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Simpkins Edwards Strengthens Local Presence with Acquisition of Redmayne & Co

Leading South West chartered accountants and business advisers Simpkins Edwards have announced the acquisition of Redmayne & Co, a respected local accounting practice that has served the Kingsteignton community for over 40 years.

The strategic acquisition, effective from July 2025, will see Redmayne & Co's established client base transition to Simpkins Edwards, expanding the firm's reach and strengthening its presence across the region.

Continuity and Growth

Julie Rose , Associate, and Maddy Sutton, Director, will lead the majority of new client...

CBD Market Growth skyrockets and business Is booming

The heat is on for getting CBD products available in stores as it grows in popularity around the world, but especially in the United States. Sarah Syed, director of marketing at CV Sciences based in Las Vegas is a supplier of CBD ingredients and products, and she has stated that the explosion of demand for these products has become very prevalent in the last few years. Based on how they are trending, it is safe to say that this will be a very stable market for the near and far future.

Since 2016, the hemp and CBD industry has doubled in size causing it to be worth $200 million...

Educated Recruitment celebrate 5 fantastic years with office makeover!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/05/2018 - 10:45pm

Marie Cleave, Company Director started the business in her home single headedly providing schools in the Teignbridge and Torbay area with supply teaching staff. Since then, she has opened an office in Newton Abbot with 5 members of staff.

The company has grown from strength to strength and now cover schools across all of Devon scoping from Plymouth all the way up to Bideford. ER would like to thank all the schools and teachers who have worked with them over the years - After a fantastic 5 years, Marie and team are very excited about what the 6th year of business will bring....

John Lewis Exeter adds ‘& Partners’ to its name

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/05/2018 - 10:33pm

Partners at the John Lewis Exeter shop have - for the first time in the company’s history – been included in the businesses’ names as both John Lewis and Waitrose have added ‘& Partners’ to their brand names. The change has been designed to highlight their Partnership business model and culture which differentiates them from their main competitors at a time when both businesses are investing in the service their partners offer. John Lewis customers in Exeter will notice newly designed bags, in-store displays and new delivery lorries and vans; as well as a fresh new look on johnlewis....

Phonic FM seeks a freelance Business Development Manager

Authored by Phonic FM
Posted: Wed, 09/05/2018 - 4:14pm

Phonic FM is Exeter’s community radio station. Broadcasting across Exeter since 2008, it provides a locally-rooted alternative to mainstream radio, on FM and online.

Staffed and funded by around 70 volunteer members (representing a diverse mix of backgrounds, cultures and musical preferences), it aims to support the arts – in the widest sense – in and around the city. The core offering of music is augmented by programmes featuring film, theatre, art (both visual and sonic) and more besides. Phonic FM has supported countless local artists of every type and genre – many of whom have...

Waste operator fined for illegal waste disposal in Devon countryside

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/05/2018 - 4:14pm

Businessman Roger Baker has been ordered to pay more than £6,650 for illegally disposing of thousands of tonnes of waste on farmland near Exeter. The case was brought by the Environment Agency.

In 2016 Mr Baker imported 7,514 tonnes of inert waste on a field at Poltimore, Exeter under the guise of ‘drainage’ works. This amount of waste far exceeded that permitted under an authorisation, issued by the Environment Agency, known as a U1 waste exemption. A U1 exemption enables waste to be reused without the need for an environmental permit but sets a maxmimum tonnage limit of 1,000...

Respected Okehampton accountant retires after 43 years at Simpkins Edwards LLP

Rob Bedford, Partner at Simpkins Edwards’ Okehampton Office, is stepping down from life as an Accountant after 43 years with the firm. He will celebrate his last day before retirement on 07 September 2018 – the anniversary of the date he joined the business in 1975 at the age of 18. Commenting on his retirement, Rob said: “This year marks 43 years with the firm and the 50th Anniversary of Simpkins Edwards. Over this period, the firm has expanded and changed with the times, providing a complete range of services including probate, corporate finance and litigation support in addition to the...

Flybe unveils new streamlined livery

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/04/2018 - 4:21pm

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, will be rolling out new livery across all its Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 175 aircraft over the next six years, the first of which elegantly wings its way into the fleet today (Tuesday 4th September 2018). Some 10 aircraft a year will be re-painted with completion across the entire Flybe fleet scheduled for 2025. Co-ordinated in line with its existing fleet re-painting and planned maintenance programmes, Flybe’s new white and purple livery will, as a result, be delivered at no extra cost to the business. It was created and developed by the airline’...

Business Promotion Grants awarded to 11 local companies

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/04/2018 - 11:04am

Eleven Devon companies have been awarded funding from Devon County Council to help them promote their businesses to wider audiences.

The Business Promotion Grant, which is part of the County Council’s Devon Delivers programme, aims to help local companies to showcase their goods and services to potential new customers.

Grants of up to £1,500 were offered through a competitive bidding process and the successful companies use the funding to cover exhibiting costs at high profile trade shows and events – providing valuable exposure to help the development of their business and...

Food Drink Devon Awards shortlist announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/04/2018 - 10:05am

After months of blind tasting, deliberation and judging, the shortlist of finalists for the 2018 Food Drink Devon Awards have been announced.

The winners will be revealed at a ceremony at Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club on Monday 8th October hosted by food and drink broadcaster, Nigel Barden.

Entries from across the county included 250 products, 63 producers, 75 hospitality and 28 retail establishments judged by experts from the industry.

Barbara King, chair of Food Drink Devon since 2016, is thrilled with the quality of food and drink brought to the...

Master the work/life balance with these top tips

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 09/04/2018 - 7:59am

There are many misconceptions behind the work/life balance. Far too often it is assumed that the balance that is being referred to is living a great life out of work, and more or less suffering through your job during the day. Rather than take on work that seems like a chore, you should work on bettering your skills and finding that job and workplace that suits you. You should love going to work. You should love the work you do. This ideal job is not a pipe dream, it can be your reality, but only if you adopt these top tips to master the work/life balance:

Find a Job That You Love...

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