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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...

The team during one of their donations to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Devon-based Nexus Open Systems is a proud finalist in the UK Managed Services & Hosting Awards 2019

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 08/14/2019 - 11:07am

Devon-based IT managed services provider, Nexus Open Systems, is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted in the UK Managed Services & Hosting (MSH) Awards, an event which celebrates the pioneers in managed IT services solutions.

The competitive MSH Awards recognises and rewards excellence in the fast-paced Managed Services and Hosting Industry.

Facing tough competition from IT providers across the UK, Nexus has been chosen as a finalist in the Most Innovative Managed Service Solution: General category.

To succeed in this category, entrants must...

Exeter retirees enjoy Natonal Trust talk at Pinnoc Mews

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Wed, 08/14/2019 - 8:59am

Exeter retirees took the opportunity to find out more about the hidden secrets of the historic Killerton House property in Broadclyst, when a representative from the National Trust visited McCarthy and Stone’s Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development in Pinhoe, Exeter recently.

Guests joined homeowners and staff at the development on Bakers Way for a talk on the 18th century property, which was left to the National Trust by the Acland family in 1944. Everyone enjoyed a glass of fizz in the homeowners’ lounge while they listened to guest speaker, Eileen Dillon, from the National...

The team from The Room Works being presented with the Andy Shinner Trophy from RGB Building Supplies’ CEO Kevin Fenlon. From LtoR: Kevin Fenlon, Dean Clarke, Jim Leisk, Mike Jordan and Will Smith

£3,900 raised for ambulance trusts during RGB’s charity golf day

RGB Building Supplies’ annual golf day, held at Bovey Castle on Thursday 11th July, raised a fantastic £3,908 for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. The tournament was won by a team representing RGB’s Exeter-based kitchen and bathroom showroom The Room Works.

The day, organised in association with Exeter City FC, saw 28 teams made up of suppliers, customers and staff take part in the four-ball competition, with The Room Works team taking home the Andy Shinner Memorial Trophy.

Following the golf, players enjoyed a sit-down meal and were...

Business Community Launches ‘Sparetember’ Initiative for Charities

Authored by annabelplatt
Posted: Sun, 08/11/2019 - 10:45am

This September, business community tool BBX UK will be launching an initiative to generate funds for charities through its network. ‘Sparetember’ will be a month-long campaign where businesses will donate goods and services to charities through the platform.

Businesses on the BBX platform trade with one another using BBX Pounds, which they can use to order supplies or services for their business. Throughout Sparetember businesses on BBX can donate their spare capacity to help charities across the nation. This can be anything from unsold hotel rooms and magazine advertising space to...

New lawyer

Additional divorce and finance specialist for The Family Law Company

Laura Sellick-Tague has joined the divorce and finance team at The Family Law Company, bringing further knowhow to the specialist firm.

After completing her studies at the University of the West of England, Laura began concentrating on family law. She moved back to her home county of Devon in 2011 and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2018.

Laura learnt of an opening at The Family Law Company after meeting Director Donna Hart at a networking event in Exeter. Donna said:

“I immediately knew Laura would fit perfectly into our company ethos and approach to...

5 business problems technology can solve

Running a business presents various challenges and we all encounter obstacles at one point or another. One of the things that can help us overcome these obstacles is technology, which helps us solve problems in all spheres on a daily basis. Experts from Syntax IT Support London bring you five common problems encountered in business, which can be solved with the help of the latest technology.

Remote working

In recent years, more people than ever have left their stuffy offices behind them and have moved into the world of remote working. In many modern professions, the dream...

Plans for new rail station back on track

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/07/2019 - 4:13pm

A new planning application for a railway station at Marsh Barton will be submitted at the start of 2020, Devon County Council has announced. Changes to design standards led to rising costs and an unsuccessful bid to the Department for Transport's New Stations Fund left a funding shortfall which delayed the project. As a result, Devon County Council has taken the opportunity to re-think the design of the access to the station.

This has many benefits as the new access ramps will strengthen a failing embankment, deliver an improved access into the city’s cycle network avoiding...

Accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards pioneers voice-activated Google Assistant

Early adopters get chance to win £1,000 of QuickBooks accounting software and training for a year

Local businesses are in with a chance of winning £1,000 of Quickbooks accounting software and training for a year with Exeter and Devon-based chartered accountancy Simpkins Edwards, simply by giving its new voice activated Google Assistant Chatbot a go.

The firm, which is the first accountancy practice in Devon to use the cutting-edge voice activated internet search solution, aims to help individuals and businesses seeking instant information on tax, accounting, business...

Get your ideas off the ground! How to apply for a small business loan

Getting the funding for your small business is essential to success. 82% of businesses that fail do so because of cash flow issues.

Finding a loan to help get needed finances can prove difficult for small businesses, especially if they're new to the market. With the right planning, you can navigate the application process though.

There are five steps involved in how to apply for a small business loan.

How to Apply for a Small Business Loan

Before you apply for a loan, you need to make sure it's the right fit for your business. This includes making sure...

How to make your next trade show a success

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 08/07/2019 - 9:51am

Being successful at a trade show is pretty hit or miss for a lot of businesses that take part. For many others, however, it’s a huge success and creates a foundation for their business to build from. If you’re thinking about taking part in a trade show but you don’t want to fail your business, it’s absolutely crucial you have the know-how when it comes to attending. There’s a first time for everybody at these trade shows, but it’s the ones that do their homework beforehand that end up being successful. Let’s have a look at some of the tactics you can implement to ensure your next trade...

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