Business

As the X Factor and Strictly has come to an end, the people of Devon and Cornwall have been given a new way to have a voice and place their vote, as a campaign kicks off today supporting local talent, which will be recognized on an international platform.

The talent being searched for is those who don’t make a song and dance about things, but who tirelessly work to achieve their professional and financial goals, often overcoming adversity to support their families and work towards their dreams.

Devon and Cornwall-based Pitman Training, has this year given the role of 4th...

A solicitor at The Family Law Company started 2016 with a big smile on her face after being promoted to Senior Associate.

Grace Bradley, solicitor in the firm’s private law and financial matters team, has been promoted to the role of Senior Associate, having shown high levels of commitment and dedication to her work at the specialist family law firm.

Since joining The Family Law Company, Grace, who is qualified in both Scots and English law has been involved in a number of high profile cases, including one child abduction case widely reported in the media that utilised her...

Lidl UK’s decision to locate a major regional distribution centre at a site near Exeter Airport is a huge vote of confidence in the area and will prompt other national retailers to follow in its footsteps, says property advisors JLL.

JLL has an office in Exeter and advised Lidl UK in their purchase, advising on the site options and handling negotiations with the vendor of the selected site, Sainsbury’s.

Tim Western, director at JLL, said: “There has been clever investment into this part of East Devon by the public sector and other development partners, including...

Equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube has completed a record-breaking 2015, which saw the first two successful crowdfunding exits, a total of £83 million invested in over 166 pitches via the Crowdcube platform and a £6 million investment in the company itself. Crowdcube was also crowned the UK’s top crowdfunding company last year, with multiple award wins and named ‘Leading Equity Investor’ by Beauhurst. According to Crowdcube co-founder, Luke Lang: “2015 was an outstanding year for Crowdcube, but also a game changer in the world of crowdfunding, with not one, but two exits. First, we...