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Exeter firm Paradigm Norton wins prestigious King’s Enterprise Award for Sustainability

Exeter based financial planning firm Paradigm Norton has been honoured with the UK’s most coveted business award. Paradigm Norton is one of only 185 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in 2026, with just 36 receiving an award for sustainable development.

Announced today (Wednesday 6 May), the Award recognises businesses which have excelled in international trade, innovation, sustainable development, or promoting opportunity, and is the highest award for British businesses.

Paradigm Norton has been recognised for its...

How to keep employees working remotely safe

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/31/2018 - 6:42am

With the benefits of home working becoming more obvious, and as more and more employers are taking advantage of the reduced costs and other benefits of homeworking, there are a number of factors that need to be kept in mind when taking the leap. If your in-house team is no longer spending as much time in the office, you need to make sure that their basic online security is as much a priority when they’re in their home environment as when they are in the office. With up to 60% of cyber-attacks caused by employees, managing your cybersecurity is as vital when your staff are working in their...

SW lawyer named in Hot 100 list

The managing partner of a leading South West law firm has been included in The Lawyer’s Hot 100, which is described as “a list of the most daring, innovative and creative lawyers in the UK”. Robert Camp, managing partner of Stephens Scown LLP – which has offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell – has been named in the prestigious list of standout lawyers compiled by industry magazine The Lawyer for the first time. He is included in the leaders section, along with managing partners from some global law firms including Mayer Brown and CMS. “The cultural change Stephens Scown’s managing...

Food Drink Devon 2018 Awards Launched

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Tue, 01/30/2018 - 11:52am

Following 2017's record-breaking year, entries are now open for the prestigious Food & Drink Devon Awards 2018. These gold standard awards celebrate the very best Devon has to offer by recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments.

The awards, currently in their eighth year, continue to grow with 2017 recording the highest number of entries to date as well as boasting a glittering sell out awards evening. Last year the judges tasted over 250 of the finest products and visited nearly 100 establishments...

Police launch Dawlish rape investigation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/30/2018 - 9:28am

Police are appealing for witnesses following allegations of a rape in Dawlish.

The incident occurred on the beach path close to the Dawlish Warren Bird Nature Reserve on Thursday 18 January at around 11am.

The suspect is described as a white man, approaching 6ft in height and of stocky build. It is believed that the suspect may have had a tattoo in and around his right ear which could have been wings or an angel; the attackers face was covered.

It is believed that there were dog walkers in the vicinity who may have seen the victim immediately after the incident....

Baxter signs Argentinian international

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter says he is "excited" what Santiago Cordero can bring after he today agreed a contract with the Devon club until the end of the season. With Baxter's options in the back division somewhat restricted currently due to injuries and Six Nations call-ups, the Chiefs boss has identified the Argentinian international as a man who can not only enhance his squad, but who can also offer proven quality and experience entering into the business end of the season. The 24-year-old, who can play either wing or full-back, arrives at Sandy Park with 33 caps and 11...

Exeter takes steps to become safer for drivers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/30/2018 - 6:34am

The Devon Expressway, located just outside of Exeter, has been under safety scrutiny for the past few years after a high number of road traffic accidents have occurred on various sections of this road. Many of the accidents that happen here involve HGVs as well as cars and smaller vans. Accidents, minor and major incidents, are reported here on an almost daily basis.

In a bid to reduce the number of accidents that have occurred in recent years on the Exeter area of the A38, also known as the Devon Expressway, particularly near Telegraph Hill, Highways England installed a set of...

Have your say on revised Exe Estuary Codes of Conduct

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 01/29/2018 - 10:13am

People are invited to have their say on proposals to update the Exe Estuary’s Codes of Conduct.

The codes, which have been in place for many years, ensure that users are able to enjoy the area in safety while wildlife is protected.

Many enjoy a range of varied activities on and around the Exe Estuary including walking, kayaking, kite-surfing, sailing and powerboating.

Codes of Conduct are particularly useful on the Estuary where different activities overlap, with many participants not linked to a particular club or are from outside the area.

Some visitors...

Exeter declares war on cyber crime

Exeter businesses are being offered the chance to prepare themselves for the escalating war against cyber crime.

The City’s Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW) will offer a series of free workshops and seminars on all aspects of cyber crime, from taking preventative steps to watching a live data recovery demonstration.

One whole day of events will be devoted to the implications of the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force in May. Delegates will learn how to prepare to be data compliant as well as manage their day to day data protection,...

Saving your business money

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/29/2018 - 10:03am

If your business is losing money, then that means you’re losing money too. Every penny wasted is a loss to your business and could mean the difference between success and failure. In today’s difficult business climate, it is more vital than ever that we take the time to give regular appraisals of our business costs in order to ensure that any money we spend is going to benefit customers and staff alike. Depending on your business sector, there are a number of different ways to make sure you are doing everything you can to secure financial security.

Look after your staff

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Nominate deserving individuals to receive Community Fund donation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 01/28/2018 - 11:06pm

For its next Well Built Community Fund giveaway, RGB Building Supplies will be donating £1,000 worth of building materials to a deserving person or family so they can complete a project in their own home.

Whether someone’s needs have changed and they need to make a bathroom accessible, new landscaping is required to accommodate a wheelchair, or a local person is always putting others first and their loved ones would like to nominate them so they can spruce up their own home, RGB would like to hear about them.

From all the nominations received, one individual or family will...

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