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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...

Kerry joins Thomas Westcott's Business Recovery and Insolvency Servcie

The Business Recovery and Insolvency department of Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants has been further strengthened by the arrival of experienced insolvency specialist, Kerry Austin.

Kerry, who joins the firm as an Insolvency Manager, started her career in professional services at a leading South West law firm before training at a national insolvency practice where she spent eight years handling a range of personal and corporate cases.

She said: “I’ve always known Thomas Westcott to be an excellent firm offering the full range of accountancy and business advisory...

Bristol Bears 10 Exeter Chiefs 12

When push came to shove, Exeter’s pack came together in unison to provide the power that has put them within touching distance of a semi-final place in this season’s Premiership Rugby Cup.

The Cup holders will have to wait at least a week to confirm whether they have advanced, but a third victory of the season against Bristol Bears has given them more than a fighting chance of advancing.

Only Newcastle Falcons - who face Sale Sharks next weekend in their final qualification fixture - can deny the Devonians, providing they pick up all five points and overturn a nine-point...

Celebrating Exceptional Care across Devon and Cornwall

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 01/26/2019 - 8:33pm

The annual Outstanding Care Awards for Devon and Cornwall will honour outstanding individuals, providers and suppliers from across the care industry, including care homes, community care, voluntary organisations, emergency services and more.

The initiative, backed by organisations including Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Devon County Council, Torbay Council and Proud to Care Devon, saw hundreds of entries when started in 2018 by the Devon-based Care Network Group.

With years of experience across the care sector, Kat Green and Chloe Start co-founded The Care...

4 Profitable Business Ideas for 2019

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 01/25/2019 - 11:55am

For aspiring business owners, some of the hardest challenges before starting up their business can be knowing what ideas will be profitable and which are better lefton the drawing board. 2019 is going to be a year of change and the businesses that take advantage of technological advances, environmental awareness and attitude changes are likely to be the most successful and in-demand.

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is finally house-hold technology, with many products centred around utilising virtual reality for entertainment purposes and to aid marketing campaigns. Whether...

Charles Courtenay, the Earl of Devon, appointed as Partner at Michelmores

Exeter headquartered law firm Michelmores has announced the appointment of Charles Courtenay as Partner within its Commercial and Regulatory Disputes team.

Charles' arrival will support the firm's growing national and international client base, adding expertise to its cross-border disputes, intellectual property and technology practices. He joins a team of 25 specialist litigation, arbitration and regulatory lawyers who work across the firm's South West and London offices advising national brands, multi-national corporations and public bodies.

Charles joins Michelmores from...

History meets modern business needs for new independent start-up company

Newly formed independent family-run company, ‘Offices at No.1’ providing high-end unique and distinctive serviced offices, celebrated opening in Exeter with a glittering launch event. Over 60 guests made up of professionals, members of the business community, local artists, as well as friends and family enjoyed bubbles, wine and canapés to the accompaniment of music provided by the talented Exeter University Jazz Orchestra.

Located at prestigious Barnfield Crescent in the heart of the city, ‘Offices at No.1’ offer 24/7 accessible private serviced offices with easy-in, easy-out...

Hendy Group honours Exeter sales star in 2018 Sales Awards

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 01/24/2019 - 10:51pm

Owen Boylan from the Hendy Car Store in Exeter has picked up a key award at the recent Hendy Sales Awards which honour the group’s leading employees.

Owen was named Car and Van Store sales executive of the year for his work at the annual awards which were hosted by TV comedian Rob Beckett

The group has 57 franchise outlets across 30 locations and employs more than 1,100 people in Devon, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

Last year the group sold more than 39,568 vehicles and chief executive Paul Hendy said he was extremely proud of the contribution all employees...

Devon fish and chip shop named best in UK

Krispies Fish & Chips from Exmouth, Devon are frying high today as they celebrate netting the enviable title of the UK’s best fish and chip shop at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2019, organised by Seafish.

Owned and operated by husband and wife team Kelly and Tim Barnes, Krispies beat off competition from nine other finalist shops to clinch the title, which has led to previous champions doubling their turnover in the twelve months following the announcement.

Krispies were also successful in the Staff Training and Development Award category. Another Devon based...

Flybe hosts high fliers at Women in Aviation & Aerospace seminar

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, recently hosted the first Women in Aviation & Aerospace (WiAA) Seminar of 2019 at its Training Academy in Exeter, which attracted over 60 high fliers representing many of the 80+ signatory organisations to the Charter that was launched last year at the Farnborough Airshow.

The WiAA Charter commits organisations to supporting the progression of women into senior roles by focusing on the career pipeline and opportunities. Reflecting this commitment, the seminar featured specialist presentations on the Government’s Aviation Strategy by...

All systems go for PKF Francis Clark's expanding VAT Team

Chartered accountants and business advisers PKF Francis Clark have introduced another member to their VAT team based in the firm's Truro office, in preparation for the legislative changes and Brexit complications that 2019 will bring.

The firm that is celebrating its Centenary year and has seven offices across the South/South West has recently welcomed Richard Phillips to their office in Cornwall. Richard is the third recruit that has joined the VAT team from HMRC this year, which the firm has described as "HMRC's loss being PKF Francis Clark's gain".

Due to increased...

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