Award winning Devon-based Coastal Workboats Limited (CWL) has today been announced as one of the recipients of a fresh round of funding thanks to the Government’s UK SHORE £60m injection into the maritime industry.

Launched in September 2022, the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition’s (CMDC3) third round of funding is part of the Government’s commitment to enable increased tech innovation within the sector to eliminate CO2 emissions, increase efficiencies and decarbonise the industry. Funding is awarded to successful projects from the Department of Transport with Innovate UK...

As the world becomes more and more brand-centric, building a strong brand image becomes extremely important for businesses all over the world. Not only does an elegantly designed and consistent brand image help you stand out from the crowd but it also helps establish trust and credibility with your customers.

By helping your customers identify your brand, you can make sure that they choose your products and services over the competition. Furthermore, by making your brand trustworthy and reliable in the eyes of your customers, you can increase sales, revenue and growth.

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Despite the national shortage of carers, domiciliary care provider Care With Kindness has bucked the trend and has managed to grow its team since it was founded two years ago.

It’s one of a number of businesses based at Devon Business & Education Centre near Payhembury in East Devon, which have set up and flourished as a direct result of the opening of the co-working space.

Care With Kindness set up with an original team of four, but it now employs 12 carers. While the majority of their time is spent on care visits, they also benefit from the facilities available at...

Persimmon Homes has appointed a new construction director in its South West region.

Harlan Bevis, who has 30 years leadership experience in the housing industry, joins Persimmon from Barratt David Wilson where he served as a construction director.

He will be responsible for driving construction performance in the South West against build targets, quality targets, and implementation of group policies and procedures.

A serial NHBC Pride in the Job winner, commenting on his new role, Harlan said: “I am delighted to have joined Persimmon Homes in the South West....

Police have charged a man in connection to a death of a women in Exeter over the weekend.

Police were called at around 4pm on Saturday 18 February following reports of an assault in Ludwell Valley Park, which is in the Wonford area of Exeter.

Lorna England, aged 74 from Southbrook Road, Exeter, died at the scene.

Cameron Davis aged 30 of Exeter Road, Exmouth, has been charged with murder. He is being held in remand and is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 20 February.

Police have created a Major Incident Public Reporting (MIPP...

Police have created a Major Incident Public Reporting (MIPP) page as part of the investigation into the murder of a 74-year-old woman in Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter on Saturday 18 February.

The MIPP allows members of the public who may have information to directly send large files such as Doorbell, CCTV and Dashcam footage that could assist in a police investigation.

Detective Sergeant Darren Campbell from the Major Crime Team said: “We have received a huge amount of information from the public in relation to this crime, but there are still large parts of the day that...

Police have this evening arrested a man in connection to a murder in Exeter.

Police were called at around 4pm on Saturday 18 February following reports of a woman having been seriously assaulted in Ludwell Valley Park, in the Wonford area of Exeter.

Emergency services attended, but a local woman in her 70’s was declared deceased at the scene; her next have kin have been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.

Following a police appeal, a man in his 30’s from the Exmouth area was arrested by armed officers outside the Yorkshire Building Society on...

Devon and Cornwall police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Exeter today.

Police were called at around 4pm on Saturday 18 February following reports of a woman having been seriously assaulted in Ludwell Valley Park, in the Wonford area of Exeter.

Emergency services attended, but a local woman in her 70’s was declared deceased at the scene; her next have kin have been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.

Superintendent Tom Holmes, said: “Cordons are in place including at Wonford Sports Centre and police...

Next Thursday (23rd Feb), Nigel Farage will host his hit primetime show ‘Farage at Large’ live from Exeter.

The hour-long programme will see Nigel joined by a live audience of over 100 locals, taking the political conversation outside of the Westminster bubble and giving a voice to underrepresented regional communities who have often felt unheard in the national conversation.

Over a pint he'll debate the tough subjects of the day with a range of guests including the Leader of Exeter City Council (Philip Bialyk) and host a Q&A with the audience which will be broadcast...