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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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Exeter College runners up in coveted National Award for Employer Engagement

Exeter College has been recognised with a top four shortlisting for the Association of College’s award for Employer Engagement.

The Association of Colleges (AoC) celebrated top further education across the UK at its virtual Beacon Awards ceremony, and the College’s commitment to proactively working with employers for the mutual benefit of all saw them shortlisted for the coveted prize in Employer Engagement.

The Beacon Awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious awards within the education sector, given the rigour and robustness of the assessment.

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Expansion as Legal Exec joins The Family Law Company

The Family Law Company is delighted to announce the appointment of a new lawyer as lockdown eases, adding additional capacity for a vital area of family law.

Chartered Legal Executive Gemma Rowe joins the team based at Balliol House in Southernhay, Exeter to specialise in cases involving children and domestic abuse.

Gemma, from Tiverton, has over 15 years of experience in law. Her interest in the sector came about after she took an A level in Law alongside Business Studies. Starting as a trainee legal secretary, Gemma went on to become a paralegal whilst undertaking...

Temporary street cafe licences introduced

Temporary “street cafe” licences are being introduced by Devon County Council to help hospitality businesses to re-open in the coming weeks, as coronavirus lockdown restrictions continue to ease.

Although a large number of cafes and pubs currently remain closed, many are already planning for when they are able to re-open.

Tables and chairs on paved or pedestrianised areas that are public highway, are among the ways cafes and pubs can help customers to maintain social distancing guidelines. Although it remains the applicants’ responsibility to assess the layout of its...

With people returning to work, how can organisations ‘build back better’?

As part of a series of papers commissioned to mark the centenary of the Work Foundation, Exeter based Dr. Peter Totterdill was invited to contribute a ‘provocation’ paper exploring how UK businesses can innovate to improve working practices and boost performance.

Entitled ‘Are we really serious about securing enhanced productivity, through our people?’ the paper was published this week and, while it was produced prior to the Covid-19 crisis, its proposals for the ways businesses across the country can ‘build back better’ hold new relevance in the context of the current crisis....

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 named as one of the easiest cities to find a job in the UK

26 cities in the UK have more vacancies than jobseekers new research from job search site Adzuna.co.uk reveals.

Top cities labelled the ‘best places to find work’ include Oxford, Winchester, Manchester and Exeter, with Cambridge coming out on top with six vacancies per jobseeker.

Oxford is in second place with five vacancies per jobseeker followed by Manchester, advertising four jobs per person.

Across all cities job postings in healthcare and IT dominate making up 69,135 and 43,475 advertised jobs respectively. The NHS remain one of the largest recruiters,...

Exeter builders merchant open for business

The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is open for business and welcoming all customers.

Those visiting are being asked to respect and adhere to the strict social distancing and general hygiene guidelines that the builders merchant has put in place. These include customers being asked to use the hand-sanitising station when they enter and leave the branch, make transactions as contactless as possible, and respect the signage and two metre markers that are in the branch, yard and warehouse.

RGB is regularly cleaning all hard surfaces, door handles, work equipment and...

Devon moving forward with Active Travel Fund improvements

A comprehensive series of improvements for walkers and cyclists will be introduced as soon as possible, Devon County Council has confirmed.

The County Council is expecting to receive an initial £338,000 of emergency active travel funding once the Department for Transport (DfT) has reviewed Devon’s plans, which need to be submitted this Friday (5 June).

Over 200 extra cycle parking spaces have already been installed across the County, including new spaces in Exeter city centre, at the RD&E, Heavitree, Whipton, Topsham, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Teignmouth, Ivybridge,...

Common content syndication mistakes that B2B marketers make

It should go without saying that many B2B marketers have fully embraced content syndication as the future of business. Unfortunately, it is probably also well known that these same users often make mistakes in the content syndication that lead to problems. This article takes a look at some of the most common content syndication mistakes that marketers make.

Neglecting the importance of selection

It should be no secret that not all content publishers are created equal. Even if you hear that a particular publisher is good, doesn't mean that they are good for your market....

New campaign launched allowing UK businesses to give back and provide masks ot those most in need

Free Masketeers is designing bespoke masks for businesses using the leftover fabric from London hotel uniforms and NHS approved scrubs whilst supporting charities across the UK.

For every 100 masks ordered, 20 masks are donated to charities who need them the most.

Free Masketeers combines the skills of Lynn Mackie ( www.lynnmackie.co.uk ), who runs a renowned high-end, bespoke uniform business for the hospitality sector and Lindsay Paterson, a leadership coach working in the public affairs and comms space. The two have been firm friends for many years and combined their...

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The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Exeter College runners up in coveted National Award for Employer Engagement

Expansion as Legal Exec joins The Family Law Company

Temporary street cafe licences introduced

With people returning to work, how can organisations ‘build back better’?

Live Business Summit for SMEs

Exeter named as one of the easiest cities to find a job in the UK

Exeter builders merchant open for business

Devon moving forward with Active Travel Fund improvements

Common content syndication mistakes that B2B marketers make

New campaign launched allowing UK businesses to give back and provide masks ot those most in need

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