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Food Drink Devon and the University of Exeter’s Inaugural Gather Summit is a Huge Success

Over 160 producers, hospitality businesses, retailers, academics and food sector professionals from across the South West united last week for the inaugural Gather summit, a landmark one-day event spearheaded by Food Drink Devon in collaboration with the University of Exeter.

Held at The Forum, University of Exeter, on Wednesday 11th June, the summit delivered a powerful day of insight and inspiration for the region’s vibrant food and drink community. An impressive line-up of keynote speakers including David Edwards from the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, BBC Gardeners...

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#2 minute litter pick returns to Dartmoor

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 2:41pm

Dartmoor Rangers Ella Briens and Andrea Roberts are bringing the Dartmoor version of the successful global litter campaign #2 minute beach clean to the National Park again this year.

Bude resident, Martin Dorey, started #2 minute beach clean after becoming frustrated by the amount of litter on our beautiful south west beaches. His aim was to encourage visitors and locals to take pride in their surroundings, raise awareness of the litter problem and to be proactive in dealing with the detritus.

The solution was a very simple idea - place large A frame boards, with...

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Winning Year for Chartered Surveyors

Torquay based Chartered Surveyors, Haldons Ltd, are rolling up their sleeves for a busy year ahead, after winning major multi-million-pound contracts.

After moving to a brand new office in Torquay last year, Haldons Ltd have been successful in winning more large contracts and are looking forward to a prosperous 2017 and beyond. This year, Haldons Ltd have been appointed to provide their multi-disciplinary services for a global company based in Plymouth and a variety of projects within the Education, Healthcare and Commercial sectors across the South West, totalling over £20million...

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Energy supplier celebrates Exeter opening with local volunteering day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 12:37pm

National energy specialist Flogas Britain has opened a brand new depot in Exeter – providing reliable, affordable off-grid gas to homes and businesses throughout the South West. To mark the opening, Flogas chose Exeter Community Centre St. Sidwell’s as the site for its first national volunteering day on 06 April. Based in Woodbury Salterton, the new depot is located in a prime area to service Flogas’ growing LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) customer base across Exeter and the wider Devon, Dorset and Somerset areas. With enough capacity to hold 25 tonnes of gas, it will offer free local LPG...

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Chiefs side to face Bristol Rugby

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 12:25pm

Rob Baxter has challenged his Exeter Chiefs players to continue driving up their standards as the club look to cement their place in this season’s Aviva Premiership play-offs.

With just four rounds of the scheduled season remaining, the Chiefs welcome local rivals Bristol Rugby to Sandy Park tomorrow for a full-blooded derby encounter (3pm).

Unbeaten in the league since late October, another maximum haul for Baxter’s side will not only guarantee a top four finish, but it will keep them firmly on course for one of the two home semi-final spots.

Baxter knows the...

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New Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) introduced

Since the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) was announced in 2015 it has been the topic of much discussion.

The new band came into force on 6th April 2017 and now that it is finally here tomorrow, it is time to ask what this new tax break means for you.

The RNRB has been described as increasing the amount that individuals can pass inheritance tax free from £325,000 to £500,000, however, that is not quite true.

Currently everyone can pass £325,000 to anyone they like. This current ordinary nil rate band can be set against any asset.

The RNRB is different. It is...

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Cabinet adopts Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan

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Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:44am

Following unanimous support for the aims of the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (SEBMP) at the steering group meeting in March, East Devon District Council’s Cabinet voted to adopt the SEBMP at their meeting on Wednesday (5 April).

The SEBMP document, which is the result of extensive research and work by CH2M, East Devon District Council’s coastal flood and erosion risk management consultants, as well as public consultation, will guide and inform the necessary sustainable works for managing the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to properties, businesses and community...

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Exeter College reveals £70 million investment vision over next 20 years

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:29am

Exeter College has announced plans to invest £70 million over the next 20 years in creating an ‘Exceptional’ college.

Under the plans, the college has set out a clear vision for its continued upward trajectory from an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ college to be an ‘Exceptional college’. The college launched both a new strategic plan and a 20 year master plan at an event at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM).

The strategic plan sets out a journey to move from Outstanding to Exceptional over a five year time period, addressing the opportunities that A level...

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Otter Garden Centres sponsors fifth OSM food festival

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 9:42am

Otter Garden Centres has stepped up once again to be headline sponsor for the Ottery St Mary Food & Families Festival on June 3.

This is the third year running that the family-run garden centre agreed to sponsor the festival, now in its fifth year.

Marketing Manager, Sabine Taylor said: “We are always delighted to be involved with the event, which provides a real boost to the town by bringing in visitors from the local area and further afield, too.

“This is a real family day out with lots to do, taste and watch - for adults and children alike. As a family...

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Ten-year stratospheric rise for Exeter accountants

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/07/2017 - 8:58am

Top 40 accountants Bishop Fleming are celebrating ten successful years at Stratus House on the Exeter Business Park.

The firm, which started in 1919, moved from Barnfield Crescent in the City centre to become a neighbour of the MET office in Easter 2007.

Ten years on, partners and staff are marking this milestone with a few well-known brands of Easter egg.

Partner in Charge of the Exeter office, James Finnegan, commented: "Bishop Fleming's decision to move to Stratus House was absolutely the right one, as it has allowed the firm to expand at a rapid rate. This has...

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Vicky promoted to role of Assistant Director

Wealth management expert Vicky Eastwood has been appointed Assistant Director in Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter office.

Vicky, from Aylesbeare, has worked for the independently owned, award-winning company for more than a decade. She began her wealth management career with Goldman Sachs in London before moving to Devon to join Brewin Dolphin.

“Being promoted to Assistant Director is much the same as a lawyer becoming an associate,” said Vicky. “My day-to-day work will still be focused on my clients and helping them to achieve their financial aspirations. Looking after clients is...

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