Leading South West law firm Porter Dodson has reported record-breaking results, achieving £20.2 million in revenue, marking a 15.5% increase on the previous year. This growth has driven a 25.4% rise in net profit, while the firm retained its prestigious Gold Investors in People accreditation for a third consecutive time.
With offices in Exeter, Sherborne, Poundbury, Bridport, Wellington, Taunton, and Yeovil, the firm’s continued expansion has been bolstered by the opening of a new Southernhay office in Exeter, contributing to a rise in headcount and enhanced client service...
As the South West prepares for the start of the school summer holidays, the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is calling on residents and visitors to take simple, preventative steps to stay safe and well during the summer break.
The school summer holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for the ambulance service, particularly when the weather is warm and people are spending time in gardens, exploring coastal beauty spots, or visiting family and friends. With the region expected to welcome millions of tourists over the summer...
The South West is a region brimming with innovation, creativity, and resilience. Yet, so many of the individuals and organisations driving this dynamic business ecosystem remain under the radar. That’s something the HOT List 2025 is set to change.
Recognising Unsung Business Heroes
Launched as part of the prestigious Business Fest South West, The HOT List 2025 is a new initiative designed to celebrate the unsung heroes of the business world across the South West. These are the individuals and organisations whose effort, ingenuity, and leadership are transforming...
Persimmon Homes has promoted one of its own to a major new role within the company.
A stalwart of the housebuilding industry, Julian Roper has been appointed by Persimmon Homes to be chairman of its South West division.
Julian had recently been Regional Managing Director of the region having served as Managing Director of the five-star developer’s Wessex business since 2020.
He takes over from Liam Scott – who has been promoted to Deputy UK Managing Director and UK Director of Charles Church – and will be responsible for overseeing and supporting Persimmon’s...
THIS AUTUMN people across the South West are being urged to embrace the ups and downs of a unique challenge for Stand Up To Cancer the joint fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4.
Gym bunnies and sofa surfers alike are being asked to flex their fundraising muscles by signing up to do 100 squats every day throughout November to raise money for life-saving research.
People can adapt the challenge to suit their fitness level and complete their squats anytime, anywhere – all at once or throughout the day.
Local family-run business Severnside Security has marked further growth with the opening of a new regional office in Exeter.
This is the firm’s third regional UK office, opening in response to a significant number of new contracts in Devon, from both public and private sectors clients. The office will act as a strategic hub for the far South West, and the enhanced presence in the region will enable Severnside to support both new and existing clients, as well as host its regional engineers.
Renowned as one of Gloucestershire’s first security companies to support and serve...
The South West marked World Tourism Day (September 27) with the launch of an innovative initiative to help boost Devon and Somerset’s tourism industry.
The South West Visitor Economy Hub is a new online tool for the sector, gathering and analysing data from various sources, including accommodation providers and attractions, transport networks, parking providers, the weather, and other data providers to help measure occupancy, revenue, footfall and perceptions, faster than ever before.
By providing tourism businesses, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), councils...
One of the UK’s fastest growing principal contractors is expanding into Devon after making a high-profile appointment.
Inco Contracts, which has offices in the North West, South East and West Midlands, has appointed experienced construction specialist Adam Bidhendy as Regional Director for the South West.
The Chartered Construction Manager will be responsible for expanding the firm’s footprint in Devon by building a dedicated team and supply chain to serve local education, commercial, healthcare and industrial clients.
Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, today announced that it has delivered more than £11 million of loans to businesses in the South West in the past financial year (2023-2024).
The scheme has a 12-year legacy of delivering funding to businesses who may otherwise find it difficult to secure loans from traditional lenders. The programme also offers mentoring to recipients in their first year. Since its inception in 2012, the programme has supported over 9,000 businesses through £90 million in loans in the South West.
The UK’s most practical self build and renovation show returns to Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 7 and 8 September 2024.
Over the course of two days, visitors to Build It Live can meet hundreds of suppliers, sit down for one-to-one consultations with industry experts, browse thousands of products and materials, and attend informative live talks about everything from finding land to designing your own home and gaining planning consent.
The shows are ideal for anyone planning a self build, renovating a property or looking to add space, light and value to a current home....
