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Newcomer Ollie Atkins says he is ready to start a new chapter in his career after agreeing terms on a two-year deal with Aviva Premiership high-flyers Exeter Chiefs.

The Australian-born lock, who will head to the Westcountry after two seasons with Edinburgh Rugby, is Rob Baxter’s fourth capture ahead of next season, joining the likes of Geoff Parling, Ollie Woodburn and Michele Campagnaro at Sandy Park.

His arrival is somewhat timely as it comes in the same week that current Chiefs skipper Dean Mumm announced he would be leaving Devon at the end of the current campaign to...

The independent firm of Thomas Westcott, chartered accountants, which has 13 offices across Devon, has recruited experienced farming consultant Sally Nicholls to join its Agricultural team.

Agricultural and farming businesses across the South West can now access expert advice about a broad range of practical issues, from important legislation changes to grant funding opportunities, at Thomas Westcott.

With a background in farming and a degree in agricultural management Sally brings a wealth of knowledge about the very specific - and growing - pressures facing the UK farming...

Leaders from business, industry and education in the greater Exeter area are joining forces with Exeter City Council for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase their city nationally and internationally to attract significant inward investment. The arrival of the new £97million Met Office supercomputer and Rugby World Cup 2015 are two headline events which will place Exeter in the spotlight on the world stage - and the city wants to ensure these opportunities are a springboard for success. The “Invest in Exeter” project team has appointed Exeter-based public relations specialists...

NETWORKING group Leading Women UK will be bringing their series of political debates across the west country in the run up to the general election to Exeter.

The event will include a panel made up of Ben Bradshaw, Labour Party MP for Exeter; Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Dom Morris and PPC Diana Moore for the Green Party.

It will be held at the city’s Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel as part of the Leading Women UK Political Special 2015 on April 16th from 6pm to 8pm.

The series of debates aims to address the gender disparity in politics. Fawcett Society figures...