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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...

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East Devon plumber one step away from national award

Thanks to overwhelming support from the local community 24-year old Mark Wakely, a plumber at Fords in Sidmouth, has made it through to the final five in the 2016 UK Plumber of the Year competition. Thank you Devon!

Mark was one of 15 plumbers shortlisted in the nationwide competition having been selected for his outstanding work on the restoration of The Landmark Trust’s property, Belmont House, in Lyme Regis.

Following the shortlist announcement members of the public were invited to vote on who they thought should reach the competition final. Mark was one of the five with...

Selling online with Shopify #InaNutshell

Dan Wiseman from Wiseman Media shares his tips on selling online with Shopify in Bitpod's latest In a Nutshell video.

Dan talks about how to get yourself started on Shopify and the importance of having a website that works on all devices, Dan also talks about using social media as an excellent platform to post about your products, your industry and your company culture.

To find out more contact Dan via email at contact@webwise.media or call him on 01392 581 748

For more expert advise sharing videos, visit the In a Nutshell YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/...

Men in SW paid on average £7,957 more than women

Research released today by the Chartered Management Institute and XpertHR reveals that men are more likely than women to have been promoted into senior and higher paying management roles in the past year, with no progress made on reducing the 23% gender pay gap.

Male managers are 40% more likely than female managers to be promoted into higher roles, new data released today [23 August] by the Chartered Management Institute and XpertHR reveals.

Analysis of salary data of more than 60,000 UK employees found that in the past year, 14% of men in management roles were promoted...

Hay lorry hits railway bridge in Exeter

Alphington Road was closed this afternoon after a lorry carrying bales of hay collided with the railway bridge.

Police were informed at 2.05pm (Tuesday 23 August) of a road traffic collision on Alphington Road, the A377, in Exeter involving a single vehicle.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area due to tailbacks.

A spokesman for Devon & Cornwall Police said: "A lorry carrying hay passed under the railway bridge near County Tyres but en route through collided with the bridge. Some of the load spilled on the road and the rest of the load was deemed unstable."...

Recruitment drive for city advice charity

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is appealing for volunteers.

The advice charity, which is based in Dix’s Field, is recruiting for information guides and gateway assessors.

Information guides meet clients and visitors upon arrival at the local office and assist with self-help resources. Gateway assessors help to identify issues and help clients with the next steps.

Steve Barriball, Citizens Advice Exeter Chief Executive, said: "We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with people and can spare between three to eight hours a week depending...

Sir Bradley Wiggins confirmed for Tour of Britain

Sir Bradley Wiggins will race in the Tour of Britain in less than two weeks time.

And it could be the last time Devon gets to see the cycling superstar in a competitive race.

Sir Bradley, the 2012 Tour de France champion who recently won his eighth Olympic medal taking Gold in the Team Pursuit in Rio for Great Britain - and setting a new world record - alongside Owain Doull, will ride in Britain’s biggest professional cycle race for his own Team WIGGINS.

Team WIGGINS, which includes Doull and Jonathan Dibben, will join the likes of Mark Cavendish, Andre Greipel and...

Volunteers to cast a Grimm spell over Killerton

Volunteers at Killerton are well underway with making decorations for this years’ hotly anticipated theme ‘A Grimm Christmas’.

For the first time, the National Trust property will bring to life the classic fairy tales this winter, and as Christmas at Killerton has become so popular, booking timed tickets to the exhibition will be essential.

‘A Grimm Christmas’, based on The Grimm Brothers’ classic fairy-tales, will be Killerton’s fifth Christmas celebration.

The volunteers work hard to make each year more extravagant than the last, and decorations are started as...

Experts share tips for planning a successful anaerobic digestion plant

Some of the South West’s leading experts in planning and renewable energy will be sharing their tips for planning a successful anaerobic digestion plant at a free event in September. Hosted by renewable energy lawyers Stephens Scown LLP, the free seminar will take place at its client Wyke Farms, Shepton Mallet on Wednesday, 14 September from 12 noon to 3pm. The event will also include a tour of the Wyke Farms anaerobic digestion plant. Aimed at farmers and landowners who are planning to introduce anaerobic digestion, as well as professionals who advise on these projects, the event will...

Devoto keen to build on bright start

Exeter Chiefs newcomer Ollie Devoto says he and his team-mates must make the most of the club’s final pre-season run-out when they tackle the Newport-Gwent Dragons on Friday night (7:30pm).

Having chalked up friendly wins over the Scarlets and Ulster Rugby, Rob Baxter’s side will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run of games at Rodney Parade.

Devoto, a summer signing from Aviva Premiership rivals Bath, knows it’s a vital fixture not only to sharpen up skills and match fitness, but will be the final chance to impress ahead of the club’s seasonal opener at Wasps on...

Dartington Crystal becomes Devon Delivers ambassador

One of Devon’s most prestigious brands has become an Ambassador for the Devon Delivers programme.

Dartington Crystal is preparing to mark its 50th anniversary next year and, in the lead up to its celebrations, it has given its backing to Devon County Council’s inward investment initiative.

The company, based in Torrington, is Britain’s last remaining large-scale manufacturer of handmade crystal glass. Since being founded in Devon in 1967 it has maintained a proud heritage of glass making.

Dartington Crystal is well established as a premium brand. Its products are...

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Exeter-based law firm achieves record breaking results

East Devon plumber one step away from national award

Selling online with Shopify #InaNutshell

Men in SW paid on average £7,957 more than women

Hay lorry hits railway bridge in Exeter

Recruitment drive for city advice charity

Sir Bradley Wiggins confirmed for Tour of Britain

Volunteers to cast a Grimm spell over Killerton

Experts share tips for planning a successful anaerobic digestion plant

Devoto keen to build on bright start

Dartington Crystal becomes Devon Delivers ambassador

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