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Exeter-based employment lawyer joins Westbank Community Health and Care’s Board of Trustees

The Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, is delighted to welcome lawyer Henry Cross as its newest Trustee. Henry is a Senior Associate at Michelmores, specialising in employment law.

A father-of-two from Exeter, Henry already had a broad awareness of the charity when he met Westbank’s Head of Carers Services, Andy Hood, at a networking event a few years ago. When he subsequently learnt that Westbank was looking for a law-oriented Trustee to join its Board, he was quick to express his interest in the role.

Henry says, “I knew I...

Culinary questions answered at Food Festival

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 04/19/2016 - 11:32am

Visitors to the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 2016 can ask their unanswered kitchen questions and debate key food and nutrition issues with a panel of experts in live Festival Question Time sessions with BBC Radio Devon from Friday 22nd April to Sunday 24th April in Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle.

Festival visitors can join BBC Radio Devon presenter Gordon Sparks at three sessions a day throughout the Festival weekend when a panel of expert chefs, producers and writers will uncover their secrets, impart advice and wrestle with hot topics in the Festival...

Retirement beckons - but when to plan for it?

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 04/19/2016 - 10:16am

The average age of people in Exeter getting help with their pension needs is 61 despite free guidance being available for anyone over 50, Citizens Advice Exeter has revealed.

This means people could be planning their retirement finances 11 years earlier, to make sure they have the right money to fit into their future plans.

As the Pension Wise service marks its first anniversary, Citizens Advice Exeter says it’s never too early to start planning for your retirement and is encouraging local people aged 50 and over with a defined contribution pension to book a free guidance...

Focus on farming at open discussion event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/19/2016 - 10:02am

Minette Batters, the Vice President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is set to address attendees at an upcoming free event organised by local professional services firms.

PKF Francis Clark, Savills and Stephens Scown LLP are joining forces to host what is hoped to be a lively Q&A session which will cover some of the most pressing issues in farming today; from the prospect of Brexit and pressures facing the dairy sector to competitiveness in the industry and the power of the supermarkets.

The event takes place on Wednesday 11 May at Lifton Farm Shop, Lifton, Devon....

Making expert video guides - In a Nutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Tue, 04/19/2016 - 9:28am

Bitpod's Alex talks about what to consider when preparing to make an expert video guide. He shares his expertise on preparing for filming, topic selection and script writing. When it comes to choosing a subject, 'Consider searching likely topics on Google or YouTube, looking at the autocomplete options below the search box, or for more advanced options you can use dedicated search analysis tools' Alex advises.

Alex talks about how effective short advice sharing videos can be for creating a head start over your competitors.

To find out more contact Alex on 01392 555123...

Willmott Dixon celebrates opening new regional office

Willmott Dixon, one of the UK’s largest construction companies, invited local business leaders to join them at Woodbury Park Hotel to celebrate the opening of a new South West headquarters for the business.

Guests included representatives of Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Exeter City Council, East Devon District Council, Exeter Science Park and the Met Office as well as many of the firm’s locally based suppliers.

The firm was welcomed to the region by Derek Phillips, vice president of Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Karime Hassan, chief executive of...

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter line-up revealed

BBC Radio 1’s Scott Mills this morning announced the line-up for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016, revealing that acts including Mumford and Sons, The Weeknd, Iggy Azalea, Nick Jonas and Jess Glynne will perform at Europe’s biggest free ticketed event at Powderham Castle on 28th and 29th May.

The two-day event that is hosted by Radio 1 DJs will feature three stages - the Main Stage, In New Music We Trust Stage and BBC Introducing Stage - and will host performances from over 50 of the biggest and freshest UK and international acts, bringing the nation together for a shared live...

Michael Caines to drive herd of sheep through Exeter

World renowned chef Michael Caines will be given the Freedom of the City of Exeter on Thursday (21 April) and celebrate by driving a flock of sheep through the city centre.

Caines has been recognised by Exeter City Council for his achievements in the field of cookery. Born and bred in Exeter, Caines has helped put Exeter's name on the world map as a city that supports cookery.

Last July the Council unanimously agreed at an extraordinary meeting to bestow the honour of Freedom of the City on Caines.

He began his catering career at Exeter College and from there he...

Class people shortlisted for top award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/18/2016 - 12:52pm

Education recruitment specialist, Class People, has been revealed as a finalist for the prestigious Recruiter Awards 2016.

Class People, which has six branches across the South-west including Exeter and has recently launched in the South-East, has been selected for the ‘Best Temporary Recruitment Agency’ category in this years awards. Winners will be announced in London’s Mayfair on 4th May 2016.

The independent company, which supplies teaching and early years staff to local schools and nurseries, is delighted to be selected for its second national recruitment award in just...

Get ready for this on Bridge Road Exeter!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/18/2016 - 12:20pm

Temporary traffic lights will be introduced on Bridge Road in Exeter overnight on Monday and Tuesday evening next week to carry out changes to the lane closures.

From 11pm on Monday (18 April) until 5am the next morning and the same period overnight on Tuesday (19 April), traffic lights will be in place on short lengths of the road. This will allow the contractor to change the traffic management layout to a two-way traffic contraflow on the Bascule Bridge.

Anyone travelling at this time can expect delays, including limited periods of up to 10 minutes when the lights are set...

Exeter Labour pledge to increase police presence

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/18/2016 - 11:55am

We will work with Devon & Cornwall Police to increase the number of police officers and PCSOs on the streets of our city, say Exeter Labour.

Exeter was one of the first cities to pioneer neighbourhood policing, and the faith in that form of policing is now seen nationwide with the introduction of Police Community Support Officers.

In the “Stronger Exeter” survey, Exeter's residents were clear that visible police presence, including PCSOs, is the most important factor in keeping Exeter safe.

Exeter Labour Group's Leader, Pete Edwards said: "When we asked Exeter...

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