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Carparison appoints David Bates as Head of Procurement

The newly created senior role reflects Carparison's growing commercial reach across the UK's leasing, manufacturer, and funder landscape

Carparison, one of the UK's leading car leasing brokers, has appointed David Bates as Head of Procurement — a new position that formalises the business's strategic approach to OEM relationships, funder partnerships, and dealer engagement.

Bates joins with significant experience across the automotive and leasing sector, including a senior tenure at Leasys, where he built a reputation across the industry for commercial judgement and...

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Series of events planned to mark Dementia Action week 2018

Dementia Action week is fast approaching and begins on Monday 21st May.

Awareness is not enough and this year sees Dementia Awareness week change to Dementia Action week 2018.

The Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) will be involved in a number of activities in the city including being invited to present at two events; a seminar with Gilbert Stephens Solicitors on Thursday 24 May and a breakfast meeting for the Business Improvement District, In Exeter on Friday 25 May.

“Gilbert Stephens LLP is very happy to support the work of the Alliance whose work is...

Join Exeter’s electric revolution

An electric car revolution has arrived to help people access smart shared electric cars for a fraction of the cost of owning.

It will help improve the air quality in Exeter and bring the city into the forefront for shared electric mobility.

Exeter and the far South West’s first shared electric car launches today with Co-cars, the hire by the hour car network.

The electric Renault Zoe is the first of a growing fleet of electric cars which will be parked at on-street locations next to its own electric charger. This first one is in Albatross Road, Newcourt, Exeter. It...

Digital Marketing agency host free event to help local businesses understand Google Analytics and increase enquiries

A local digital marketing agency is aiming to help businesses make the most of the statistics in Google Analytics in order to improve their enquiries.

In the latest of MiHi Digital’s series of free events, the masterclass will explain what the information provided by Google means and how it can they can be used to better understand what’s happening on a website, and how it can be improved.

The event is to be held on Wednesday 20th June and is aimed at any business in Devon or Cornwall wanting to better understand Google Analytics and the statistics it provides you on your...

Tour of Britain returns to Devon this year

The UK's largest cycle race, The Tour of Britain, is returning to Devon this autumn.

Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3, starting in the UK’s newest town, Cranbrook, in East Devon and finishing in Barnstaple, North Devon.

It will be hosted by Devon County Council, supported by North Devon Council and East Devon District Council and working with Barnstaple Town Council and Cranbrook Town Council. It will be the tenth time in 12 years the Tour has visited Devon with the county hosting starts and finishes annually between 2009 and 2014 with the last...

Why are hyper-casual games dominating the mobile market

Hyper casual games were introduced into the gaming industry in 2017. They are simple to play, addictive, short and casual. Players may find it very hard to stop playing it even when told to do so. Several companies decided to venture into the development of this genre of games. The result of the venture was the introduction of several games which include Coral Roulette .

Hyper casual games are the remnants of the 70s arcade games which have been modernized to meet the trends in the gaming world. The UI of the game is very simple and quite different from the traditional slots...

Devon County Show 2018 preview

The showground at Westpoint, Exeter is a hive of activity as final preparations are made in time for the 123rd Devon County Show on May 17, 18 and 19.

The stewards are briefed, exhibitors are setting up their stands and the stalls, pens, stables and kennels are ready for all the animals.

“The stage is set, the players are nearly ready and we can’t wait to lift the curtain on Thursday morning for Devon’s big day out!” said Show Secretary Ollie Allen.

More than 90,000 visitors are expected to see some of the best livestock, taste fabulous local food and drink,...

Plans announced to expand successful Work Hubs for growing businesses

Devon County Council is announcing the next phase of expansion to a network of business work spaces, which is helping to boost the county’s productivity.

Around 20 per cent of Devon workers are working from home, some of them small businesses that started from spare rooms and kitchen tables, and many are looking to move into larger office accommodation.

Work hubs are the answer, providing flexible term office space, equipped with facilities that modern businesses need. And Devon County Council wants there to be more of them.

Those in Totnes, Tavistock and Barnstaple...

New Head of Sales describes Lightfoot as "the future of telematics"

Lightfoot, the award-winning in-vehicle technology and driver rewards platform, has announced the appointment of industry heavyweight, Kevin Hennelly, as Head of Sales.

Kevin, who has an impressive track record spanning almost a decade, has successfully implemented hundreds of telematics contracts, spanning over 24,000 vehicle units, in a broad range of public and private sectors, including government, utilities, charities, construction, facilities and social housing.

Kevin joins Lightfoot having been inspired by its success in transforming the way its customers’ fleets are...

South West Water’s customer service recognised with national accreditation

South West Water’s customer service team has been awarded a prestigious accreditation from The Institute of Customer Service.

The nationally recognised ServiceMark accreditation was officially presented to South West Water’s Customer Service Director Jo Ecroyd and Managing Director Stephen Bird at South West Water's headquarters in Exeter by The Institute of Customer Service on Wednesday (9 May).

ServiceMark is a national standard recognising an organisation's achievement in customer service, and its commitment to upholding those standards.

Between September and...

Devon-based Veterans with Dogs commits to Armed Forces Covenant

Local Devon-based charity, Veterans With Dogs, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, witnessed by Johnny Mercer, MP for Plymouth Moor View.

The Armed Forces Covenant focusses on helping members of the armed forces community have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen.

Veterans With Dogs is the first UK registered charity to train dogs to increase independence for the British ex-servicemen and women with “invisible injuries” such as PTSD. The charity’s aim is to improve the quality of life for veterans through the...

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Carparison appoints David Bates as Head of Procurement

Series of events planned to mark Dementia Action week 2018

Join Exeter’s electric revolution

Digital Marketing agency host free event to help local businesses understand Google Analytics and increase enquiries

Tour of Britain returns to Devon this year

Why are hyper-casual games dominating the mobile market

Devon County Show 2018 preview

Plans announced to expand successful Work Hubs for growing businesses

New Head of Sales describes Lightfoot as "the future of telematics"

South West Water’s customer service recognised with national accreditation

Devon-based Veterans with Dogs commits to Armed Forces Covenant

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