Business

Exeter’s SunGift Energy has proven that – when it comes to sustainable energy expertise – the city is leading the way, bringing home the coveted UK Clean Energy Contractor of the Year Award.

Founder Gabriel Wondrausch, who picked up the award at a dazzling ceremony at the Hilton Metropole NEC hotel, Birmingham, was ‘surprised but absolutely thrilled’ at receiving the top gong.

“It was great to be recognised in such a way by other industry experts,” said Gabriel, who founded SunGift in the spare room of his house in 2005 and has since built it up to be one of the most...

RGB Building Supplies are inviting local tradespeople and the community to join them for the opening of their brand new branch on North Road Industrial Estate, Okehampton on Thursday 20th October.

Players from the Exeter Chiefs will officially cut the ribbon at 10am and throughout the morning a number of different leading suppliers will be talking to visitors, demonstrating products and offering special launch day deals.

All visitors will also be able to enjoy a free bacon roll and cup of coffee and, if spending over £25, will be entered into a prize draw to win a signed...

Crowdcube, one of the UK’s leading investment crowdfunding platforms, has today strengthened its Board with the appointment of Simon Williams, a highly respected senior retail banking and wealth management executive and long term supporter of fast growing fintech businesses, as Chairman. The appointment is a clear indication that equity crowdfunding has moved into the mainstream world of finance. In joining Crowdcube, Williams, who has a strong track record of successful fintech investment, has also made a significant investment into the business. This investment was made alongside over 3,...

Devon’s food and drink scene has never been more vibrant and at Monday night’s annual Food & Drink Devon Awards the pinnacle of the county’s food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers were celebrated. The ceremony, which took place on Monday 10th October at Deer Park Country House Hotel, was hosted by food and drink broadcaster and BBC Radio 2's Nigel Barden.

This year’s highly prestigious ‘Best Fine Dining Restaurant’ was awarded to Torquay’s Old Vienna, with judges noting them as a shining example for sourcing locally and praising...