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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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Exeter firms urged not to lag behind with autism awareness

Exeter has made some great strides in meeting the needs of people with physical disabilities, but may be lagging behind in making adjustments for autistic people.

We all realise that a wheelchair user needs a ramp, rather than steps, to get into a building. It can be harder to know what changes to make to welcome someone with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Understanding can be limited by stereotype and myth. Back in the 1950’s, child psychologist Bruno Bettelheim thought that Autism was caused by Refrigerator Mothers, and this was widely believed. Research using brain scans...

Missing man Mark Carroll found

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/26/2016 - 3:25pm

A 52-year-old man reported missing from his Kingsbridge home has been found safe and well.

Officers had been conducting searches for Mark Carroll, 52, who was last seen by family on the afternoon of Friday 24 June.

Mark returned home safe and well on Sunday night (26 June).

The police would like to thank the public for their assistance with this matter.

Understanding and managing human error #InaNutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Sun, 06/26/2016 - 3:04pm

The latest In a Nutshell video comes from John Baker, Silver Moor Consultancy who shares his expert advice on how to understand and manage human error in the workplace.

He talks about how mistakes provide a real opportunity to learn and improve your business. 'A common response to an error is to sanction the person in some way; either through formal discipline, or by sending them for remedial training. Whilst this may be emotionally satisfying for their manager, ultimately it is futile', says John.

John goes on to explain the three areas that need exploring when effectively...

Exeter Book granted UNESCO status

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 06/26/2016 - 12:31pm

The Exeter Book, one of Exeter Cathedral’s greatest treasures, has been granted UNESCO Memory of the World status, signalling its ‘outstanding significance’ to British and world history.

The award will be presented tonight at the Senedd, the National Assembly building for Wales, in Cardiff.

The Exeter Book joins only 50 other documents on the UK register listing important historical documents.

Professor Emma Cayley, Associate Professor of Medieval Literature at the University of Exeter, said: “This recognition now puts the Exeter Book in the same category as the...

City to host the Bees in EFL Cup First Round

Exeter City Football Club has confirmed that the EFL Cup first round fixture against Brentford will be played on Tuesday 9 August at St James Park (7.45pm kick-off).

City face a busy opening schedule with this fixture the first of three home games within eight days.

Admission has therefore been reduced throughout the ground to ensure that the match is accessible to all.

Adult entry is available from £10, Seniors (over 62) from £6 and Students/U18s from £3. There are no advance discounts.

This match is the start of a number of initiatives that will run...

Exeter City to hold community football tournament

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 06/25/2016 - 10:07pm

Exeter City Football Club will once again celebrate local diversity by holding a community football tournament on Sunday 3 July. Both male and female teams will compete for trophies. The 6 a side competition has been organised by Exeter City Supporters Trust’s One Game One Community Group and Exeter City’s Football in the Community team.

It will take place at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Sports Complex. The tournament, now in its 12th year, encourages participation from local community teams and especially black and minority ethnic players. The event attracts players from...

What’s hot and what’s not when it comes to workplace attire?

With recent headlines discussing the issue of what’s acceptable to wear in the office, workplace provider Regus surveyed senior business people from across Exeter to find out what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to workplace attire.

Results reveal that established ideas are being well and truly challenged by local professionals. In a finding that will cause old-school traditionalists to splutter into their morning papers, 68% of Exeter professionals believe that a suit and tie is too formal for the modern workplace. In a further blow for more traditional types, more than half (...

New fly tipping powers approved by East Devon’s Cabinet

New powers to crack down on fly tippers who blight areas of East Devon have been approved by the district council’s Cabinet.

It means that offenders who irresponsibly fly tip their waste, can be issued with a fixed penalty notice of £400. The new controls will be used by council officers to deal with small, medium and large fly tipping offences by householders or unauthorised “man and a van” operations. Offenders issued with fixed penalties will be given the option to pay a reduced fine of £200 within ten days of receiving the notice. All offenders will also be charged the costs of...

Work to start on road safety improvements in Tiverton

Work on road safety improvements on Blundell’s Road in Tiverton will get underway on Monday 4 July.

The £1.1 million scheme will introduce a series of traffic-calming measures to reduce speeds and make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road.

The first phase of the scheme will establish a 20mph limit in the area around Blundell's Road, extending into Tidcombe Lane. Raised table traffic-calming will be introduced on Blundell's Road, and the road will be narrowed outside of the school and in the areas where the raised tables are located. A new puffin crossing will also be...

Property agent predicts 'stable' market despite Brexit

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 06/24/2016 - 4:32pm

A respected Exeter businessman has reacted to Britain's decision to leave the EU.

Property agent, Roger Wilkinson, said he felt 'for those business and individuals who are more affected by the uncertainty that will undoubtedly result in the European and global economies in the immediate short term'.

But he also assured those who might be worried about the effects on the property market.

In a letter to the Daily, Mr Wilkinson wrote:

"The property market in the South West and the Exeter and East Devon area in particular has been very busy for the whole of this...

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