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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...

SWMAS awarded the ‘Certificate of Future Technologies’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:22pm

South West Manufacturing Advisory Service, known as SWMAS, has won an award by West of England Institute of Technology, ‘Certificate of Future Technologies 2022”, in recognition of its outstanding commitment to workforce development.

The ‘Certificate of Future Technologies’ is a national business accreditation, achieved by exceptional dedication to internal skills and knowledge development. The prestigious certification is given to a business on completion of a minimum of 50 hours of learning and assessment from within selected specialist modules.

SWMAS has been awarded...

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The Venus Company announces plans to renovate their newest beach café at Broadsands

The Venus Company – www.lovingthebeach.co.uk has submitted images and drawings to Torbay Council together with a planning application to renovate their newest Venus Beach Cafe at Broadsands, Paignton. The company acquired the site a year ago and has big plans to expand the latest Venus acquisition which is open all year round. Dog friendly, the café is situated right on the seafront at the heart of the coastal path and is popular with both locals and visitors boasting calm and crystal-clear water, perfect for family days out and year-round water sports. The plans include changes to...

Trowers advises Devon based manufacturer on sale worth £16.88m

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2022 - 8:57pm

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised the selling shareholders on the sale of Fraser Anti-Static Techniques Limited, a Devon-headquartered multi-national anti-static equipment manufacturer, to SDI Group plc for £16.88 million.

Fraser Anti-Static Techniques Limited is a specialist developer and manufacturer of anti-static products of over 30 years standing. With established sales bases in the UK, Shanghai and Germany, and a distribution network spanning over 40 countries, the Company provides niche products and technical expertise to its customers worldwide....

Simon achieves accreditation to the Society of Later Life Advisers 

One of Westcotts’ chartered financial planners has been recognised for his skills in working with clients in later life.

Simon Valentine-Marsh (pictured with Westcotts partner Iain Andrews) is now a member of the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) – the gold standard when it comes to advising people through some of the most crucial phases of life.

Simon joins the ranks of only a select few financial advisers that can offer tailored, specialist knowledge to clients looking for help with pensions, power of attorney, care fees and other major financial milestones....

Farm innovation event aims to help agriculture in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/31/2022 - 11:31pm

The first in a series of free events organised through the newly formed Devon Agri-Tech Alliance will be held on Friday 18 November.

The Alliance has been established as part of the DATA (Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator) project in order to help make innovation more accessible for Devon’s agriculture sector.

Its aim will be to connect farmers and other agricultural businesses (including aquaculture, forestry and horticulture) with agri-tech developers and research organisations to help shape and test future research and innovative solutions and practices, ensuring they are...

Lympstone Manor wins Boutique Hotel of the Year award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/31/2022 - 10:39pm

On Tuesday 4th October, the second annual Boutique Hotelier Awards, took place on the first night of the Independent Hotel Show at The Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London. The glittering awards ceremony, which celebrated the country’s best hotels and spas, was attended by over 300 prominent hoteliers and restauranteurs and saw Michael Caines’ MBE luxury manor house hotel in Devon, Lympstone Manor pick up the ultimate accolade, Boutique Hotel of the Year 2022.

The award, which saw five finalists battle it out, celebrates Lympstone Manor’s innovation and resilience across the last 12...

Local director named ‘most influential client’ at Top 100 Women in Construction Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/31/2022 - 10:21pm

Jane Cartwright, Sales Director for Persimmon Homes Cornwall and West Devon, has been named as the country’s ‘Most Influential Client’ in the 2022 National Federation of Builders’ Top 100 Influential Women in Construction awards.

Jane picked up the award – judged by an independent panel of industry experts – at an exclusive event on Thursday 27th October at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.

The NFB’s awards ceremony aims to shine a light on those that are working to support equality, diversity, inclusion and equity across the construction industry through their...

Stagecoach appoints new Managing Director for South West

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 10/31/2022 - 10:15pm

Stagecoach has announced that it has appointed Peter Knight to manage its bus operations in the south-west. Peter, who is currently Managing Director of Stagecoach Bluebird running bus and coach services across the north-east of Scotland, will take over as Managing Director of Stagecoach South West in December.

A key part of Peter’s role will be working with local stakeholders across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. He will also be responsible for a team of around 1,000 employees and over 300 vital express and local bus services connecting communities across the south-west....

Exeter builders merchant giving tool theft advice following publication of hard-hitting report

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/31/2022 - 8:12pm

Following the publication of a report indicating that four out of five people working in the trades sector have experienced tool theft at an average cost of £4,470 per tradesperson, RGB Building Supplies is giving advice on what can be done to help protect expensive equipment.

The report was commissioned by insurance company Simply Business and On The Tools. Simply Business has been petitioning the government for tighter regulation on the selling of second-hand tools. A Bill proposing a requirement for those selling used tools online to show serial numbers was presented to the...

Small Business Saturday is coming to Exeter

Small firms from across Devon will be put on the map by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it unveils a nationwide roadshow to support and celebrate the nation’s small businesses as they face mounting challenges over the winter.

Marking ten years of the campaign in the UK, Small Business Saturday’s Tour will arrive in Exeter on 22 November and will go on to visit independent businesses across the city, spotlighting local business owners and community leaders through interviews on social media. Local entrepreneurs from across the area are being encouraged to sign up and get...

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