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New data shows Amazon’s £150 million commitment to Devon

New figures released today show that Amazon has invested £150 million in Devon since 2010. The figures, taken from the latest Amazon Economic Impact Report, document Amazon’s investment in the South West and across the UK over the last 15 years.

The 2025 Amazon UK Economic Impact Hub features comprehensive data covering employment opportunities Amazon has generated across the region and the scope of economic activity driven by its investments including apprenticeship programmes and upskilling Amazon employees.

The figures show that the company has invested more than £150...

Great South West leads UK Clean Energy Growth

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 07/18/2023 - 4:12pm

Region's unique offer of clean energy projects - 535 operational or in development - could generate 11% of the UK’s electricity capacity - boosting the local economy and energy security.

The Great South West of England is set to become one of the leading providers of low carbon energy in the UK by 2035, according to a major new report.

With Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station, floating offshore renewables in the Celtic Sea, and an array of geothermal, hydrogen and other green fuels already deployed or in development, the Great South West - covering Cornwall and the Isles...

Strong Financial Performance as Wain Group Continues Growth Journey

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:20pm

Land and property developer, Wain Group, celebrated its 50th year in business with an increase in revenue and strong growth in all areas.

The North West-based company reported revenue of £340m in the 12 months to October 2022 – up nearly 25% from £276m in the previous year. Pre-tax profit increased by £4.2m year-on-year to £57.6m.

With a long term strategy of investing into strategic land, the Group currently controls land with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of £5.277bn.

Founded in 1972 the Group is made up of housebuilder Wain Homes and land and property...

Renowned environmental champion announces Phase 1 of it’s extensive renovations at Broadsands is a huge success!

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:02pm

Multi-award-winning environmental champion Venus Company announces the completion of its ambitious Phase 1 renovation project at its beach café in Broadsands, has been a major success and well-received by customers, both existing and new. Providing tasty wholesome food delivered with an ethical philosophy and sustainability at the heart of everything Venus does, it’s their mission to be the greenest café operator.

Michael Smith (MD), The Venus Company says: “We are delighted with how well the sustainable construction process was undertaken and wanted to ensure it was beach ready...

Devon honoured to receive Railfuture award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/17/2023 - 10:08pm

Britain's leading independent organisation campaigning for better rail services has honoured Devon County Council with a prestigious award.

Railfuture has named the Council a “torch bearer in rail development” and presented Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, with its Judges' Special Award.

The accolade from the judges of Railfuture’s Rail User Group (RUG) awards is in recognition of the County Council’s sustained delivery of rail projects across Devon.

It's the first time Railfuture has presented an...

InExeter appoints Nicola Wheeler as new Chief Executive Officer

InExeter, the business improvement district (BID) in Exeter, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nicola Wheeler as its new Chief Executive Officer. Nicola will be joining the team in October, bringing with her a wealth of experience and expertise in community investment, strategic partnerships, and sustainability programs.

Nicola is currently Head of Community Programmes at Peabody, a not-for-profit housing association and placemaker in London. As part of Nicola's role at Peabody, she led a programme of community work in Ealing which included active travel, meanwhile uses...

Two Devon Drinks Brands Recognised at The Best Of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 07/15/2023 - 6:03am

Two outstanding South Devon producers have been recognised as the best in their field at the Soil Association Certification’s Best of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards, the UK's only organic awards. Announced as winners at the highly anticipated annual awards ceremony on the 5th of July, in Bristol, Buckfastleigh’s Luscombe and Ivybridge’s Owens Coffee were acknowledged for their unwavering commitment to excellence in the organic sector, winning two of the subcategories in the ‘ Best of Organic Non-Alcoholic Drinks ’ category.

Up against the finest in the organic non-alcoholic drinks...

Local Company pledge to remove barriers to rewarding employment

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/14/2023 - 11:16pm

Home Instead Exeter & East Devon, a local award-winning home care provider, have extended their pledge to support present and future team members by becoming a ‘Disability Confident’ employer.

The Company provide care and companionship services to local residents, enabling them to live independently at home, and are the only home care provider in the southwest to have achieved a CQC rating of Outstanding in all areas of inspection by the regulating body.

This latest commitment will see the Company support current employees and those applying for a role with Home...

National award for South West marketing firm for campaign tackling harassment against women

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 07/14/2023 - 8:08am

Bystander Intervention Campaign wins at UK Agency Awards

A campaign to help tackle harassment against women and girls in Exeter has won a major national award.

South West based marketing agency Program saw off competition from around the country at the UK Independent Agency Awards 2023 for their Bystander Intervention campaign for the Safer Exeter Partnership.

Encouraging people to intervene in a safe and skilful way in harassment situations, the campaign also promoted intervention training sessions at the University of Exeter, which were all booked out within days...

Work begins on business plan to boost Somerset and Devon visitor economies

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 07/13/2023 - 7:40pm

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is working with Tomorrow’s Tourism on a groundbreaking piece of work to develop a business plan for Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) in Somerset and Devon.

The LVEP Programme , developed by VisitEngland , aims to create vibrant and sustainable visitor economies and generate better outcomes for visitors, businesses, the environment, and local communities. The Partnerships provide strong leadership and management, working with the public and private sector to shape and deliver strategy and activities for the...

Old Mill appoints Adil Taha as Chief Operating Officer to further accelerate growth

Old Mill has appointed Adil Taha as its new Chief Operating Officer to expediate growth at the business and develop its operational infrastructure along the way.

Old Mill is currently almost halfway through its ambitious five-year plan to double in size, and Adil has been brought on board to work alongside CEO Kevin Whitmarsh and the Board to lead the business through the next three years of growth, and beyond.

Adil has extensive experience in leading operations and executing strategy to achieve high growth within a range of sectors including private equity, legal and...

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