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The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting the South West firmly on the innovation map.

Following a standout event at Sandy Park, in Exeter last year, with more than 300 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

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Dawlish drop-in event planned to inform residents on the schedule of work for the new sea wall

Network Rail is inviting residents to a drop-in session in Dawlish to inform the local community about planned work relating to construction of the new sea wall to the west of the railway station, which is due to start at the end of May.

The community drop-in event follows on from Teignbridge District Council’s approval of the works to improve the resilience of the stretch of railway that connects the South West with the rest of the country at their recent planning committee meeting.

The event will be held in Dawlish on:

Wednesday 22 May – Dawlish Methodist

L-R: Charlotte McGregor, Partner at Wollens; Chris Hart, Chief Executive at Wollens; Joanne Caine, Exeter Chamber Board Director; and Amanda Bonnick, Partner at Wollens

Exeter Chamber announces partnership with Wollens

Exeter Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a two-year partnership agreement with newly branded legal firm Wollens, formerly Wollen Michelmore.

The growing law firm employs nearly 200 people across offices in Torquay, Dartmouth, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple, as well as in Cathedral Yard, Exeter.

The partnership will include increased profile for Wollens at Chamber events, and in the Chamber weekly news publication – a hub for timely business news in Greater Exeter.

Jo Caine, managing director of Cathedral Appointments and board director of Exeter Chamber, said: “...

Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter.

Guardian Homecare supports ‘Every Day is Different’ campaign

A SOUTH Devon care provider says it will be supporting the Department of Health and Social Care’s recently launched recruitment campaign aiming to attract much-needed staff to the care sector (May 2019).

Guardian Homecare, which has offices and teams in Exeter, says any campaign that brings more people into the industry and promotes care as a rewarding career is heartily welcomed.

Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter said: “As part of our recruitment process, we’re always keen to make sure people understand that while it isn’t easy work, caring can be very...

New awards launched celebrating South West’s ‘best of tech’

Tech South West has launched new awards to celebrate and showcase the best of the region’s technology sector.

The Tech South West Awards2019 cover the whole Tech South West region of Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, recognising and celebrating talent, creativity, business success, education, leadership, diversity and more across the whole technology sector.

The groundbreaking event will comprise 23 award categories covering South West’s fastest growing sector, honouring the profusion of innovative...

Leader-elect to push for Exeter to declare a Climate Emergency

The Leader-elect of Exeter City Council has said he intends to push for Exeter to declare a Climate Emergency.

Cllr Phil Bialyk, who is set to become Exeter City Council’s new Leader tomorrow night (Tuesday 14 May) at the City’s Annual Council meeting, said he will raise the matter at the next available meeting.

It comes as Chief Executives and Directors from nearly 20 public and private sector organisations across Devon came together to pledge their commitment to tackle climate change. The organisations are all part of a new Devon Climate Emergency Response Group.

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Top digital marketing course with Google certification

Digital marketing is one of the utmost requirements of the business world these days. As the internet is growing at a breakneck pace; the aspects of digital marketing have also been changed up to a greater extent now. One doesn’t need to go outdoors for promoting their products or services. All the tasks now can be quickly done online at the comfort of your own home.

But the operation and management of digital marketing are not as simple as the concept seems to. One needs to have skills and experience to grow up their business in the virtual world as well.

All thanks to...

Lead generation business for sale

The success of every business depends upon the fact of how successfully it is making the sales. We often have heard the concept of lead generation in business marketing; but do you know exactly lead generation is?

Let’s start with a lead first. Lead is a person who shows interest in purchasing the products or services related to your company.

But is that so easy to convince any person to purchase your products or services?

Not for sure.

Here we come up with lead generation; lead generation is the process of converting the visitors of your site into...

Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre now open

Having undergone a multi-million-pound development, the Holiday Inn Express® Exeter – City Centre is now open.

The hotel has 103 guestrooms and a stylish lounge with a licensed bar where guests can relax, dine and work.

Ideally located in Exeter city centre only a 6-minute walk from the High Street/Cathedral, less than a 10-minute walk from Exeter St. David’s and Exeter St. Thomas train stations and a 20-minute drive from Exeter International Airport, travelling to and from the hotel could not be easier. On-site parking is available from £12 per day.

Free Wi-Fi is...

New managing partner for Stephens Scown

Richard Baker is the new managing partner of leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP, with growth and client service at the top of his agenda.

Richard took up his post on 1 May, taking over from Robert Camp after his eight-and-a-half-year tenure in the role. Robert will remain with the firm as director of strategic innovation.

Richard Baker joined Stephens Scown in 1993 and has been a member of its Board for over six years, initially as head of the Truro office and for the last year as deputy managing partner. A real estate expert with particular expertise in the...

Traffic signals to be replaced at Sidford Cross

Traffic signals at Sidford Cross are due to be replaced later this year, with preparatory work scheduled to be carried out next month.

Devon County Council is currently finalising the scheme which will upgrade the traffic signals at the junction of the A3052/A375 Sidford Cross, as well as the pedestrian crossing on the A3052 near to the junction.

Initial work to replace traffic detection systems, located in the road and pavements around the crossroads, is expected to start in mid-June and will take up to three weeks.

Temporary four-way traffic signals, which will...

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The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Dawlish drop-in event planned to inform residents on the schedule of work for the new sea wall

Exeter Chamber announces partnership with Wollens

Guardian Homecare supports ‘Every Day is Different’ campaign

New awards launched celebrating South West’s ‘best of tech’

Leader-elect to push for Exeter to declare a Climate Emergency

Top digital marketing course with Google certification

Lead generation business for sale

Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre now open

New managing partner for Stephens Scown

Traffic signals to be replaced at Sidford Cross

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