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SW businesses raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Charity at Exeter Padel Tournament

Business from across the South West came together at City Padel Exeter to raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Chairty as part of a charity padel tournament hosted by Konker .

The event saw 12 local businesses compete in a friendly tournament, combining sport, networking and fundraising in support of Devon based cancer charity. The day aimed to create a relaxed and social alternative to traditional business events, while raising money for a cause with strong local impact.

Funds raised will support FORCE Cancer Charity’s ongoing work providing practical, emotional and well-being...

Celebrations all round for PKF Francis Clark

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/20/2019 - 9:51pm

Regional accountancy firm, PKF Francis Clark, is not only celebrating their Centenary year, but they are also celebrating the news of being announced as finalists in three categories of the Tolley’s Tax Awards 2019, and the recent achievements of the rising stars in their tax team, with one, in particular, coming top nationally in a recent exam.

Rob Tough, a tax specialist based in the firm’s Exeter office achieved first place in the country, in the prestigious Chartered Institute of Taxation owner managed business paper and is now a qualified Chartered Tax Adviser. This is a major...

Picture of Greg Dugmore, Fran Rickwood and Paul Elson opening the water refill station

Water refill station will save 10,000 plastic bottles a year

Authored by lparks
Posted: Fri, 04/19/2019 - 10:47am

A new water refill station will save 10,000 plastic bottles a year from being used as well as reducing litter and helping to keep walkers and cyclists hydrated.

Water retailer Source for Business, part of the Exeter-based Pennon Group, has sponsored the refill station at Okehampton YHA to help combat plastic waste. The refill station was opened by Fran Rickwood, Eco-School Co-ordinator at Okehampton Primary School who has driven a number of sustainability initiatives in the town.

“We’re proud to have helped Okehampton YHA with this important project. Helping businesses to...

Redrow appoints new regional managing director to oversee South West, South Wales and West Country

Tim Stone has been appointed as Redrow Homes’ new regional managing director, overseeing projects across the South West, South Wales and the West Country.

Tim joined the housebuilder four years ago as regional director of its South Wales division, based in Cardiff, before being promoted to managing director in 2017.

He will now work with the senior management teams across the South West and South Wales to direct their operations and drive forward the company’s strategic plans to ensure a good ongoing supply of new developments.

“I’m really pleased to be taking on...

Give community space a makeover with help from Community Fund

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:32am

Since its launch in 2014, RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund has supported 28 charities, schools, projects and community groups by donating £1,000 worth of building materials every other month. The builders merchant is delighted to be bringing it back for another year and is inviting groups from the Exeter area to get in contact.

For its first giveaway of the new campaign, RGB would like to hear from groups that are keen to improve part of their community. Perhaps an outdoor space is rundown and deserves to be turned into a community garden, or maybe a local building...

Exeter business receives Freight Transport Association Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/18/2019 - 9:41am

The team at Johnson’s Apparalmaster’s Exeter laundry were delighted to be honoured recently with the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) prestigious Tachograph Compliance Award. The annual award highlights FTA members' efforts in maintaining the highest levels of safety compliance and their management of high driver standards.

Announcing the award, FTA key account contract manger Karen Reid said: “I’m delighted to present this award to Johnsons Apparelmaster in Exeter in recognition of the high standards achieved. This award reflects the high benchmark set and I would like to...

Flybe gears up for a busy Easter at Exeter Airport

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:14am

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is gearing up for a busy six-day Easter holiday period (Thursday 18th April – Tuesday 23rd April 2019 inc) from Exeter Airport when it will operate a total of 188 flights across 17 UK regional and European routes.

With extra frequency added over the same period last year, Paris and Manchester will be particularly busy, with the popular routes operating 22 and 30 flights respectively over the extended weekend. Double daily flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle offer a wide range of options for onward travel to destinations across the world that...

Devon’s leading family law team expands

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/17/2019 - 11:04am

One of the UK’s highest regarded family law teams is continuing to expand. Stephens Scown LLP’s Exeter family team has seen its workload increase by 70 per cent over the last 10 years and it has just recruited its latest team member.

The team’s latest recruit, Kai Whicker has joined the employee-owned firm as a solicitor. His previous role was at a leading Hertfordshire law firm, where he specialised in complex and high net worth divorce. The team, which is based in Exeter, now has 24 members including five partners.

Stephens Scown’s family law team advises clients on a...

How to solve five of the most common business-related challenges

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 04/17/2019 - 8:28am

Most new businesses will close down in under two years, but surviving past that milestone doesn’t mean you are free and clear. To help make survival easier you need to know in advance the types of challenges that your type of company is likely to face . Knowing the challenges, a business is likely to facecan help you prevent them or manage them successfully.

The Difficulty of Financial Management

Financial management is one of the cornerstones of any company. Managing your finances successfully means having all the right systems in place and keeping an accurate tab on your...

Jessops in Exeter has opened its doors to a brand new store concept which is the first of its kind on a UK high-street.

A brand new Jessops photo store concept is coming to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/16/2019 - 10:50pm

The photo revolution is coming to Exeter! Jessops on High Street has unveiled a new retail environment that’s all about setting your photos free.

Jessops’ new store in Exeter has officially opened this week with this exceptional new store set to fully embrace the photo revolution. Shoppers will discover exciting new photo printing creativity corners. What’s more, a team of ‘photosmiths’ will be on hand to help you get the most out of your photos, offering expert advice on how to see them free.

Jessops has seen a huge rise in the number of photos that are being taken by...

Housebuilder makes key appointment in South West

Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes has made a key appointment as it looks to expand its presence in the south west.

Nicki Reid has been promoted to sales director of the Exeter-based division which is creating new communities in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

She joined the housebuilder 17 years ago as a sales advisor and has worked in four divisions of the housebuilder as her career has progressed.

“I’m delighted to have worked my way up the ladder and thrilled to be leading the sales team here in the...

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