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West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club set to soar with Enable Law sponsorship

The West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club is ready to soar after entering an exciting new chapter of growth and athletic excellence.

This momentum is fuelled by a significant new sponsorship agreement with Enable Law, a leading personal injury and medical negligence firm headquartered in the South West.

By securing this vital support, the club is now better positioned than ever to enhance their presence in the sport, providing players with vital resources to excel on the court and also further solidifying the club's impact within the regional sporting community....

Start-up hopefuls to join nationwide event

Exeter entrepreneurs will join hundreds of start-up hopefuls taking part in an event that will be beamed across the UK during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Exeter Library in Castle Street, will be one of five venues that will screen the mighty day-long Biggest Ever StartUp Saturday event on November 21. Small business network Enterprise Nation has teamed up with the British Library to host the live performance at the British Library in London, while candidates in Exeter, Newcastle, Manchester, Barnsley and Leeds will be able to see the live event on the big screen. The supersized class...

New homes launch for David Wilson Homes in Exeter

Increasing demand for large family homes in Exeter has prompted David Wilson Homes to launch a new phase of homes at its Hillside Gardens development in the city.

David Wilson Homes has unveiled a brand new show home at the development with the four bedroom Holden design set to demonstrate the style and quality available at Hillside Gardens.

“Hillside Gardens has been a hugely successful development for us with buyers looking to stay within the city and with those looking to relocate to Exeter,’’ said David Wilson Homes sales director Sara Parker. “We’ve seen increasing...

Chiefs side to face Leicester Tigers

Rob Baxter believes today's visit of Leicester Tigers will provide the ‘acid test’ for his Exeter Chiefs side so far this season.

In what has been an encouraging start to the new Aviva Premiership season for Devon’s finest, this Round Four match-up promises to be their toughest assignment so far.

England’s most decorated club will arrive in the Westcountry not only boasting a Premiership record of eight wins in ten starts against the Chiefs, but they are also one of only two clubs, the other is Saracens, who have yet to taste defeat this term.

Baxter is well aware...

East Devon’s bathing waters cleaner than ever

The bathing waters at East Devon’s eight beaches have all passed the new stringent testing standards set by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The announcement of the 2015 bathing water quality results, which was made by Defra earlier today, revealed that four of the district’s beaches received an Excellent classification – which is the highest and cleanest class, while three received a Good water quality rating and one, Ladram Bay (which is privately owned and managed) a Sufficient rating.

Overall, the 2015 results for East Devon bathing waters...

Businesses urged to check their flood risk

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/05/2015 - 11:11am

A major food company which was devastated by flooding is calling on other businesses to take action to prepare for severe weather.

Greencore is urging businesses to make sure they know their flood risk as the Environment Agency launches its annual Flood Action campaign,

Greencore employs more than 11,000 people and supplies all the major supermarket chains in the UK. The company was hit by flooding in October 2000, when more than a metre of water flowed through its Selby factory, resulting in damage which led to a multi-million pound insurance claim. The company also had to...

Private bankers undergo refit of Exeter office

Private Bankers Arbuthnot Latham & Co Limited, the private banking and wealth management arm of the Arbuthnot Banking Group, with offices in London, Manchester and Dubai has expanded in to a new South West Office at The Senate.

The company which provides wealth planning and investment management services to around 500 high-net worth individuals and families across the region, joins other high quality occupiers, such as Thomson Reuters, Trowers & Hamlins and Ford Simey. The major refurbishment programme was carried out by Exeter-based contractor, MD Business Interiors....

Fraser Hart takes on Bond

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/05/2015 - 8:21am

Luxury jeweller Fraser Hart in Drake Mall, Plymouth, has more than enough style to take on James Bond – and share the limelight with the British spy in his latest outing as 007.

Spectre’s premiere was the springboard for Omega to launch its limited Bond edition watches.

Omega and the iconic 007 character have long associations: James Bond has worn an Omega watch since Pierce Brosnan embodied him in GoldenEye in 1995.

In the 24th film Spectre, Daniel Craig’s portrayal shows him wearing the distinctive Omega Seamaster 300.

Fraser Hart has been selected to...

Michelmores climbs seven places in national legal rankings

Authored by Michelmores
Posted: Thu, 11/05/2015 - 6:08am

Michelmores has risen seven places in The Lawyer's UK 200 Annual Report, achieving record turnover of £30.1 million for 2014/15 − a 15% increase on the previous financial year. The annual report, which ranks UK law firms by levels of turnover, placed the firm in 82nd position.

Michelmores has increased its international activity over the last 12 months, which now accounts for approximately 15% of total revenue. This has been supported by its involvement in YangTze Law, the UK's first wholly Chinese-owned law firm – an exciting new development for the firm.

Malcolm...

Don’t forget your Christmas party tax breaks

Tax exemption available to businesses for Christmas parties

While Christmas might still be two months away, many businesses will already be planning their annual celebration. ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is determined to bring a little more seasonal cheer by reminding all businesses of the tax exemption available for annual parties.

Employers can claim a tax exemption providing the cost of the event, including VAT, does not exceed £150 per head. It is important to note that this is a tax exemption, not an allowance.

Chas Roy-Chowdhury,...

Cabinet consider new organisation to run Devon’s libraries

The creation of a new independent organisation to run Devon’s libraries could be given the green light next week.

Devon County Council’s Cabinet will consider final plans to establish a new ‘public service mutual’, which will run the library service from 1 April 2016.

The County Council will remain responsible for the library service, but will commission the delivery of the service from the new organisation, which will be owned by library staff and the community and managed by a Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.

The new organisation’s name will be Libraries...

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