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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...

Interpet & Blagdon officially launch free online diagnostic tools for aquarium & pond keepers

Interpet & Blagdon officially launch free online diagnostic tools for aquarium and pond keepers

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Sun, 05/31/2020 - 5:27pm

TWO OF THE UK’S leading aquatic brands have officially launched online diagnostic tools for people social-distancing and self-isolating at home to get expert advice from the safety of their sofas.

Westcountry-based aquarium specialist Interpet and its sister brand, Blagdon, which creates products for garden pond keepers, have formally unveiled tools designed to help people cutdown on non-essential trips away from home.

Adrian Exell, Development and Marketing Manager at Interpet, says: “Our indoor aquatics’ tool has been designed to help users diagnose common fish and...

Lightfoot launches First Notice of Loss service to fleet managers

Lightfoot, the award winning in-vehicle technology and driver rewards platform, has launched its First Notice of Loss (FNOL) service to the fleet sector, alerting fleet managers to incidents and accidents, helping to enhance Duty of Care to drivers of fleet vehicles.

The new service, which is available as an add-on to Lightfoot’s range of services, sends notifications within ten minutes of an incident, detailing the severity of the incident, the vehicle involved, its location, direction of travel, g-force caused by the incident, the vehicle’s speed at the time of the incident, and...

Maintain profitability while you bring sustainability to your small business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 05/29/2020 - 8:39am

If you’ve been reading news about eco-friendly initiatives, you may’ve noticed that big brands dominate the news world when it comes to sustainable initiatives. This often lets start-ups thinking that their actions don’t matter, or that they’re not big enough to make a difference.

Sustainability has been a hot subject for many years now. While everyone applauds the efforts big brands make to find solutions for climate change, start-ups and small businesses can also make a difference. Small ventures may not have the same resources corporations have, but they can reduce their...

Great reasons why having a website is important for your business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 05/29/2020 - 6:13am

A website plays a major role in the growth of a business. When built right, it will be effective and draw in interested consumers. However, creating a great website can come with a hefty price tag, but it doesn’t have to. The Pay Monthly Website options can help with making your website more affordable. Surveys show that businesses that have up to date websites enjoy the online presence more and are likely to attract more customers. Professionalism in web design and online marketing is also important to ensure that the website is up to the standard, and is effective in marketing your...

The five key risks COVID-19 has brought to your business and what to do about them

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:01pm

Yesterday, it was announced that in the UK all non-essential retail stores in England will be allowed to re-open from 15 June, on the proviso they are ‘COVID secure’. The Prime Minister also confirmed that open air outdoor markets and car showrooms can open from 1 June.

While this easing of lockdown restrictions is undoubtedly good news for retailers and suppliers, most of whose businesses will have been hit hard by being unable to trade as usual for the past two months, reopening under social distancing rules now brings a whole new set of challenges.

The impact lockdown...

Stronger Together campaign launched to back local businesses

People are being encouraged to support local businesses during the coronavirus outbreak.

A new campaign – Stronger Together – has been launched encouraging people, including businesses to buy local and support local businesses. To get the campaign running, people are being encouraged to create and share a short ten-second video clip about a local business they love.

Exeter City Council is backing the campaign and has linked up with a number of organisations and businesses to form the Stronger Exeter taskforce. The campaign comes as the government announced that shops and...

New click and collect tech aims to boost local firms during lockdown

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/26/2020 - 12:20pm

A technology firm is launching a unique ordering platform to help local businesses trade more safely and effectively during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Forage Lite, which is being launched today, will enable customers to order, pay for, and pick up goods, from local shops without having to come into the seller’s premises. Buyers only need a smart phone to access the new zero-contact click-and-collect way of shopping.

The technology service is designed for restaurants, take-aways, grocers, retailers and other small firms serving local communities.

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Everything you need to know about pursuing an online digital marketing course In London

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 05/26/2020 - 11:07am

The enormous benefit and usage of education in today's era has started to play a vital role in an individual's life. The usage of knowledge in every field has turned itself into an irrefragable and an immortal affair which the individuals cannot dare to refute. We should pay a massive debt to education for making our hectic schedules easier. Education plays a pivotal role in framing an individual and even changes the perspective to some extent. The steppingstone after getting proper training, is choosing the right career which a student truly wants to attain and pursue in the future. The...

A Business Owners Guide to Carbon Neutrality

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 05/25/2020 - 10:31am

In 2015, the United Nations collectively agreed to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions. This was through the Paris Climate Agreement, and emphasised how much of a high priority it is across the world to cutting carbon emissions. These changes will affect everyone, individuals, families, businesses, corporations and governments across the globe. After all, we all have a responsibility to take the necessary steps towards a sustainable future.

A higher amount of CO2 in the atmosphere has meant that the planet’s surface temperature has almost increased by 1°C since the 1990s. This...

Big boost for Devon's economic recovery

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/21/2020 - 11:57pm

A major step to boost Devon's economy after lockdown is being taken by the county council and partners Exeter College.

A new academy for future skills will be created to offer training for high-tech jobs in engineering, digital, construction and clean growth.

Devon County Council has agreed to purchase the vacant former Flybe Training Academy at Exeter Airport which closed when the airline went into administration. The deal will see Exeter College, the city’s Ofsted outstanding education provider, run the new academy.

Since 2007 Exeter College has been the...

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