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Exeter firm Paradigm Norton wins prestigious King’s Enterprise Award for Sustainability

Exeter based financial planning firm Paradigm Norton has been honoured with the UK’s most coveted business award. Paradigm Norton is one of only 185 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in 2026, with just 36 receiving an award for sustainable development.

Announced today (Wednesday 6 May), the Award recognises businesses which have excelled in international trade, innovation, sustainable development, or promoting opportunity, and is the highest award for British businesses.

Paradigm Norton has been recognised for its...

Academy of Cheese launches

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/25/2016 - 10:40pm

A group of passionate individuals from the cheese industry have been working closely together over the past two years, to establish a professional accreditation programme for the cheese sector.

Initiated by Mary Quicke from Devon based cheesemakers, Quicke's, Mary had watched how the Certified Cheese Professional (CCP) in America, elevated the role of those in the cheese supply chain. She wanted to see this happen in the UK. With the support of John Farrand and Jilly Sitch from the Guild of Fine Food plus Tracey Colley from Harvey & Brockless; Ros Windsor, Paxton &...

Woodburn ready for Worcester test

Olly Woodburn has happy memories of tackling Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park and he’s hoping for more of the same when Exeter Chiefs play host to the Midlanders again tomorrow in the Aviva Premiership (4:30pm).

Back in April Woodburn produced a man of the match display, scoring a hat-trick of tries, as Rob Baxter’s side dispatched of the Warriors 50-12.

It was one of the many highlights the 25-year-old winger produced during an outstanding first season in Devon that yielded eight tries in 24 appearances following his summer move from local rivals Bath Rugby.

This...

The Family Law Company Highly Commended in Modern Law Awards

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 11/25/2016 - 1:29pm

The Private Client Team at The Family Law Company received its second commendation of the year, this time at the Modern Law Awards.

The team, which provides crucial services to clients at the grittier end of family law, including domestic abuse, honour based violence and child abduction, was Highly Commended as Private Client Team of the Year in the awards, which seek to celebrate best practice in the modern legal services arena.

The Family Law Director, Jane Chanot who heads up the team, is a Family Law Resolution specialist and recognised by the International Child...

Chiefs side to face Worcester

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 11/25/2016 - 12:48pm

Rob Baxter has challenged his Exeter Chiefs side to build on last week’s away win at Newcastle Falcons with an equally strong display against visiting Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow (4:30pm).

The Chiefs returned to winning ways in the top flight with a powerful display up in the North East, not only collecting their first league win since September, but also accruing all five points thanks to Will Chudley’s late try against his former club.

This weekend the Devonians will be looking to continue their upturn in form against the Warriors, who have won...

Exeter doctor wins national recognition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/25/2016 - 12:32pm

A Spanish doctor from the Emergency Department (ED)at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has been has won a national award for his inspirational contribution to his patients and colleagues.

Jaime Puente (pictured), a staff grade doctor, was one of six European staff from hospitals across the country to be awarded the ‘EU Staff Award’ at the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards in London on 23rd November.

The HSJ Awards celebrate excellence and innovation that take place in healthcare across the country. The EU Staff Award, which was sponsored by NHS Employers,...

Six of the best for Stephens Scown LLP!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/25/2016 - 10:33am

A South West law firm has won a prestigious national award, beating some of the biggest law firms in the UK, and bringing its haul of national awards in the last two months to six. Stephens Scown LLP, which has offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell has been named UK Law Firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2016. The awards were announced at a ceremony in London on Thursday, 24 November 2016. Other firms on the shortlist included top 50 law firms such as Mishcon De Reya, Shoosmiths and Mills & Reeve. The British Legal Awards are the leading awards for the UK’s legal community...

Simpkins Edwards: reaction to the Autumn Statement 2016

Adrian Hemmings, partner at Simpkins Edwards LLP, commented: “Phillip Hammond delivered his autumn statement in a markedly different and more measured style to his predecessor which received less heckling from the opposition benches. However, there didn’t appear to be any major giveaways to any sector or group and no major unexpected headlines. “The biggest news for the south west is likely to be the cancellation of the fuel duty rise reversal, which is good news for individuals and businesses. Regional landlords and letting agents will feel the impact of the banning of lettings fees to...

Orange Army fix tracks in record time

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/23/2016 - 7:33pm

Trains started running through the South West again today after Network Rail’s ‘Orange Army’ battled round the clock to fix damage caused by Storm Angus. Passenger services began to return to normal on the vital route 15 hours earlier than expected.

The railway at Cowley Bridge, Exeter reopened at 1pm having been closed since the early hours of Tuesday 22 November. Work to repair the line, which suffered severe flood damage, was initially expected to take 48 hours.

The closure was necessary at Cowley Bridge after flood water washed away track and ballast causing disruption...

Exeter is the place to be for festive fun

Exeter city centre will be full of festive cheer this Christmas courtesy of the Exeter Business Improvement District (BID). Starting from the 24th November, festive entertainers will be taking to the streets of Exeter to entertain shoppers.

The Winter Fairy, Betty Twinkle, the Bouncing Elves and many more will be appearing in the heart of the city every Thursday and Sunday until 22nd December. Dressed in enchanting light up costumes you won’t miss them as they walk around the centre with music, magic displays, balloon art and juggling shows.

The countdown to Christmas in...

TEDxExeter 2017 - Hope - tickets to go on sale

Authored by TEDxExeter
Posted: Wed, 11/23/2016 - 11:00am

Exeter’s leading festival of ideas, which is now in its sixth year, is responding to the unprecedented level of demand last year, when tickets for the Exeter Northcott Theatre sold out in just 22 minutes.

Once again the 2017 conference will bring together over 900 people on the day: 465 people will join the audience at the Exeter Northcott Theatre and a further 450 people will be able to watch a simultaneous livestream in an adjacent auditorium at Exeter University. Both audiences will come together to meet speakers and each other and reflect on what they have heard during the...

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