined for sewage pollution near shellfish beds

RGB selects Children’s Hospice SW as its charity of the year

Tributes paid to Exeter councillor Paul Bull

First BierKeller Exeter party

Spadework begins for new Dawlish Countryside Park

Devon Contract Waste helps Pathfinder Homes find the path to Zero to Landfill

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