Business

A dedicated website has been launched to support a campaign to attract businesses to Devon.

Devon Delivers is aiming to encourage companies to move to the county to be part of the next chapter of Devon’s economic success story.

Following on from last year’s awareness raising campaign, Devon County Council has developed the new website for Devon Delivers, www.investdevon.co.uk , designed to make relocation as straight-forward as possible. A relocation manager will also be on hand with advice, information and access to valuable business connections.

Devon’s economy is...

Leading South West lawyers Michelmores has embarked on a series of three significant conferences taking place in Exeter during November and early December.

The highly influential Employment Law Conference takes place at Sandy Park on Thursday 8 November and, in addition to an authoritative update on employment regulation and an examination of the legal pitfalls of social media, there is to be a Question Time-style ‘Big Debate.

Chaired by Michelmores Associate James Baker, the guest panel, which will be answering questions from the floor, comprises Ben...

Shoppers from Exeter and the surrounding areas celebrated as John Lewis opened the doors to its first shop in Devon on Friday 12th October. Within hours of opening, thousands of customers descended on the new shop, the retailer’s first flexible full line department store.

The Fashion department saw strong sales over the weekend, as Devon residents looked to update their winter wardrobes with brands such as Barbour, Mint Velvet, White Stuff and Phase Eight flying off the shelves.

For the home, John Lewis’ newly launched House range proved popular, with bedding and...

Local Exeter garage Steve Clarke Garages have expanded and are now able to offer tyre fitting at their Water Lane based service department.

In addition they have recently launched their new website with online booking, fixed price 'all inclusive' service pricing and discounts for combination bookings.

This is all in addition to their already high standards of car servicing, diagnostics, air conditioning, and many other facilities.

Other breaking news is their status as Exeter's first independent Hybrid vehicle specialist. Offering health checks,...