Law firm Ashfords LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of public sector specialist Lucy Woods to its partnership, in the firm's Exeter office, in the latest round of internal promotions.
Specialising in public sector projects and procurement, Lucy advises government departments, local authorities, public bodies and private contractors. She offers support across the whole project process, working with clients from the outset of structuring a project through until completion and beyond. Lucy has been listed as a local government next generation lawyer by Legal 500 for the last...
Exeter Historic Guildhall was a hive of concentration for The Family Law Company’s quiz night in aid of Citizens Advice Exeter.
Teams battled it out for the coveted top spot, answering questions on topics including sport, current affairs and song lyrics.
The evening was opened by Lord Mayor of Exeter Councillor Peter Holland, and the erudite quiz master was TFLC solicitor Stephen Sowden.
A superb sum of more than £650 was raised through a combination of team entries plus a raffle held on the night with prizes including chocolates, prosecco and framed photos taken...
Exeter Ladies Waterpolo team will represent the city on a national stage this weekend, as they begin their first season in the National Waterpolo league. And local house building firm Taylor Wimpey and Active Devon have given the team a big helping hand, with sponsorship donations totalling £800 (£500 from Taylor Wimpy, £300 from Active Devon) towards the league fees and expenses. The team successfully won through the pre-season play offs, beating off tough competition from Manchester Comets, Watford, Cheltenham, Nova Centurion and Sunderland to reach the third division of the League, and...
Athens is the capital of Greece and the main selling points to attract tourists are calling it the cradle of democracy and Western civilisation. More than 85% of tourists are usually visiting this European gem during the summer, which may lead to overcrowding in the most interesting places. Making plans to visit it during the winer sounds like much better idea. The weather is also mild, city’s taverns have a lot of more breating space and you can basically take a peek inside every corner of Greek’s ancient architecture. Here are some of the best reasons why you should come and visit...
As the Rugby World cup kicks off in Japan, TV Licensing is advising publicans to avoid a penalty and check they are correctly covered by a TV licence if they plan to show live matches.
Due to the time difference, the scrum at the bar will start far earlier than usual this weekend (21-22 September) as rugby fans across the country pack into pubs to watch the home nations live in action.
With three Exeter Chiefs players - Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jack Nowell and Henry Slade - chosen for England’s official 31-man squad, supporters in the city have an extra reason to join the crowds...
A former Exeter College student is helping to break the glass ceiling in the aviation industry, having secured a landmark £25,000 scholarship with pilot training provider L3 Airline Academy.
Miryam Ley, 18, is set to follow her father’s footsteps on to the flight deck having been selected as one of only 10 successful applicants across Europe for the L3 Pilot Pathways Female Scholarship; a new scheme designed to help more women in to training to become a pilot.
The scholarship application process involved Miryam undergoing stringent aptitude examinations as well as group...
Exeter has retained its position amongst the best universities in the UK, according to the latest influential rankings.
The University preserved its 12th place nationally in the influential The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.
Exeter was also ranked 2nd in the South West region in the rankings, released today (September 20th 2019).
The league table cites Exeter’s continued investment in campus infrastructure in recent years, favourable contact hours and class sizes, and the Gold rated TEF award as being behind the University’s high ranking....
Get the whole family in the mood for Christmas by joining us for our annual “Santa Cycle” on Sunday 1st December. We start at the University of Exeter Topsham Sports Ground at 8.00am for registration and you will be dressing up in a Santa suit provided by us! At 9.00am, we go in groups to the cycle path along the estuary to Exmouth. Here we board the Stuart Line Cruise Boat “The Pride of Exmouth” for a leisurely trip back to the quay at Topsham, whilst enjoying mulled wine and mince pies. A special someone will also be making a surprise visit before arriving back in Topsham at...
UV paint, neon foam, luminous face paint and electric light shows. No, it’s not a night out clubbing in Ibiza, it’s the “ultimate fun run” – and it’s coming to Exeter.
The Glow in the Park fun run invites people to dance, walk, jog or run though a 5K route with nine different ‘Glow Zones’. It takes place on Saturday 9th November at Westpoint in Exeter and will help raise money for its partner charities, the Down’s Syndrome Association and Down Syndrome International .
Hayley Wilkins (32), from Okehampton, took part in the event last year with 20-year-old Joseph, a man she...
Money spent by guests having a great day out in South Devon is directly helping to protect some of Southern Africa’s most iconic animals.
Wild Planet Trust is the charity that runs Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall. It helps fund conservation on the ground in one of the hardest countries in the world to work in - Zimbabwe.
The Matobo Hills area, in South West Zimbabwe, is a unique landscape, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003 and incorporating Zimbabwe’s oldest National Park. The Matobo Hills are known for balancing rock...
