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The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting the South West firmly on the innovation map.

Following a standout event at Sandy Park, in Exeter last year, with more than 300 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

Paramount Personnel announces South East partner

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/02/2014 - 4:25pm

Paramount Personnel the independent specialist hospitality recruiter has named Geoff Wilson former Restaurant Associates Director (the executive dining division of Compass Group PLC) as its new business development partner in London and the South East.

Commenting on the new appointment Paramount’s managing director Dean Croft said: "Geoff has worked in the hospitality industry for many more years than me and I am sure he will bring knowledge, passion and experience to this new role in London and the surrounding areas."

Geoff Wilson added: “I am excited about this new...

Exeter networking organisations support Devon Business Expo

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Thu, 05/01/2014 - 11:24am

Two leading Exeter-based networking clubs are joining forces to be part of the new Devon Business Expo organised by thebestof Exeter with headline sponsor Basepoint Business Centres and Express & Echo as the official media partner. The business exhibition launches on the 5th June at Matford Centre, Exeter with over 100 exhibitors and the capacity for 1000 delegates who can attend the event for free with pre-booking. The Keynote Speaker is Michelle Downey Head of thebestof for the UK who will open the event which includes seminars and workshops.

Exeter Chamber of Commerce and...

South West lawyers in Hong Kong mission

Two lawyers from a leading South West law firm will fly the flag for the region at a major international trade marks event in Hong Kong in May.

Ben Travers and Tom Moore, from the intellectual property and information technology law (IP & IT) team at Stephens Scown LLP will attend the International Trade Mark Association annual meeting – the biggest international trade mark event of the year.

Taking place in Hong Kong from 10-14 May, the event sees over 8,500 attendees from 140 countries gather to discuss the latest developments in this fast moving area of law....

Leading divorce lawyer's top honour

A divorce lawyer from the South West has been featured on an independent list of some of the best advisors in private wealth management in the world, for the 6th consecutive year.

Liz Allen, head of the family law team at Exeter-based Stephens Scown LLP, has been selected to appear in the Honours section of the 2014 edition of the ‘Citywealth Leaders List’ which is published later this year.

Liz also features on the ‘Power Women’ list, which has been compiled for the first time this year.

She is the only female family lawyer in the South West to have been named in...

Maslands Litho & Digital Print add two new presses at Tiverton site

With a requirement for extra production capacity to meet increasing demand for digital print services, Maslands has installed two new Xerox Digital Presses at its site at Tiverton, Devon, to fulfill increased demand for its digital print services and meet the strong sales growth predicted for 2014.

Maslands Litho & Digital Print has over 136 years experience in the commercial printing sector, but only established its digital print department around 10 years ago, when its first Xerox press was installed. Offering the digital print service, in addition to their traditional Litho...

Interserve to embark on two cycle rides in aid of ERADE

Wednesday 30th April will see approximately 40 Interserve employees embark on a 51 mile cycle ride.

Interserve, the international support services and construction group, are helping to raise vital funds for the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education by embarking on a 51 mile office to office cycle challenge. The route will start at their Plymouth office in the Royal William Yard and complete at the company’s regional head office in Exeter.

The riders will leave Plymouth at 9.30am and ride the 51miles across Dartmoor to their Exeter office in Sowton. The cyclists hope to...

Next (ExIST) event has healthcare theme

The Chamber’s Exeter initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) will be welcoming speakers from the South West Academic Health Science Network (SWAHSN), Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the Professor of Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing at the University at its May event on Thursday 8th May at the University of Exeter Business School.

The quarterly event, which has a healthcare theme, will outline the challenges faced by our region, the opportunities for business, and an insight into future healthcare technology. As usual there will be three business presentations and networking...

Exeter GPs health centre prescribes solar

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 04/25/2014 - 3:58pm

Exeter-based Mount Pleasant Health Centre has had solar panels fitted to its roof to reduce its high energy bills.

The busy medical practice opted for the system as it has extremely large energy usage. In the spirit of the centre’s continued commitment to the public, its management were naturally keen to look at ways to reduce its carbon footprint. The Centre chose local company SunGift Solar to undertake the work. The practice now proudly displays a 10kW solar PV system on its roof, which is being used to provide power for the centre’s lighting, IT infrastructure and specialist...

High flying Exeter legal eagles promoted

One of Devon’s leading law firms is promoting high flying staff at its office in Exeter. Stephens Scown LLP has made six promotions to partner and associate level.

Three associates have been promoted to partner level, bringing the total number of partners in the firm to 48. The newly promoted partners are all specialists from Stephen Scown’s corporate department in Exeter. They are: Laura McFadyen, an associate in the employment team; Andrew Knox, an associate specialising in insolvency; and Ben Travers, head of the firm’s intellectual property and IT team.

Three solicitors...

Chalk & Ward to represent Taan Worldwide

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/24/2014 - 12:50pm

Exeter based agency Chalk & Ward Advertising are delighted to announce that following a rigorous selection process they have been elected by communications network Taan Worldwide as the sole agency to represent England and Wales.

Taan Worldwide operates as a multi-national network for advertising agencies to collaborate with, enabling the creation of intelligent, cost-effective, global marketing and advertising campaigns.

The approval procedure for acceptance into Taan is exceptionally tough. Peter Gerritsen, President of Taan Worldwide said: “We are thrilled to have...

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