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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...

Packexe CEO, Andrew Orchard

Exeter’s Packexe celebrates 30 years in business, as leading global innovator

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 05/09/2019 - 7:04pm

Exeter based Packexe is celebrating 30 years as an industry leader, by rewarding their customers.

Since founding in 1989, the Exeter-based company has introduced game-changing technologies and developed a comprehensive range of market-leading self-adhesive protection film products and rescue products.

In celebration of its 30 year anniversary, Packexe has launched a UK-wide ‘Golden Ticket’ competition, giving customers the opportunity to win £30,000 of holiday vouchers and £30,000 of Packexe products.

Golden Tickets have been hidden in hundreds of rolls of Packexe,...

Chloe and Karen

Two partner promotions at Michelmores law firm

Michelmores law firm has today announced the promotion of two new partners. Chloe-Howard Smith, based at the firm's head office in Exeter has been promoted to Partner within the Real Estate team and Karen Williams to Partner within the Business team.

Chloe Howard-Smith joined Michelmores in 2006 and is part of the transactional real estate team. Chloe has a broad experience in commercial property work but her key focus is on residential development.

Karen Williams has been working with the Firm since 2008 and has a client base extending across the South West. She has...

Grand support for award-winning scheme

Authored by Sarah
Posted: Thu, 05/09/2019 - 10:28am

A charity supporting children and young people through the loss of family members has been gifted £1,000 to support its work in the region.

Balloons provides pre and post-bereavement support to children and young people and their families in Exeter, Mid and East Devon and has been awarded funds from Persimmon Homes South West’s Community Champions fund.

Sara Bennett, for Balloons, said: “The death of a significant loved one is a critical, traumatic moment for children and young people. Unsupported they have poorer health and educational outcomes, are more likely to enter...

New Trustee Amy Langford

Family lawyer appointed as Trustee

Associate Solicitor Amy Langford from The Family Law Company has been appointed as Trustee to Citizens Advice Exeter.

Amy, who is a specialist in divorce and finance, has previously been a duty solicitor for the CAB in Bridgwater and recently set up a monthly family legal clinic at Taunton Citizens Advice.

She said: “CAB provides a great service and I want to be able to continue my work with them. I share the same values as I want to help the community and play a part in changing things for the better.

She said: “I think a big problem for people needing help with...

Quality Heating Services slashes fleet insurance claims costs by two thirds

Innovative Lightfoot technology also improves company’s fuel economy by 11.3%.

Quality Heating Services, which specialises in gas fired central heating appliances, systems and controls in the social housing sector, has reported a dramatic 34% fall in at-fault claims and a 66% drop in claims costs following the installation of award-winning in-cab technology Lightfoot in its fleet of over 100 vans.

The Buckinghamshire-based company was introduced to Lightfoot after its broker, Klein Insurance Management, and insurer, Allianz Insurance plc, had been looking for ways to reduce...

Richard Wright

IW&I expands its Exeter office with the appointment of Richard Wright as Financial Planning Director

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 3:08pm

Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I) has strengthened its Exeter team with the appointment of Richard Wright as Financial Planning Director. In this role, Richard will lead IW&I’s financial planning offering in the Exeter office. He will report to Chris Aitken, the firm’s UK Head of Financial Planning.

Richard joins IW&I from the prominent South West-based accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark, where he managed the financial planning team based at its Plymouth office.

A Chartered Financial Planner and Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Richard also...

How to stay on top of your workload as a freelancer

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 12:51pm

Being a freelancer is not as easy as many people believe it to be. In order to earn a good and regular wage from this type of working, you can’t just sit around in your pyjamas all day or perform your work from the confines of your duvet. Just as you would in a traditional office environment, you have to keep yourself motivated, you have to remain focused, and, most importantly of all, you have to stop on top of your workload.

If you’re a current freelance worker or if you’re considering embarking on this kind of path in your career, it’s imperative that you learn how to keep on...

Mum-trepreneur takes the plunge as Devon swim school goes nationwide

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 12:24pm

Local mum-trepreneur Laura Skilton celebrates her baby swim school business going national having already helped more than 5,000 children in Devon and Hampshire learn to swim since launching seven years ago.

Laura Skilton, who runs swim sessions in Exeter and Crediton, has rebranded her successful Baby Paddlers swim school this month launching as a national franchise programme which is already gaining interest from all over the country.

Baby Paddlers – now known as Baby Squids – is a well-established, highly successful swim school for 0-4-year olds focusing on building...

Exeter Phoenix chosen as Community Fund finalist

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 10:09am

RGB Building Supplies has selected Exeter Phoenix as a finalist in its Well Built Community Fund and it’s now down to a public vote to see if it’s chosen to receive £1,000 worth of building materials.

The arts centre is a multi-art form venue providing the community with access to contemporary visual arts, digital, film music and theatre. As well as housing a number of creative organisations, the centre provides a space for local people to hold classes, and offers advice, support and guidance to artists, and those who aim to be professional artists.

If Exeter Phoenix is...

Jewellery in woman's hair

Jewellery shimmers in the Pamela Schneider Collection

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:38am

With vintage jewellery enjoying a renaissance, aficionados will appreciate the chance to bid on a selection of exquisite pieces that are being auctioned at Chilcotts’ June sale.

The collection was assembled over several decades by Pamela Schneider who lived in North Devon. The relationship between Pamela and the auction house dates back to 2004, when she was one of Chilcotts’ first vendors.

An inspirational woman, Pamela worked against the odds to become a businesswoman and later a very successful self-taught antiques dealer. She grew up during WW2 and, like many,...

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