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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....

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Education for start-ups needed

Fewer UK businesses would fail if owners had more knowledge of the world of business prior to taking the plunge and setting up themselves, according to two thirds (63%) of SME owners.

Small business owners are now calling for more education for those in the process of setting up in business, as research today reveals many directors went into business blind and confess they made big mistakes along the way.

The research, conducted by Just Cash Flow PLC spoke to 250 small business owners, and 80% admitted that they didn’t know everything they needed to when they first set up...

Old Malt Scoop Inn opens to acclaim

The people of Lapford turned up in their hundreds to welcome the new landlords of the Old Malt Scoop Inn when it re-opened for business.

The freehold of the historic pub has been acquired from Punch Taverns by Linda and Trevor Voaden and they have set about a comprehensive programme of renovation and refurbishment.

In just two weeks the couple have stripped the pub and created a very comfortable and contemporary environment while retaining many of the original features that remind you that the building is an historic Grade II listed property.

The ‘Scoop’ now boasts...

John Hart re-elected as SW voice

Devon County Council leader John Hart has been re-elected as the voice of the South West.

He was voted in unopposed as the chairman of South West Councils for a second two-year term.

The organisation represents all 41 county, unitary and district councils stretching from Cornwall to Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

It also includes the local police and fire authorities as well as the national parks.

Mr Hart was unanimously re-elected as chairman at South West Councils’ annual meeting in Exeter.

He said: “It’s a tremendous privilege to have been re-...

Everys ventures into the Middle East

Everys Solicitors has agreed a deal to acquire the legal practice of an eminent Iranian law firm with offices in Shiraz and Tehran.

Everys, headquartered in Exeter, will now open a branch office in Tehran headed up by first ranking Iranian qualified lawyer Saeid Salari.

An expert in international trade contracts, intellectual property rights and company law, Mr Salari is fluent in English, French and Farsi and is a member of the Iran Bar Association and the International Bar Association.

Mr Salari’s colleagues provide further legal expertise advising on...

Charming country house for sale in Devon

The Exeter office of leading property consultancy JLL has been instructed to sell the Harrabeer Country House Hotel, Yelverton, an established business on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park.

Understood to date from the 1680s with a Victorian extension in 1850, the property offers a traditional and charming style.

The original farmhouse building provides for six letting bedrooms, restaurant, drawing room and lounge bar. In addition there is a converted barn which provides for two independent one bedroom self-catering apartments with occupancy for four in each....

Expect an 'electric atmosphere' for RWC 2015

Rugby World Cup winner Jason Leonard OBE believes Sandy Park will deliver an “electric atmosphere” when it welcomes the global tournament to Devon later this year.

Having played host to the European Grand Prix Sevens Series for the first time last weekend, the home of the Exeter Chiefs is now busy gearing itself up to welcome Tonga, Namibia, Italy, Georgia and Romania as part of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Leonard, who has recently taken up the post of President of the Rugby Football Union, helped to open Sandy Park back in 2006 and has been suitably impressed by the way the...

Young Chiefs become Pirates

Exeter Chiefs have handed Championship side Cornish Pirates a pre-season boost by agreeing to allow six of their squad to join them on dual registered terms this season.

Max Bodilly (pictured), Tom Hendrickson and Jack Innard, all of whom spent last season at the Mennaye Field will all return to the Mennaye Field for the 2015/16 season, as will scrum-half Stuart Townsend, who is currently recovering from a knee injury sustained on England Under-20s duty at the recent Junior World Championships in Italy.

And the quartet will be joined by back-row forward Sam Simmonds and...

Northcott included in touring network

Exeter's Northcott Theatre has been included in a Regional Touring Network that has received a £827,000 grant from Arts Council England.

Facilitated by English Touring Theatre, The Regional Touring Network, a consortium of nine regional venues and English Touring Theatre, will produce and tour high quality drama on the mid-scale to audiences throughout England, and by growing audiences through a comprehensive and effective audience development plan will deliver a legacy of sustainable touring.

Director of English Touring Theatre Rachel Tackley said “It is clear that there...

RAMM shortlisted for top national award

Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum has been shortlisted for the Telegraph Family Friendly Museum Award

RAMM is one of only six museums to be shortlisted for this year's award – the biggest museum award in Britain.

The competition has been tough with a record-breaking 800 nominations this year. The six finalists have been chosen by a panel of experts. Visitors, staff, volunteers and city councillors all contributed to RAMM’s nomination. Now it’s up to a ‘mystery shopper’ family to road-test RAMM and judge whether it should be the overall winner.

RAMM supports...

New Exeter pub begins hiring staff

Work continues to progress well on a brand new pub and restaurant opening soon in Exeter.

The Pinhoe Hoard, which is being built by Marston’s Inns and Taverns, will cater for 185 diners and will offer fresh Rotisserie chicken every day, as well as a selection of other home cooked meals, and an extensive range of drinks.

The pub manager has now been recruited and activity is well underway to recruit all team members. We are now recruiting for the following positions including:

Front of house
Line chefs
Kitchen assistants
...

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

Education for start-ups needed

Old Malt Scoop Inn opens to acclaim

John Hart re-elected as SW voice

Everys ventures into the Middle East

Charming country house for sale in Devon

Expect an 'electric atmosphere' for RWC 2015

Young Chiefs become Pirates

Northcott included in touring network

RAMM shortlisted for top national award

New Exeter pub begins hiring staff

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