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Trowers' Exeter office continues growth with new partner hire

Trowers & Hamlins has expanded its Exeter team with the rehiring of Brian Hitchcock as Partner in the Projects and Construction team.

Brian brings 18 years of experience as a transactional infrastructure and project delivery lawyer, advising across a full spectrum of infrastructure, energy and real estate development projects in the UK. Brian has particular expertise in advising on contracting strategy and dispute avoidance.

He is ranked and recognised by the Chambers & Partners UK legal guide as "a go-to practitioner for large-scale construction project advice...

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60 tonnes of black plastic prevented by British bacon brand

Devon-based bacon producer Denhay has announced it has switched its products’ packaging to fully recyclable clear trays made from 25% recycled plastic - completely removing black plastic from any retail packs of bacon which will avoid an estimated 60 tonnes of non-recyclable waste from going to landfill.

Denhay’s new easy-peel packaging is both consumer and environmentally-friendly, as the clear plastic tray can be recycled by most waste management facilities across the UK through local authority recycling schemes.

The packaging is designed to have a fresh and contemporary...

How to create the perfect Android App

The Google Play Store has over 2.6 million available apps as of December 2018 according to Statista. The reason so many developers decide to develop for Android is two-fold. Firstly, because of the freedom that the Android platform offers them with what they can potentially do and secondly, because of the resources available for developing applications. If building android apps was excessively easy, however, everyone would be doing it. Having an app idea is one thing, but realizing that idea into an app requires skill, dedication, and ambition. While there is no guaranteed way to develop a...

Dawlish drop-in event planned to inform residents on the schedule of work for the new sea wall

Network Rail is inviting residents to a drop-in session in Dawlish to inform the local community about planned work relating to construction of the new sea wall to the west of the railway station, which is due to start at the end of May.

The community drop-in event follows on from Teignbridge District Council’s approval of the works to improve the resilience of the stretch of railway that connects the South West with the rest of the country at their recent planning committee meeting.

The event will be held in Dawlish on:

Wednesday 22 May – Dawlish Methodist

L-R: Charlotte McGregor, Partner at Wollens; Chris Hart, Chief Executive at Wollens; Joanne Caine, Exeter Chamber Board Director; and Amanda Bonnick, Partner at Wollens

Exeter Chamber announces partnership with Wollens

Exeter Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a two-year partnership agreement with newly branded legal firm Wollens, formerly Wollen Michelmore.

The growing law firm employs nearly 200 people across offices in Torquay, Dartmouth, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple, as well as in Cathedral Yard, Exeter.

The partnership will include increased profile for Wollens at Chamber events, and in the Chamber weekly news publication – a hub for timely business news in Greater Exeter.

Jo Caine, managing director of Cathedral Appointments and board director of Exeter Chamber, said: “...

Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter.

Guardian Homecare supports ‘Every Day is Different’ campaign

A SOUTH Devon care provider says it will be supporting the Department of Health and Social Care’s recently launched recruitment campaign aiming to attract much-needed staff to the care sector (May 2019).

Guardian Homecare, which has offices and teams in Exeter, says any campaign that brings more people into the industry and promotes care as a rewarding career is heartily welcomed.

Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter said: “As part of our recruitment process, we’re always keen to make sure people understand that while it isn’t easy work, caring can be very...

New awards launched celebrating South West’s ‘best of tech’

Tech South West has launched new awards to celebrate and showcase the best of the region’s technology sector.

The Tech South West Awards2019 cover the whole Tech South West region of Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, recognising and celebrating talent, creativity, business success, education, leadership, diversity and more across the whole technology sector.

The groundbreaking event will comprise 23 award categories covering South West’s fastest growing sector, honouring the profusion of innovative...

Leader-elect to push for Exeter to declare a Climate Emergency

The Leader-elect of Exeter City Council has said he intends to push for Exeter to declare a Climate Emergency.

Cllr Phil Bialyk, who is set to become Exeter City Council’s new Leader tomorrow night (Tuesday 14 May) at the City’s Annual Council meeting, said he will raise the matter at the next available meeting.

It comes as Chief Executives and Directors from nearly 20 public and private sector organisations across Devon came together to pledge their commitment to tackle climate change. The organisations are all part of a new Devon Climate Emergency Response Group.

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Top digital marketing course with Google certification

Digital marketing is one of the utmost requirements of the business world these days. As the internet is growing at a breakneck pace; the aspects of digital marketing have also been changed up to a greater extent now. One doesn’t need to go outdoors for promoting their products or services. All the tasks now can be quickly done online at the comfort of your own home.

But the operation and management of digital marketing are not as simple as the concept seems to. One needs to have skills and experience to grow up their business in the virtual world as well.

All thanks to...

Lead generation business for sale

The success of every business depends upon the fact of how successfully it is making the sales. We often have heard the concept of lead generation in business marketing; but do you know exactly lead generation is?

Let’s start with a lead first. Lead is a person who shows interest in purchasing the products or services related to your company.

But is that so easy to convince any person to purchase your products or services?

Not for sure.

Here we come up with lead generation; lead generation is the process of converting the visitors of your site into...

Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre now open

Having undergone a multi-million-pound development, the Holiday Inn Express® Exeter – City Centre is now open.

The hotel has 103 guestrooms and a stylish lounge with a licensed bar where guests can relax, dine and work.

Ideally located in Exeter city centre only a 6-minute walk from the High Street/Cathedral, less than a 10-minute walk from Exeter St. David’s and Exeter St. Thomas train stations and a 20-minute drive from Exeter International Airport, travelling to and from the hotel could not be easier. On-site parking is available from £12 per day.

Free Wi-Fi is...

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Trowers' Exeter office continues growth with new partner hire

60 tonnes of black plastic prevented by British bacon brand

How to create the perfect Android App

Dawlish drop-in event planned to inform residents on the schedule of work for the new sea wall

Exeter Chamber announces partnership with Wollens

Guardian Homecare supports ‘Every Day is Different’ campaign

New awards launched celebrating South West’s ‘best of tech’

Leader-elect to push for Exeter to declare a Climate Emergency

Top digital marketing course with Google certification

Lead generation business for sale

Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre now open

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