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Why Responsible Design Is Becoming a Priority in Digital Platforms

For a long time, the digital world felt pretty much like the Wild West. Tech companies raced to see who could grab the most "eyeballs," using every trick in the book to keep us scrolling, clicking, and refreshing. But things are starting to feel different lately. You might have noticed it yourself—a nudge to take a break after an hour on a video app, or a weekly report telling you exactly how many hours you’ve spent staring at your phone. This isn't some random coincidence; it's a massive pivot toward what's being called responsible design.

We are finally moving past the era...

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How economies influence idustries

The last six years have been quite upsetting in terms of business, economy and finance, The Great Recession having been so destructive that the much awaited economic recovery set to succeed it has only recently begun to make itself known (and in a slight fashion, at that). The impact of the economy on business and industry has been severe at best, resulting in all manner of baleful shocks, the brunt of which has been felt most by the everyman.

With this in mind then, how exactly does the economy as a whole affect everyday industries in the UK?

Economies and businesses are...

New Premier Inn to open in Exmouth early 2015

Whitbread PLC is to open its brand new Premier Inn on Exmouth Seafront early in 2015.

The new property will contribute extensively to the local economy and beachfront environment whilst generating more than 30 new permanent and seasonal jobs for the residents of Exmouth. The brand new 60 bedroom hotel is situated on the Esplanade directly opposite one of the best beaches in Devon and a short walk from the main town centre, providing access to all that Exmouth has to offer for tourists and residents alike. The hotel provides private car parking and water sports storage for guests...

NFU disappointed with latest milk price cuts

The chairman of the NFU's dairy board has expressed disappointment following the latest round of milk price cuts.

Dairy Crest and First Milk have today announced further price drops from January 2015.

NFU dairy board chairman Rob Harrison said: “Although the fundamentals of the global supply and demand situation haven't changed this latest price slash is another kick in the teeth and comes at the expense of the average dairy farmer who is now making a significant loss for every litre of milk they produce. There are many farmers that have invested heavily over past years and...

Rolle Centre development moves forward

Rolle Exmouth Limited (REL) has been awarded a grant of £99,000 by Social Investment Business (SIB) Group from the Community Ownership and Management of Assets Feasibility Fund to develop plans for the future of the Rolle Centre site.

The seven acre site remains the property of Plymouth University, but has been unoccupied since the University relocated its Faculty of Education from Exmouth to its main Plymouth Campus in 2008. The site is located just half a mile from the town centre and the sea with views over the Exe Estuary and Haldon Hills.

The vision for REL is to...

Flybe links up with Hong Kong

A new airlines’ codeshare agreement will soon see passengers checking-in at Exeter for their Hong Kong destination.

Flybe, with its headquarters at Exeter Airport, has secured an agreement with the Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific allowing travellers to fly on the new four times a week direct service to Hong Kong via a seamless connection at Manchester Airport.

Exeter Airport’s managing director Matt Roach said: “Having this easy route to one the world’s most important destinations is a real plus for the South West peninsula and we cannot underestimate its importance...

Wizard Jeans opens new Devon shop

NatWest Venus Awards finalist, entrepreneur, and jeans designer Sally Allen-Gerard, is opening a new shop in Devon.

The unit, in Torquay, will become the discounted factory outlet serving customers from across the Westcountry for Sally’s company, Glamour2Go Ltd, which makes the exclusive, figure-enhancing Wizard Jeans.

The shop will also specialise in high-end fashion from French and Italian designers and stock a range of casual wear, shoes and accessories.

The unit, in Babbacombe’s Business Park, will be formally opened by Torbay’s Mayor, Gordon Oliver, on 28...

Busy November for Everys Solicitors

Everys Solicitors has had a busy month of November with the launch of new offices and participation at a number of events.

The move to the new Budleigh Salterton office was sealed with a reception at the new premises at 42 High Street with clients and referrers hosted by legal executive Dawn Ford and the rest of the team.

Later that day, Everys attended the Devon Life Food & Drink Awards at Sandy Park in Exeter where the firm was sponsoring the Best Farmers’ Market of The Year category, which was duly won by Crediton Farmers’ Market.

While the following day,...

Every event planner's dream - exclusive use of Lord Mountbatten's home and parkland

Planning an event – whether corporate or private – invariably always starts with the burning question “where will we host it?”.

In the New Year, event planners will have exclusive access to a very special venue in Uffculme, Devon – Bridwell House and Deer Park – which will be opening its doors for private hire for the first time in its 240-year history, allowing both businesses and private individuals exclusive use of its stunning residence and 100 acre parkland.

Home to Lord Ivar Mountbatten, Bridwell offers a wealth of flexible space to accommodate a host of events, from...

Exeter PR firm scoops two top awards

Devon-based PR and marketing firm Astley Media has scooped two top accolades, including a prestigious award from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

For the second year running, Astley Media has become the only Devon PR agency to be recognised by the Institute for the quality of its work for clients, picking up a Silver Award, to add to last year’s Gold, at the ceremony in Bristol on Friday (Nov 21).

And, at a ceremony at the Park Lane Hilton Hotel in London two days earlier the agency, based at Northernhay Place in Exeter, saw a six month campaign for bus company...

Law firm breaks new ground with app

An innovative West Country law firm has developed a new iPhone App to allow its clients to keep track of their cases wherever they are.

The news comes in the same week as one of Alan Sugar’s potential apprentices revealed that her business idea was to develop a client service App for law firms. Laura Riley, who was fired from the BBC1 show last week, hoped to secure investment from Lord Sugar for her business idea to develop a mobile app to help law firms communicate with their clients.

In what is believed to be a first for a law firm in the South West, Stephens Scown LLP’s...

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Why Responsible Design Is Becoming a Priority in Digital Platforms

How economies influence idustries

New Premier Inn to open in Exmouth early 2015

NFU disappointed with latest milk price cuts

Rolle Centre development moves forward

Flybe links up with Hong Kong

Wizard Jeans opens new Devon shop

Busy November for Everys Solicitors

Every event planner's dream - exclusive use of Lord Mountbatten's home and parkland

Exeter PR firm scoops two top awards

Law firm breaks new ground with app

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