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Simpkins Edwards Strengthens Local Presence with Acquisition of Redmayne & Co

Leading South West chartered accountants and business advisers Simpkins Edwards have announced the acquisition of Redmayne & Co, a respected local accounting practice that has served the Kingsteignton community for over 40 years.

The strategic acquisition, effective from July 2025, will see Redmayne & Co's established client base transition to Simpkins Edwards, expanding the firm's reach and strengthening its presence across the region.

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Julie Rose , Associate, and Maddy Sutton, Director, will lead the majority of new client...

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Event to help communities prepare for emergencies

A free event to help communities across Devon prepare for incidents such as severe weather and flooding is being held near Exeter next week.

The interactive day, entitled 'Becoming Resilient', will include guest speakers, workshops, case studies and an expert question and answer panel.

It's being held on Wednesday 11 May, from 10am to 4pm, at the Kenn Centre in Kennford. Aimed at those interested or involved in emergency and recovery planning in their community, the event will include sessions on rest centres, Devon’s snow warden scheme, emergency plan implementation, risk...

First million pound community ‘claim’ for Teignbridge

Teignbridge District Council has issued its first £1m community charge to developers building new homes at Sentry’s Farm in Exminster.

Known as the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), this levy or charge on new housing and some retail developments will be used to fund infrastructure such as schools, green spaces, cycle paths and road improvements, providing vital facilities for Exminster residents.

Housing developers are required to pay a levy to Teignbridge at the start of house building.

Parishes like Exminster which have their Neighbourhood Plan in place are...

Wessex RFCA supports Devon Chamber’s Annual Business Dinner

Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association (Wessex RFCA), has been announced as one of the sponsors of Devon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner, featuring a key note speech from well known entrepreneur and BBC ‘Dragon’, Deborah Meaden. Joining Babcock, Devon County Show, Redrok UK and Transport Partner Plymouth City Bus as a sponsor of the event, Wessex RFCA’s sponsorship of the Annual Business Dinner, taking place on 19th May at Sandy Park, Exeter, demonstrates its commitment to working with the local business community. Suzi Cumberland, Head of Operations at Devon Chamber...

Greens now third party in Exeter

Despite failing to win a seat, the Green Party is now the third party in Exeter, achieving a higher proportion of the vote than either the Lib Dems or UKIP. The Party’s lead candidate in St David’s and former parliamentary candidate, Diana Moore, came fifth in the ward.

Diana said:“Of course I am disappointed we didn’t win a seat but this was none-the-less a positive result and I am very grateful to the 655 people who voted for me. I am also hugely grateful to the dedicated team of members and supporters who supported the campaign.

"It was a privilege to speak to hundreds...

Four made up to partner at successful SW firm

A leading South West law firm has promoted four of its lawyers to partner after a successful year of financial and business growth. Stephens Scown LLP has promoted four senior associates to partner. They are Charisse Crawford of the inheritance and trust disputes team, David Culshaw of the corporate team who is also head of food and drink, Mike Davies who is a disputes resolution specialist, and Giles Dunning of the corporate team who specialises in work in the IFA sector. The promotions come as Stephens Scown begins its new financial year on 1 May. Last financial year saw revenue grow by...

RH recruit new media specialists

On the back of a major growth in 2015/16, RH have recruited two new members to their expanding media team.

Shala Weeks has joined RH as Media Planner/Buyer in the offline team and Eleanor Williams joins as Digital Marketing Executive to support the expanding online team.

“It has been an exciting year for RH, we have gained a record number of clients and, in particular, our work in the Higher & Further Education sectors has increased, especially with the recent Aston University appointment.

"Shala and Eleanor bring in much needed resource and particular...

Chiefs secure home semi-final

Harlequins 24 Exeter Chiefs 62

This was capital punishment in it’s harshest form.

Rob Baxter’s side handed out arguably one of their finest displays in the Aviva Premiership to book themselves a first-ever semi-final in the end of season play-offs.

England star Jack Nowell led the way in a ten-try hammering of Harlequins, who were looking to give departing Director of Rugby, Conor O’Shea, the perfect send off before he heads for pastures new.

Instead, the Irishman could only watch on as Devon’s finest ran amok at the Twickenham Stoop. Nowell was crowned man...

Steenson scoops top Chiefs' award

Gareth Steenson admitted he was ‘lost for words’ after he was crowned Exeter Chiefs’ Player of the Year at their annual awards night.

In front of almost 600 people at the club’s Sandy Park Stadium, the Irish fly-half landed the highly sought after prize from his peers, beating off stiff competition from team-mates Don Armand and Will Chudley.

Steenson has enjoyed another stellar season in Exeter colours, not only topping the point-scoring charts in the Aviva Premiership, but also overtaking the long-standing record of Tony Yapp as the Devon club’s leading points-scorer....

Chiefs side to face Harlequins

Rob Baxter is challenging his Exeter Chiefs side to "want more" as they gear up for the club's first-ever appearance in the Aviva Premiership play-offs. The Chiefs will wrap up the final round of the scheduled domestic season at Harlequins tomorrow (3:30pm) knowing a victory in the capital will guarantee them home advantage in a fortnight's time in the last four. Last weekend's impressive 24-3 victory over Wasps saw them leapfrog the Midlanders back into second spot, effectively putting them back in control of their own destiny at such a crucial stage of the campaign. Buoyed by that...

Cullompton RFC U16s train with Exeter Chiefs stars

Nationwide fuel supplier Watson Fuels last week gave Cullompton Rugby Club U16s the opportunity to train with Exeter Chiefs’ stars Don Armand and Kai Horstmann. The training session took place on Tuesday 26th April, under the floodlit astro-turf next to the Chiefs’ Sandy Park stadium. The evening formed part of Watson Fuels sponsorship of the AVIVA Premiership club. The session followed Cullompton U16s usual practice, with Armand and Horstmann interjecting throughout to offer the youngsters tips and advice on how to improve their personal and collective game. Armand and Horstmann were also...

Business Daily

Simpkins Edwards Strengthens Local Presence with Acquisition of Redmayne & Co

Event to help communities prepare for emergencies

First million pound community ‘claim’ for Teignbridge

Wessex RFCA supports Devon Chamber’s Annual Business Dinner

Greens now third party in Exeter

Four made up to partner at successful SW firm

RH recruit new media specialists

Chiefs secure home semi-final

Steenson scoops top Chiefs' award

Chiefs side to face Harlequins

Cullompton RFC U16s train with Exeter Chiefs stars

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