Business

A business that connects trainees from around the world with companies in Devon is expanding its work in Exeter.

The Training Partnership puts together companies with high-calibre trainees looking to improve their business skills, providing short term work placements that benefit both. Placements are supernumerary and funded through EU schemes such as Erasmus+ and PONS.

Several Exeter-based organisations are already signed up, including the blur Group, Exeter City Council and MOTO.

Now the Training Partnership, based at the Torbay Innovation Centre, is encouraging...

Renowned British tea and coffee merchant Ringtons is bringing its traditional doorstep delivery service to thousands more households across the South West thanks to a new business venture in Newton Abbot. The new Ringtons base in Newton Abbot has been launched following a period of substantial growth on the south coast of England. Thousands of residents are already enjoying Ringtons’ quality tea, coffee, edibles and seasonal gifts from the company’s existing bases in Hointon, Sidmouth, Exeter and Ivybridge, and the new site will help expand Ringtons’ reach. With over 15 years’ experience...

Thrifty Car and Van Rental has been recognised for its outstanding service provision yet again by winning the Fleet News Best Short-term Rental Company of the Year award at Monday night's awards ceremony held in the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

In announcing the award Alan Dedicoat highlighted “Thrifty’s customer service procedures are very strong and backed with excellent management information. Its fleet is one of the youngest in rental, resulting in very low CO2 emissions – perfect for fleets concerned about the environment.

"The judges praised the way in which Thrifty...

TSB is pleased to announce Nightstop Devon as the Bank’s first Local Charity Partner for Exeter. The partnership was unveiled on Monday 30th March, by Bank Manager Raj Panesar who presented the charity with a £100 donation from TSB to kick-start their Partnership in Exeter.

Instead of having a centrally chosen Charity of the Year, TSB Partners across Britain are empowered to recognise local causes which share the Bank’s passion for helping local communities thrive.

Nightstop Devon was nominated locally for the work it does in the community of Exeter and the surrounding...