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Coodes announces raft of promotions following an outstanding year

South West law firm Coodes Solicitors has announced the firm’s latest round of promotions in recognition of the exceptional talent and continued commitment across a broad range of practice areas.

Marking a landmark period of growth for the firm, Hayley Gaffney (Dispute Resolution), Laura Noble (Residential Property), Ben Sidgwick (Dispute Resolution), Kerry Tresidder (Residential Property) and David Usher (Personal Injury) have all achieved Partner status, reflecting the ambition within the business.

Understanding that experienced legal professionals can contribute...

Exeter author seeks backers

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 05/01/2015 - 9:29pm

A budding local author, Kristie Herd, 29 from Exeter, is on the hunt for pledges in a bid to release her debut novel, Love’s Vindication.

Kristie, a Helpdesk Officer at Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, has approached a number of publications but as yet, has had little success. That was until she discovered Kickstarter, an organisation dedicated to finding new ways to fund innovative projects, big or small.

The projects are supported by pledges from those who wish to back an idea.

Until now Kristie has reached out to family and friends for pledges and...

Free tax advice for Devon crowdfunding projects

Harlands Accountants have announced that they are to sponsor the Crowdfunder's Crowdfund Devon and Cornwall campaigns. The South West's leading accountancy firm will offer free specialist tax and business advice to projects following their successful crowdfunding campaigns.

"As a leading accountant in Devon and Cornwall, partnering with Crowdfunder to offer projects helps and advice was a natural fit for Harlands," said David Harland, Director, Harlands. "We want to enhance the service that Crowdfunder provides by providing general advice financial management and tax issues in a...

Hotel celebrates 4* and 2 Rosette success

Devon Hotels Association member Deer Park Country House Hotel has proudly announced it has been awarded its fourth star as well as two Rosettes.

The award winning hotel and wedding venue is already basking in the limelight after receiving a wealth of gongs including a Gold in the South West Tourism Awards 2015, Gold in the Devon Tourism Awards 2014, Best Small Independent Hotel Employer in the Caterer.com Best Employers in Hospitality 2014 awards and winner of the AONB Acland Award 2014.

Deer Park Country House Hotel is an 18th Century Georgian mansion, located in 80 acres...

Exeter BID board announced

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 05/01/2015 - 12:42pm

Results are now in of the Exeter BID Company Board Ballot to select three new Board members in the City Centre.

Jon-Paul Hedge, editor of the Express and Echo will represent Gandy Street, Harlequins & Queen Street, James Clark, store manager of Marks & Spencer will represent the Guildhall & Lower High Street and Stephen Auty manager of Specsavers will represent High Street North/West and Castle Street).

Applications were received and counted by solicitors Stephens Scown and all BID levy payers were eligible to vote on their preferred representative for each area...

New creative hub launches in Exeter

Authored by Exeter News
Posted: Fri, 05/01/2015 - 11:46am

Fore Street ushers in a new era of creative collaboration today with the official launch of dedicated design and marketing hub, Studio 17.

The brainchild of Colourburn and Illicit Web Design founders Damo Cross and Jake Hitchcock, Studio 17 will be a place where creative minds come together to work on innovative projects in a collaborative way, offering clients bespoke film, marketing and web design packages under one roof.

Celebrating the opening, Illicit director Jake Hitchcock said: "We are passionate about people and envisage Studio 17 becoming a beacon for...

New digital networking event for Exeter

A brand new networking event is set to kickstart in Exeter this month, set up for anyone interested in the latest digital trends or anyone working in digital.

#DigitalExe has been set up by three individuals passionate about digital and developing a stronger presence in Exeter. Sarah Jones, Rob Glover and Chris Shadrick have masses of experience between them and are keen to grow this event to become a regular opportunity for like minds to share knowledge and discuss the latest trends.

The first FREE event will take place on Thursday 28 May 2015 from 7pm at the City Gate Pub...

Devon rallies behind its County Show

The people and businesses of Devon are rallying behind their County Show following the cancellation of the third day last year.

Advance ticket sales are up on last year, there will be a vast array of trade stands and livestock exhibitors will be coming out in force.

The 120th Devon County Show will be held on May 21-23 at Westpoint, Exeter, and promises to be the biggest event in the county’s year.

That’s the message at this year’s launch held on Thursday (April 30) at Southernhay House in Exeter. Local journalists and editors were given an update on how...

New independent furnishings store opens in Topsham

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Thu, 04/30/2015 - 12:07pm

An Exeter-based independent retailer has opened a new furnishings store called ‘CASA’ located opposite Topsham’s quay area, formerly known as ‘Brights of Nettlebed’.

Family-owned Queenstreet Carpets & Furnishings based in Alphington, has been operating in Exeter for nearly 50 years. The expanding business run by brothers, Gary & Mark Dixie opened ‘CASA’ its second furnishings store on the Strand in Topsham on 1st May.

Based over three floors, the new Topsham showroom will showcase a comprehensive range of upholstery, beds and giftware at affordable prices as well as...

Law firm celebrates Devon in new campaign

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/30/2015 - 11:27am

Lawyers in campervans? Surfing solicitors? They are not the images that first spring to mind for a law firm, but a leading local legal firm is hoping to change that as it puts its staff and their love for Devon centre stage in a major new marketing campaign.

Stephens Scown LLP’s Love Where You Live campaign, which starts on 1 May, will celebrate the great things to see and do and wonderful way of life in Devon.

Stephens Scown has been recognised for its staff engagement by the Sunday Times, which ranked it 39 in the list of the 100 best mid sized companies to work for 2015...

Sturgess signs new Chiefs deal

Brett Sturgess has spoken of his delight after agreeing terms on a new deal that will take him into a ninth season with the Exeter Chiefs.

Having joined back in 2007 from Irish province Connacht, the 31-year-old forward is the latest member of Rob Baxter’s current squad to extend his stay at Sandy Park.

A key figure in the club’s rise out of the Championship and into the Aviva Premiership, Sturgess – who has agreed a new one-year deal – has to date played 166 games for the Devon club, scoring ten tries in the process.

Commenting on his new deal, Sturgess said: “I’m...

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