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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...

More towns and parishes sign up as Road Wardens

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 02/11/2017 - 10:58am

New recruits are joining the growing ranks of Devon County Council’s Community Road Wardens.

Around a quarter of town and parish councils in Devon have now either signed up as Roads Wardens or have been trained or are waiting for training as part of the scheme.

Community Road Wardens can carry out a range of duties including minor work such as weed clearance, grass cutting, sign cleaning, small drainage work, and minor road repairs. They act as their town or parish’s primary point of contact with the County Council’s local Neighbourhood Highway Officers.

So far, 22...

Final section of Tithebarn Link Road scheme approved

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2017 - 4:53pm

Construction of the final phase of a vital scheme to improve transport links between the Exeter and East Devon Growth Point and the city has today (Friday 10 February) been approved by Devon County Council’s Cabinet.

Councillors backed the £5.2 million scheme for the remaining section of the Tithebarn Link Road as well as the development of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the M5.

The completed road will provide an alternative route for traffic travelling between Exeter and the developments of Cranbrook, Skypark and Exeter Science Park.

The scheme is being...

Killerton's iconic portraits moved ahead of vital roof repairs

Authored by killerton
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2017 - 1:32pm

After nearly 120 years, iconic portraits of the Acland family members, who lived in the Georgian mansion, have been moved as part of a new exhibition inside Killerton House, near Exeter.

Their relocation from the water damaged stairway means the National Trust can commence a vital project to repair the leaking roof and conserve the building. The paintings, which include Killerton’s largest portrait, are some of the most significant objects in the house’s collection. For the first time since 1898, they have been carefully relocated from the stairway to protect them from the project...

South West Electrical Wholesaler could be national winner - and your vote will help

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2017 - 12:54pm

South West independent electrical wholesaler Devondale Electrical has been shortlisted in the 2017 Electrical Wholesaler of the Year Awards.

Devondale, which has a head office in Exeter and a total of nine branches in the region, is a finalist in the 6 - 25 branch group, and is the only company representing the region in this category.

Managing Director, Paul Wood said: “We are proud to be flying the flag for the South West in these important industry awards.

“They recognise and highlight the achievements of electrical wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK...

Exeter Chiefs side to face Wasps

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2017 - 12:26pm

Exeter Chiefs return to Aviva Premiership action on Sunday (1pm) with head coach Rob Baxter keen for his side to pick up from where they left off just a month ago.

In what was seen as a testing block of fixtures against top four rivals Leicester Tigers, Bath and Saracens, the Devon club emerged from that sequence of games with a profitable 11 points out of a possible 15.

That return not only helped inflict some timely damage on those around the Chiefs, but it also propelled Baxter’s side firmly into the top four and in control of their own destiny to reach this season’s...

Warning after Exmouth fire started by phone charger

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2017 - 9:08am

A phone charger started a fire which caused significant damage to an Exmouth teenager’s bedroom in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Fire crews were called to St Margaret’s View at 1.19am and extinguished the fire in a first floor bedroom using a hose reel jet. The room was damaged by fire, heat and smoke.

The girl had seen a fire in the corner of the room and woke the rest of the family. Her mother closed the door of the bedroom and the family were able to leave the house.

Station Manager Nigel Deasy, of Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, said: “...

Employers urged not to miss briefing on latest apprenticeship changes

Authored by StaceyHedge
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2017 - 8:17am

Employers are being reminded not to miss out on a free vital briefing being offered by Exeter College about important government changes in Apprenticeships.

Exeter College is running an Apprenticeship Levy Technical Briefing to bring clarity to the future of apprenticeships.

The briefing is taking place at Exeter City Football Club on Tuesday 14th February between 9am – 12pm.

It comes as the date draws nearer changes to Apprenticeships and as the level of interest continues to grow in the new era of Apprenticeship funding and delivery.

The briefing is the...

Record year for new business In Devon

New figures just out show that more new companies were registered in Devon during 2016 than in any previous year.

A total of 5,703 new businesses were established in the county compared to 5,394 in 2015.

The number of registered companies in Devon now totals 47,095, up from 44,917 at the end of 2015, which equates to 4.8% growth.

The statistics come from the Inform Direct Review of UK Company Formations, using data from Companies House and the Office of National Statistics.

Plymouth formed the most new businesses (1,189), followed by Exeter (882) and Torbay...

Leading expedition firm celebrates 20th anniversary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/09/2017 - 10:05pm

Leading UK expedition and logistics company Across the Divide ( https://www.acrossthedivide.com/ ), which has organised expeditions around the world and provided logistics and planning support to charities and corporates raising £92million for charity, celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. In that time, Across the Divide has provided medical support for CBS TV's Survivor Series and helped Helen Skelton run and kayak for Comic Relief. It helped Ben Fogle and James Cracknell ride from Edinburgh to London, and even Sir David Attenborough has reached out for the firm’s expert support. It...

University of Exeter launches largest ever fundraising campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/09/2017 - 5:20pm

The University of Exeter has launched its most ambitious philanthropic Campaign to date to reinforce its position as one of the leading research institutions worldwide.

The ‘Making the Exceptional Happen’ Campaign will raise £60 million by 2020 to support research into shared global challenges, including climate change, chronic disease and food security. The funds raised will leverage a further £100 million from research and corporate partners over this period.

The Campaign will also secure 60,000 hours from 6,000 volunteers to help enhance Exeter’s outstanding student...

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