Persimmon Homes has appointed a new regional construction director in its Cornwall and West Devon region.
Mike Crawford, who has chalked up more than 20 years in the housing industry, joins Persimmon from Bloor Homes where he served as a construction director.
Mike is a highly experienced chartered construction director with a proven and consistent track record for leading teams, delivering the highest levels of safety management, quality standards, and business objectives, whilst understanding the requirements of key partners and clients.
China is significantly unlike Western nations. 1/5 of the globe's population speaks a distinctive timbral and pictographic dialect in China, which you can learn more about there.
It also has incredible Kung Fu, exotic Eastern beliefs and traditions, incredibly cute gigantic pandas, a variety of Chinese meals, and numerous other precious items for you to discover. But don't worry, getting to this huge nation is easier than you would have imagined.
What Time of Year Is Best to Visit China?
Even the less isolated regions of China's vastness are appropriate for year...
Following Brexit, Exeter-based electronics specialist Mantracourt will expand its operations by establishing a Dutch subsidiary to support the needs of its European customers. The company continues to manufacture from its Devon factory but will import products into the EU via its subsidiary, absorbing the time and cost associated with lengthy liability paperwork.
Mantracourt Electronics, which is headquartered in the UK, specialises in cost-effective test and measurement products for a variety of industry segments, like automotive, construction, industrial processing and civil...
The loss of a key employee can jeopardize the operations of a business. If you run a small business and a key employee becomes incapacitated, passes away, or quits, it can especially leave the company’s future hanging in the balance.
However, just because the loss of a key employee can hurt your business doesn’t mean you can’t take certain steps to mitigate the risks. In this guide, we explore how to insure against loss of key employees. Let’s dive in!
Identify Your Key Employees
The first step is to figure out who your key employees are. There’s no hard-and-fast rule...
MUSIC lovers from Devon can see a professional singer and musician play at a pub in the county this month (October 2022).
Andy Doran will be performing at The Swan in Bampton on Saturday, October 29 from 8.30pm.
Chef-patron Paul Berry, who co-owns the gastropub with his wife and fellow award-winning chef Donna, said: “We’re really excited to have Andy performing for us at the pub, it will be a real treat for our diners and guests!
“He will be playing a selection of his traditional and classic songs and there will certainly be something for everyone to enjoy while...
Exmouth House Care Home in Exmouth, Devon has been awarded a national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award for end-of-life care.
The 31-bed care home provides specialist residential care for people with dementia and those who require end-of-life care.
The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) is an evidence-based, systematic approach to formalising best practice through improving the organisation and coordination of care for people nearing end of life.
Kerry Hunt, Operations Manager at Amica Care Trust, said: “I am proud of our team at Exmouth House for...
There are many microphones out there to choose from. Not to mention they vary in design and purposes.
The first thing to ask is what do you plan on doing with the microphone. Are you a singer-songwriter or a sound engineer?
Answering this question first will help you find the right microphone for your needs.
To learn more about different types of microphones, read below.
Polar Patterns
Before heading into the meat of the discussion, you'll have to know what polar patterns are. This word will pop up from time to time, so it's best to have a basic...
As the UK pilot hits its halfway point, Simon Ursell, Managing Director of the Exeter-based environmental consultancy, shares his top seven learnings so far
As the UK’s 4-day week pilot programme reaches its midway mark, participating companies are reporting varying levels of success.
Exeter-based Landscape planning, ecology and arboriculture consultancy, Tyler Grange became the first in its industry to sign up back in June. It’s one of 60 UK companies – and amongst 3000 workers – taking part. During the six-month pilot programme, Tyler Grange’s 80-strong nationwide team...
Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding its communities and visitors that the Force continues to take a zero tolerance approach to hate crime at the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
The aim of the week, which runs from Saturday 8 October to Saturday 15 October 2022, is to raise awareness of hate crime and to encourage victims to report offences, as well as those who witness it.
Hate crime is defined as any criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race; religion/belief...
South West financial experts Old Mill has welcomed 26 new trainees this Autumn as the firm continues to expand to achieve its goal of becoming the fastest growing practice in the West Country.
At the end of 2021, Old Mill announced a restructure to facilitate its ambitious plans to grow by 15%pa over the next five years and double staff numbers by 2026.
Following a record trainee year in 2021 - which saw 23 graduates and school leavers join Old Mill - 2022 is on course to be the firm’s strongest year for recruitment to date – 72 people have joined Old Mill so...
