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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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Devon's gritters heading out as temperatures fall

Devon’s gritters were out in force over the weekend after being called out for the first time this season.

With road surface temperatures set to drop even lower tonight, Devon County Council’s gritters will be out across the county’s main roads again from 7pm this evening and then monitoring conditions overnight.

Temperatures are due to fall below -3C on Dartmoor tonight and are expected to be lower than -2C in northern Devon and the South Hams, and they may not get above freezing until after 9am tomorrow.

Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet...

Chiefs fight back after Halloween scare

Wing wizard Zach Kibirige looked to have cast the perfect spell over Exeter on his 24th birthday, only for the Chiefs to play party-poopers with a stunning second half fightback.

The Newcastle Falcons flyer helped himself to a hat-trick of tries at Kingston Park, weaving his magic with some fancy footwork and a turn of speed that at times left the Devonians clutching at straws.

However, his masterly on-field craft was sadly not enough in the end as last season’s Cup winners rallied defiantly to claim a share of the spoils thanks in the main to tries from Max Bodilly (2) and...

Are Exeter businesses ready for Bitcoin?

The Bitcoin revolution has shaken the world in recent times. Widely fluctuating prices that have shot up as high as almost £15,000 have ensured that this currency has grabbed a huge number of headlines in the last year or two.

What does it all mean for Exeter businesses, though? Is this cryptocurrency now widely used in Devon? Are more local businesses ready for it?

A Pub Installed the First Bitcoin ATM in Exeter

The claim to fame as having the first Bitcoin ATM in the city belongs to the Port Royal pub. Located on Exeter Quay, this pub introduced the ATM in the...

Topsham Zero Waste store in the running to be named Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2018

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/26/2018 - 12:03pm

A local shop in Topsham, near Exeter, which has prevented the use of over 11,000 single use plastics by providing an opportunity for customers to shop packaging free since it opened in March, is on the shortlist of retailers in the running to be named Britain’s Best Small Shop of 2018.

Nourish of Topsham is the first zero waste store in Exeter, stocking innovative products from small companies that help people reduce the amount of single use plastic that they need whilst promoting other small businesses. Owner Sarah Martins says they have closed a gap in the market in the town, so...

Latest #IGForexChat reveals how Brexit negotiations are affecting the Forex markets

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/26/2018 - 8:05am

With the UK due to formally leave the European Union (EU) in less than six months, Brexit negotiations are reaching a nervous climax. Hopes remain that the UK government will secure a deal with the EU by the end of the year, but what impact are the Brexit talks having on the forex markets? How far could the pound fall if there is no deal reached? Would the pound be affected by a vote of no-confidence within the Conservative Party and Prime Minister Theresa May being replaced?

The latest #IGForexChat outlined the potential ramifications of Brexit negotiations on forex markets. IG’s...

Patrick Tigwell joins Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/26/2018 - 1:10am

Experienced Chartered Accountant and business adviser Patrick Tigwell has joined Thomas Westcott as a Partner. Patrick, whose appointment brings the number of Partners at the fast-growing firm to 30, will be based in Thomas Westcott’s Exeter office working across its portfolio of regional and national clients.

In the last two years Thomas Westcott, which has 17 offices across Devon and Somerset, has almost doubled in size and has made a string of senior appointments as well as announcing its largest ever intake of apprentices. Before joining Thomas Westcott, Patrick Tigwell was a...

Devon-based GripHero shortlisted in prestigious national health & safety awards

GripHero Ltd, the developer of the world's first fuel nozzle-mounted hand-protection dispenser, has been shortlisted for 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. The shortlisting is seen as a huge achievement for the Devon-based business, which only launched its revolutionary new hand-protection dispenser at the start of October. Despite being available to the public for less than a month, the awards recognise GripHero's global potential, and the fact...

Exeter Tech Company Re-flow Secures International Venture Capital Funding

Authored by OllieReFlow
Posted: Thu, 10/25/2018 - 9:59am

Having received significant funding from an international investor, Exeter based tech company Re-flow has seen major growth over the last quarter, including doubling operational staff, new offices and the onboarding of a series of national clients. 2019 is set to be very bright for the company and there is a call for more talent to come and join them.

Re-flow is an app-based workforce tool for businesses with staff working outside the office, on location, that need a solution to improve planning, communication and evidencing in the field.

The early success of the company...

Chiefs agree to release Campagnaro

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Wed, 10/24/2018 - 10:51pm

Exeter Chiefs have agreed to release Michele Campagnaro from his playing contract with the Gallagher Premiership club from October 31. The Italian international, who joined the club in the summer of 2015 from Benetton Treviso, will then become a free agent. The 25-year-old back, who was part of the match-day 23 when the Chiefs won the Aviva Premiership title in 2017, has made 27 first team appearances during his time at Sandy Park, scoring nine tries in the process.

Devon Contract Waste rises from the ashes as work begins on new sustainable Marsh Barton headquarters

Following the fire that devastated Devon Contract Waste ’s HQ in March 2017, the company is gearing up for the next phase of its growth with the development of a new HQ. This month, work begins on the company’s new 1,300m2 headquarters on Marsh Barton Industrial Estate in Exeter. Approved by Devon County Council officers in September, the new premises will be built to an improved, sustainable design to house new facilities and achieve an internationally-recognised BREEAM sustainability rating of Excellent.

Scheduled to complete in the company’s 30th anniversary year in 2019, Devon...

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