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Foot Anstey strengthens Partnership with strategic promotions

National law firm Foot Anstey has announced the promotion of three of its lawyers to the firm's Partnership. Taking effect from 1 May 2024, the internal promotions bring the total number of Partners at the firm to 66.

Joining the Partnership are:

  • Anna Phillips – leading the firm’s charity property practice, from her base in Exeter.
  • Lara Borrett-Lynch – Head of Affordable Housing, based in Southampton.
  • Mark Greatholder – who leads Foot Anstey’s Commercial Energy practice from Bristol.

Announcing the news of the promotions, Martin...

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Like Minds Ideas Festival announces marketing partnership with Devon Chamber of Commerce

Like Minds Ideas Festival is delighted to announce its marketing partnership with the Devon Chamber of Commerce for the one-day Ideas Festival in Exeter on 29th September.

The Chamber, which operates on a non-profit basis, represents over a thousand businesses across the southwest and lobbies to improve business conditions and support growth in the region. The Chamber is a highly specialised organisation, offering a variety of services ranging from training and development courses to International Trade.

Businesses in Devon have the chance to gain unique business insights...

Power company colleagues take the leap for a good cause

Thrill seeking colleagues at Western Power Distribution (WPD) have taken part in a skydive to raise cash for FORCE Cancer Charity.

Exeter Operators Michael Roberts and Geoff Farrant and Linesman Lewis Taylor made the 15,000 feet jump at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in East Devon, raising £5,000 for the Exeter-based charity who provide treatment and support for those affected by cancer.

Michael said: “We completed a one mile free fall, hitting around 120 mph before the parachute opened and it’s the most exhilarating feeling. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I can’t wait...

IKEA jobs up for grabs at new Exeter Jobs Fair

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/20/2017 - 3:58pm

IKEA is among some of the city’s best-known and largest employers who are taking part in a major new jobs fair next month.

Around 70 employers are expected to exhibit at the Exeter Jobs Fair at the Corn Exchange on September 15.

To support the city’s rapidly-growing economy, Exeter City Council and Exeter Jobcentre Plus have joined forces to host a free, twice-yearly jobs fair.

It aims to ensure that employers can fill current and future vacancies quickly, with the right candidates.

As well as IKEA, those already signed up to the event include Exeter College...

Supporters' Trust welcomes lottery funding to create museum around St James Park

The Exeter City Supporters Trust has welcomed a new grant from the National Lottery to help create a museum in and around St James Park.

The funding bid, which was submitted by the University of Exeter working in partnership with the Trust’s History Group, has been successful in attracting grants of £63,700 with the main contribution coming from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) with a £50,700 grant made possible by National Lottery players.

The museum will build on the findings made while researching the History of St James Park project, also funded by the HLF, which was...

Buildings to generate their own power with innovative glass blocks

Buildings could soon be able to convert the sun’s energy into electricity without the need for solar panels, thanks to innovative new technology.

Renewable Energy experts from the University of Exeter are developing a pioneering new technique that could accelerate the widespread introduction of net-zero energy buildings through the latest Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).

These products, similar to the solar tile created by Tesla, can become a part of a building’s architecture to generate electricity. The team have created an innovative glass block, which can be...

Exeter City 1 Lincoln City 0: Match report

Reuben Reid sealed a 1-0 win for Exeter City against Lincoln City after a hard-fought encounter at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two.

The City striker's excellent first-half goal was the difference between the two sides as the visitors put up a stern test for Paul Tisdale’s men.

The Grecians made three changes to the side that drew 1-1 with Swindon Town last time out as Luke Croll, Troy Archibald-Henville, and Jake Taylor replaced Jordan Moore-Taylor, Lee Holmes and David Wheeler.

In a first half which didn’t have too many clear chances for both teams, the away...

Educated Recruitment celebrates 4th birthday

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/18/2017 - 10:50pm

Staff at Edcuated Recruitment celebrated the company’s fourth birthday on Thursday last week (17 August).

Marie Cleave, company director started the business in her home single handedly providing schools in the Teignbridge and Torbay area with supply teaching staff.

Since then, she has opened an office in Newton Abbot with five 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...

ShoeperMan joins Exeter’s Great West Run

If you’ve been watching any running events this year, you may have seen ‘#Shoeperman’, a lifesize running shoe which is the alter ego of Martin Pearce. Martin is now running Exeter’s Great West Run in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Martin was originally stumped for a design for his costume, so CHSW arranged a colouring competition for the children to design it for him. Martin has already completed the Virgin London Marathon wearing his shoe and, as well as Exeter’s Great West Run, he has also secured a place at the Royal Parks Half Marathon. He runs all his races in...

Peregrine falcon dies of suspected poisoning in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/18/2017 - 4:06pm

Officers are investigating an incident after being contacted by staff at Glendinning Quarry in Ashburton, on Tuesday 15 August, following reports of an injured Peregrine falcon.

The falcon had been located on the floor of the quarry which is home to a breeding pair of Peregrine falcons.

Devon and Cornwall Police Wildlife Crime Officer, PC Josh Marshall, sought that the juvenile Peregrine falcon was given the immediate care it required. However, the bird died the next day.

PC Marshall said: “The initial inspection and condition of the bird strongly suggests that this...

BBC launches new Weather Watchers Guide

The BBC has launched a new guide for BBC Weather Watchers in partnership with independent think tank Doteveryone and Devon-based charity Libraries Unlimited. At a launch event held at Exeter Library on Thursday 10th August, Bill Thompson and Olivia Lockyer from the BBC’s Make it Digital team unveiled a sixteen-page printed guide, Getting online with Weather Watchers, designed to help people feel more confident about using digital technology.

The new guide is being distributed across the UK via public libraries, where many people go to get online and to develop their digital skills...

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