Business Daily

Celebrating Devon’s best: Entries open for the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards

The countdown has begun as entries officially open for the highly anticipated 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards. Following the resounding success of last year’s event, the awards once again promise to celebrate the very best food and drink Devon has to offer, from artisan producers and innovative brands to much-loved cafés, pubs, restaurants, bars, takeaways and retailers.

Widely recognised as the gold standard for food and drink excellence in the county, the Food Drink Devon Awards shine a spotlight on the talent, passion and creativity that make Devon such a celebrated food and...

Full story

Boost for ambitious Exeter SMEs as Foresight opens office in city

Foresight Group , a leading regional private equity and infrastructure investment manager, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Exeter and the appointment of Jamie Pelmear as Investment Associate.

Jamie joins the Private Equity team and will support the deployment and management of the Foresight South West Fund, which recently reached a second close at £100 million following investment from Devon Pension Fund and Avon Pension Fund. The Fund is dedicated to supporting the growth of SMEs across South West England, including Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset,...

Read more
Solicitor shortlisted in Resolution Awards

Grace in the running for coveted legal accolade

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 07/10/2025 - 9:44am

Solicitor Grace Bradley from The Family Law Company has been shortlisted for Resolution Legal Aid Practitioner of the Year.

Grace, who is also Director of the firm, manages complex cases that often have international aspects, including child abduction, domestic violence, honour based violence and contact issues for parents. Some of these cases run for years before they are resolved and Grace’s tenacity in pursuing results in challenging cases is well-known.

She is a panel member of the Reunite support network for international abduction and custody disputes and the...

Read more
WINNER: Enable Law's Nicola Rawlinson-Weller with award sponsor Adam Hall of Review Solicitors.jpg

Exeter lawyer dedicates regional legal award to 'inspirational' parents

Authored by Rob Stewart
Posted: Thu, 07/10/2025 - 7:47am

Exeter lawyer Nicola Rawlinson-Weller has won a prestigious award for her role in helping bereaved parents inspire health service improvements following the tragic loss of their babies.

Nicola, who is part of the South West-headquartered Enable Law team, dedicated her success to her clients after being named Solicitor of the Year in the Devon and Somerset Law Society Legal Awards.

The accolade recognises Nicola’s support for grieving parents and families affected by medical negligence during pregnancy who are determined to turn personal tragedy into positive change....

Read more

Exeter Racecourse announces new partnership with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/09/2025 - 2:26pm

Exeter Racecourse is proud to announce a partnership with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge, a rapidly growing premium sports bar brand with a venue in Exeter City Centre. The partnership aims to bring together fans of live sport and racing with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge the perfect place for racegoers to start and end their raceday.

Located in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in the heart of Exeter and just minutes from the city’s train and bus stations, Ludo Sports & Live Lounge is ideally placed for racegoers heading to and from the course with a dedicated Exeter Racecourse...

Read more
Pictured at Exeter Science Park are, L-R, Jason Buck, ESP, Geoff Adams, Integrate and Sally Basker,

Integrate Systems relocates to Exeter Science Park to deliver next phase of growth

Integrate Systems Consulting has become the latest company to move into Exeter Science Park , taking advantage of the Park’s tailored offering for micro businesses and startups.

Founded by Geoff Adams, Integrate Systems specialises in comprehensive systems engineering services designed to support both large and small projects across the full systems lifecycle. The team supports clients with everything from user and stakeholder requirements to high-level software and infrastructure specification.

In addition to systems engineering, Integrate offers specialist marine...

Read more

Lord Mayor of Exeter Joins Redmayne Bentley for 150th Anniversary Midsummer Celebration

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2025 - 5:22pm

Redmayne Bentley, one of the UK’s longest-established independent investment management, stockbroking and financial planning firms, celebrated its 150th anniversary with a midsummer celebration at the historic Devon and Exeter Institution.

The event, held in the Georgian surroundings, brought together distinguished guests and colleagues to celebrate the firm’s history. We were delighted to welcome The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Anne Jobson. The setting, steeped in history and positioned opposite Exeter Cathedral, provided a fitting backdrop for an afternoon of reflection,...

Read more

Devon's Security Revolution: From Ocean Waves to Breaking Barriers

LockFit, the UK's leading Franchised mobile locksmith network, today celebrates an extraordinary milestone: Casey Metcalfe, one of its first female locksmiths and former professional kitesurfer, has officially joined forces with husband Scott Metcalfe to deliver unmatched emergency and security services across South Devon. Together, they now command an astonishing 13 towns with quick response times, making them the region's most formidable locksmith power duo.

"When Scott found success in Exeter, I saw a chance to push both my career and our community forward," says Casey, whose...

Read more

Winners of the 2025 Michelmores Property Awards revealed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/04/2025 - 7:16pm

Hosted by Irish actor and comedian Ed Byrne, the 22nd Michelmores Property Awards took place on 2 July 2025, at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter, celebrating the very best of property development, construction, and regeneration across the South West. This year, the Awards continued to recognise projects that demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation, and sustainability, positively impacting communities and environments throughout the region.

The prestigious title of Building of the Year 2025 was awarded to the Babbage Building in Plymouth. This landmark educational...

Read more
Moorland Fuels tanker with rainbow in the background

Moorland Fuels achieves distinguished Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme accreditation, recognising high levels of safety, environmental and operational efficiency standards

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, a leading provider of commercial fuels, heating oil, and lubricants in the South West, has achieved a significant milestone on its journey towards both net zero, and its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and driver safety standards, by achieving the highly regarded Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme Bronze accreditation.

Known as FORS, the voluntary scheme is open to any company operating commercial vehicles across the UK or overseas. Its goal is to drive-up safety, efficiency and environmental standards across the road transport...

Read more

Michelmores invests in Exeter office with renewed 15-year lease at Woodwater House

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 4:08pm

Michelmores has agreed a new 15-year lease at Woodwater House situated on Exeter's Pynes Hill Business Park, as the Firm embarks on a full office refurbishment.

The Firm will occupy 30,000 sq ft at Woodwater House, with a full refurbishment commencing in June 2025. The new, future-focused office space has been designed to support the Firm's agile working model and will include a new client suite, a variety of collaborative working areas, social spaces and a café.

Michelmores has been based at Woodwater House since 2005, when it became the first occupier of the new,...

Read more
Ida Hotel and Restaurant, Icmeler, Türkiye
your pets daily logo
Home Education Daily logo
Food and Drink Daily logo in red, white and black
your beauty daily logo with heart

Top video

Selco Builders Warehouse | England Rugby star Jack Nowell visits Exeter Saracens junior teams

England ace Jack delivers tips to Saracens

Exeter Weather