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Pall-Ex Group set to invest £8m into new sustainable SW logistics hubs

Plans for two brand new South West hubs have been revealed by leading logistics network, Pall-Ex Group , as it earmarks an £8 million investment for strengthening its services across the region.

The South West peninsula, often known as the ‘final frontier’, has historically been one of the most challenging delivery locations in the UK due to its landscape. In spite of that, the region has been dubbed a ‘logistics hot spot’ , with brands like Pall-Ex continuing to see year-on-year growth .

Now, businesses throughout the region will soon benefit from the launch of two new...

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The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting the South West firmly on the innovation map.

Following a standout event at Sandy Park, in Exeter last year, with more than 300 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

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Businesses invited to ‘Join the Fight Against Business Crime’ with free 12-month UKPAC membership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/11/2026 - 7:31pm

Businesses across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to join the fight against business crime as part of a major new initiative led by UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) and funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez.

The campaign offers 12 months of free membership to UKPAC’s industry leading crime reporting platform and dedicated Crime Hub, a secure platform where business owners can report incidents, share intelligence, and access real-time alerts to help protect their staff, customers, and communities. Members also benefit from regular updates on crime trends,...

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Exeter based Browne Jacobson first law firm to back national volunteering effort

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/08/2026 - 12:14pm

UK and Ireland law firm, Browne Jacobson is backing a national effort to mobilise millions of volunteers while strengthening its employee volunteering offer, as a Founder Member of GoVo , the digital volunteering platform developed by Royal Voluntary Service.

Built in partnership with hundreds of charities, GoVo and GoVo for Business – the platform’s corporate interface - aim to expand the reach and impact of volunteering nationwide.

As a Founder Member, Browne Jacobson will work alongside Royal Voluntary Service, one of the largest volunteering organisations in Britain...

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Exeter firm Paradigm Norton wins prestigious King’s Enterprise Award for Sustainability

Exeter based financial planning firm Paradigm Norton has been honoured with the UK’s most coveted business award. Paradigm Norton is one of only 185 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in 2026, with just 36 receiving an award for sustainable development.

Announced today (Wednesday 6 May), the Award recognises businesses which have excelled in international trade, innovation, sustainable development, or promoting opportunity, and is the highest award for British businesses.

Paradigm Norton has been recognised for its...

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Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.

An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.

Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...

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Simpkins Edwards Managing Partner Mark Simic with new Partner Michael Hesketh

Simpkins Edwards strengthens corporate tax team with new Partner appointment

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 04/28/2026 - 8:26am

Leading South West independent accountancy, business and tax advisory firm Simpkins Edwards has strengthened its corporate services team with the appointment of specialist Corporate Tax Partner, Michael Hesketh.

Michael joins the partnership working from the firm’s Exeter and Barnstaple offices. A Chartered Tax Advisor with more than 20 years’ UK tax compliance and advisory experience, he specialises in tax planning for entrepreneurial and owner‑managed businesses. His expertise spans succession and exit planning, transaction tax structuring and M&A support, cross‑border...

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Browne Jacobson announces new partner and legal director promotions for 2026

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/27/2026 - 8:15pm

Browne Jacobson has announced its promotions round for 2026, with six new partners and one legal director.

The UK and Ireland law firm also confirmed the promotion of 13 lawyers to principal associate and 22 to senior associate.

The full breadth of promotions, which came into effect from 1 April 2026, span the firm’s seven offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham. They build upon 15 partner and legal director promotions last year and 13 external partner hires during 2025/26.

Richard Medd , Managing Partner at Browne...

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Exeter Installer shortlisted for major national award

Matthew Bird of Devon Renewables Ltd in Exeter has been shortlisted for Best Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installer (Best HVAC Installer) at the Heating Installer Awards 2026.

As one of only four HVAC installers to be shortlisted out of thousands across the UK, Matthew now enters the final stages of the competition, where he’s in with the chance of being crowned the overall national winner.

To secure the shortlist, Matthew showcased a project he ran for a family of five, in their five-bedroom detached in the local area. The house had been heated using an old...

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Moorland Fuels Sales Manager achieves top industry honour at national UKIFDA Awards 2026

Andrea Williams, Sales Manager at Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, has been recognised for her outstanding customer service at the national UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Awards 2026.

Facing stiff competition from the very best customer service teams in the fuel sector, Andrea was announced as the winner of the Customer Service Award at the prestigious annual UKIFDA Expo & Conference held in Liverpool on 15-16 April.

Working for Devon-based Moorland Fuels, which provides commercial fuels, heating oil, and lubricants across the South West, Andrea’s...

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London Marathon wheel chair campion Sarah Piercy, trained by Fit20

Former London Marathon Champion from Exeter Prepares for Comeback, Supported by Local Strength Studio fit20 Exeter

Authored by Al Gibson
Posted: Wed, 04/22/2026 - 2:19pm

A former London Marathon champion from Exeter is preparing for an emotional return to the iconic race this Sunday, more than a decade after her last appearance.

Sarah Piercy, who won the wheelchair race at her very first London Marathon in 2000 at just 19 years old, will take on her eleventh marathon on 26th April. Now, after an 11-year break, she has decided to return for “one more time”.

“I’ve always loved taking part,” Sarah said. “The atmosphere, the crowds, going over Tower Bridge, it’s just incredible. I’ve really missed it.”

Sarah has been preparing for...

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