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Exeter site manager recognised as one of the best in the country

A Redrow site manager at St Michael's Meadow has won a top national award for the quality of the homes they’re building in Exeter.

Roy Taylor has won a Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) for the second consecutive year. This follows his success in 2025 when he achieved the Seal of Excellence in the regional stage of the competition – an accolade awarded to only the top 5% of site managers in the UK.

The awards, often dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry, recognise the very best site managers across the country. Judging is...

Foot Anstey strengthens its South West presence with two new Partner appointments

National law firm Foot Anstey is pleased to be expanding its South West teams with two new Partner hires this week. James Clark and Hayley Steel mark the latest additions to the firm in its ambitious period of growth.

James Clark will be strengthening the firm’s planning and infrastructure offering in the Developer team, bringing extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious planning matters. He is returning to the firm after a tenure at Womble Bond Dickinson. His expertise includes providing strategic planning advice, negotiating Section 106 and other...

Ben Finch from The Fresh Accountancy Company

What to do if you’re worried about paying your tax bill

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 01/02/2025 - 11:59am

Those worried about paying their tax bills this January shouldn’t panic, says Ben Finch, an accountant at The Fresh Accountancy Company .

As the tax deadline approaches, some people may feel anxious, especially if their bill is higher than expected. However, Ben advises: “The worst thing you can do is ignore the issue. If you’re struggling to pay in full, take action early - there are options available.”

The first step is to contact HMRC directly. They may discuss extending the payment deadline or suggest making a partial payment before 31 January to demonstrate your...

Italian deal builds on Rapid Fusion’s entry into the construction sector

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/01/2025 - 9:54pm

A UK-based technology specialist has signed a new international deal that will see additive manufacturing used to make complex concrete moulds.

Rapid Fusion, which provides full turnkey 3D printing solutions from its R&D centre in the South West, has used its ZEUS 3D robotic system to create intricate concrete pieces for Italian start-up Nanoo.

The complex moulds were used to create table legs for an exclusive Italian furniture manufacturer and took just a few days to make – compared to almost two weeks using conventional methods.

By using additive...

Exeter’s Tyler Grange makes salary ranges publicly available 

Further tackling gender, ethnicity and disability pay inequality within its B Corp certified business, four-day week Exeter environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has made its salary information public . It’s one of only 16% of UK companies to disclose individual pay ranges to employees, and its fixed term contract salaries within the business range from £25,400 to £82,000.

Committed to workplace fairness and equality, Tyler Grange recognised the need to overhaul its recruitment and people management processes, for both commercial growth and career satisfaction and progression...

Sally Basker, chief executive of Exeter Science Park has been appointed chair of UKSPA

Exeter Science Park's Sally Basker appointed as Chair of UK Science Park Association

Sally Basker, Chief Executive of Exeter Science Park, has been appointed as Chair of the United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA).

The announcement followed the UKSPA Annual General Meeting, marking a significant milestone in Sally’s career as she steps into this influential role after previously serving as Vice Chair.

Sally said: “I’m honoured to have been appointed Chair of UKSPA and excited to collaborate with members, partners, and stakeholders to create opportunities across the UK’s Science Park sector.

“This is a pivotal moment for science and...

Trowers & Hamlins has advised on the acquisition of the historic Royal Clarence in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 12/22/2024 - 11:36pm

Trowers & Hamlins has advised on the acquisition of the historic Royal Clarence in Exeter Cathedral Yard, which is now set to be restored to its former glory with work starting nine years after the hotel was ravaged by fire in 2016.

Having exchanged contracts to acquire the site, local property developer NooKo have plans to develop a mix of residential and commercial units.

James Porter, NooKo director, said the company would focus on "keeping as much of the building's original charm as possible" and "like most people in Exeter we want to see this iconic building...

Tyler Grange Exeter steps into the ring for charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/11/2024 - 9:40pm

‘The Tribe’ at B Corp four-day week at Exeter environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has recently swapped development sites for the boxing ring – taking part in a team building session at the award-winning sport for development charity Empire Fighting Chance .

Ecology teams from the firm’s Southwest and London offices came together for a dynamic day of boxing. Using non-contact exercises, values of the sport were combined with evidence-based psychological principles to achieve enhanced productivity and wellbeing in the workplace.

In return, the consultancy...

KLM to launch daily flights from Exeter to Amsterdam

Global airline, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is set to connect the West Country to Amsterdam and beyond with the launch of its first ever flights from Exeter Airport to the international aviation hub of Schiphol from end of March next year.

It is the first time Exeter Airport has served Amsterdam in almost five years, and a first for KLM from the Devon airport as it seeks to expand its UK regional footprint.

The move links Exeter Airport with KLM's network of worldwide destinations via Amsterdam.

Exeter Airport Managing Director Stephen Wiltshire said: "This is a...

Exeter Airport’s corporate jet centre helps XLR win major industry award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/10/2024 - 5:37am

Exeter Airport’s corporate jet centre is celebrating scooping a major aviation industry award for outstanding customer service and operational excellence.

XLR Executive Jet Centres, which operates four exclusive facilities across the UK, was named as the Air Charter Association’s (ACA) Handling Agent/ Fixed Base Operations (FBO) of the Year 2024.

Over the past 12 months, XLR - part of regional airports operator Regional & City Airports (RCA) - has delivered unparalleled service across its centres in Exeter, Birmingham, Liverpool and Bournemouth.

Exeter’s XLR...

UK wetsuit recycling among new ‘future fibres’ projects 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2024 - 11:52pm

A plan to develop the UK’s first wetsuit recycling facility is among eight new projects funded by Future Fibres Network Plus .

Future Fibres Network Plus – which aims to bring environmental science into the heart of the UK fashion, clothing and textile sectors – is a network led by the University of Exeter, collaborating with the universities of Leeds, Huddersfield and Plymouth, University of the Arts London, and the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT).

Many wetsuits are made from neoprene – but the UK currently has no way of recycling them, meaning more than 380...

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