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Exeter site manager recognised as one of the best in the country

A Redrow site manager at St Michael's Meadow has won a top national award for the quality of the homes they’re building in Exeter.

Roy Taylor has won a Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) for the second consecutive year. This follows his success in 2025 when he achieved the Seal of Excellence in the regional stage of the competition – an accolade awarded to only the top 5% of site managers in the UK.

The awards, often dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry, recognise the very best site managers across the country. Judging is...

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South West survey will uncover how businesses’ use of technology has changed since the pandemic

Authored by Timewade
Posted: Mon, 11/15/2021 - 9:46pm

In a new survey, small and medium sized businesses are asked how the pandemic has impacted their use of technology.

In addition to revealing the technologies most favoured by SMEs, the data gathered in the ‘Time to Deliver' survey will uncover insights around businesses’ approach to technology, how many have a strategy, and how effective it is in delivering against objectives.

The study has been launched by Devon-based tech company Timewade in partnership with award-winning chartered accountants Bishop Fleming as part of the ‘Technology for Success’ programme, which...

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Foot Anstey welcomes IP, IT and data protection expert to its Partnership

National law firm, Foot Anstey, has announced that IP, IT and data privacy lawyer, Ashley Avery, will be joining as a Partner in its Commercial team. Ashley will be advising clients on complex data privacy and confidentiality issues, brand protection and exploitation and software development and licensing matters.

Ashley joins Foot Anstey from City firm Travers Smith, where she was Senior Counsel in the Commercial, IP and Technology Department. Whilst at Travers Smith, Ashley worked with a number of high-profile clients across the technology, pensions, retail and financial services...

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Eleanor Roberts apprentice with South Devon College

Time to rethink Apprenticeships says Devon college

Authored by Joe Cooper
Posted: Fri, 11/12/2021 - 12:56pm

If you think you know all about apprenticeships, then maybe it’s time to think again, according to South Devon College.

“Most people think you can only do apprenticeships in hospitality, construction or beauty, but here at South Devon College we offer a wide range of apprenticeships, including higher and degree apprenticeships,” explained Ben Pountney, Operational Manager for Apprenticeships.

“Programmes are developed with employers to ensure students gain relevant skills for the local market.”

23-year-old Eleanor Roberts from Brixham has always wanted to work in...

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What does the future of UK corporations look like?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 11/12/2021 - 9:27am

The pandemic significantly changed a number of things in our lives. We were told not to see family and friends, take public transport or even go to the office. Everything we were used to was no longer. Now, as we emerge from Covid, some of our pre-pandemic activities are back on the table. We can eat dinner at our favourite restaurant , enjoy drinks in a cosy pub and hug our loved ones again.

However, there are some things that may never go back to the way we’re used to as a result of lockdown. The main factor that has seen a shift is the way we work and carry out our roles. Gone...

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Celebrating Social Enterprise Day in Devon – 11th November 2021

Free business coaching available for Devon businesses

11 November is Social Enterprise Day – a day to celebrate the impact and achievements of social enterprises in the UK and around the world.

One Devon charity is supporting this growing sector in the region by providing free business coaching to start-ups and small businesses, including social enterprises.

Devon Communities Together is an independent charity that supports people and communities throughout Devon. It is currently providing free business coaching to start-ups as part of its New Start Devon programme, which...

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Devon's exemplary development schemes scoop prizes in prestigious property awards

Five Devon buildings were awarded prizes at the Michelmores Property Awards 2021, held on Thursday 4 November at Sandy Park in Exeter. The prestigious Awards are now in their 19th consecutive year, and recognise and celebrate the very best property and construction schemes in the South West, as well as the teams involved.

As well as the awards given to the build projects, the John Laurence Special Contribution Award was given to Andrew Maynard, a well-known face in the Devon business community. Andrew established the Michelmores Property Awards in 2002, and has played an...

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Together For Our Planet campaign announces Devon’s award-winning green small business

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/04/2021 - 11:28pm

A Devon brewery business has been announced as a finalist in the Heroes of Net Zero competition held at a special awards ceremony hosted by Intuit at the COP26 international climate change summit in Glasgow.

More than 160 businesses entered the competition, making a commitment at the UK Business Climate Hub to achieve net zero by 2050, in line with the government’s own climate commitment.

The brewhouse, based in Staverton, Devon, was shortlisted in the micro business category for demonstrating a range of measures taken on their journey to net zero, including using...

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Three Devon businesses win top Amazon Rural Awards

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/04/2021 - 11:13pm

Three companies from Devon have been named as some of the best rural businesses in the country after winning at the regional heat of the Rural Business Awards.

Apricot Centre CIC from Dartington, Rull Orchard Ltd from Thorverton and The Outdoors Group from Shillingford Abbot all scooped prizes at the South West regional finals of the Rural Business Awards in partnership with Amazon, which took place virtually this year.

  • Apricot Centre CIC from Dartington was named Best Rural Social Enterprise, Charity, or Community Project
  • Rull Orchard from Thorverton
    • ...
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Tilney Smith & Williamson continues investment in Exeter office with appointment of experienced Financial Planner

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/04/2021 - 10:07pm

Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group, has appointed Neil Thornton as a Financial Planner based in its Exeter office as part of the firm’s continued expansion in the West Country. The news follows the recent appointment of Will Matthewman as an Investment Manager, adding a locally based investment management capability in Exeter for the first time.

Neil brings to Tilney Smith & Williamson more than 25 years financial services experience. He joins the firm from Aviva, where he has worked as a Financial Adviser in Devon and...

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Logistics software specialist crowned Technology Company of the Year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/04/2021 - 10:25am
Digital Minister praises Fargo Systems for driving innovation in golden age of UK tech

Fargo Systems has been confirmed as the UK’s leading logistics software supplier as voted for by the sector, winning the prestigious Technology Company of the Year at the recent Multimodal Awards 2021 at the Vox, Birmingham.

Multimodal news readers, exhibitors and industry peers were asked to vote for the technology company they considered the best in the UK from a strong field comprising nine finalists, respectively.

Digital Minister Chris Philp said: "It's great to see companies like...

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