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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...

A story about London dragons, young people and Exeter based Winning Tenders

Authored by jondavey
Posted: Sat, 09/30/2017 - 9:46am

Dragons + Winning Tenders = bridging the digital divide for young people in London

When Dragon Hall Trust charity’s James Dellow mentioned to Exeter Business Network host Helen Bennett that he had a difficult tender to complete for Islington Council and ‘did she know anyone who could help?’, little did he know how well it would turn out.

Grenadier unveils EPC A+ sustainable development in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/29/2017 - 3:07pm

Grenadier, an Exeter-based sustainable property developer, has funded the development of Emperor House, the company’s first EPC A+ rated office building located in Exeter Business Park, one of the city’s vibrant business hubs.

For a building to achieve an EPC A+ rating it must have the best insulation, be energy efficient and produce clean energy which will be consumed on site.

Emperor House is a three-storey, fully serviced 22,500 sq ft building featuring a highly insulated cladding system, LED lighting and a roof top solar installation with a capacity of 128kW.

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RMT confirms strike action on Stagecoach South West buses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/29/2017 - 2:48pm

Bus Workers Union RMT has confirmed that members on Stagecoach South West buses will be mounting a major programme of strike action in a fight for pay and workplace justice.

RMT’s executive has taken the decision to call on all our Stagecoach South West Exeter, Torquay and Barnstaple members to take industrial action as a result of the company’s abject failure to address pay and conditions issues at the heart of this dispute.

Strike action will take place on the following dates:

  • 04:00 on Friday 13th October 2017 and 03:59 hours on Saturday 14th October 2017
  • ...

Baxter urges his players to keep it simple ahead of Welford Road clash

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 09/29/2017 - 12:15pm

Rob Baxter has told his Exeter Chiefs to ‘keep it simple’ ahead of tomorrow’s crunch Aviva Premiership encounter with Leicester Tigers at Welford Road (3pm).

Three successive bonus point wins have put the defending champions top of the pile after four rounds of battle, but Director of Rugby Baxter knows this weekend will provide another stern examination for his in-form side.

As history dictates, the Tigers have shown their colours more than once, establishing themselves as the most decorated club side in English rugby history. Such accolades don’t come easy and Baxter...

Lord Mayor witnesses innovative maths and science curriculum at Exeter school

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 09/29/2017 - 11:51am

Exeter’s Lord Mayor has witnessed the innovative curriculum at a city school which is leading the way in teaching science and maths.

Teenagers from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset all attend the Exeter Mathematics School, a state-funded sixth form for mathematicians which is sponsored by the University of Exeter and Exeter College.

Pupils work with university academics and companies such as Dyson and the National Hydrographic Office to complete research into topics such as autonomous flight, artificial gills and neurons.

With increasing demand for competent...

Turner keeping a cool head as Chiefs prepare for Tigers challenge

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 09/29/2017 - 10:25am

Lachie Turner insists he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates can expect to face a ‘massive challenge’ when they lock horns with rivals Leicester Tigers in Saturday’s Aviva Premiership encounter at Welford Road (3pm).

The defending champions and table-topping Chiefs will arrive in the East Midlands looking not only to maintain pole position in the standings, but build on a run of form that has seen them collect five points in each of their last three league fixtures.

The latest success story came last Sunday at Sandy Park, where Rob Baxter’s side put to bed Wasps 31-17 in the...

Roofbase launches a site in Exeter

Authored by RupertJ
Posted: Fri, 09/29/2017 - 9:04am

A roofing supplies business which set up its first store in February has launched its second location in Exeter, creating seven new jobs.

Roofbase has opened an 800 ft² shop, with a 13,500 ft² warehouse and a 6,000 ft² yard in Marsh Barton Trading Estate.

The company is an independent and specialist merchant providing for the full scope of roofing needs, with a team containing particular knowledge and skills in flat roofing. It aims to provide outstanding local service for roofing businesses in the area.

After launching in Swansea earlier this year, Roofbase also...

Charles Stanley’s Exeter office marks 10-year milestone with over £700m under management

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 09/28/2017 - 10:27pm

Wealth manager Charles Stanley is celebrating a successful first decade in Exeter, with total funds managed by the branch rising to over £700m for the first time.

The firm, which can trace its history back to 1792, established a presence in the city with the acquisition of the Exeter office of Gerrard in 2007. The office is still based in Broadwalk House, Southernhay West.

Staff celebrated the 10th anniversary by hosting events for clients and intermediaries at the Deer Park Hotel, near Honiton, on Tuesday, September 19. The guest speaker was John Redwood, Charles Stanley’...

Axminster's vital flood relief scheme completed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/28/2017 - 9:06pm

A £1 million flood prevention scheme in Axminster has been completed.

The Devon County Council scheme in Willhay Lane, which has widened and realigned the Millbrook culvert to improve its capacity and flow of water, now provides vital protection to over 160 homes. A new structure has fully enclosed part of the flood prone channel and earlier phases of the scheme enabled the construction of a flood defence wall and the installation of a ‘tree-catcher’ debris grill upstream of the culvert beneath Willhay Lane. The channel downstream of the railway towards the main River Axe has also...

New Astro Lighting showroom opens in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/28/2017 - 7:30pm

One of the leading contemporary lighting suppliers in the South West, Dusk Lighting , is expanding its dynamic, high quality lighting collections with the addition of a new Astro Lighting showroom at their Exeter store.

Dusk Lighting will be displaying the largest amount of Astro Lighting products under one roof outside of London.

The official opening weekend of the Astro Lighting showroom will begin in earnest from Thursday 28 September, where the company will be inviting people from selective local groups, including electricians, interior designers and architects, to...

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