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Exeter-based law firm achieves record breaking results

Porter Dodson, the South West-based UK Top 200 law firm, has announced a record-breaking year of growth and achievement, increasing revenue to £20.2m, while retaining the highly prestigious Gold Investors In People accreditation for the third successive time.

Across its Exeter, Sherborne, Poundbury, Bridport, Wellington, Taunton, and Yeovil offices, the firm has seen year-on-year growth of 15.5%, leading to a 25.4% leap in net profit.

These impressive results round off a year in which the firm has achieved significant headcount increases, made possible in part by the...

Chiefs side to face Dragons

Rob Baxter says his Exeter Chiefs side must ready themselves for a “full blooded” encounter when they travel to Newport this evening in their final pre-season friendly against the Dragons at Rodney Parade (7:30pm).

Having warmed up with home wins over Scarlets (45-3) and Ulster Rugby (25-19), Baxter is hoping this final engagement will serve as the perfect warm-up for his players ahead of their Aviva Premiership opener at Wasps on Sunday week.

And unlike the two previous games, the Chiefs will travel with a more refined playing squad – similar to that of a normal match-day...

Searches continue in Exminster after terror arrest

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/26/2016 - 3:43pm

The 30-year-old man arrested on Wednesday 24 August in Somerset on suspicion of terrorism offences remains in custody.

Searches at an address in Exminster and a wooded area in south Devon are ongoing.

The man was arrested at 12:20pm by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service’s Counter Terrorism Command (SO15), supported by colleagues from Avon and Somerset and Devon and Cornwall Police, on suspicion of being involved in the preparation for acts of terrorism under section 5 of the Terrorism Act.

Searches are now being conducted by the Metropolitan Police...

The milkman is making a comeback

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/26/2016 - 7:20am

Due to an increase in demand for home delivery, milk&more is looking for milkmen and women to join the team based at Exeter.

An essential part of British life for generations, the milkman provides a valuable and convenient service to the local community. The milkman is the nation’s original doorstep delivery service, with milk first being delivered to homes 150 years ago. Today the milkman remains a British icon, along with the glass milk bottle, many still have their fresh milk delivered in. If you would like to help maintain this great British tradition, like working with...

Dodgy DVD eBay seller prosecuted

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/26/2016 - 6:30am

A Barnstaple man has been handed an eight month sentence, suspended for two years, after admitting to selling fake DVDs, phone covers and clothing online.

Appearing at Exeter Crown Court, Shaun Ryan, aged 34 of Wool Barn Road, pleaded guilty to six charges of selling and possessing counterfeit goods.

The case was brought by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service after a test purchase of a ‘Game of Thrones’ DVD box set from Mr Ryan’s eBay shop, ‘ryanzenterprise’, was found to be phony.

During the investigation, Trading Standards officers discovered nearly 170...

Brixham legal firm to join national will making drive

A Brixham legal firm has joined a national fundraising drive which targets the 70% of the population who do not have a will. BrixLaw Limited based in Devon has signed up to take part in the initiative which takes place throughout November and sees solicitors around the UK offer their time and skills free of charge. They aim to write as many wills as possible during the month-long period, asking clients to donate the fee to charity. Sue Thomas solicitor at Brixlaw Limited Solicitors, said: “We are thrilled to be getting involved in such a worthwhile programme.
 “It is easy, simple and...

Gowling WLG advises on largest ever UK offering on a crowdfunding platform

International law firm Gowling WLG has advised Crowdcube, the UK's first and leading equity crowdfunding platform, on its most recent successful public offering as it seeks to further invest in its business.

Crowdcube’s initial fund raising target of £5 million was surpassed in four hours and has to date raised over £8 million.

This represents the largest public financing secured by an investment crowdfunding platform, as well as the biggest ever UK offering on a crowdfunding platform. Crowdcube also became the first ever company to publish a prospectus for use on a...

New website for Exeter’s RAMM

From Thursday September 1, the website for Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) will be mobile and tablet friendly.

As well as a cleaner, more contemporary look, the redesign will also let visitors select what they see on the homepage and what updates they get.

The redesign was inspired by visitors and incorporates feedback collated over the past six years. Over half of visits to the museum website are now made on mobile or tablets, often during visits using the museum’s free wifi.

The new site responds to the device it is viewed on and will now fit the...

Ruby Modern Diner to leave Exeter

Ruby Modern Diner is closing its doors in Exeter on 3rd September and relocating to the sunny shores of Exmouth.

Taking over the kitchen at craft brewhouse The Grapevine, Ruby’s award winning burgers and the Grapevine’s huge range of craft beer and ales are a match made in heaven.

The Ruby Kitchen will continue to serve much-loved Ruby classics including the Notorious PIG and Mutha Ducka as well as their famous $5 shakes.

Ruby Owner Dicky Harrison said: “We’ve have just had our first child Jasmine and have made a life choice to move the business to where we live in...

Woman on bridge closes M5

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/25/2016 - 1:39pm

Police closed a section of the M5 for two hours today causing long delays for motorists.

The road was closed in both directions, southbound between J26-27 and at J27 northbound due to concern for a woman on the motorway bridge, and motorists’ safety.

The road was re-opened at 1.30pm and police reported the woman to be safe and well.

Avon & Somerset Police are warning of delays due to backlogs of traffic clearing and have advised anyone planning to travel towards Wellington from the north or south to delay their journey.

Buy with Confidence supports rhino project

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 08/25/2016 - 12:06pm

A Devon businesswoman has won a competition to name a life-sized rhino, which is standing outside Exeter Central Train Station for the next two months.

Karen Bryant of Select Appliances in Plymouth submitted the name 'Paladin' as part of a contest held by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service and the Buy With Confidence Trader Approval scheme.

Devon & Somerset Trading Standards Service’s Buy With Confidence (BWC) scheme is sponsoring Paladin as part of Paignton Zoo's Great Big Rhino Project.

In total 42 life-sized painted rhino sculptures can be seen...

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