Businesses across Devon will have the chance to hear from one of the UK’s leading digital marketing experts this weekend, when Steve Pailthorpe, founder and CEO of Iconic Digital, comes to Exeter to present his proven 7 Step Marketing Chassis.
Steve has built a reputation as a results-driven strategist, helping organisations of all sizes develop scalable systems for growth. His upcoming talk at Rediscover Business 2025 (12–13 September) will focus on how companies can adapt their marketing to stay competitive in an era of rapid change.
Local publisher, community activist and competitive archer Scott Williams is standing for the Green Party in the Kenn Valley by-election on Thursday 9 October.
Scott publishes South Devon’s Reconnect magazine. He is a parish councillor in Dawlish, and is a volunteer wildlife warden and carbon cutting co-ordinator for Action on Climate in Teignbridge. He oversaw the Our Green Futures project, which gave advice and funding to community projects in Teignbridge, and is the co-founder of the annual Turn the Tide festival in Dawlish.
Offshoring (decentralizing operations in different, cheaper countries) has been the norm for manufacturing companies for decades. Asian countries have been chosen the most, thanks to the low-budget labor and large-scale production capabilities. Yet in recent years, reshoring and nearshoring have emerged as compelling alternatives , reshaping global supply chains and offering new opportunities to countries, companies and workers.
What’s the problem with offshoring?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the difficulties of a completely offshore-relying strategy have emerged. For months and...
Staff and residents at Cumberland Grange Care Home in Exeter are celebrating because two of the homes much-loved characters, Avril Tucker and Brian Edwards, have been elected as Resident Ambassadors, a role they are extremely proud of and one they do very well. With their kindness and support to new and existing residents, no one at Cumberland Grange could think of better people to represent them.
Originally from London and living in another care home at the time, Avril moved down to Cumberland Grange in August 2022 to be closer to her sister-in-law. She said: ‘I arrived here and...
Two Ted Wragg Trust schools, St James School in Exeter and Marine Academy Primary in Plymouth, have been appointed as Lead Schools for the Department for Education’s new Attendance and Behaviour Hubs programme.
They are among the first 21 schools nationally to be selected for this prestigious role, leading the way in supporting schools across the country to improve attendance, strengthen behaviour cultures and create supportive environments where every child can thrive.
Both schools previously served as Behaviour Hub Leads between 2022-2024, in recognition of the...
Devon-based Sandford Orchards’ Red Zero has just won gold and been named Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards, less than a year after it was launched. This latest achievement follows gold awards from Taste of the West and The Farm Shop and Deli Awards, with undoubtedly more to come.
Barny Butterfield, founder of Sandford Orchards comments: “We took our time creating Red Zero because we like to do things properly at Sandford Orchards. It was not the first non-alcoholic cider to market but we like to think that it is one of the best and it seems that the experts agree....
Exeter is set to host two enthralling Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals at Sandy Park this weekend.
The tournament, which kickstarted on August 22nd, has already been seen as a generational moment for women’s rugby, with it expected to become the most viewed women’s rugby event of all time.
It has already smashed records as the fastest-selling edition of the tournament ever, with more than 400,000 tickets sold, and tickets are still available for this weekend’s quarter-final action at Exeter’s Sandy Park.
The Birdhouse Café in Exeter’s Pinces Gardens has launched a £20,000 crowdfunding campaign to expand its indoor space and renovate the kitchen to ensure this popular community hub can thrive all year round.
The café provides vital paid work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities from Garland Support , enabling them to learn new skills and interact with customers. As a social enterprise, any profits go back into the community.
Currently, the indoor space is limited to two small rooms. By knocking down a dividing wall, the café can create more customer seating...
The Family Law Company is the first specialist law firm to be awarded a nationally recognised CX mark by customer experience specialist, insight6 .
This is in recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering the very best customer experience.
Head of HR and Training, Jessica Everett explained: “Our clients are often coping with highly stressful situations that require sensitive responses and compassionate support. We know we need to be consistent in how we treat every enquiry and create a safe, empathetic experience from the very first contact.”
Delivering Seamless End-to-End Building & Architectural Design Solutions Across the UK
The National Association of Building Contractors (NABC) has today announced a new strategic partnership with Zo Architects , a distinguished architectural practice based in South Devon. This collaboration introduces a fully integrated offering from architectural design through to project completion providing homeowners and developers with a seamless, trusted service.
