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L-R Matt Roach from Exeter Science Park with from Matt Bridge and Daryll Smith from Envolve

Network Plus Envolve opens Exeter Science Park office to support major water programme

Network Plus Envolve, a joint venture between Network Plus and Envolve Infrastructure , has established new offices at Exeter Science Park to support the delivery of a new framework with South West Water.

Approximately 15 engineers, project managers and technical specialists will be based at Envolve’s new offices within the George Parker Bidder Building - a net-zero carbon facility at Exeter Science Park. The team is expected to grow significantly, potentially doubling within the next 12 to 18 months.

Matt Bridge, Framework Director at Envolve Infrastructure, said: “We have...

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Exeter leads the way as UK set to exit recession in mid-2023

Large infrastructure investment and a focus on carbon reduction boosting Devon’s capital city

Large infrastructure investment and a focus on carbon reduction will contribute towards Exeter having the fastest economic growth at the point when the UK emerges from recession, says a new study by law firm Irwin Mitchell.

The Irwin Mitchell City Tracker has been produced by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and examines 50 locations across the UK, forecasting future growth in terms of GVA* and employment.

The report, which estimates that the UK entered into...

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Foot Anstey's Private Equity team reports strong deal activity in 2022

The Private Equity team at national law firm Foot Anstey LLP has reported a strong calendar year in 2022.

The team at Foot Anstey specialises in advising private equity-backed portfolio companies execute bolt-on and buy-and-build investment propositions, as well as having a deep specialism in management advisory – the team has witnessed strong activity in both these key areas of specialism.

Following a record year in 2021, 2022 also saw a rise in international activity for the team.

Deal highlights include advising new client Stanley Capital Partners (SCP) on its...

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Law firm boosts its real estate credentials in SW with new senior associate appointment

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/29/2022 - 11:00pm

Law firm Browne Jacobson has strengthened its real estate offering in the South-West with the appointment of senior associate Anna Clifford into its Exeter office.

Anna who came from law firm TLT, previously worked at Browne Jacobson for seven years, having joined the firm as a trainee. Anna specialises in acting for many regional and national housebuilders in relation to the acquisition and disposal of greenfield and brownfield land for development including site assembly, collaboration agreements, ancillary easements and covenants, statutory agreements and transfer of land to...

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Local homebuilder donates £2,500 to local homelessness charity

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter division has donated a heart-warming £2,500 to St Petrock’s Exeter, a local charity that fights homelessness across Exeter and Devon.

The Barratt Developments Community Fund initiative looks to support those causes which have a positive impact within their local communities. As well as the donation Barratt David Wilson Homes staff were also able to volunteer in the St Petrock’s kitchens. St Petrock’s first opened their doors over 25 years ago and have since been providing crucial support and outreach to the most vulnerable...

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Hattiers Rum Partners with Red Paddle Co

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/20/2022 - 10:29pm

Devon based Hattiers Rum and Red Paddle Co have collaborated in an exciting new partnership.

These two leading Westcountry businesses are currently launching a range of super stylish co-branded kit including a Long Sleeve Pro Change Robe Evo, Waterproof Soft Cooler Bag (18L and 30L), Waterproof Cool Bag Backpack (15L), Waterproof Backpack (30L) and Waterproof Kit Bag (40L and 60L). This exclusive new range is available from hattiers.com . With both brands emphasising importance on their environmental journeys and their love for the outdoors, this partnership aims to inspire a new...

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Helen Sieroda – founder and director of Wise Goose Coaching with her B Corp certificate (Photo Cre

Devon-based school of coaching and mentoring celebrates its 10th anniversary

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 12/19/2022 - 11:45pm

Wise Goose Limited based in Chagford, Devon; celebrates its 10th milestone anniversary with the announcement of its certification as a B Corporation (B Corp).

Helen Sieroda, Director, and founder of Wise Goose School of Coaching comments, “B Corp is an international movement; with the ‘B’ standing for ‘Benefit’ to people, communities, and the planet. We are a ‘for-profit company, but it’s all about moving away from profit as the main yardstick for business success and moving towards more sustainable business models that give equal importance to how we make our money, treat our...

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Mortgage broker turns into Santa to help Exeter families in need

Thanks to The Mortgage Quarter's annual gift appeal and the generosity of the local community, Exeter families in need are set to receive a bumper load of gifts in time for Christmas.

Since 2019, The Mortgage Quarter has run a Christmas toy appeal for a local charity, but this year the company decided to go large and widen the scope. Working in partnership with Exeter CoLab , the donations will benefit seven Exeter-based charities supporting children, domestic abuse survivors, families in temporary accommodation and Ukrainian refugees.

Despite the size of the ask, the local...

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Gold at the British Travel Awards takes Devon holiday park past 100th major award win

South Devon’s multi award-winning holiday park, Cofton Holidays, has picked up its 100th major award since it started welcoming guests to its heavenly corner of Devon 48 years ago, following Gold at the British Travel Awards (BTA), the UK’s largest consumer-voted travel awards.

The biggest award win in Cofton Holidays’ history tops a record year of results, which includes double success at the 2022 Western Morning News Business Awards in both the Tourism & Hospitality Resilience category, and the Environmental and Sustainability category, Gold at the Food Drink Devon Awards,...

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New plans approved for Venus Beach Cafe at Broadsands Image credit: Dillons Design Ltd

Venus Company gets the green light for extensive renovations at Broadsands, Paignton

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Fri, 12/16/2022 - 10:16pm

The Venus Company with a turnover of £2 – 3 m announces its planning application for ambitious plans to revamp the Broadsands Venus beach cafe in Paignton has been approved by Torbay Council. The multi-international award-winning business submitted images and drawings to Torbay Council together with a planning application for renovations to revamp the latest beach café in the company’s portfolio. The project has been given the go-ahead for works to start in the winter of 2023.

A well-respected and renowned environmental champion with sustainability at its heart, Venus operates its...

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Hoare Lea step it up at Broadwalk House (Photo credit: Glen King gkpr)

Engineering in Exeter: Consultants celebrate one year on & call for more collaborators

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Thu, 12/15/2022 - 11:18pm

Hoare Lea, one of the engineering industry’s most prominent consultancies, celebrates a full year of operating from its Exeter office; and calls for like-minded collaborators to join their vision for the city’s sustainable future.

Since its regional office opening at Broadwalk House in prestigious Southernhay West a year ago, Hoare Lea has brought its global network of excellence to the city by drawing on the expertise of its 1,000+ talented engineers, commissioning agents, and energy analysts.

Exeter Director Steven Libralon says: “Exeter is the thriving capital of Devon,...

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