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Westcotts marks 40 years of supporting South West businesses

Westcotts, one of the South West’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has celebrated its 40th anniversary - marking four decades of providing trusted advice and specialist expertise to individuals, SMEs and organisations across the region.

Founded in Honiton in 1985 by Richard Thomas, Westcotts has grown from a single office into the major regional firm it is today - with a team of more than 300 working across a network of offices across Devon, Somerset and now Wiltshire.

Throughout this period, the firm has maintained a strong commitment to...

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New era dawns for Devon-based lodge manufacturer

After a successful 33 years at the helm of the country’s leading luxury park home and lodge manufacturer, Pathfinder Homes, managing director Mike Wills and fellow company director Martin Hember have announced plans to hang up their crowns and take a step back, making way for successor’s Bruce Macdonald & John Hoyle.

Mike and director Martin have decided to break into retirement slowly and whilst still assist the new heads, enjoy a well-deserved break.

Mike said: “I am proud of Pathfinder Homes, as a manufacturer, as a business and as a community. From humble beginnings...

Exeter student to represent UK at Global Student Entrepreneur Awards

Tom Charman, a final year student at the University of Exeter, has been given the opportunity to represent the United Kingdom at the World Finals of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in Bangkok, hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO) on 10th May 2016, with his business KOMPAS.

The Annual Competition is open to students who have created and run their own business for at least six months alongside their studies, with the finals hosting 50 finalists from 50 countries around the world.Tom decided to enter the competition after co-founding KOMPAS, an innovative tech-travel...

Foot Anstey advises Octonauts rights owner, Silvergate Media, on multi-million pound investment

Specialists at leading law firm Foot Anstey have advised the highly creative children's media business, Silvergate Media, on their partnership with private equity firm Shamrock Capital Advisors.

Los Angeles-based Shamrock Capital Advisors has acquired a majority stake in Silvergate to support their global growth, organically and by acquisition as well as the continued development of intellectual property, library rights and digital capabilities.

Silvergate has a wide portfolio of projects in production, including Octonauts (currently in its fourth season) and its newest...

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...

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Westcotts marks 40 years of supporting South West businesses

New era dawns for Devon-based lodge manufacturer

Exeter student to represent UK at Global Student Entrepreneur Awards

Foot Anstey advises Octonauts rights owner, Silvergate Media, on multi-million pound investment

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

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