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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...

A night of side-splitting comedy in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/30/2017 - 4:15pm

Thursday February 2 sees St James Park host the first ‘Grecians Comedy Club’ in the Paramount Personnel Lounge, featuring top stand-up from Ignacio Lopez, Chris Chopping, Suzy Bennett, and compare Louis Burgess.

First up on the bill is Suzy Bennett, winner of ‘Funny Women 2006’ has been described by Jimmy Carr as being “A naturally funny person” Suzy has a uniquely warm and chatty stage presence.

Following Suzy is Chris Chopping, who is known for being a ‘quick-witted raconteur’. His strong material and deadpan persona have led to a cult following. Chris’ performances at...

Super Sunday at Exeter Racecourse

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Mon, 01/30/2017 - 3:34pm

Crowds will be racing to Exeter Racecourse annual Super Sunday meeting on February 12 when a combination of fantastic prize money, top class racing and a terrific savings on pre-booked tickets make it one of the most popular days in its calendar.

A pair of pre-booked Grandstand and Paddock tickets cost just £15 (children aged 17 and under go racing for free) and with previous years boasting racing of the highest calibre, the racecourse is once again looking forward to welcoming the crowds to Haldon Hill.

General manager Daniel Thompson said: “It really is racing straight...

Opportunity knocks for Simmonds

Joe Simmonds says he will look to make the most of opportunities afforded to him after he put in another assured performance for the Exeter Chiefs during their weekend win.

The 20-year-old was one of 10 academy players who featured in a Chiefs squad that dismantled Wasps 52-5 in the Anglo-Welsh Cup at Sandy Park.

The emphatic victory lifted the Chiefs back to the top of Pool 2 on points difference and has put them back in the driving seat for qualification into the last four of the competition.

Starting at fly-half, Simmonds converted six of the home side's eight...

Have your say on flood defences in Mid Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/30/2017 - 11:52am

The Environment Agency wants views from residents of two Devon towns on proposed flood defences.

Drop-in sessions have been arranged for people in Bampton and Tiverton to see plans to reduce flood risk in their respective towns.

The first public exhibition is about Bampton and takes place on Tuesday 31 January between 3.30pm and 6.30pm at:

Riverside Hall Bridge Terrace Bampton EX16 9LT

In December 2000, Bampton had 44 properties flooded. About 100 properties are currently at risk of flooding from the River Batherm in a more extreme flood event, despite the...

Exeter runner takes on 'Mr. Men' challenge

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 01/30/2017 - 10:59am

Lauryn McKinney from Exeter will join 1,400 others on the grueling 26.2 mile course to raise vital funds for Children with Cancer UK, the leading national children’s charity dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer.

For this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon, Children with Cancer UK has teamed up with the creators of Mr. Men and Little Miss in an exclusive partnership to use the iconic characters to help raise funds in the fight against childhood cancer.

Lauryn (27) a PR & Communications Executive currently living in London, is busy training hard for the big...

Avoid the winter bite with these top tips

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/30/2017 - 8:25am

As winter takes hold, with plummeting temperatures predicted for Exeter, it’s important to consider ways of keeping your home warm without it costing a fortune.

Here, seven industry experts from the Heating Installer Awards share their advice on how to save you money and energy and why using your trusted, local tradesman is key. Take back control Have you considered changing how you control the temperature in your home? Many homes across the UK have outdated thermostats, such as dials; installing a more modern, programmable tool will generally mean you can run the system for less...

PCC wants resilient and connected communities

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/29/2017 - 4:53pm

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez will provide almost £24m additional money so that Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer can put more police officers on the streets by 2020. On Friday the PCC will publish her first Police and Crime Plan, entitled Safe, resilient and connected communities, with a vow to help keep people safe by improving the public’s connection to police. The Plan comes as a result of the peninsula’s biggest consultation into policing issues, which Ms Hernandez commissioned last summer. “Our consultation clearly showed the public wants better connectivity with, and...

Glad rags at the ready for charity fashion show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/29/2017 - 3:58pm

Tickets for a fashion show in Exeter organised to raise funds for a charity that delivers health, wellbeing and drug prevention education to children and young people are on sale now.

The latest high street fashions will be on parade when Life Education Wessex, which helps children across Exeter and Devon to make healthy choices, holds its event in the University of Exeter's Reed Hall on Thursday, February 9.

The £15 per head ticket price includes cheese and wine before the show, which is hosted and choreographed by the Travelling Trends organisation, followed by a charity...

Devon Countryside Access Forum seeks new members

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/29/2017 - 7:37am

Residents with a keen interest in Devon’s wonderful coast and countryside are being invited to join the Devon Countryside Access Forum (DCAF).

Supported by Devon County Council, the Forum is an independent and statutory advisory body, established under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, aimed at helping make the great outdoors more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Its 16 members, all with varied interests from walking and riding to land management and conservation, meet several times a year to consider policy issues to improve countryside access and...

Free places available for speed dating with funders event

It's been described as ‘speed dating with funders.’

Owners looking to expand their business – or people planning to start their own venture – are invited to the fifth annual Finance in the South West seminar.

The event, at Exeter Racecourse, is on Wednesday February 22 from 8am to 1pm. Places are free but limited.

Organised by chartered accountants and business advisers PKF Francis Clark, more than a dozen sources of grant, debt and equity funding as well as business support agencies will be taking part.

‘Short and sharp’ presentations will allow delegates...

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