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Simpkins Edwards Managing Partner Mark Simic with new Partner Michael Hesketh

Simpkins Edwards strengthens corporate tax team with new Partner appointment

Leading South West independent accountancy, business and tax advisory firm Simpkins Edwards has strengthened its corporate services team with the appointment of specialist Corporate Tax Partner, Michael Hesketh.

Michael joins the partnership working from the firm’s Exeter and Barnstaple offices. A Chartered Tax Advisor with more than 20 years’ UK tax compliance and advisory experience, he specialises in tax planning for entrepreneurial and owner‑managed businesses. His expertise spans succession and exit planning, transaction tax structuring and M&A support, cross‑border...

Lightfoot drivers get a taste for better driving with Frobishers

Exeter-based Lightfoot, the award-winning connected car technology that rewards better drivers, has announced a new partnership with specialist fruit juice and premium juice drink manufacturer Frobishers.

As part of this partnership, Frobishers will sponsor their own Lightfoot league in which Elite Drivers (those who achieve Lightfoot's gold standard for efficient driving) can compete for prizes. By following Lightfoot's in car audio and visual guidance, Elite Drivers not only cut their fuel bills and carbon footprint but are rewarded for smoother driving through a host of rewards...

Top chefs announced for Powderham Food Festival 2018 as tickets released

Powderham Food Festival has revealed the line-up of high profile chefs who will be featuring at this year's Festival on 6th and 7th October 2018.

Michelin starred
John Burton-Race and Peter Gorton will be making their debut appearance at the exciting autumnal foodie event alongside broadcaster Judi Spiers, who will be hosting the chefs' theatre across the weekend.

Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Powderham Castle, master chefs John Burton-Race and Peter Gorton will be joined at the two day celebration of South West food and drink by acclaimed patisserie chef Colin...

Penalty shoot-out raises over £389 for children’s hospice

With football fever having gripped the country over the past month, the Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies recently gave customers and staff the chance to score a penalty against the company’s mascot Archie Bee, helping to raise £389.73 for Children’s Hospice South West.

Penalty takers made a £1 donation to take their shot and all those that beat Archie Bee were entered into a prize draw to win a Sharp 49” LED TV.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented:

“The penalty shoot-out was great fun and, although Archie Bee’s performance wasn’t quite up to the...

Bosses are not hiring women because they ‘might start a family soon’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/19/2018 - 9:58am

Nearly one in three UK bosses admit they have or would reject a female job applicant because they suspect she ‘might start a family soon’.

Although this form of employment discrimination is unlawful, 15% anonymously admitted that they had broken sex discrimination laws.

The new research of 501 bosses, carried out by law firm Slater and Gordon, also revealed that one in four bosses has rejected or would reject a woman, simply because she was a single parent.

A further 29% said they have discounted or would discount a woman for a job role because she had young...

Nexus Open Systems is proud to announce its acceptance on G-Cloud 10 and new managed cyber security services

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/18/2018 - 10:51pm

Nexus Open Systems is proud to announce its acceptance on the G-Cloud 10 framework, reflecting its position as a leading technology partner for the public sector. G-Cloud 10 marks the fifth year running since Nexus was first certified as a Government supplier for cloud hosting, cloud software and cloud support services. The G-Cloud framework is an agreement between the government and cloud-based service providers which provides the public sector and central Government access to a wider pool of SME suppliers. Organisations can source G-Cloud service providers through the Digital Marketplace...

It’s a winner! Honiton Gate to Plate event receives Royal seal of approval

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/18/2018 - 4:38pm

Honiton’s first ever Gate to Plate event, celebrating East Devon’s finest food and craft producers, was pronounced a resounding success today (Wednesday 18 July) not only by the 6,000 visitors who attended, but also by HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, who flew in specially to meet around 60 of the district’s most innovative and creative traders.

As well as meeting key local representatives, the Royal couple visited the stands, taking the time to speak to traders and sampling a wide variety of delicious and innovative wares on offer. Before departing home, an...

Green MEP to tell Exeter that Brexit now has no legitimacy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/18/2018 - 3:52pm

"It's not too late to stop Brexit wrecking our lives." That will be the robust message from the South West’s Green MEP when she visits Exeter next week. Molly Scott Cato, the region’s most prominent and vocal MEP on Brexit, will be giving a presentation at the Exeter Community Centre in St David’s on Tuesday in which she will argue that the EU referendum result now has no legitimacy and we need a ‘People’s Vote’ on the final deal between the EU and UK.

Molly Scott Cato, who is also Green Party speaker on Brexit, said: “With revelations about criminal behaviour by the Leave campaign...

Propiteer invests in award-winning Hilton hotel

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/18/2018 - 6:58am

Property developer and investment company, Propiteer, have completed a multi-million pound development on their new asset, the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Exeter. The 40-bedroom extension has taken the room total to 160 and included an extensive internal upgrade, including the addition of three new fully-equipped meeting rooms to meet the corporate and conferencing demand. As well as the new upgrade, the Hampton by Hilton recently received a Hilton ‘Best of The Best’ Award following a recent quality assurance audit, which distinguishes it as one of the leading performers in Hilton Worldwide...

How green is your garden centre? Free EV charging points installed at Otter Garden Centres

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 07/18/2018 - 6:34am

Otter Garden Centres has added to existing green credentials with the installation of car charging points at the company’s Ottery St Mary, Plymouth, Wincanton and Lymington branches.

Customers who drive electric cars will now be able to use the EV (electric vehicle) charging stations free of charge while they shop. Each station is capable of charging two vehicles.

As a company, Otter Garden Centres is committed to an environmentally friendly approach and this is the latest in a series of green initiatives undertaken.

Managing Director, Jacqui Taylor explained: “We...

Exeter event to tackle workplace mental health issues

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Tue, 07/17/2018 - 3:45pm

A day-long conference at Exeter University will discuss some of the difficult issues related to mental health problems at work and how organisations can create positive mental wellbeing in the workplace.

The ‘Good Work and Mental Well-Being Lab’ will review Macmillan Cancer Support and Exeter University’s approach to mental health in the workplace. It will also discuss the latest research on management interventions to support mental health and how this is influencing practice in Cornwall Council.

The event will be facilitated by Peter Totterdill and Rosemary Exton from...

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