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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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Holiday cottage industry experts team up for free seminar

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Three leading industry experts are teaming up to provide holiday cottage and complex owners from across Devon and Cornwall with a comprehensive and free seminar next month. The event, which will bring together specialist speakers on digital marketing, holiday home insurance and the buying, selling and development of holiday complexes, will be held on 30th October 2018 just a minute off the A30 dual carriageway on the Devon / Cornwall border.

The line-up of speakers will include Mark Worden from MiHi Digital, an experienced online marketing and tourism expert...

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Lightfoot launches £250 weekly prize for drivers in Devon and Somerset

Following its consumer launch in Exeter in September Lightfoot, the driver rewards technology frequently described as “the Fitbit for cars”, is announcing a new competition for private drivers in Devon and Somerset. Lightfoot motorists will now have the chance to win a weekly cash prize of £250. Users who buy or install at Halfords will be automatically entered into the weekly draw. The first winner will be drawn on Friday 5 October and there is no limit on the number of times a user can win the WIN250 League. The competition represents a further enhancement of Lightfoot’s Driver Rewards...

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Five Web Design Tips for a Successful Site

In the last couple of years, we’ve seen more and more small company’s start-up companies appearing and that’s all thanks to the creation and improvement of the internet. Now anyone with a good business plan can create their own site, sell a product and become the next Alan Sugar in no time at all. Umbingo is a perfect example of a unique website design, you can deposit and play bingo at this site .

But, before you go throwing things together on a webpage in hopes that it will bring in some extra cash, there’s a few things you should take into consideration first to avoid going bust...

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Scarlett Entertainment announced as IOD Director of the Year Awards UK finalist

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 10/02/2018 - 11:50am

Scarlett Entertainment Co-director Rebecca Marks has been shortlisted for the Family Business category at the finals of the 2018 IoD Director of the Year Awards.

Scarlett Entertainment is a global entertainment specialist based in Devon.

Rebecca Marks, Co-director at Scarlett Entertainment said: “Since starting the company in 2009 with my brother, Ben, we’ve worked hard to become a leading international entertainment company. This has only been possible by putting our family values at the centre of all that we do. We have a fantastic team and our values allow us to...

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Gregory Distribution acquires Craib Transport

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Tue, 10/02/2018 - 6:41am

Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Ltd has acquired ARR Craib Transport Ltd, whose headquarters are in Aberdeen, with additional operations in Cumbernauld, Stockton and Great Yarmouth.

Like Gregory’s, Craib’s is a private family company with an exceptional reputation gained over nearly 50 years of trading. Initially the business was linked to the paper industry and thereafter developed as a major supplier to the Oil and Gas industries. Subsequently the business expanded to include running the Scottish hub for Palletline as well as being the largest pallet network operator in Scotland...

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5 Ways to Reduce Business Costs

Every business owner needs to identify ways in which they can reduce costs in order to maximise profit. This can be a challenge, particularly when first starting out as there are many costs involved in running a successful company, but there are a few ways that you can do this which will have a big impact in the long run. Often, these costs can be simple to implement and will help to improve your bottom line. These methods to reduce spending are about making intelligent business decisions, and they could also have an impact on your brand reputation too. Read on to discover a few ways that...

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InExeter announces date for this year's Christmas lights switch on event

This year the city will be illuminated with the biggest display of Christmas lights Exeter has ever seen.

For the third year, InExeter will host and celebrate the city’s Christmas lights switch on event with a new festival for all the family culminating in the lights being switched on at a new time of 5pm on Sunday 18th November in close partnership with Stagecoach and sponsor Crealy.

The annual event has moved to a Sunday, and the city will host a full day of family friendly, festive events, including crafting activities and face painting and live music from local...

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Is part time trading the way to go?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 10/01/2018 - 5:07am

In the past it was not possible to be a trader in any form unless you were a full-time floor trader. However now, due to technology advancements and the internet, it is possible for anyone to start trading; and to do this part-time to generate an additional income or just as an occasional hobby for fun. Many have an interest in trading but don’t actually want to pursue it as a full-time career, and so trading part-time is the perfect solution.

By becoming a part-time trader, you can keep your day to day job, with a guaranteed income, but also see benefits from successful trading on...

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Exeter’s City Science wins national Roads for the Future competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/30/2018 - 10:16pm

Exeter tech company City Science has been announced as one of two winners of the national Roads for the Future competition, scooping £25,000 from a dedicated £50,000 prize fund. Launched in January alongside Highways England and Innovate UK, the Roads for the Future competition sought ideas for how the UK’s road network could be adapted to maximise the potential benefits of connected and driverless vehicles. City Science has been recognised for its idea which examines how sections of roads in urban areas could initially be dedicated to driverless vehicles, as a key step in kick-starting...

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Chiefs continue their winning run

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Sun, 09/30/2018 - 10:55am

Five weeks into the new Gallagher Premiership season and Worcester Director of Rugby Alan Solomons believes it's already a two-horse race between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs for English rugby's top prize.

The South African's assessment came in the wake of his side being downed in Devon as the Chiefs maintained their unbeaten start to the new season with a 28-11 success at Sandy Park.

Rob Baxter's outfit bagged their fourth maximum haul of the campaign, but in truth they were never at their ruthless best and their esteemed leader admitted as much at the final whistle....

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