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Connecting Devon and Somerset's Mobile Boost scheme re-opens

Connecting Devon and Somerset’s successful Mobile Boost scheme has re-opened this week with a fresh £430,000 investment.

The scheme had previously run for two years, until March 2023, with more than £1.1 million of funding through the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership’s (HotSWLEP) Growth Deal.

In that time, it helped over 1,700 residents and businesses benefit from a better mobile phone signal, and many of them say it has “transformed” their lives.

Peter Samwell, who lives near the Blackdown Hills, was among those who applied through the...

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Love Local Food Festival by Greendale in Collaboration with Food Drink Devon

Hosted by the award-winning, family-run Greendale Farm Shop, in collaboration with Food Drink Devon, Love Local Food Festival celebrates the finest local food and drink.

For the very first time, Love Local Food Festival by Greendale is taking place on Saturday 10th August from 10am to 7pm, set in the historic Exeter Castle just off Exeter High Street, and is free to enter. A feast for the senses, the festival celebrates over 70 food and drink producers, mainly from Devon, including popular street food vendors il Cornicione Pizza, Harry’s Kitchen, Hearty Hippie and more.

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South West businesses benefit from £11 million of loans in the past year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/23/2024 - 6:47pm

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.

In the past financial year alone (2023-...

Almost 100 new free training courses launched in Devon and Cornwall

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/23/2024 - 2:09pm

Thousands of adults across Devon and Cornwall have the opportunity to learn new skills with almost 100 free Skills Bootcamp courses now on offer.

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps has 2,000 places available for adults across the region who want to ‘upskill’, change careers or explore new opportunities.

The latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council in partnership with Cornwall Council, directly responds to local skills need in priority sectors such as childcare, hospitality, healthcare and an increased focus on renewables.

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New Commercial Director appointed by leading housebuilder in Cornwall and West Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/15/2024 - 2:44pm

Persimmon Homes has appointed a new commercial director for its Cornwall and West Devon region.

David Cook joins the company with extensive experience in the construction industry, having previously worked with Wain Homes in the same region. Dave brings a wealth of knowledge from his career, which spans over 14 years in various senior commercial roles at other PLC developers such as Redrow and Barratt Homes.

In his new position at Persimmon, Dave will be responsible for overseeing the commercial operations and the day-to-day management of a team of nine based out of the...

Build It Live Exhibition returns to the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/13/2024 - 10:39pm

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....

Darts Farm's flagship restaurant rated outstanding by Trencherman's Guide

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/13/2024 - 9:41pm

Darts Farm is delighted to announce that its flagship restaurant, The Farm Table has just been awarded ‘higher member’ status by The Trencherman’s Guide, following their first visit. This fantastic accolade, which is only given to restaurants scoring over 87%, follows hot on the heels of an AA Rosette, which was awarded at the end of last year.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled with the review that The Farm Table has received from The Trencherman’s Guide. To be featured in the guide is one thing,...

Boxway packaging group secures coveted five star best practice H&S accreditation from the sheet plant association

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/13/2024 - 9:33pm

BoxWay Packaging Group, the innovative, customer-focussed, design-led corrugated cardboard packaging business, is celebrating its achievement of a Five Star Best Practice Accreditation in the area of Health & Safety awarded at the Sheet Plant Association’s 109 th Conference Event.

Innovative BoxWay Packaging Group Limited has secured the prestigious Certificate of Five Star Accreditation following an annual audit at its Exeter, Devon, site for its adherence to agreed best practice in the area of Health & Safety. The business received this recognition at the Sheet Plant...

Two new Deputy Directors join the Great South West Executive team

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 07/11/2024 - 11:51am

James Fairbairn and Sajid Butt have joined the Great South West Partnership as Deputy Directors

The Great South West Partnership is delighted to announce the appointments of James Fairbairn as Deputy Director of Investment & Growth and Sajid Butt as Deputy Director of Business Insights.

The Great South West, representing Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly, stands as the powerhouse brand dedicated to driving investment and showcasing the region's exceptional industries, businesses, and workforce.

James Fairbairn joins the Partnership from...

Old Mill announces new look Board of Directors

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Wed, 07/10/2024 - 2:07pm

Financial experts Old Mill has a new look Board of Directors to steer the company towards future growth and success.

The six-strong Board brings a wealth of experience and expertise, and includes newly appointed CEO Mark Neath, and the firm’s new Managing Director Jolyon Stonehouse.

Mark has been with Old Mill for 18 years and has 25 years’ experience as a qualified Chartered Accountant. In his role of CEO, he is responsible for the firm’s longer-term culture, people and growth plans, and will lead the company forward, driving its vision and strategic direction....

Prestigious speakers announced for major South West business conference on region’s role in powering up the UK economy

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 07/08/2024 - 12:00pm

Leading figures from business, politics and academia to spotlight why the South West matters to the UK economy

The ' Delivering for the UK ' conference taking place on 13 September at Sandy Park in Exeter has announced the first set of leading speakers and panellists, who will be showcasing the national importance of the Great South West region and why it matters to the future success of the UK economy.

It will be the first major event in the region following the general election, and provides the ideal platform to hear about the plans of the new Government and what the...

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