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Exeter-based employment lawyer joins Westbank Community Health and Care’s Board of Trustees

The Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, is delighted to welcome lawyer Henry Cross as its newest Trustee. Henry is a Senior Associate at Michelmores, specialising in employment law.

A father-of-two from Exeter, Henry already had a broad awareness of the charity when he met Westbank’s Head of Carers Services, Andy Hood, at a networking event a few years ago. When he subsequently learnt that Westbank was looking for a law-oriented Trustee to join its Board, he was quick to express his interest in the role.

Henry says, “I knew I...

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Pitch@Palace 11.0 On Tour Devon comes to Exeter College

Entrepreneurs and business start-ups are being invited to apply for Pitch@Palace 11.0 On Tour Devon – in Exeter on Monday February 18, 2019- to help make their business dreams become a reality.

The Event will be hosted by Exeter College in partnership with the University of Exeter, on behalf of SETsquared Exeter, part of SETsquared, the award-winning business incubation network run by five leading research-led UK universities. Twice ranked as the Global No. 1 Business Incubator.

Pitch@Palace isan initiative founded by The Duke of York, to amplify and accelerate the work of...

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H2O Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs of Exeter win big at 2019 BISHTA & SPATA Awards

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 02/06/2019 - 6:02am

The Oscars of the swimming pool and hot tub world took place on Tuesday 29th January, at the prestigious Ericsson Exhibition Hall within Ricoh Arena, Coventry. The night saw Exeter based, family run since 1969 company, H2O, take home no less than 6 awards; including 4 gold awards and the incredible Dick Millward Trophy for Swimming Pool Contractor Of The Year.

The annual Industry Gala Evening brings together BISHTA (British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association) and SPATA (Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association) in a joint event to highlight the achievements of their members...

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Free Winter Safety Boxes still available

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 02/05/2019 - 10:59pm

Following last week’s snowfall in parts of the county, the Travel Devon team is reminding workplaces in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple that a limited number of FREE "Winter Safety Boxes" are still available.

Businesses in these communities have until Thursday 28 February to apply for a Winter Safety Box, which is worth £100 and contains essential equipment to help staff who walk and cycle during the winter months.

The Met Office recently received one of the boxes while hosting a Travel Devon event.

Met Office Environmental Advisor Kathy Gray said: “We are very...

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Why should local companies invest in a website?

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 02/05/2019 - 10:57am

If you’re a local start-up business which is beginning to gain some traction in terms of fans and local visitors, then chances are you’ve been told to invest in setting up a website. If local customers have been sharing your Instagram posts and spreading the good news by word of mouth, then you might be wondering what the point is of investing in a website under your name.

Social media is only a flavour of what you have to offer

Hopefully, your local business is building up its reputation and fan-base on social media. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are...

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How to start a small business in the South West

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 02/05/2019 - 10:45am

Have you got a great idea for a small business? Fancy yourself as a budding entrepreneur and looking for the right opportunity to branch out on your own? The South West of England could be a great place to put your plans into action this year, so make 2019 the year you take some decisive action towards independence and a more rewarding lifestyle.

Why is the South West a good place for small businesses?

The advantages of being in the south west used to be overshadowed by the lack of a motorway beyond Exeter and the notoriously inadequate A303 main road link. However, many...

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Decline of high street is an opportunity for Devon's city centres, says JLL

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/04/2019 - 4:38pm

City centres in Devon including Exeter and Plymouth are set for transformation as housing, offices and leisure facilities replace empty retail space, but this wave of change should be seen as an opportunity, not a threat, says JLL.

City and town centres need to be refashioned into ‘city neighbourhoods' and community hubs offering a mix of housing, workspace, leisure activities and shopping to ensure they meet the needs of their populations, according to property consultancy JLL.

JLL will reflect on the latest trends and share its predictions for the future when it hosts its...

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Ashfords LLP lawyer appointed as first female CILEx judge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/04/2019 - 11:37am

Law firm Ashfords LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Johnson as a fee-paid Judge of the First Tier Tribunal in the Social Entitlement Chamber, the first female Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) practitioner to be appointed as a Judge.

Elizabeth is an Associate and Chartered Legal Executive in the Insurance and Liability Claims Team at Ashfords, a national provider of legal, professional and regulatory services that has roots in the South West. Holding over 20 years’ experience in all sectors of personal injury law, Elizabeth advises public...

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Here we Aygo with Janette’s car raffle win

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 02/04/2019 - 10:52am

Snows Toyota’s latest charity car raffle landed Janette Greenslade a new AYGO and raised just under £5000 for a local cancer charity.

Throughout December, visitors to Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter were invited to enter a draw for the chance to win a Toyota AYGO X-Play, worth £10,510.

Proceeds from the £2 tickets have gone to FORCE Cancer Charity, which funds research and equipment to improve local patient care.

Janette, 53, from Exeter, told how one man’s loss was her gain when buying the winning ticket.

She explained: “I took a last-minute extra day...

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New Exeter student scheme completed on historic former hospital site

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/04/2019 - 10:49am

A unique, new 75-bedroom student accommodation complex in the heart of Exeter’s Mont Le Grand Conservation Area is complete.

The £5.7 million project saw Midas Construction, part of the Midas Group, transform the historic former Heavitree Hospital building, while retaining and reusing the redbrick and stone façade dating back to 1913 within the new development.

Now known as Atlas House, the new development is perfectly located, across the road from the St Luke's campus and just over a mile away from the main Exeter campus, and offers students a mix of high-quality...

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How to get a competitive rate on your small business loan

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 02/04/2019 - 7:14am

Most companies will need to take out a loan at some point during their lifetime offering distinct pros and cons to the business . This can happen for large conglomerates as well as smaller businesses and start-ups. Despite this, not all companies are able to get good interest rates. It can be especially difficult for smaller businesses to get competitive rates when it comes to lending.

Searching for great rates can be a bit of a chore. Searching through banks, online lenders, business lenders and more can take up a bulk of your time rather spent on focussing on the business. That’s...

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