Fraud is costing businesses and individuals across the South West £10.5 billion and UK £137 billion nationally every year, according to research published by national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe.
The Financial Cost of Fraud Report, developed by Crowe in conjunction with the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies at the University of Portsmouth, draws on more than 20 years’ extensive research across a range of industries, organisations and countries, to reveal the true scale of this problem.
Chris Mould, partner at Crowe’s Cheltenham office, said: “In every sector of...
Peter Pan is back bigger and more raucous than ever! This summer, British Youth Music Theatre brings to the stage a terrifically modern musical adaptation of J.M.Barrie’s classic tale at the beautiful and historic Powderham Castle.
Embark on a journey to Neverland with the boy who never grew up, his trusty sidekick Tinkerbell, his unlikely partners Great White Panther and the Red Indians, and the cunning, cowardly Captain Hook with his motley crew of pirates.
This truly memorable family show by Jimmy Jewell and Nick Stimson combines a fabulous pop-rock score, and...
The Royal British Legion is seeking new volunteers for this year’s Poppy Appeal in Exeter, Exmouth, Okehampton, Barnstaple, Sidmouth, Chudleigh and Kingsbridge as the RBL celebrates its centenary in 2021, they have approached the Devon Freemasons for help but will still require more manpower. Last year, the RBL lost millions of pounds in donations after face-to-face collections were cancelled for the first time in the charity’s history due to the Covid pandemic. But now the charity is looking for new Poppy Appeal Organisers to cover the above areas. The Poppy Appeal last year was forced...
Linden Homes launches two brand new show homes offering house-hunters a first look at their latest development Harrington Park.
Harrington Park offers a brand-new collection of energy-efficient and stylish 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses for sale in Pinhoe. Built with modern life in mind these stunning new homes benefit from open plan living spaces, spacious bedrooms and room for a home office.
Prospective customers can visit the three-bedroom Elmslie and four-bedroom Mylne homes with Covid-safe viewings available on an appointment-only basis. Due to high demand, home buyers...
Following a day of deliberation, 14 development projects in Devon have been named in the shortlist at this year's Michelmores' Property Awards. The prestigious Awards are now in their 19th consecutive year and recognise and celebrate the very best property and construction schemes in the South West, as well as the teams involved.
The Ada Lovelace Building, Sideshore, The Gordon Messenger Centre, and VSimulators Building at Exeter Science Park have each been shortlisted in the Project of the Year (under £5 million) category.
The Heart of the South West LEP has secured £1.8 million of funding from the Department for Education’s National Skills Fund to extend its current programme of Skills Bootcamps across the region.
Comprising flexible courses lasting up to 16 weeks’ duration, the 22 technical Skills Bootcamps offer adults aged 19 or over the opportunity to build up or retrain in specific skills required by employers across the Heart of the South West LEP area as well as in Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and the West of England.
Part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee,...
“ It’s just unbelievable to be back ”, says Andrew Castle, former British No. 1 and the BBC’s lead tennis commentator at Wimbledon and there aren’t many Wimbledon fans that would disagree with you. After the 2020 event was cancelled, many people worried whether 2021 would be able to continue. However, with changes in Government regulations and plenty of social distancing the 2021 Wimbledon Championships did indeed go ahead – and they were brilliant! As you might imagine from just a prestigious event there are plenty of standout moments from this year’s tournament – but here are our top 5...
7 Oceans slots is a sea-themed slot game that's powered by Microgaming's excellent software. Hailing from all the way back in 1999, it's a classic, but that doesn't make it any less playable in the modern year. But what should you know before diving into it headfirst?
What is 7 Oceans Slots?
7 Oceans is a slot game that uses a simple, hassle-free design, just like countless other classic slot machine games. Compared to modern slot games, it sticks with the conventional slot machine choice of three reels and a single payline, making it easy to understand even during...
A number of temporary road layouts which helped form a pop-up cycle route in Exeter are to be made permanent after receiving backing from councillors.
The changes at Dryden Road, Wonford Road, Ludwell Lane and Magdalen Road were introduced last year, part of emergency transport measures to provide safer routes for higher numbers of pedestrians and cyclists while capacity on public transport was significantly reduced by social distancing.
The E9 cycle route is a two-and-a-half mile cross-city route that provides access to over 50,000 jobs located in the city centre, RD...
Buying a company car is more than purchasing a vehicle; it is a business investment. If you have come to the point that you are looking to buy a company car, you will likely have realized the need for a business vehicle. However, to ensure that you are getting the most from a car, you will need to find the right model for your company’s requirements.
1. Choosing the right zize
One of the first considerations you should make when looking to purchase a car for your business is what size of vehicle you will need. To work out what size of car you will need, you should...
