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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...

Jockey Club Racecourses, the UK’s leading racecourse group, today announced the appointment of Daniel Thompson as General Manager of Exeter Racecourse following a competitive recruitment process. Set in the stunning Devon countryside, Exeter Racecourse is scheduled to stage 17 race meetings in 2015, including the Grade 2 Haldon Gold Cup in November, which has been contested by the likes of Best Mate, Kauto Star and Desert Orchid. The racecourse is also a popular venue for private events, including meetings, conferences, exhibitions, dinners, weddings and parties. Previously, Daniel...