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Trowers' Exeter office continues growth with new partner hire

Trowers & Hamlins has expanded its Exeter team with the rehiring of Brian Hitchcock as Partner in the Projects and Construction team.

Brian brings 18 years of experience as a transactional infrastructure and project delivery lawyer, advising across a full spectrum of infrastructure, energy and real estate development projects in the UK. Brian has particular expertise in advising on contracting strategy and dispute avoidance.

He is ranked and recognised by the Chambers & Partners UK legal guide as "a go-to practitioner for large-scale construction project advice...

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Tributes paid to Exeter councillor Paul Bull

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Posted: Mon, 02/20/2017 - 1:53pm

Tributes have been paid to popular Exeter councillor who has died following a battle with cancer.

Exeter City Council’s lead for Communities and Culture, Cllr Paul Bull, passed away last night (Sunday 19 February).

Paul, 60, who was the councillor for St Thomas, had been battling cancer.

His wife Cllr Rachel Sutton, who serves on the council as lead for City Development and as Labour’s Group Deputy Leader, was by his side.

Labour Leader Pete Edwards said: “Paul was Mr Community. He was an extraordinary person – his kindness was unlimited. He was...

First BierKeller Exeter party

The moment everyone in Exeter has been waiting for, the highly anticipated BierKeller is now open and the pre-launch party well and truly set the pace!

The invite-only event saw hundreds of Exeter locals come together for an exclusive first look at Exeter’s first Bavarian bar.

The drinks were flowing and the resident Oompah band, the Bavarian Strollers helped to create a fun-filled atmosphere.

The band entertained the crowd, encouraging revellers to take their dancing up on to the thick wooden tables and dishing out free drinks to those willing to get involved! As...

Spadework begins for new Dawlish Countryside Park

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Posted: Mon, 02/20/2017 - 11:22am

The creation of a brand new natural recreational area and haven for wildlife in Teignbridge has begun, after the first spade was put in the ground on a £250k project to create the new Dawlish Countryside Park.

Last year, on Thursday 24th November 2016, Teignbridge Planning Committee approved plans for the creation of a new Countryside Park in Dawlish. The 26.4 hectare (65 acre) site (around the size of 26 rugby pitches) was purchased with money from developers, known as Section 106 payments and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), on new developments across three council areas of...

Devon Contract Waste helps Pathfinder Homes find the path to Zero to Landfill

An innovative Exeter-based waste management company has secured a brand new contract worth circa £80,000 with Pathfinder Homes Ltd of Newton Abbot.

Devon Contract Waste is now providing a full waste management service for Pathfinder Homes, a pioneering manufacturer of luxurious residential park homes and holiday lodges since 1958.

The new contract has already seen Pathfinder Homes make an impressive start on its journey to becoming a Zero to Landfill business with the help of Devon Contract Waste, diverting 76% of its waste from landfill in the first two months. Devon...

20 years service and promotion for top stylist

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Posted: Mon, 02/20/2017 - 9:39am

Following on from their triumphant fundraiser to celebrate 20 years of business and raise money for local charity Force Cancer, Organic Colour Systems Salon, Ragamuffins Hair in Kenton are now celebrating a more personal achievement!

Bec Vowdon has been with Ragamuffins since the very beginning, and is celebrating her own achievement of 20 years service.

Fully qualified with a wealth of knowledge and extensive training behind her, Bec has developed and grown with the business and become a pillar in the day to day running of the salon providing outstanding support for salon...

Devon motorists advised to act now to beat April car tax rise

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Posted: Sun, 02/19/2017 - 5:58pm

Motorists considering a new car this year are being urged to act now to avoid higher Vehicle Excise Duty which is due to affect many new cars from April this year.

The advice comes from Hendy Group in Exeter which says that an alarming number of motorists visiting its dealerships are unaware of the impending changes to the road tax system.

“We operate 12 motor franchises at 25 locations and feedback from those visiting the showrooms is a good barometer of the car buying public,” said operations director Mark Busby. “We’re finding that awareness of the overhaul of the system...

Free budget seminars taking place across Devon and Somerset

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Posted: Sun, 02/19/2017 - 5:54pm

As Chancellor Philip Hammond prepares to make his first full spring Budget statement Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants is to hold a series of seminars to help business owners make sense of any new announcements.

With the Government poised to trigger Article 50 at the end of March, signifying the UK's separation from Europe, this Budget announcement earlier in the month could be hugely significant.

"Whilst there's every chance this could be a fairly low-key Budget, given everything else happening, you can never rule out a bombshell announcement, especially as this will...

Worcester Warriors 32 Exeter Chiefs 48

Having traded blows with a spirited Worcester Warriors for 40 minutes, Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs side delivered the knockout punch during a powerful second half onslaught at Sixways.

Winger James Short (pictured) led the way for the Chiefs who made it ten from ten in terms of Premiership victories over the Warriors, brushing aside the Midlanders with a seven-try salvo that lifted them level on points with second-placed Saracens.

Skipper Gareth Steenson, Olly Woodburn, Sam Simmonds and Michele Campagnaro completed the job for the visitors, while Steenson and Henry Slade...

City draw with Stevenage

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Posted: Sat, 02/18/2017 - 5:35pm

Exeter City 1 Stevenage 1

Exeter City remain sixth in League Two after they fought back from a goal down to draw with Stevenage at home.

The Boro went into the match on the back of a four-game winning streak and could have moved to within a point of City with victory. However, the Grecians have kept the gap between them and Darren Sarll side, in eighth, to four points.

City boss Paul Tisdale was forced to make two changes to the starting XI that drew with Notts County last time out. Goalkeeper Christy Pym was injured and replaced by Bobby Olejnik, while Jake Taylor...

New Cranbrook trail officially opened

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Posted: Fri, 02/17/2017 - 6:30pm

A new walking and cycling trail in Cranbrook has been officially opened.

The “Cranbrook Discovery Trail: Long Orchard” has been developed by Devon County Council, East Devon District Council, Cranbrook Town Council and Cranbrook New Community Partners Consortium to encourage residents to explore their local area.

As a designated “Healthy Town” it also provides local adults and children in Cranbrook with an opportunity to stay active.

The opening was attended by Councillor Andrew Moulding, Deputy Leader of East Devon District Council and Chairman of Devon County...

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