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Fisher German Boosts Exeter Team with Two Key Infrastructure Promotions

A leading property consultancy has announced two promotions in the infrastructure division of its Exeter office.

Fisher German LLP has promoted Richard Smale to Associate Partner, whilst Harry Whittle has also been promoted to Senior Associate.

Since arriving at the business in early 2024, Richard has played an integral role overseeing the ISD team, working across the South West and South of England.

Within his position he has worked with the firm’s clients in the water, electricity, and gas sectors, providing strategic oversight and advice on nationally...

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WiFi SPARK hires sales experts Ian Spark as Head of Healthcare and Paul Coleman as Head of Transport as the organisation continues its impressive growth

WiFi SPARK is delighted to announce that it has made two new sales appointments at a senior level. Ian Spark takes the reins as Head of Healthcare, while Paul Coleman joins as Head of Transport across WiFi SPARK’s impressive client portfolio.

As Head of Healthcare, Ian Spark will manage relationships across WiFi SPARK’s client base of NHS Trusts and Boards. Ian will promote the SPARK® Platform driving the company’s new patient entertainment system, SPARK® Media and associated products throughout the Healthcare industry.

Ian joins WiFi SPARK from Virgin Media where he was...

L-R: Andy Seaman (Energy Manager, University of Exeter), Mark Hodgson (MD, Co Cars) and Joel Smith (Sustainability Officer, University of Exeter).

Co Cars and University of Exeter announce sustainable, hire-by-the-hour car scheme

The University of Exeter is the latest organisation to sign up to Co Cars’ business offer, giving staff access to hire-by-the-hour low emission cars, helping to reduce the number of cars on the University’s campuses.

Two brand new Toyota Yaris Hybrids are now available from the University’s Streatham Campus and a third will be available from College Road, St Luke’s later in the summer. The cars can be booked for business travel by University staff 24/7 either online or by smartphone and are also available for all Co Cars members to book and use.

By partnering with Co Cars,...

Devon-based GripHero takes silver in prestigious national health & safety awards

GripHero Ltd, the developer of the world’s first fuel nozzle-mounted hand-protection dispenser, has won silver at the prestigious Tomorrow’s Health & Safety Awards 2019, which honour services and products that have had the biggest impact on the health and safety industry over the past year.

Winning second place is seen as an outstanding achievement for the Devon-based business, which only launched its revolutionary new forecourt fuel pump dispenser and anti-static, fully recyclable hand-protection in October 2018. Since then GripHero has gone on to introduce bright pink...

Road upgrade will boost South West economy by £40 billion

Upgrading a vital road between London and the South West will boost the region’s economy by £40 billion and create 21,000 new jobs.

That’s the message Devon County Council has delivered in evidence at a public examination of proposals to improve the A303 by constructing a tunnel to by-pass Stonehenge. Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Development, told the Planning Inspectorate hearing that improving the A303 and the A30 and A358 “swallow-tail” was critical to the future prosperity of the South West. Studies commissioned by a...

Exeter builders merchant needs your tools!

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to have joined forces with Devon-based charity Amigos and is inviting members of the local community to donate preloved tools, which will be used by young people in Africa to help them lift themselves and their families out of poverty.

Until Wednesday 31st July, preloved hand, power and gardening tools can be placed in the collection bags in RGB’s Exeter branch. Amigos will then arrange for the donations to be collected, repaired and shipped to Africa.

The charity has been working in Uganda for nearly 20 years and for the last nine it has...

Hall’s Electrical becomes first Lightfoot Reseller as driver rewards firm continues growth

Hall’s Electrical, the largest auto electrical service provider in the south of England, has become the first UK-based reseller of Lightfoot – the world’s first technology to reward better drivers.

Established in the 1970s, Hall’s is a major supplier to commercial fleets across the country, specialising in commercial vehicle safety products including vehicle CCTV, proximity sensors, and fleet management technology.

Lightfoot’s Value-Added Reseller programme launched in May 2019 as part of a strategic objective to take Lightfoot into new markets nationally and...

The south Devon Guardian Homecare office team.

Dementia sufferers stay at home with specialist care

PEOPLE living in south Devon who suffer from dementia can receive care at home thanks to a specialist training scheme being run by a care provider in the area (June 2019).

Dementia sufferers can remain at home while receiving care, rather than having to live in a residential home, with the help of trained carers working for Guardian Homecare in Exeter and Torbay.

Catherine Porter, Manager for Guardian Homecare said: “We believe supporting people with dementia is extremely important as it enables them to retain their independence and lead fulfilled lives.

“We now...

Taylor Wimpey Exeter raises over £8,250 for good causes

The team at Taylor Wimpey Exeter have raised over £8,250 for three good causes as part of the housebuilder’s annual Taylor Wimpey Challenge.

This year, 12 members of the Exeter team scaled the Brecon Beacons - both on foot and by bicycle - in aid of national and regional good causes. Challengers tackled a range of hiking and cycling routes including the Taylor Wimpey Titan challenge, a 112km hike and bike ride for the most hardy participants.

This is the sixth year in a row that Taylor Wimpey has supported the Youth Adventure Trust, a charity which uses outdoor adventure to...

Oneserve celebrates Workforce Management CEO of the Year 2019 award as business goes from strength to strength

Oneserve, the award-winning Field Service Management software provider, is thrilled to announce that their CEO, Chris Proctor, has been awarded the title of Workforce Management CEO of the Year 2019 in the annual Global CEO Excellence Awards. This prestigious award recognises Chris’ leadership in pioneering the company’s commitment to market-leading field service management software.

As the business approaches its tenth anniversary, innovation and creativity continue to be important values for Chris which he instils across the business. Through promoting a forward-thinking ethos,...

Pictured: Paul Stevens, Donna Stevens and Jason Gower

Housebuilder’s donation gives charity its own magic touch

A charity set up in the memory of Somerset youngster Elliot Stevens has received a £1,000 windfall from Barratt Homes in Exeter after becoming the latest recipient of the housebuilder’s new community initiative.

The Barratt and David Wilson Homes Community Fund donates £1,000 each month to a charity or organisation and the fund is part of the company’s pledge to strengthen its ties with the areas in which it is building new homes.

Elliot’s Touch is one of the first recipients of the new fund and the charity has a special place in the heart of one Barratt Homes employee,...

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Fisher German Boosts Exeter Team with Two Key Infrastructure Promotions

WiFi SPARK hires sales experts Ian Spark as Head of Healthcare and Paul Coleman as Head of Transport as the organisation continues its impressive growth

Co Cars and University of Exeter announce sustainable, hire-by-the-hour car scheme

Devon-based GripHero takes silver in prestigious national health & safety awards

Road upgrade will boost South West economy by £40 billion

Exeter builders merchant needs your tools!

Hall’s Electrical becomes first Lightfoot Reseller as driver rewards firm continues growth

Dementia sufferers stay at home with specialist care

Taylor Wimpey Exeter raises over £8,250 for good causes

Oneserve celebrates Workforce Management CEO of the Year 2019 award as business goes from strength to strength

Housebuilder’s donation gives charity its own magic touch

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