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Exeter-based law firm achieves record breaking results

Porter Dodson, the South West-based UK Top 200 law firm, has announced a record-breaking year of growth and achievement, increasing revenue to £20.2m, while retaining the highly prestigious Gold Investors In People accreditation for the third successive time.

Across its Exeter, Sherborne, Poundbury, Bridport, Wellington, Taunton, and Yeovil offices, the firm has seen year-on-year growth of 15.5%, leading to a 25.4% leap in net profit.

These impressive results round off a year in which the firm has achieved significant headcount increases, made possible in part by the...

Ice weather warning issued for Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/18/2016 - 11:34am

A weather warning for ice has been issued for Devon by the Met Office.

Scattered showers are expected to move into the region later today, which could be heavy and wintery showers over high ground.

Clear spells between the showers will allow temperatures to fall below freezing tonight, leading to an increased risk of ice forming on untreated surfaces.

The warning is valid from 8pm tonight (Thursday) until 10am tomorrow.

The regional five day forecast is as follows:

Today: After a cold and frosty start to the day, it'll be mostly dry and bright, with...

Labour announce candidate for Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner role

Labour South West has announced today that the Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate in Devon and Cornwall will be Gareth Derrick.

The announcement of the candidate follows a selection process during which shortlisted candidates were subject to a ballot by local party members.

Gareth is a former Naval Commander and has experience of working in the Navy at several senior positions.

Phil Gaskin, Labour South West Regional Director, said: “I am delighted to announce that Gareth Derrick is the Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate for Devon and Cornwall.

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South West regional coach service goes live

Stagecoach South West has launched the South West Falcon - the first dedicated 24/7 coach service connecting major locations across the South West.

Last week roadshows were held across the region giving people in Exeter, Taunton and Bristol the chance to find out more about the Falcon.

The ‘round-the-clock’ service started on Sunday 14 February (3.30am departure from Plymouth and 7am departure from Bristol) and is operating 19 journeys a day, 7 days a week between Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Bristol Airport and Bristol City Centre, allowing passengers to travel to their...

Finance in the South West event

Francis Clark’s annual Finance in the South West event, now in its 4th year running, will be taking place on Tuesday 23rd February from 08:00 to 14:00 at Exeter Racecourse.

The Seminar brings together specialists representing funding and business support available to businesses in the Heart of the South West LEP area. This year the keynote speaker will be Radio 4 business and economics journalist Jonty Bloom.

Research has indicated that there is a significant funding gap between funding available from traditional sources of funding and actual business requirements.

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Devon Chamber of Commerce to host Career Advice Fairs

Throughout March and April, Devon Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a number ‘Your Future’ Careers Fairs in conjunction with schools, colleges and local partners in the county, aimed at supporting the successful transition of young people from education to the world of work. The events, aimed at 14-24 year olds, form part of a programme of 250 England-wide career events being delivered by Accredited Chambers of Commerce and supported by the Skills Funding Agency.

Planned events include:

  • Wednesday 16th March at South Devon College, Paignton
  • Friday 15th
  • ...

19240 Shrouds of the Somme project launches

Every child in Devon is to be invited to take part in a Battle of the Somme centenary project not only to learn about the war but also to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Devon Primary and Secondary Schools will be invited to contribute by entering a project that will help their students consider the impact of the Battle of the Somme on their own community.

All projects will be displayed at Exeter Library and Exeter Cathedral during the week of the commemoration of the Battle of the Somme beginning on July 1st 2016 as part of the 19240 Shrouds of the Somme art...

BBC Estate Agent reality star joins online agent

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2016 - 4:49pm

eMoov.co.uk has announced the recruitment of Lewis Rossiter as their latest Local Property Director for the South West region. If you would like to see the moment Lewis decided to join the eMoov ranks, you can watch the video here .

Lewis originates from a high street background, previously working as the Branch Manager for Bradleys estate agents in Exeter, where he rose to fame as the hit star of BBC reality TV series “Under Offer: Estate Agents on the Job”.

Lewis recently went on to co-host ‘All About Property’ with Gabby Logan on BBC Radio 5 Live, the first radio show...

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital invests in Women’s Health

Authored by Anna Pryce
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2016 - 1:18pm

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital has invested £120,000 in breast care imaging technology. The new mammography suite enhances the state-of-the-art diagnostic offering at the hospital.

The Fuji Amulet system provides high quality images which helps to detect abnormalities more effectively. The images are produced immediately with no processing time. The system is more comfortable for patients as the scanning time is reduced.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK with around 12,000 women dying of the disease every year.

Although breast screening cannot...

Droplet begins second funding bid

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/17/2016 - 12:16pm

A fast growing mobile app that combines loyalty with payments is one of the first companies in the UK to return to Crowdcube to achieve its aim of being in 20 cities by the end of 2016.

Droplet, which launched in Exeter last year, will look to secure more than £450,000 of funding in a second round bid that went live this week.

The decision comes after the company achieved its 12-month business plan of setting up and rolling out in 10 major cities, including Birmingham, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Norwich.

It has also gained further commercial...

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