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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...

Skills Group Apprentice achieves “Distinction” in brand new assessment process

Leon Horn achieved a “Distinction” in all areas of his Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship through Skills Group, while working at Plymouth Community Homes

The End Point Assessment (EPA) is part of the new Apprenticeship Standard that is being rolled out nationally, replacing Apprenticeship Frameworks. The apprenticeship reforms aim to provide a more thorough and practical foundation to the profession, with emphasis on equipping learners with the core knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress and thrive throughout their career.

As part of the Level 2...

Securious' expanding cyber security team

Demand for cyber security sees Devon-based Securious expand team by 71% - Lack of online payment card compliance puts region’s businesses at threat of attack

Securious, the region’s leading cyber security compliance specialist, has seen a dramatic twelve months of growth in which businesses in the South West have become increasingly aware of their vulnerability to cyber attacks. Despite this, Securious warns that commercial operations could be blind-sided by payment card fraud due to the incorrect implementation of 3rd party Payment Card solutions.

“We’ve seen a growth in attacks on websites with databases holding customer information and payment details,” says Pete Woodward, Director at Securious. “For us, this is one of the biggest...

The pink fizz is chilling in readiness for the 2019 Twilight Walk!

The pink fizz is chilling in readiness for the 2019 Twilight Walk!

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 12:14pm

Saturday 6 July will be a BIG day in Exmouth for local charity Hospiscare . Exmouth and Lympstone Hospiscare will be holding their Family Fun Day at Manor Gardens from 10am – 4pm with live entertainment and lots of fun activities. Having had a great day with the whole family it will then be time for the mums, nans and aunties to don their pink tutus and bunny ears (not compulsory) and head on down to The Maer for either the Twilight Walk or 5K Fizz Run in aid of Hospiscare.

This sponsored event offers a scenic five or ten mile walking route or a 5K running route along the stunning...

Overnight resurfacing planned on A380

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/30/2019 - 12:08pm

The next phase of overnight resurfacing work on the A380 is due to start on the evening of Tuesday 7 May.

Work will be taking place on the southbound carriageway at Harcombe Plantation.

To undertake the work safely, the A380 will be closed each night between 7pm and 7am (from 8pm on Friday nights) from its junction with the A38 to Mamhead Cross.

A signed diversion route will be in place via the A38, B3344, B3193, B3193 (Strap Lane), B3195 and A380.

The A380 will be fully open during the daytime but, for safety reasons, a temporary 40mph speed limit will be...

Investment continues at Exeter events venue

South west events company PM Hospitality is continuing to invest in its Exeter venue Rockbeare Manor, with the creation of a new bedroom suite, meaning the exclusive venue now sleeps up to 30 guests.

The Grade I listed Georgian manor house, located just outside Exeter, has played host to many weddings and events since it was refurbished in 2016. This is the 13th bedroom suite to be created at the prestigious venue.

Aimée Spencer, Director at Rockbeare Manor, said they had always intended to continue to invest in the property following its acquisition in 2015.

She...

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Libraries Unlimited welcomes new trustees

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/29/2019 - 3:48pm

Libraries Unlimited, the charity responsible for running Devon and Torbay libraries, has welcomed two new independent trustees to its Board.

Sarah O’Brien, External Affairs Advisor at the National Trust and IT and publishing sector specialist George Lossius were appointed to the Board of trustees this month. They join a number of independent trustees as well as both staff and community trustees who set the strategic direction for Devon and Torbay libraries.

Sarah O'Brien has 12 years experience in leading external programmes, partnerships and campaigns across South West...

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Simpkins Edwards’ staff achieve raft of key accountancy qualifications

The Exeter office of Chartered Accountants Simpkins Edwards is celebrating a flood of key accountancy and taxation qualifications among its staff, who between them have achieved CTA, ACA, ATT and AAT professional qualifications, enhancing their skill, expertise and knowledge, while strengthening the firm’s ability to provide specialist client advice.

Corporate Tax Manager Corporate Tax Manager, has joined the firm’s growing number of Chartered Tax Advisers (CTA) having achieved the UK’s premier qualification in tax advice. As a dual qualified professional (James is also a Certified...

How does 3D printing help you save cost?

With the fast and continuous changes in technology comes new ways of doing things. Businesses are now incorporating new modes of doing things; all from marketing and now even manufacturing has taken another turn. 3D printing has come in as a time and money savior in the manufacturing area which could ultimately help you improve the quality of your products and operations

If you are yet to integrate this technology, this article aims at explaining the money-saving aspect associated with 3D printers. 3D printers are an excellent way of reducing the cost of production and the...

Starting your own vehicle recovery business

Vehicle recovery is a service that’s in demand wherever you might be. It’s a business that serves the general public, businesses, and municipalities when unwanted vehicles need to be removed from a property. Should you be involved in a road traffic incident, a recovery company will tow your car away, if it’s not possible to drive it anywhere. A recovery business is something you can start all by yourself, with just one recovery vehicle. If you’re successful, you’ll be able to expand your business taking on more staff and running more recovery vehicles. Starting this kind of business is...

Innovative degree helps future lawyers prepare for new technology and online courts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/28/2019 - 9:33am

Students have the opportunity to study at a top university and global law firm as part of a new course designed to prepare them for the growth in legal innovation and technology. The students will learn about how developments will change the role of judges and lawyers, as well as increase the potential for access to justice for litigants.

The University of Exeter and Reed Smith have joined forces to create the new four-year LLB “Legal Placement” degree, which combines the best aspects of a global top 100 legal education with an immersive, year-long placement at Reed Smith’s London...

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