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Local businesswoman takes over Complete Estate Agency as four Devon branches remain

Local businesswoman Sara Watkins-Schmidt has taken over Complete Estate Agency, with all four of its Devon branches and its existing 23-strong team remaining in place.

The established estate and lettings agency operates from Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Exeter (Cranbrook), with all four locations continuing to trade under the Complete Estate Agency name following the acquisition.

The deal includes Complete’s portfolio of 375 managed rental properties, alongside its residential sales operation and established presence within the local new-build market....

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Using hypnotherapy to manage workplace stress #InaNutshell

Emma Treby, Inspired to Change, shares her expert advise on using hypnotherapy to manage workplace stress.

Her video explains how stress often passes unrecognised and can be accepted as part of modern working life. 'Whilst we cannot remove stressful situations, we can control our response to them and that's where solution-focused hypnotherapy can help' explains Emma.

Emma goes on to explain how with a better understanding of how the brain works and with the assistance of hypnotherapy, we could be better equipped to cope with whatever life has to throw at us.

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Ashfords LLP named as one of Legal Week's Best Employers 2016

National law firm Ashfords LLP has been named as one of the Best Employers following the publication of Legal Week's 2016 Best Employers Report.

The Legal Week Best Employers Report is aimed at law firms across the country and measures what employees think about career progression, diversity, culture, management, pay, benefits and more. The survey allows employees to give anonymous, honest feedback about what their firm is doing well and how it could improve.

Hilary Stevenson, Learning & Development Manager at Ashfords LLP, commented: " Being recognised as one of the...

Councillor marks opening of new public realm area

Senior Development Manager at St. Modwen, Ian Guy and Council Chairman of Clyst Honiton Parish Council, Councillor Lynne Askew marked the official opening of the public realm area at St Modwen’s £210 million Skypark scheme in Exeter on Thursday 14 July. Named Western Fields Park, the five acre area was developed by St. Modwen to provide a naturally picturesque entrance into the development, which lines the site’s frontage along the Clyst Honiton bypass. The new park area includes a tree-lined avenue into the development surrounded by grassland and hedges as well as ornamental plants and...

Steep decline in number of small family farms

A major new independent study¹ commissioned by The Prince’s Countryside Fund into the future of small family farms across the UK, has revealed a steep decline in numbers since the beginning of the century.

Over the last two or three decades, small family farms have experienced profound change. The report set out to explore the future for these farms by identifying the pace of change, investigating ways in which they might improve performance and viability as well as putting forward proposals for improvements to farm management, adjusting policies and bringing in new blood.

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An impactful start for Mini’s Academy

Mini’s Academy has scooped its first award in the 373 Networking Group’s inaugural Business Awards.

Nic Sestaret, former Exeter Chief and one of the three co-founders of Mini’s Academy, a legacy of Exeter’s RWC2015 campaign, has dedicated the award to the city, explaining that winning the ‘Greatest Social Impact’ category is testament to everything the team is striving for.

“The ethos behind Minis Academy has always been to promote the social and health benefits of team sport by introducing primary school children to the character-building values of passion, respect,...

Construction consultants donate £1,000 to Combe Pafford School

Construction Consultants Haldons Ltd. present a cheque of £1000 to Combe Pafford in Torquay, a school which caters for pupils with learning and physical difficulties.

Haldons Ltd multi-disciplinary consultancy donated the funds to sponsor a child to take part in the school's annual residential trip.

Unlike your average excursion, the children visit either Beijing, China or Costa Rica. Over the years Combe Pafford has developed links with vocational schools in China, where the pupils join in on practical lessons like hairdressing, catering. They also have a strong...

Exeter businesses will soon be able to authenticate Twitter accounts with blue tick

Businesses and individuals across Exeter will soon be able to apply for their very own blue Twitter tick as the social media giant begins rolling out a new scheme.

Over the last few weeks Twitter has announced it will be launching a new system which allows local businesses apply for verified status. Verified status is displayed by the reputable blue tick that appears next to a Twitter profile. Previously, Twitter verification was only granted to public figures who were deemed to be of public interest, but soon anyone will be able to apply, providing they tick all of the boxes. The...

Tom Johnson testimonial launch

There was an all star local line up when Exeter Chiefs rugby player Tom Johnson launched his testimonial.

Hundreds of guests enjoyed the summer sunshine at Rockbeare Manor, which has recently undergone refurbishment.

Among those present were many of the current Chiefs squad including Jack Yeandle, Carl Rimmer, Haydn Thomas and Kai Horstman.

Deservedly earning the reputation for being one of the nicest men in rugby, Tom has played a key role in the success of the Exeter Chiefs and enjoyed the rare honour of playing for his country.

A whole host of events are...

Exeter pound to launch new note

The Exeter Pound is launching a new £E4.50 note on the Quay on Saturday 30th July from 12 noon to mark the 450th anniversary of the Exeter Ship Canal.

The new note will arrive at the Quay by boat having travelled along the ship canal from the Double Locks carried by a Tudor merchant in the costume of 1566 when the ship canal first opened. The merchant will in fact be Martyn Goss, a Director of the Exeter Pound. The new note will be presented to the Lord Mayor of Exeter in the Custom House.

The Exeter Quay and Canal Trust is a partner in the project to introduce the £E4.50...

Chiefs help launch new golf course

The 'Twenty Sixteen' Golf Course at Exeter Golf and Country Club was officially opened on Monday 18th July with an afternoon of golf, fizz and Devon cream teas.

Chairman, Will Gannon addressed the 200 golf members and guests, thanking those who had helped ensure the golf course redesign was a success.

Will explained that after years of uncertainty created by the planning issues surrounding Persimmon's neighbouring house development, the final completion of the course and grand opening marked certain success for the future of the club. During the year of Exeter Golf and...

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Local businesswoman takes over Complete Estate Agency as four Devon branches remain

Using hypnotherapy to manage workplace stress #InaNutshell

Ashfords LLP named as one of Legal Week's Best Employers 2016

Councillor marks opening of new public realm area

Steep decline in number of small family farms

An impactful start for Mini’s Academy

Construction consultants donate £1,000 to Combe Pafford School

Exeter businesses will soon be able to authenticate Twitter accounts with blue tick

Tom Johnson testimonial launch

Exeter pound to launch new note

Chiefs help launch new golf course

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