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Mobile phone coverage in some of the most rural areas of Devon and Somerset is set to be improved under a new scheme.

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has launched the roll out of its new "Mobile Booster" scheme, aimed at small businesses and households in rural communities who currently have inadequate coverage, have access to only one provider and who are currently struggling with connectivity.

The initiative, which is being funded through the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership’s (HotSWLEP) Growth Deal, will offer vouchers worth £800 to enable...

Entrepreneur and business mentor Benn Davis, CEO of Devon-based Bigwave Marketing, announces the launch of his first book, aimed at business owners with a turnover of between £1m - £20m who want to grow exponentially. Entitled ‘Annihilate your competition’, the 12-step guide will help business owners achieve explosive growth in achieving higher levels of sales, revenue, or profit.

Bigwave Marketing one of the leading creative agencies in the South West, is a fast-track business growth and digital marketing agency. They employ over 40 staff across three Devon offices located in...

Exeter has been named as one of Britain’s leading shopping locations according to new research ranking the nation’s best performing retail centres.

The location ranked as the nation’s 28th best performing, in a list of 1,000 retail centres compiled by strategic retail property consultancy, Harper Dennis Hobbs (HDH) – climbing 52 places compared to last year’s rankings.

According to several factors, the HDH Vitality Ranking determines the health of high streets and shopping centres, including the change in residents’ movement, vacancy rates, and suitability to local...

The first homes and businesses in Barnstaple can now benefit from reliable ultrafast broadband straight to their door, from internet service provider Jurassic Fibre.

The Exeter-based company’s full-fibre network went live in parts of the town this month, providing internet speeds of up to 950Mbps. The network will cover over 10,000 premises across Barnstaple, with the build expected to be completed by late summer.

Barnstaple is the latest location to go live as Jurassic Fibre extends its network into North Devon. The announcement follows the successful roll-out to towns...