News - October, 2017

The thrill of top class jump racing action will be on view for all to savour at Exeter Racecourse next Tuesday when it stages its premier meeting of the season. It’s a fixture that is both a sporting and social highlight in the calendar with horse racing enthusiasts and those who...

Foot Anstey's Real Estate Group has advised Burrington Estates on its latest acquisition in the South West in the village of Trispen on the outskirts of Truro as the house builder continues its expansion across the region. The fast growing business currently has six new build developments confirmed this year...

  Liberal Democrats Leader and former Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Sir Vince Cable has met with fast-growth businesses at Exeter Science Park as part of a visit to the South West to discuss its booming science and technology sector. The Science Park Centre, which opened in June 2015...

The University of Exeter, The British Army and South West Growth Service have joined forces to bring local business: 'Winning the War on Talent' Thursday 30th November, 09.30-14.00 Wyvern Barracks, Barrack Rd, Exeter, EX2 6AR This event will highlight the different options open to you to help you recruit and retain talent. To book your...

Thomas Westcott are hosting a series of seminars across Devon & Somerset to review the 2017 Autumn Budget and its impact on businesses and individuals here in the South West. Please see the details on seminars below;  Barnstaple - Breakfast Thursday 23rd November Park Hotel, Taw Vale, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AE 07.45 – Registration & Breakfast 08.30 -...

Wheelers Chartered accountants based on Pynes Hill, Exeter, have received recognition for their business advisory services in the form of the AVN Rising Star Award 2017/18. AVN is a UK wide association of accountants who focus on helping business owners take control of their numbers and improve their business performance. Wheelers...

Top 30 advisory firm, Bishop Fleming, says residential landlords who want to downsize their property portfolios because of the government's recent tax changes, should be helped by the Chancellor to do so as part of a wider policy to make more homes available to buy. The firm, which delivers accounting, tax,...

  National law firm Ashfords has appointed Corporate Partner Louise Workman as the firm's Head of Client Services. Louise, who is based in Ashfords' head office in Exeter, leads the Retail Sector for firm with vast experience advising leading retailers on their strategic legal issues.   Garry Mackay, CEO of Ashfords, commented: "The...

Pebblebed's award winning sparkling Pebblebed wine makes a great Christmas present. They can print a personalised label for you to give to clients, staff, friends and family to give it even more of a wow factor.  Or try their delicious white or red wines if you prefer. Why not try Exeter’s...

National law firm Ashfords has advised Riva Properties Ltd on their case against world leading UK architects, Foster + Partners after they designed a five-star hotel that would have cost Riva Properties, the developer, more than twice the original budget. The High Court ruled on Wednesday 18 October 2017 that Foster...