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Trowers' Exeter office continues growth with new partner hire

Trowers & Hamlins has expanded its Exeter team with the rehiring of Brian Hitchcock as Partner in the Projects and Construction team.

Brian brings 18 years of experience as a transactional infrastructure and project delivery lawyer, advising across a full spectrum of infrastructure, energy and real estate development projects in the UK. Brian has particular expertise in advising on contracting strategy and dispute avoidance.

He is ranked and recognised by the Chambers & Partners UK legal guide as "a go-to practitioner for large-scale construction project advice...

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Exciting times ahead for expanding digital marketing agency

A growing digital marketing agency has announced further plans for expansion and welcomed another member of staff to its team.

MiHi Digital, which was founded in Exeter, provides assistance in all aspects of online marketing to businesses across Devon, Cornwall and beyond.

Since the company was set up by Mark Worden almost three years ago it has seen significant growth in its client-base, with a 60% increase in the past 12 months alone. As a result, the company has offered a full time position to its first apprentice and welcomed another member to its team in the last few...

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New proposal for temporary bus station solution announced

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 06/28/2016 - 11:16pm

Exeter City Council is consulting on more temporary solutions for buses in the city centre for when the new bus station is built.

The Triangle Car Park has been considered as a temporary solution for an 18 month period. However the City Council said today that, after consultation, feedback and further consideration, it is looking at the option of putting temporary bus stands in Sidwell Street.

Cllr Phil Bialyk, Lead Councillor for Sport and Health & Wellbeing, said: “We have listened to residents and businesses near the Triangle Car Park and there are clearly a number...

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World experts gather to discuss challenges of warfare

Representatives from the armed forces of several nations, NATO and the International Committee of the Red Cross joined academics at the University of Exeter to debate some of the most pressing legal challenges facing military operations.

Participants discussed a wide spectrum of legal questions arising during military deployments, such as the impact of human rights litigation, the emergence of hybrid threats and the legal framework of information operations.

The conference, The International Law of Military Operations: Mapping the Field was held this week. The event offered...

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Parade in Exeter to mark Armed Forces Day

As in previous years, Exeter City Council will be marking Armed Forces Day on Saturday 2 July with a parade through the High Street.

This year the 6 Rifles will be exercising their Freedom of the City. The parade will step off at 12.30pm from St James Park and march through the city, with the salute being taken at the Guildhall. The Parade will finish off at the Cathedral Green, where an inspection will take place by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Cynthia Thompson, the Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, and the Assistant Chief of the General Staff, British Army, General Nicholas...

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Financial planning event is bang on the money

Investors have been finding out how to maximise returns on their finances in today’s unpredictable global marketplace at a special lunch organised by Goodmans financial planners in Devon.

The respected South West-based independent financial planning company, which has offices in Totnes and Plymouth and plans for a third in Exeter, invited clients from across the region to the annual event at Plymouth’s historic Duke of Cornwall Hotel.

There they had chance to meet the team of specialists who are managing their money and find out how Goodmans is working to protect and...

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Local marketing experts join forces to launch exclusive training event

A team of local marketing, design and communication experts have joined forces to launch an interactive training event for any South West company looking to improve its approach to communications.

The event, which is taking place on Thursday 7 July at Sandy Park in Exeter from 2pm, is being organised by a collaboration of top marketing experts from across the South West – ADPR, Anna Lodge Consultancy and Drive Creative Studio. Love Marketing, is for anyone involved in marketing - whether new to the industry or already an experienced marketing practitioner. The event will go beyond...

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Woman arrested following assault in Tiverton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/28/2016 - 12:36pm

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on Lea Road, Tiverton.

The incident took place around 9.30pm on Friday 24th June opposite the entrance to the Tesco Express car park.

A confrontation took place between the occupants of a Red Volkswagon and a dark coloured Ford Mondeo on Lea Road. A 29-year-old man received minor injuries and a 42-year old woman was arrested and question in connection to this matter.

She has since been bailed until the 1st August pending further enquires.

Anyone who witnessed this incident is asked to contact PC Zane...

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Crackdown on beach hut crime in East Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 06/28/2016 - 11:57am

East Devon District Council’s StreetScene team is taking positive steps towards cracking down on criminal damage to beach huts by proactively working with officers from the Seaton Neighbourhood Policing Team to inform beach hut owners on different ways to protect their huts.

A meeting has already taken place on 6 June 2016 between beach hut owners and StreetScene’s Tim Harris, together with PCSOs Mike McGauley and Chris Bolsover on the Esplanade in Seaton.

The beach hut owners were shown different types of technology that can be used to help improve security, including a...

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Crown Estate announces record profit

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/28/2016 - 10:34am

Leading UK real estate business, The Crown Estate, which jointly owns Princesshay in Exeter with TH Real Estate, has today (28 June 2016) announced another record income return of £304.1m to Treasury for the public finances, up 6.7% on 2015. Overall performance was significantly ahead of the market, with a total return of 17.2% against an IPD universe benchmark of 11.3% and a bespoke benchmark of 13.1%. Over the past 12 months The Crown Estate has secured outline planning consent for the £75 million Princesshay development, which involves transforming part of Exeter’s bus and coach station...

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Dawsonrentals confirms Bandvulc tie-up

Dawsonrentals|truck & trailer has confirmed an exclusive four year agreement with Bandvulc, the UK’s largest independent truck tyre retreader. Bandvulc will work closely with the individual managers at the company’s 30 branches around the UK, collecting tyres from the 11,000 strong truck and trailer fleet and retreading them as needed.

Peter Snowden, engineering director of the Dawsonrentals operation, said, “This agreement has been subject to a rigorous process, even though we have had a good working relationship with Bandvulc for a number of years. At the end of it though, we...

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