As part of the firm’s expansion plans to meet the demands of a growing client base, Thompson Jenner Financial Services, sister company to chartered accountants Thompson Jenner LLP, have appointed a new trainee advisor to work at the firms Exeter and Exmouth offices.

Having worked in the insurance sector for 11 years, most recently as a protection advisor, Laura Hinton has already gained considerable experience in building client relationships in a financial services environment and has achieved the CII Certificate in Insurance giving her a sound platform for her new role.

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InExeter will host and celebrate the city’s Christmas lights with a special five-day event series for all the family taking place across all quarters of the city from 13 – 17 November with travel partner Stagecoach and activity sponsor Crealy Adventure Park & Resort and charity partner Hospiscare.

The new format of community events will have Exeter’s residents and visitors at their heart, celebrating the city’s heritage, culture, its vibrant businesses and putting the city at centre stage. Five Nights of Lights is the official start of the countdown to Christmas in Exeter and...

The Tour of Britain will return to Devon next year, it has been announced today (Tuesday 5 November). Devon County Council and Tour organisers SweetSpot have confirmed that Devon will host Stage Two of the UK’s premier cycle race on Monday 7 September 2020. The Tour of Britain has already unveiled Cornwall as the location of the Grand Depart on Sunday 6 September 2020. The following day, the race will move across the border for the Devon Stage, which will start in the new community of Sherford in the South Hams and finish in Exeter city centre. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County...

Baker Estates has won two prestigious Housebuilder Awards in London last night seen by the industry as the leading national event of the year.

Baker Estates is one of the fastest growing companies in the area, having grown to 62 employees in three years. Based in Decoy Industrial estate, Newton Abbot, the company is currently building and selling in eight locations throughout the south west.

The south west housebuilder won Best Design for ‘Three Storey or Fewer’ category for its widely regarded Great Court Farm development in Totnes, as well as highly commended in the Small...

The programme has now been announced for Exeter Phoenix’s short film festival, Two Short Nights. The 18th annual festival of short film will take place 27-29th November at Exeter Phoenix’s independent cinema, Studio 74. The newly announced programme places a diverse range of must-see films from around the world alongside emerging local filmmaking talent.

Taking inspiration from global concerns, this year’s festival will explore the theme of sustainability and our environment. Aptly, the festival takes place at Exeter Phoenix’s solar-powered cinema, Studio 74. Since opening in 2015...

The Department of Education has released results of its annual survey that ranks Apprenticeship providers based on business feedback and Exeter College has topped the South West table for further education colleges once again.

This is the second year running Exeter College received the highest rating from employers across the region, within the four counties of the South West, and the third year in a row it has scored above 97.5%.

John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said: “The feedback from our employers is vitally important to us. Our aim is to be a...

A glimmering archway of golden stars, hand-moulded by hundreds of visitors to Knightshayes, has been created as an art installation heralding the start of the festive season at the National Trust property near Tiverton.

Visitors will be able to walk through a glistening archway from the Gothic house into its Victorian conservatory, looking up to see a star-studded ceiling twinkling with decorations made by children and adults who visited Knightshayes during October half-term. Over 450 Christmas decorations were made by visitors and the team at the house are hoping visitors might be...

The Axminster based stovemaker, Arada Limited has undergone a Management Buyout led by Mark Brettell and Jon Butterworth.

Arada is one of the UK's leading independent family owned manufacturers of wood and multi-fuel stoves. Founded in the 1970’s the business employs over 80 staff with a turnover of £6.7million. Based in Axminster, Devon, the company operates from a 3.86 acre site, encompassing 54,000 sq ft offices, manufacturing and warehousing facilities with established distribution channels in over 15 countries. Investment over the years means modern manufacturing facilities...

Laser engraving technology in the manufacturing industry is used in a ton of products, as the process can be used for creating logos, patterns, bar codes, or anything that needs to be permanently etched into a product. Laser engraving is over 100 times faster than traditional engraving methods, and guarantees high-precision of repeated engravings. It uses less energy consumption, and can engrave even delicate materials such as ceramic, quartz, glass, and heat-resistant alloys, while also penetrating to the interior material.

Laser engraving is used in virtually limitless products,...

Totnes Young Farmers continue to rasie incredible funds for local charities

Throughout the last 12 months, Totnes Young Farmers with its 65 members have been busy raising a colossal £22,000 for two brilliant charities; Devon Air Ambulance and Cystic Fibrosis.

Whether it is a charity log chop, Christmas quiz, running wedding bars or a charity summer ball with an auction of promises, Totnes YFC have put together an astonishing £22,000 for donation to the two charities, Devon Air Ambulance and The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Both of which will soon be the recipients of £11,000 each...