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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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DCET apprentices celebrate success!

A record number of Electrical Apprentices have completed their Electrical Apprenticeship with DCET training, part of The Focus Training Group.

To mark their achievement, a number of the new electricians attended a presentation ceremony at the Devon Hotel where they were joined by their family and friends.

The legendary Tony Cable of the NICEIC, presented certificates to the achieving electricians and passed on words of encouragement as they start the next step of their journey within the industry.

We were also privileged to be joined by a number of employers who...

Exeter expert helps bring online courts nearer to reality

New online courts for civil cases designed to help make the justice system more user-friendly could be introduced, thanks in part to the work of a University of Exeter academic.

The courts would be for “low value” cases, designed so people can navigate the process of managing disputes more easily and cheaply.

It is hoped online courts will ensure delivery of faster and fairer justice for users by making better use of technology and modernising working practices. Disputes would be resolved early without a judge having to become involved.

Their introduction was...

Smiles all round as Chiefs prepare for new season

The Exeter Chiefs squad were all smiles as they lined up for their first team picture of the 2016/17 season.

England star Jack Nowell and his fellow players laughed and joked in the sunshine during their annual media day.

As our pictures show, the boys seemed relaxed ahead of yet another big campaign.

Tickets are now on sale for Exeter’s opening three Aviva Premiership home games of the season.

After pre-season warm-up games against Scarlets (August 13) and Ulster Rugby (August 20), Rob Baxter’s side will kick off their home campaign against reigning...

Police appeal to find missing teenager

Police are appalling to the public for information on missing 15-year-old Luke Bayment.

Sergeant Colin Harper Neighbourhood Team Leader for Exeter said: “For Luke to not be in contact with anyone for this long is out of character, and we are hoping that someone knows of his whereabouts. Luke isn’t in trouble, we just need to know that he is safe and well and for him to get in contact with the police.

“Luke is described as 5ft 10in tall, of slim build, with shoulder length light brown hair.

"He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black jogging bottoms....

Exeter School LEJOG on track

After eighteen months in the planning, Exeter School pupils, parents, staff, friends and alumni are putting their best wheel forward to raise £50,000 for charity, departing from Land's End on Monday 8 August.

The team of twenty riders supported by eight crew, two minibuses, and a trailer will cycle 912.9 miles and 46,929 vertical feet over ten days to raise money for the Children's Society and The Janine Di-Vincenzo Foundation.

Estates and Facilities Manager Craig Stewart has organised the ambitious cycle ride from Land's End to John O'Groats.

"After many...

Entries open for Michelmores Charity Run

Entries are now open for the Michelmores Charity 5k Run, which will take place on 8 September 2016 at 6.30pm.

This year the Exeter law firm is aiming to attract a record 1,200 runners, encouraging local people and businesses to get together to celebrate the city of Exeter and to fundraise for Michelmores' local Charity of the Year, Balloons, who support bereaved children and their families in Exeter and beyond.

The run takes place over a five-kilometre city centre course starting and finishing on Exeter's Cathedral Green. The route, new for this year, will take in...

Show visitors name favourite farming and food businesses

Visitors to this year’s Devon County Show have named the local farming and food and drink businesses that they love. A survey carried out by rural solicitors Stephens Scown LLP at the show asked 480 visitors about their favourite food and drink brand, farm shop and farm attraction, as well as asking what people enjoyed most about the region. The survey forms part of the firm’s Love Where You Live campaign, which celebrates and showcases the best things about the South West. Luscombe Drinks was the most popular local food and drinks brand, with Otter Brewery and Westaway Sausages coming...

Dementia expert is new Medical School Pro Vice-Chancellor

A globally-renowned dementia and ageing expert who has headed up prestigious research facilities has been appointed as the new Executive Dean and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter Medical School.

Clive Ballard, Professor of Age-Related Diseases, will join Exeter from King’s College London, where he is Director of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Unit for Dementia at the Institute of Psychiatry Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and Co-Director of the Wolfson Centre for Age...

Expert advice for Exeter businesses

Exeter businesses facing a barrage of new rules and regulations, from auto-enrolment to any potential impact caused by tax and accounting changes, are invited to attend special "Breakfast Briefing" sessions.

Experts from Thomas Westcott, the South West's leading independent firm of chartered accountants, will be on hand to offer advice at the free Business Breakfast Briefing event.

Over the course of an hour attendees will receive crucial insights about a range of issues which will directly impact their business, including an update on new reporting standards, latest...

Free marketing advice clinics to boost business growth

Firms looking for advice on how marketing can help businesses growth will find inspiration and guidance at a series of free marketing clinics offered by Newton Abbot-based SharpEdge Marketing.

The marketing consultancy is offering business owners, entrepreneurs and anyone with responsibility for marketing in their firm a free, no obligation, one-to-one session to answer questions and to chat about any challenges they may face. The hour-long sessions will also provide attendees with an opportunity to get honest and unbiased feedback on existing marketing activity or to brainstorm...

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Exeter-based law firm achieves record breaking results

DCET apprentices celebrate success!

Exeter expert helps bring online courts nearer to reality

Smiles all round as Chiefs prepare for new season

Police appeal to find missing teenager

Exeter School LEJOG on track

Entries open for Michelmores Charity Run

Show visitors name favourite farming and food businesses

Dementia expert is new Medical School Pro Vice-Chancellor

Expert advice for Exeter businesses

Free marketing advice clinics to boost business growth

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