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Foot Anstey joins forces with McKees in national expansion

National law firm Foot Anstey has today expanded beyond England as it announces it is joining forces with Belfast-based law firm McKees.

With Northern Ireland’s professional service sector having undergone unprecedented growth, and it being a key market for many international clients, the tie-up is a critical next step in Foot Anstey’s ambition to service clients across Britain and Ireland. The tie-up will allow both firms to benefit from shared expertise, strong sector alignment and a cross-jurisdictional, united workforce. As part of the two firms joining forces, McKees will be...

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Plymouth Champagne boss toasts first US export deal 

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Posted: Mon, 05/08/2023 - 5:44pm

Corks are popping for the UK’s specialist ‘Champagne Retailer of the Year’ once again after announcing its first export deal in the United States.

Sip Champagnes is now shipping to California, Florida, Illinois and Montana, with talks already underway to expand its range of grower champagnes in other parts of the US.

The first shipment from the Sip Champagnes range, includes Famille Delouvin; Louis Brochet; Alexis, Beaugrand; Didier Herbert; A. Levasseur; and Hélène Beaugrand.

Formed in 2021 by business partners, Daniel Blatchford and Peter Crawford, Sip...

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Region-wide tech awards return for fifth year to celebrate South West innovation

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Posted: Mon, 05/08/2023 - 5:04pm

The annual Tech South West Awards have opened for entries as the prestigious event returns for a fifth year to celebrate the region’s tech sector.

Covering the whole of the South West from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset to Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, the awards showcase innovation across the region’s fastest growing sector.

Over 300 entries were submitted for the awards in 2022. Categories include Best Startup, Women in Tech, MarineTech, Commitment to Diversity, Workplace Culture, AgriTech, Tech For Good, FinTech and Commitment to Talent....

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Graham Coton, Associate Director, Robert Williams Estate Agents

Graham brings estate agency expertise home to Devon

Robert Williams, the Experts in Property estate agency on Southernhay West in Exeter, is thrilled to welcome accomplished property expert, Graham Coton as Associate Director.

Heading up the highly reputed sales team, Graham brings with him more than 35 years’ experience in the property industry. Born in Exeter and raised in Barnstaple, Graham spent the first 10 years of his working life as a property developer in the UK and Caribbean before embarking on his estate agency career with a role in Central London.

Graham worked his way up the ranks, gaining valuable knowledge and...

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Exeter Chamber announces its latest partnership with world class leadership organisation – Commando Training Centre - Royal Marines

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 11:26pm

Exeter Chamber welcomes the Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines (CTCRM) as its latest strategic partner. The world-class military establishment who is already actively engaged with local communities and businesses, welcomes the new partnership that will offer an accelerated programme of insight, support, and connectivity to the business community in Exeter and the Greater Exeter Area.

The Commando Training Centre at Lympstone selects and trains all Royal Marines Officers, Recruits and Reserves. On average, 3400 ranks are trained annually, with an average of 1400 students in...

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Female partnership of Michelmores reaches 48% following the promotion of new Senior Associates and Partners

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Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 8:04pm

UK law firm Michelmores has appointed six new female Partners and six Senior Associates, bringing the female partnership level to 48% and the current proportion of female Senior Associates to 73%.

The newly appointed partners are employment and immigration lawyer Lynsey Blyth , agriculture lawyer Josie Edwards , family lawyer Sarah Green , corporate lawyer Francesca Hubbard , employment lawyer Rachael Lloyd , and commercial lawyer Chloe Vernon-Shore .

Commenting on this year's promotions, Tim Richards, Managing Partner said:

"I am pleased to announce our new...

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Ann Hunter, BID Manager for InExeter announces her departure

Ann Hunter, BID Manager at InExeter the Business Improvement District for Exeter city centre has decided to resign from her role and will leave in July following five and a half successful years.

“ It has been an absolute privilege to work here in this great city, to support and raise the profile of our brilliant local businesses, animate, and activate the city and add to its vibrancy ” said Ann of her time running InExeter.

A passionate advocate for Exeter, Ann has been instrumental in supporting and raising the profile of businesses in the city. Under her leadership,...

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Foot Anstey strengthens its Real Estate Group and Developer Sector team with key Partner hire

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, bolsters its dedicated Developer Sector team with the appointment of Partner, Philip Brown.

Philip joins Foot Anstey's Real Estate Group and Developer Sector team bringing a wide range of expertise in land development, with particular emphasis on commercial and residential development and the securing of development and project finance.

Philip acts for national, regional and local developers, landowners, and banks and alternative lenders, as well as investment companies. He advises clients on strategic acquisition and development projects...

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Exeter business really is the best place to work!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Sun, 04/30/2023 - 7:42pm

Digital marketing business Optix Solutions has been named the top ‘boutique’ agency in the country in Campaign’s prestigious Best Place to Work list.

What’s more, the company was placed fourth overall in the top 100, its highest ever position.

Managing Director Rob Stevens, who collected the award with colleague Xenia Espina, says “This is the third year Optix Solutions has been included on the list. We knew we were in the top 100 back in March.

“But then we were invited to the awards reception in London, and interviewed by a journalist for Campaign which hadn’t...

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Spotlight to Shine Bright on Crafts & Gardens at Devon County Show 2023

The spotlight will shine brightly and musically on the Crafts & Gardens Marquee this year at Devon County Show. An installation, featuring a grand piano bedecked with flowers and in a woodland setting, is to be masterminded by Plantsmen, Horticulturalist, Florist and Show Garden designer, Kenny Raybould.

The installation will measure 5 x 5m and will be one of the centre pieces of the huge marquee - the largest on the showground.

Kenny moved down to the South West during Covid and now runs a growing and research project at Grown That Way in East Cornwall. He has built...

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New support network for men launches in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:41pm

Former Gemini, Heart and Radio Exe radio presenter Matt Young has unveiled a new networking initiative - Who Needs Instructions – to provide practical support for men to help them overcome mental health challenges.

With suicide rates amongst men at an all-time high, Matt believes that if men felt better able to talk to each other about the stuff that really matters, it would help prevent many from reaching crisis point.

Having spent over 20 years as a broadcaster, Matt has honed his own communication skills and now wants to encourage others to do the same.

“I’ve...

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