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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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Spring dates not to miss at Exeter Racecourse

With spring in the air, and a spring in the step of race loving folk, March ushers in the first of the Festivals.

Cheltenham is on the tip of everybody’s tongues and as the sports pages fill with the clatter and clamour of anticipation, Exeter Racecourse will play host to its own little corner of Festival heaven with its preview evening on March 7.

Just one week before that famous roar heralds the start of Cheltenham 2017, ITV Racing’s Luke Harvey, David Pipe, Philip Hobbs, Nick Scholfield and Harry Derham will run the rule over the runners and give their thoughts on...

University backs Exeter Cycling Charter

The University of Exeter is encouraging more students and staff to cycle to campus by signing a citywide charter aiming to tackle inactive lifestyles, congestion and pollution.

The University of Exeter became the latest supporter of the Exeter Cycling Charter on Wednesday 25 January, joining over 150 different organisations.

The Charter aims to make Exeter a city where people of all ages can cycle to their place of work or study safely. It encourages the prioritisation of people on the city’s roads and public spaces in a way that makes cycling a safe, natural choice for...

Works starts on Exeter primary school

Work has officially got under way on a new primary school and nursery in the Newcourt area Exeter. Cllr Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Councillor for Topsham and St Loyes, and The Venerable Douglas Dettmer, Archdeacon of Totnes, joined builders Midas Construction at a ground-breaking ceremony on the site of the new Trinity Church of England VA Primary & Nursery School (February 3). The school will open initially in temporary accommodation in September 2017 for its first reception pupils, with the new school building off Vernon Crescent fully operational by Easter 2018. The work was...

Devon woman shortlisted for success

Catherine Summers from Devon has been shortlisted for the UK Blog Awards for her blog Not Dressed as Lamb, in the Fashion and Beauty category sponsored by RelationsLDN.

Now in its fourth successful year, the 2017 UK Blog Awards is the largest awards event for the UK blogging scene, celebrating the best creative writers, photographers and vloggers across 17 different categories. Catherine, who started writing in 2011, was selected as one of the eight finalists for the Fashion and Beauty category. “Nearly six years on from starting my blog, I've always written it to actively...

It's time to take on Race for Life in Exeter

EXETER women are being encouraged to kick-start their New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The New Year is a great time to embark upon a new challenge and the charity is urging women of all ages, shapes and sizes to enter Race for Life 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy at Westpoint Exeter on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July By signing up to Race for Life right now, women in Exeter will be playing their part in beating cancer. There’s no better time for ladies in the South West to pull on their trainers, get a little more active and join like-minded women committed to the...

Chiefs trounce Westcountry rivals

Exeter Chiefs set themselves up with a home semi-final in this season’s Anglo-Welsh Cup as they brushed aside Westcountry rivals Bristol at Ashton Gate.

Ricky Pellow’s side knew they needed a victory of sorts to advance into the latter stages, but they made sure of topping Pool 2 by running in five tries on the day.

In a dominant display from the Devonians, Shaun Malton, Henry Slade and Max Bodilly all bagged a try apiece, while two further penalty tries from close-range scrums helped to put the seal on things for the visitors, whose remaining points came courtesy of five...

City make it seven wins in a row

It was a record-breaking afternoon at Exeter City as they made seven wins a row, with a 4-0 win over Crewe Alexandra, to stay fourth in the League Two table.

City’s previous longest winning streak in a season had been six in a row, set in 1904/05 season and repeated in 1932/33 and 1976/77.

Added to that David Wheeler also scored for the seventh consecutive match, which broke a club record set by Henry Poulter in the 1932/33 campaign.

City manager Paul Tisdale made two changes from the side that beat Wycombe Wanderers 4-2 on Tuesday night as Ollie Watkins and Ryan...

Devon firm raises over £20,000 for Cancer Research UK

A TIVERTON company has raised more than £20,000 in a bid to help beat cancer sooner.

Linear motion experts, HepcoMotion, have been supporting Cancer Research UK since 2013, raising funds for the charity from their European and UK exhibitions.

Hepco attends approximately 15 exhibitions each year, and donates €5 for every business card it receives at a show.

Rachel Turner, Local Fundraising Manager for North Devon said: ‘It really is fantastic that HepcoMotion are supporting Cancer Research UK in Devon. They are loyal supporters and have raised £3746 from their latest...

Taxing demands on Citizens Advice Exeter

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has released its latest advice trend figures.

These show a 10% increase in enquiries from clients about welfare benefits and tax credits, compared to the same period in 2015.

Citizens Advice Exeter has helped 5,972 people with advice and information across all enquiry areas since 1 April 2016.

Chief Executive Steve Barriball said: “The number of people coming to us for help with welfare benefits or tax credit issues has hit a nine-year high. It is no surprise when you consider that the last nine years has seen...

Busy year ahead for Exeter networking group

SUPPORT and training organisation, Exeter PA Network, which has seen its membership increase by 25 per cent in the last year, has launched its programme of activities for the coming 12 months.

The network, which is run by Kim Glover, continues to go from strength to strength, and now boasts more than 500 members.

It offers support, networking and development opportunities for personal and executive assistants, admin workers, secretaries and office staff across the city, and the first events in its busy calendar have already sold out.

Kim is executive assistant to...

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

Spring dates not to miss at Exeter Racecourse

University backs Exeter Cycling Charter

Works starts on Exeter primary school

Devon woman shortlisted for success

It's time to take on Race for Life in Exeter

Chiefs trounce Westcountry rivals

City make it seven wins in a row

Devon firm raises over £20,000 for Cancer Research UK

Taxing demands on Citizens Advice Exeter

Busy year ahead for Exeter networking group

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