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Rebecca Thurgood joins LHC Design board with ambition to support thriving places across the South West

Leading architecture, masterplanning and landscape practice LHC Design today [Friday, July 24th, 2026] announces Rebecca Thurgood’s appointment as board director as the firm builds on its 35-year track record of supporting sustainable development.

An award-winning architect with 25 years’ experience, Thurgood joins fellow board directors Graham Devine and Ian Noakes with an ambition to create sustainable, thriving places across the South West and the UK.

As the studio lead for LHC’s Exeter city centre office, she will support the team’s architecture, masterplanning and...

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How to run payroll for a business in 5 easy steps

Running accounting operations is one of the top responsibilities of business owners . These operations include paying any taxes related to your business and even running your payroll. Business owners are often intimidated by these accounting tasks.

However, learning how to run payroll yourself will help you save money. Don't know how to do your own payroll?

We've got you covered. Here are the five steps you should follow to start running your payroll today.

1. Review All Applicable Taxation and Employment Regulations

Before running your payroll, you...

Where there's a Will there's a way

An apprentice at South West electrical wholesaler Devondale is one of the first in the country to complete a new apprenticeship.

Will Messenger completed the Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Level 2 this summer; the qualification only became available in April 2018 through the EDA Apprenticeship Service, which is run and managed by EDA Apprenticeships Plus.

This new apprenticeship offers businesses in England access to professional training in all aspects of today’s merchant operation.

Impressively, Will was awarded top marks in his final exams to achieve a distinction...

City architectural technician attracted by top tech at PSP

The cutting edge 3D printing laboratory at Plymouth Science Park, together with its striking architecture, were key reasons for one of the city’s architectural technicians to base his business there.

Ben Wheeler has built up an outstanding reputation with more than 10 years in the industry which has included work on large housing sites, commercial schemes, healthcare and education.

He set up his own practice, BW Architecture, around 18 months ago and is using his razor-sharp focus on the technical aspects of a project. He had previously worked for both RIBA accredited and...

Air Marketing Reign Victorious in Children's Charity Sports Day

Last week, national children’s charity CHICKS challenged local Exeter businesses to compete in their Superstar Games. A first for the charity, the games were held in Princesshay in Exeter City Centre and sponsored by Ashley House Printing, with teams headed up by Smart Estate Agents, Attention Media, KTA, Air Marketing and a mixed team of people from various businesses. The teams went head to head in classic heats of the three-legged race, egg and spoon, obstacle course and a Shrek-themed relay in an effort to raise local awareness and funds for the Devon-based charity.

So far this...

Job Fair offers up hundreds of job vacancies

Hundreds of jobs will be up for grabs at a major job fair in Exeter tomorrow (Wednesday 25 September).

More than 50 companies and organisations from across the South West will be exhibiting at the Exeter Jobs Fair at Exeter Corn Exchange from 11am until 2pm.

Big names such as IKEA, the British Army, Devon and Cornwall Police, Tesco and Crealy Theme Park and Resort will be recruiting on the day, along with dozens of small and medium sized businesses.

There will be jobs on offer across a wide range of sectors and with the Christmas season fast approaching there will...

Browne Jacobson appoints new IT Director

Exeter law firm Browne Jacobson has announced that it has appointed Abby Ewen as its new IT Director.

Working closely with Iain Blatherwick, Managing Partner, and the Firm’s Executive Board, Abby will head up the firm’s award winning IT team.

The role will see her utilising her extensive strategic and operational expertise in developing and driving forward the firm’s technology strategy and spearheading an effective IT service, focused on delivering business efficiencies, technology driven solutions and exceptional client service for both end users and clients.

Abby...

Construction team hand over newly refurbished scientific research centre

Exeter-based Devon Contractors officiated a construction hand-over of a multi-phase redevelopment of the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) research facilities located on West Hoe. The extensive £5.4m refurbishment programme of the impressive 15-metre-high, five-storey building was carried out over eight phases.

PML is an independent, impartial provider of scientific research and contract services relating to the marine environment. PML focuses on understanding how marine ecosystems function, their role in the Earth system and how we can protect this important environment for the...

Cofton Holidays’ launches Christmas parties with a twist - Fine festive food, entertainment and accommodation

Dust off your dancing shoes, dig out your most striking Christmas jumper and forget the taxi home as multi award-winning holiday park, Cofton Holidays, is opening its doors to Christmas party bookings with the option of affordable overnight accommodation and access to relaxing morning-after facilities this December.

Only 15 minutes from Exeter, near the pretty coastline of Dawlish Warren, Cofton is offering something a little different, pulling out all the stops to make Christmas parties glitter and shine, without the hassle and expense of the trip home after. Surrounded by...

How are small to medium-sized companies in the Exeter area performing?

The Exeter area has long been one of the most thriving in the south west of England, and there are plenty of top commercial organisations here that are creating jobs and growing wealth. However, as is often the case, the picture is a little more complex once the top-level view has been moved to one side. This article will explore the real picture of Exeter’s small to medium-sized business scene, and look at what threats and opportunities it is likely to face in the coming months and years.

The impact of Brexit

With the Brexit saga continuing to rumble on, the most logical...

It's getting hot in here! How to keep your HVAC unit in tip top condition

During those times of the year when it’s extremely hot or cold, even the most luxurious of homes can turn into an inhabitable space without a properly functioning heating and cooling system. In most homes and commercial premises, people rely on HVAC systems to keep the interior cool in summer and warm in winter. Some use a separate cooling system such as an air conditioner or a swamp cooler for the warmer months and a heat pump or heaters for the cold season. But the truth is that whichever you choose, these units need to be properly taken care of and maintained for them to take care of...

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Rebecca Thurgood joins LHC Design board with ambition to support thriving places across the South West

How to run payroll for a business in 5 easy steps

Where there's a Will there's a way

City architectural technician attracted by top tech at PSP

Air Marketing Reign Victorious in Children's Charity Sports Day

Job Fair offers up hundreds of job vacancies

Browne Jacobson appoints new IT Director

Construction team hand over newly refurbished scientific research centre

Cofton Holidays’ launches Christmas parties with a twist - Fine festive food, entertainment and accommodation

How are small to medium-sized companies in the Exeter area performing?

It's getting hot in here! How to keep your HVAC unit in tip top condition

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