Devon-based Supacat has today confirmed receipt from UK MOD of an order on behalf of the British Army for 70 High Mobility Transporters (HMT 400 series), to be manufactured in collaboration with major defence engineering contractor Babcock International Group plc through its facility in Devonport.
The contract award for an undisclosed sum could lead to as many as 240 of the light armoured vehicles, should operational requirements demand. The project is to be delivered between Supacat’s manufacturing facilities at Dunkeswell near Honiton and Babcock’s Devonport site in Plymouth...
Cases of norovirus are rising across the country and local people are urged to take steps to prevent the spread.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is urging the public to help stop the spread of norovirus by not visiting if they have symptoms of the virus and washing their hands regularly if visiting a healthcare setting.
Tracey Reeves, Director of Nursing – Eastern services at the Royal Devon said: “We are seeing a significant increase in the number of norovirus cases across the Royal Devon.
STAFF at a Devon printed-packaging company are celebrating this month after the business received a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the sixth year running (February 2023).
The award is based on ratings from genuine customers and was given to Newton Print following the number of excellent reviews it received in 2022.
Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print in Newton Abbot, which specialises in assisting food and drink producers to bring their products to market on time and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, said: “This is fantastic...
McDonald’s franchisee, David Shawyer, who runs and operates four restaurants in the Exeter and Exmouth area, has donated £600 worth of litter collection equipment to the Budleigh Salterton Lions.
The donation supports McDonald’s commitment to tackling litter in local communities and will help to make a difference in keeping the Exmouth and Exeter area clean.
David and his team will also be using the donated litter collection equipment, along with a Keep Britain Tidy ‘Big School Clean Kit’ to complete an upcoming local litter picking event with local primary schools in...
Devon County Council and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host the New Ways to Recruit and Retain Staff in 2023 event.
With the region’s job market still facing a range of vacancies, this free event aims to help employers, organisations and charities to find out about alternative ways of recruiting and retaining staff.
The event, which will be held at Exeter Racecourse on Monday 24 April from 8:30am - 1pm, will focus on supporting employers to consider filling vacancies using a wider talent pool of people, how to support those already in...
Aquaplanet are pleased to launch the Paddle to the moon competition! The competition runs from January to June 2023, with the collective goal of travelling 384.4 million meters by the end of the mission. This sounds like a big challenge, however, if the paddleboarding community comes together it’s possible!
The competition comes with one big prize at the end of the competition, as well as monthly prizes for the paddler who has travelled the furthest during the month. There is still plenty of time to get out on the water and join the competition. Just don’t forget to stay safe,...
To mark the tragic anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the country’s nine-year war for independence, Maketank, Exeter’s cultural laboratory, and the Devon Ukrainian Association are presenting an exhibition of frontline photography by Vlada and Kostiantyn Liberov.
Among the first civilians to enter Ukraine’s north-eastern Kharkiv region just behind the successful counteroffensive that forced the Russian military to retreat, the Liberovs have seen with their own eyes the horrors of this war and the joy of ‘liberated’ Ukrainians.
Figures just released show that the number of companies in Devon hit a record high during 2022 – making it one of the UK’s most successful counties.
The total number of registered companies in Devon rose to 61,854 over the last 12 months, showing an increase of 3.1% on 2021. During the year 6,814 new businesses were established.
The statistics are taken from the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations , using data from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.
Plymouth formed the highest number of new businesses (1,514), followed by Exeter (1,...
On 18 and 19 February 2023, over 6,000 members, volunteers and families connected across the South West of England to celebrate World Thinking Day, a special day in the Guiding and Scouting Calendar, and ‘travelled’ the world together.
Celebrated since 1926, World Thinking Day is a day of international friendship. It is an opportunity to speak out on issues that affect young women and fundraise for 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 150 countries. It happens every 22 February and is a chance for Girl Guiding members and Girl Scouts across the world to think about each...
