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Simpkins Edwards strengthens leadership with two Director promotions

Accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has announced two significant promotions within its Exeter and Holsworthy teams.

Exeter-based healthcare specialist Kelly Derham Nester has been promoted from Senior Manager to Director. She joined Simpkins Edwards in 2024 with a strong track record in the healthcare sector, having worked within it since the start of her accounting career in 2012.

Kelly works closely with medical practice teams on internal finance matters and supports GP partners with personal tax and NHS pension matters.

Also promoted from Senior Manager to...

Stagecoach SW services suspended as heavy snowfall continues

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/01/2018 - 5:08pm

Buses have been cancelled as heavy snowfall continues to cause problems on roads across Devon.

A statement from Stagecoach South West said:

In consultation with Devon & Cornwall Police we can now confirm that as weather conditions have deteriorated we will not be operating the following services for the remainder of the day:

  • The South West Falcon, operating between Devon, Somerset and Bristol with exception as shown below
  • All services operating out of our Exeter depot
  • The majority of services operating out of our Torquay depot with
  • ...

A380 Telegraph Hill to close from 3pm

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/01/2018 - 1:45pm

With widespread snowfall across the county, Devon County Council has announced it will close the A380 Telegraph Hill from 3pm today (Thursday 1 March) as a precautionary measure.

The decision to close the A380 between Splatford Split and Eagle Farm, has been taken as part of the Haldon/Telegraph Hill plan. Highways England will continue treating the A38 Haldon Hill, and Devon County Council will focus its efforts on keeping traffic moving on the alternative coastal road, A379 (Dawlish/Teignmouth).

The Met Office has issued a red warning for heavy snow across most of the...

Two more Chiefs players commit their futures to the club

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter has spoken of his delight after two more of his current squad today committed their futures to the reigning Aviva Premiership champions.

Back-row forward Dave Ewers (left) and centre Max Bodilly are the latest names to put pen to paper on new two-year deals that will keep them at Sandy Park until at least 2020.

Both products of the club’s highly successful academy set-up, Baxter has spoken of the importance of nurturing homegrown talent and developing them into high quality players, all of whom are capable of performing at the...

RED WARNING OF SNOW FOR DEVON TODAY

The Met Office Chief Forecaster has issued a red warning for snow across Devon today.

Commuters are being advised that widespread snow is expected to develop through this afternoon (Thursday) and evening.

Red warnings are very rare and mean that residents should take action to keep themselves and others safe from the impact of the weather.

Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely.

Avoid dangerous areas and follow the advice of the emergency services and local authorities.

The Met Office have warned that 10-20 cm is...

Snow warning and list of schools closed in Devon today

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/01/2018 - 8:15am

More than 200 schools are closed across Devon today and an amber weather warning in place as snow blanketed much of the county.

Heavier wintry showers and strong winds are forecast later this afternoon posing even more tricky conditions for drivers.

The Met Office has issued RED warning for the county with the risk of up to 20cm of snow countywide, with the possibility of 50cm on high ground of Dartmoor and Exmoor.

Snowfall is expected to spread north throughout the course of the day. Conditions could become more disruptive to travel as the day progresses.

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High tech specialist firm joins PSP success

Specialist cabling firm, Karris Networks, has recently joined the array of internationally acclaimed science and technological companies which are based at Plymouth Science Park.

The highly experienced team of engineers aim to provide a perfect network infrastructure within a client’s premises. Their goal is to allow for both meeting the present requirements of the client and also to allow for any foreseeable changes in the future.

It means businesses can plan, in advance, for any expansions and alterations to their office, factory or classroom layout.

Co-director...

County Council working round the clock to keep Devon moving

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/28/2018 - 4:41pm

Snow ploughs and snow blowers have been busy clearing snow in parts of North Devon today (Wednesday 28 February) as Devon County Council works round the clock to keep the county moving.

Exmoor and Ilfracombe were hardest hit overnight - the A361, A399, A39, A3123, B3343 were all affected by snow but are all passable with care.

Additional gritting and snow clearance was carried out on these routes by the County Council.

The B3223 Brendon Common was closed this morning due to heavy snow of up to 20cm in depth, which the Council cleared by early afternoon and is now...

Exeter City staff join PCUK charity cycle from London to Amsterdam

A team of cyclists from business across Exeter will be taking part in a charity bike ride from London to Amsterdam, including three members of staff from Exeter City FC.

The team, which includes our hospitality and events manager Jake Wood, finance assistant Lynn Travis and media manager Simon Larkins, are taking on the 145-mile trip to the Dutch capital to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

The annual event, which is organized by the EFL and League Managers Association, sees football fans from around the country join some famous faces from the game as they pedal their way...

Bristol Street Motors reunites dream team with new appointments

Authored by EXETER
Posted: Tue, 02/27/2018 - 11:12am

Bristol Street Motors is reuniting two former colleagues to drive business at its Exeter Hyundai dealership.

Daniel Mann, 25, and Darren Goble, 43, who has returned to Bristol Street Motors after a role at a competitor company, have relocated from the Exeter Renault and Dacia dealership to the new site, as used sales car manager and general manager respectively.

The pair, who worked together at Bristol Street Motors Exeter Renault and Dacia for four and a half years, have been promoted into the their new roles at Hyundai dealership, as an acknowledgement of their...

PFK Francis Clark raises over £8,000 for Hospiscare

Authored by Josh Webber
Posted: Tue, 02/27/2018 - 10:28am

The Exeter office of PKF Francis Clark has raised £8797.92 for local adult hospice charity Hospiscare after it was named its charity of the year for 2017.

Seven members of staff at the Exeter accountants undertook the Three Peaks Challenge, one of the most challenging mountaineering events in the UK. They raised over £2,000 scaling Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike in 24 hours. The Exeter office also organised dress down days, bake sales and Christmas and Easter competitions.

Sean Grinsted, Partner at the Exeter offices said: "Many thousands of people throughout Exeter,...

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