Porter Dodson, the UK Top 200 law firm, has announced that it has opened a new office at the heart of Exeter to meet increased demand for its services in the city and Devon.
Having outgrown its former Southernhay offices, Porter Dodson is expanding into significantly larger premises at 11-15 Dix’s Field. The move allows the firm to accommodate a string of senior appointments and an increase in its core Exeter team from eight to over twenty.
The newly refurbished offices - well known for their Georgian façade - incorporate open plan working areas, a conference room and...
The South West marked World Tourism Day (September 27) with the launch of an innovative initiative to help boost Devon and Somerset’s tourism industry.
The South West Visitor Economy Hub is a new online tool for the sector, gathering and analysing data from various sources, including accommodation providers and attractions, transport networks, parking providers, the weather, and other data providers to help measure occupancy, revenue, footfall and perceptions, faster than ever before.
By providing tourism businesses, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), councils...
Local chef receives 5-star mentorship from Michelin-starred Simon Hulstone ahead of prestigious competition final
The Craft Guild of Chefs' Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) competition is in full swing, having recently staged its highly anticipated Mentor Day, sponsored by Seafood from Norway. Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone spent the morning mentoring Devon’s rising culinary star, Lewis Nicholas.
The YNCOTY competition, organised by the Craft Guild of Chefs, stands out among young chef contests, bringing together the most talented and promising chefs in the industry...
Tithebarn’s Little Free Library officially opened with support from a local housebuilder.
Tithebarn’s Little Free Library and noticeboard were opened by Broadclyst Parish Council with the support of a £1,000 donation from local housebuilder Persimmon Homes.
The area was officially opened with a storytelling afternoon hosted opposite the Library by Tithebarn Residents' Association, with parents and young children from across the local community joining to encourage reading and the sharing of stories.
As part of Persimmon’s ambition to create outdoor community...
Aldi stores in Devon donated more than 19,400 meals to families in need during the recent summer school holidays.
All of its Devon stores supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food via community giving platform, Neighbourly.
Ahead of the summer holidays, new research from Neighbourly found that 78% of the good causes it supports had seen demand for services increase in recent months, with 45% noticing a decrease in donations.
Around four in five (79%) expect the cost-of-living crisis will continue...
Browne Jacobson has strengthened its growing higher education practice by appointing a special adviser with deep experience in the sector.
As the UK and Ireland law firm’s first higher education special adviser, Professor Janice Kay CBE will provide strategic input and support engagement with the higher education sector.
Her experience includes two decades in senior positions at the University of Exeter, including as Provost and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor for nine years until August 2023.
She was also special adviser to Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lisa Roberts...
InExeter is proud to celebrate the rejuvenation of three key areas in the city, thanks to the dedicated efforts of volunteers from the business community and local residents.
Neighbourhood Action Days , a community-driven initiative launched earlier this year by InExeter, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Exeter, aims to connect communities and instil civic pride. Led by Projects Manager Mattie Richardson, these days of action have already made a lasting impact on Exeter’s streets and public spaces.
A South West-based engineering team with a passion for innovation is transforming the large-format additive manufacturing sector with the launch of its latest product.
Rapid Fusion has invested more than £500,000 into bringing ‘Apollo’ to market, a full turnkey 3D printing solution that utilises the power of robotics to support the production of large components and moulds.
Founder Jake Hand believes this new technology will help automotive, aerospace and furniture manufacturers achieve high quality builds at rapid speeds, all achieved at a fraction of the cost of other...
Exeter-based Isuzu UK dealer, Livery Dole, will sponsor the home strip of local football team, Hemyock FC, for the 2024/25 season. With the team playing in the Devon & Exeter league, the Isuzu dealer is excited to support Hemyock FC as the new season unfolds.
Livery Dole Isuzu were in attendance for Hemyock FC’s first home game of the season against Starcross Dons FC. Despite the home side’s 3-1 defeat, the Isuzu dealer was delighted to have the privilege of selecting the Player of the Match award.
Isuzu Brand Specialist at Livery Dole, Dan Ranger, was among the...
