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Managing Partner of premier law firm Foot Anstey has been named by the industry magazine The Lawyer in its annual 'Hot 100', a Who's Who list of people who have made a difference to the legal industry over the past twelve months.

Since John became the firm's Managing Partner in 2008, he has overseen a period of growth and change at the firm. Headcount and turnover have all grown at the firm that has offices across the South West, including Exeter, Plymouth and Bristol. The Lawyer commented that under John's leadership, "Foot Anstey is embracing all the innovations of the modern...

Exeter Chiefs maintained their lofty status in the Aviva Premiership as a powerful second half performance saw them to victory over Worcester Warriors.

Having netted first half tries through James Short and Ian Whitten, one of which was converted by Gareth Steenson, Rob Baxter’s side were unable to shake off the Worcester shackles.

Four first half penalties from Tom Heathcote ensured the two turned round all level at 12-apiece and although the Scotsman added a fifth kick early in the second half, it was scant reward as the Devonians finally kicked into gear.

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A new volunteer recruitment drive has been launched by city charity, Citizens Advice Exeter.

The organisation is looking for volunteers who can spare between eight and ten hours a week and offers a comprehensive training programme.

It is holding an informal open session on Wednesday, March 9 at its office in Dix’s Field, Exeter. Potential volunteers will be able to find out more about the charity’s work, chat with some current volunteers, find out about the training programme and meet the supervisors.

Steve Barriball, chief executive, said: ‘We are looking for...

Research has revealed that green spaces and the countryside are more popular with the public than ever.

And East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team can vouch for that as latest figures reveal that record numbers of people visited their stunning sites in 2015.

Natural England, Defra and the Forestry Commission commissioned research which shows that the public’s enthusiasm for spending time outside for relaxing, watching wildlife, enjoying the scenery and keeping healthy is the highest it’s been since records began.

The data shows that 44% of the population...