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A new chapter for Exeter based Sparx Learning: Chair Simon Lebus CBE steps down as Sir Charlie Mayfield appointed

Sparx Learning , the Exeter-based education technology company, has announced that Sir Charlie Mayfield will become Chair in October 2025. He will succeed Simon Lebus CBE who is stepping down after six years of transformative leadership.

Since becoming Chair in 2019, Simon Lebus has overseen a period of remarkable growth and strategic progress at Sparx. At the start of his tenure, the company served just 14 schools in Devon. Today, Sparx’s platforms support over 2.4 million students in 2,600 schools, including almost 50 in Devon, across mathematics, literacy and science.

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Launch appoints new Operations Director to support growth

Leading Exeter-based paid media agency, Launch, has announced the appointment of Mike Sharp as Operations Director.

Sharp, who joins Launch from digital agency Adapt Worldwide, will take the newly created role within Launch to support the company’s fast growth.

Launch has made huge advances over the past 12 months, driven by the boom in digital during the pandemic. Since the start of the year, the agency has doubled its revenue to exceed £1m, and employed a further 10 people to grow the agency’s total headcount to 20. Ambitious plans for 2022 have the company on track to...

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HMRC warns customers about Self Assessment tricksters

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/18/2021 - 10:29pm

As HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) prepares to issue emails and SMS to Self Assessment customers, the department is reminding them to be on their guard after nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last year.

Fraudsters use Self Assessment to try and steal money or personal information from unsuspecting individuals. In the last year alone, HMRC has received nearly 360,000 bogus tax rebate referrals.

The Self Assessment deadline is 31 January 2022 and customers may expect to hear from HMRC at this time of year. More than 4 million emails and SMS will be issued...

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STR Logistics Limited is the latest company to join Palletways

Gateway to the South West: STR Logistics joins Palletways

Exeter-based haulage operator, STR Logistics Limited is the latest company to join Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network which is part of JSE-listed Imperial Logistics (Imperial). STR Logistics will operate pallet handling and distribution services across the English Riviera and surrounding areas of Teignmouth and Newton Abbott for Palletways and its customers.

Anthony Quinn, STR joint managing director/owner, said: “Palletways has significant, well-defined domestic and pan-European distribution routes which we know will add value to...

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Keeping love alive in the countryside

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/17/2021 - 8:45pm

One of the country’s leading family law firms is conducting a survey to find out how farmers keep their relationships alive within their high pressured, hectic lifestyle.

The Family Law Company, who specialise solely in family legal matters are based in the South West and have offices in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, are encouraging farmers and those involved in the industry to get involved in the survey.

The short online survey aims to understand the current pressures affecting the agricultural industry and the impact, if any, that they have on the relationships of...

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Old Mill announces plans to double staff numbers by 2026 and become fastest growing professional practice in the West Country

Accountancy and wealth management firm Old Mill has announced an ambitious five-year growth plan including an aggressive recruitment campaign that will double staff numbers by 2026.

Old Mill, which currently employs 320 people from its four offices in Chippenham, Exeter, Wells and Yeovil, has undergone a major restructure which brings all aspects of the business together into a single multi-service advisory firm.

Kevin Whitmarsh - currently head of accountancy - has been appointed in the new role of CEO while current MD Ian Carlson becomes CFO. A new Chairman and two non...

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Exeter Chamber welcomes two new board directors

Exeter Chamber held their annual general meeting at Exeter College on Monday 8th November, where two new board directors were officially appointed. Patrick Tigwell of Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants replaces Laura Seaward as Treasurer and Charlotte McGregor of Wollens Solicitors replaces Laura McFadyen as a representative from the legal sector. The new appointments will contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of Exeter’s leading business membership organisation.

Patrick Tigwell, a chartered accountant for over 25 years, is Partner and Head of the Exeter office...

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Awards success for Trowers & Hamlins in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/17/2021 - 12:25pm

Top 40 law firm Trowers & Hamlins' Exeter office has recently enjoyed positive outcomes at both the National Paralegal Awards and the South West Property Awards.

In what was an incredibly successful night for Trowers at the recent National Paralegal Awards, Exeter-based Harvey Lavis was highly commended for his work in the Best Civil Litigation Paralegal category.

Harvey said: "I was thrilled to have been recognised for my work at the National Paralegal Awards," said Harvey "Our Exeter office is full of passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference...

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Award winning Fargo Systems

Logistics software specialist crowned Technology Company of the Year

Digital Minister praises Fargo Systems for driving innovation in golden age of UK tech Exeter based Fargo Systems has been confirmed as the UK’s leading logistics software supplier as voted for by the sector, winning the prestigious Technology Company of the Year at the recent Multimodal Awards 2021 at the Vox, Birmingham.

Multimodal news readers, exhibitors and industry peers were asked to vote for the technology company they considered the best in the UK from a strong field comprising nine finalists, respectively.

Digital Minister Chris Philp said: "It's great to see...

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South West survey will uncover how businesses’ use of technology has changed since the pandemic

Authored by Timewade
Posted: Mon, 11/15/2021 - 9:46pm

In a new survey, small and medium sized businesses are asked how the pandemic has impacted their use of technology.

In addition to revealing the technologies most favoured by SMEs, the data gathered in the ‘Time to Deliver' survey will uncover insights around businesses’ approach to technology, how many have a strategy, and how effective it is in delivering against objectives.

The study has been launched by Devon-based tech company Timewade in partnership with award-winning chartered accountants Bishop Fleming as part of the ‘Technology for Success’ programme, which...

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Foot Anstey welcomes IP, IT and data protection expert to its Partnership

National law firm, Foot Anstey, has announced that IP, IT and data privacy lawyer, Ashley Avery, will be joining as a Partner in its Commercial team. Ashley will be advising clients on complex data privacy and confidentiality issues, brand protection and exploitation and software development and licensing matters.

Ashley joins Foot Anstey from City firm Travers Smith, where she was Senior Counsel in the Commercial, IP and Technology Department. Whilst at Travers Smith, Ashley worked with a number of high-profile clients across the technology, pensions, retail and financial services...

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