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The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting the South West firmly on the innovation map.

Following a standout event at Sandy Park, in Exeter last year, with more than 300 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

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South West firms speak to Environment Secretary

The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has spoken to businesses across the South West about the challenges they have faced during the coronavirus pandemic and how the government can continue to support them through these unprecedented times.

The bosses of Cornwall-based Ocean Fish and Kepak, along with fishermen Julian Baker and Andy Giles and Devon farmer David Chugg, were among a raft of businesses to speak to George Eustice MP during a special business roundtable.

The virtual meeting is one of many similar being held by the Conservative...

Spend Locally in Exeter Campaign calls for returning office workers to use only independent shops for 3 months

Office workers returning to work in Exeter are being asked to help their local economy by only spending money in small independent shops and businesses for the next 3 months.

The campaign started by Exeter office space business Offices.co.uk is to encourage a shift in how we spend our money in and around our workplaces. They are asking all tenants to consider changing their spending habits away from National chains.

“Our clients know as much as anyone just how hard things are at the moment, however we are still buying coffee, lunch and supplies. This new campaign is to...

Estranged parents seeking help in the lockdown can access family barristers remotely

SEPARATING/divorcing parents making arrangements about their children during the lockdown can get direct access to barristers to represent them in and outside court thanks to a unique remote legal service (June 2020).

Westcountry-based Children in the Middle, which is the only practice solely specialising in this work nationally, offers access via online video and voice calls to family barristers who can help.

Elizabeth McCallum, who is a family barrister and co-founder of Children in the Middle, along with fellow Exeter barrister Sarah Evans, explains: “We offer parents,...

Three Joes acquires The Stable

Three Joes, the sourdough pizza and craft beer restaurant chain, has acquired the fourteen strong ‘The Stable’ pizza chain (turnover £14.6million) from Fullers for an undisclosed sum.

The acquisition sees the company expand its geographical spread into the south west, Wales and the Midlands, and includes sites based in in Bath, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bridport, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Falmouth, Newquay, Plymouth, Southampton and Winchester.

Tim Hall, Chief Executive and co-founder of Three Joes said: “We’ve been huge fans of The Stable since we launched Three Joes in...

128 groups benefit from housebuilder cash

The first £128,000 of a £1million charity giveaway has been distributed to groups supporting young people across Britain.

The funding – from the Persimmon Homes Building Futures scheme – was awarded to 128 different organisations, with applications received from Caithness to Cornwall.

The initiative aims to support community groups working with under-18s across three categories – education & arts, health and sport.

Robert Hart, director in charge of Persimmon Homes South West, said: “The quality of applications to Building Futures has been phenomenal – and...

Exeter builders’ merchants set to play their part in construction industry’s plan for recovery

Builders merchants across Exeter are gearing-up for a post-Covid-19 revival of the region’s construction sector.

The move comes as construction leaders set out a blueprint to secure the future of the multi-billion industry.

Under the ‘Roadmap to Recovery strategy,’ The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Covid-19 Task Force lays out proposals to protect the future of construction businesses, while setting the industry on a sustainable path towards recovery.

The Task Force represents the entire construction supply chain from product manufacturers and...

Two local firms are collaborating to help industries across all sectors gear up for the ‘new normal’ and get back to business

Diversifying from their normal product ranges, long established family businesses Exeter based Aspect Windows and Stalite Signs are pooling skills and resources to meet a national demand for safety screens for use in office and leisure premises.

With a worldwide shortage of the clear Perspex used in safety screens, the two companies have come up with the Office Guardian range of Covid-19 protection screening to support social distancing and minimise transmission rates within the workplace.

From desk dividers to portable free standing screens, the Office Guardian product...

Live Business Summit for SMEs

Recovery after lockdown is the topic of a live business summit launched for South West SMEs.

Business leaders will hear from a panel of experts, as they discuss the key actions to focus on now as part of your SME business recovery plan.

Experts from Timewade, Astley Media, Minerva Lifelong Learning, Insight 6, Commissioning HR, Stephens Scown LLP and Bishop Fleming form the panel.

The summit is part of the ‘Technology For Success’ programme run by Timewade that gives South West SMEs free business guidance on using technology across their business.

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Exeter tech start up set to tackle global waste problem

The world is facing a mounting waste crisis and an Exeter-based technology start-up has developed a new online system to help tackle the problem.

AnyWaste.Com ’s online waste booking platform is designed to help waste brokers and collectors manage their collections. The new platform – which is the first of its kind – will have a positive impact on the environment by simplifying licensed waste collection, whilst reducing waste and waste crime. Once fully operational AnyWaste.Com will enable customers to book waste collections directly, with full transparency about how their waste...

GripHero protect millions against Covid-19 at the fuel pump and reduces environmental impact in the process

Devon-based GripHero Ltd, the developer of the world’s only ‘on-the-nozzle’ fuel pump hand-protection, has released figures which show that during the coronavirus pandemic, over 60 million drivers have been protected from contracting Covid-19 at the fuel pump, thanks to GripHero’s availability at thousands of forecourts globally.

Wearing hand-protection at the fuel-pump prevents the potential for the contraction of Covid-19 from drivers that cough or sneeze on their hands whilst driving, passing on traces of infected mucus via the fuel pump handle to other drivers.

Since...

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The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

South West firms speak to Environment Secretary

Spend Locally in Exeter Campaign calls for returning office workers to use only independent shops for 3 months

Estranged parents seeking help in the lockdown can access family barristers remotely

Three Joes acquires The Stable

128 groups benefit from housebuilder cash

Exeter builders’ merchants set to play their part in construction industry’s plan for recovery

Two local firms are collaborating to help industries across all sectors gear up for the ‘new normal’ and get back to business

Live Business Summit for SMEs

Exeter tech start up set to tackle global waste problem

GripHero protect millions against Covid-19 at the fuel pump and reduces environmental impact in the process

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