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Foot Anstey strengthens Partnership with strategic promotions

National law firm Foot Anstey has announced the promotion of three of its lawyers to the firm's Partnership. Taking effect from 1 May 2024, the internal promotions bring the total number of Partners at the firm to 66.

Joining the Partnership are:

  • Anna Phillips – leading the firm’s charity property practice, from her base in Exeter.
  • Lara Borrett-Lynch – Head of Affordable Housing, based in Southampton.
  • Mark Greatholder – who leads Foot Anstey’s Commercial Energy practice from Bristol.

Announcing the news of the promotions, Martin...

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Michael Caines MBE announced President of Devon County Show 2024

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/29/2024 - 11:32pm

The Devon County Agricultural Association is delighted to announce Michael Caines MBE as President of the 2024 Devon County Show.

Michael Caines MBE is one of the UK's most esteemed and celebrated chefs, known for his culinary prowess and innovative approach.

Beyond his success in the kitchen, he has proven himself a visionary hotelier, a dedicated patron and fundraiser for national and local charities. He is also a devoted advocate of farming and food in Devon – a passion that will be reflected in all his plans as President for this year’s show.

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Are you Britain's Best Business?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:35pm

Businesses across the UK are being encouraged to celebrate their business achievements at the prestigious SME National Business Awards. The awards are now in their 8th year and have become a well-established platform to celebrate the remarkable achievements of SME's and their contributions to the UK's growing economy.

The SME National Business Awards are made up of 23 categories that allow any successful business from the UK to enter. Entries are judged by a panel of expert judges and the pinnacle of the awards is the Grand Celebration, a black-tie evening taking place at the...

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South West Female Entrepreneur Celebrates Huge Success

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:11pm

Exeter-based digital marketing agency, KW Marketing, is celebrating a record-breaking twelve months, with an unprecedented 70% rise in revenue, new business wins and team members, award nominations, and a new London office alongside its Devon HQ.

The powerhouse agency, founded by digital marketing expert Kate Williams in Exeter in 2017, has fast become the ‘go to’ digital marketing agency in the South West for food and drink businesses, with award nominations such as ‘Small Business of the Year’ and ‘Fearless Leader Award’ flooding in.

In 2024 so far, KW Marketing has...

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Devon poultry farmer joins new M&S farm of the future initiative to help drive net zero goal

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/21/2024 - 7:02pm

Tiverton-based poultry farmer, Stuart Cole, who supplies Oakham Gold chicken to M&S through the 2 Sisters Food Group, is one of seven farmers taking part in the new, seven-year Farm of the Future programme. The initiative will see M&S collaborate with suppliers, and farmers to deliver rapid decarbonisation of livestock production as part of its ongoing Plan A roadmap to be net zero by 2040.

The innovative, family farming enterprise consists of multiple sites near Tiverton in Devon across 350 acres and includes two multi-purpose broiler units which have been producing...

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Livery Dole wins dealership community award at Isuzu Dealer Awards 2024

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/18/2024 - 10:15pm

Exeter-based Livery Dole dealership has been named as the winner of the Dealership Community award for its unwavering commitment to local affairs at the Isuzu UK Dealer Awards 2024 in Glasgow. Going above and beyond expectations, the dealership has cemented itself as an invaluable asset to its local community as well as the Isuzu brand.

Working in collaboration with many charities and community groups, Livery Dole has not failed to make a significant impact in the surrounding area. From its partnership with Devon Young farmers to bring joy and support to various causes, to...

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IMP Software co-founders Will Jordan, left, and Dave Hall.

Exeter-based IMP Software shortlisted for national Megabuyte100 Emerging Stars award for best-performing technology company

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 1:35pm

IMP Software has been shortlisted for the Best Performing Company – Government & Healthcare – Emerging Stars award at the upcoming 2024 Megabuyte100 awards.

The Emerging Stars awards identify the UK's 50 best-performing scale-up technology companies in the UK and acknowledge outstanding achievements within peer groups and overall. Evaluation criteria encompass factors such as size, growth and margins.

Will Jordan, Co-Founder of IMP Software, said: “We are proud to be among the UK’s top performing scale-up tech companies, as determined by its proprietary Megabuyte...

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Browne Jacobson’s intellectual property lawyers ranked in World Trademark Review 2024

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 10:12pm

Intellectual property (IP) lawyers at Browne Jacobson have once again been included in the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 – an independent global ranking of the best trademark experts.

The UK and Ireland firm’s IP practice maintained its silver ranking in the enforcement and litigation category of the 2024 listing , a definitive resource for those seeking stellar trademark expertise and partners worldwide.

It also received a bronze award for prosecution and strategy, and was recommended for its transactional work, after the team was praised for its “ability to deliver...

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National Awards for Exeter Motor Retail Colleagues

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 4:26pm

Two colleagues have been honoured with prestigious Vertu Motors plc 2023 CEO Management Awards.

Anthony Pearson, who works at Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Exeter and Ben Williamson, from Vertu Volvo Exeter, have been named Sales Manager of the Year and Service Manager of the Year.

The awards acknowledge colleagues who have performed exceptionally well and delivered the highest levels of leadership throughout the year.

Nominations are made by Operational Directors to the plc Board, which selects the winner of each category.

Like all the winners, Anthony and...

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South West hauliers receive national industry awards at Pall-Ex Group ceremony

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 2:57pm

M Pinches and Sons Ltd, founder members of the network, won the Pall-Ex Regional Operational Award for the Southwest , and Pall-Ex Southwest, received the award from Fortec at an exclusive ceremony, sponsored by Tile Mountain, held to celebrate independent hauliers from across the UK and Europe.

Both businesses are shareholder members of Pall-Ex and Fortec – palletised freight distribution networks made up of over 160 independent hauliers that operate together to distribute freight across the UK and globally.

Worcester-based M Pinches and Sons Ltd and Exeter-based Pall-...

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B Local Launches in Devon and Expands the South West B Corp Movement

Around 90 businesses from across Devon have marked the launch of B Local Devon - the county’s regional chapter of B Corporation UK - at a special event recently held at Exeter Cathedral.

Becoming one of 9 B Locals based around the UK, B Local Devon joins the network that has been established to transform the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Providing a valuable opportunity for B Corp businesses - of which there are now approximately 40 in Devon - to meet, network and share best practice, B Local Devon will play a key role in encouraging...

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