Devon

New Partner joins law firm's Property Litigation team

Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Property Litigation team with the appointment of Partner Ken Smith.

Ken, who joins the firm from DAC Beachcroft LLP, having formerly been Managing Partner of KSB Law LLP, which firm merged with Davies Arnold Cooper in 2008.

Ken specialises in property litigation and development related work and acts for a wide variety of clients, including local authorities, property developers, banks and energy companies.

Ken said: "I am delighted to be joining Ashfords at what is an exciting time for the firm. I am...

Recipes to tempt your taste buds: The juiciest steak

Authored by Tim Harris
Posted: Thu, 11/08/2012 - 4:03pm

Skirt steaks with red currant, shallot and port sauce

Skirt has traditionally been only used for slow cooked dishes, but with a little care this relatively inexpensive piece of beef makes the juiciest steak. I recently cooked it for a couple on holiday in Devon and they raved about it. Serve it with roasted potato wedges, and whatever green vegetable is in season. The redcurrant sauce worked really well with the meat. Onglot, which is very similar to skirt, can be cooked in the same way. I got my meat from Pipers Farm shop in Magdalen Road, where they will know exactly what you are...

Don't forget to vote for Devon's green champions

The deadline is fast approaching for residents to get their nominations in for Devon's super recyclers.

Devon's position as the top recycling county in the UK is being celebrated to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Don't Let Devon go to waste campaign.

Devon enjoys a recycling rate of 55% (2010/11) making the county the highest recycler in the UK

To celebrate its success and to thank the residents of Devon, the Devon Authorities Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee is hosting a special ceremony; The Recycle Devon Thank You awards.

The...

Yo Sushi due to open in Exeter on 22nd November

Work is coming on apace at the site of Yo! Sushi, due to open in Exeter's Princesshay shopping centre on 22nd November according to the restaurant chain's Head Office in London. The timing couldn't be better, as it coincides with the Christmas Lights switch on featuring Exeter's own celebrity chef Michael Caines from Abode at the Royal Clarence and the Military Wives Choir, which has gained worldwide acclaim and performed at the launch of this year's Poppy Appeal.

Founded in 1997, YO! Sushi brought the concept of a Japanese ‘kaiten’ sushi bar that delivered food to...

Hospiscare's Diamond Champion happy to help

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 11/05/2012 - 8:54am

When the letter from the WRVS landed on her doormat, Mary Bolshaw, from Honiton, almost dropped it straight into the recycling with some leaflets. But something made her open it - and to her surprise she discovered she had been appointed one of the charity’s 60 Diamond Champions from across the South and South West of England, an area stretching from Cornwall to Oxfordshire.

The WRVS celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by searching for the UK’s Diamond Champions - older people (over the age of 60) who give their time to...

Caroline Charles celebrates 50 years in fashion

British designer Caroline Charles celebrates 50 years as a leading London designer with the launch of a glossy hard-back book full of vibrant imagery, press cuttings, sketches and diary extracts. Published by Antique Collectors Club and available to buy this November, Caroline would be delighted to share her quips, life-lessons and career highlights with you.

Caroline Charles will be at the Exeter store on Tuesday 20th November, 2012 from 2.30-3.30 giving a talk on her 50 years and signing copies of her book.

Caroline Charles is one of London's most...

Animal welfare at crisis point, warns RSPCA chief

Animal cruelty, neglect and suffering are reaching unprecedented levels in modern times according to the RSPCA, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity.

Gavin Grant, CEO of the RSPCA, issued a stark warning today, stating that animal rescue charities are being overwhelmed with animals in dire need, stretching them to breaking point – all at a time when public generosity is under real pressure.

He said: “The recession may be over but these are very dark times for its silent victims – the animals. They have never needed our help so desperately.

“This is a real...

Chris Ramsey starts new tour at Exeter's Phoenix tonight

As seen on Celebrity Juice , Never Mind the Buzzcocks , 8 Out of 10 Cats , Russell Howard’s Good News , Argumental and soon to be playing the lead role in brand new BBC Two sitcom Hebburn , Foster’s Comedy Award Nominee, Chris Ramsey, brings his hugely anticipated new show to venues nationwide on his biggest ever live tour, following his complete sell-out 2012 spring tour, Offermation .

How did we get here? Elaborately laid plan, or just pure fluke? Who knows… do you feel lucky? Perhaps you should.

'Ramsey has the potential to be a mainstream hit, a cult favourite or...

Exeter Commercial Property Consultancy Company, Space, expands

Space expands as William Hammond joins the Exeter based team as a Commercial Property Consultant.

William previously worked for Ashfords LLP in Exeter and is a solicitor with, amongst others, commercial property and construction law experience. With William’s excellent background and local commercial property knowledge, he is able to view client requirements from a different angle to fulfil and exceed their expectations. William commented “This is an exciting opportunity for me with this dynamic and highly client focused company and I look forward to the challenges that this change...

Hard work, efficiency and customer service is key to a local firms' growth

Authored by AndyPayne79
Posted: Mon, 10/29/2012 - 11:53am

Northcott Beaton Insurance Brokers have been trading in Heavitree’s Fore Street for over 20 years. Set up by Keiron Northcott and Nick Beaton, originally they specialised in personal lines insurance (your house, your car, travel etc) but as time passed and with the abundance of insurance companies progressing to an online presence, Northcott Beaton diversified and can now claim to be one of the largest and “most loved” commercial insurance brokers in Devon and the region. They still maintain their range of personal lines although this accounts for only 15% of their business.

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