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Peninsula Transport Expands Team to Deliver Regional Strategic Transport Plan

Peninsula Transport, sub-national transport body (STB) for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay, is pleased to announce three new staff appointments and welcome a placement year assistant to support the delivery of its Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) 2025 -2050.

Published earlier this year, the SIP sets out a roadmap to transform transport within the peninsula. It builds on the STB’s transport strategy released in early 2024, translating a vision and long-term goals into actionable priorities. The plan focuses on four key themes: enabling easier journeys,...

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Amy Dedman to lead small business team

Authored by MollyBond
Posted: Sun, 08/10/2025 - 1:22pm

South West financial experts Old Mill have announced the promotion of Amy Dedman to Head of Small Business, marking a key step in the firm’s long-term investment in leadership and its commitment to supporting small enterprises across the region.

Amy, 31, began her journey at Old Mill straight from college in 2014. Over the past decade, she has worked her way from trainee accountant to Associate Director, gaining extensive experience and completing her AAT, ATT, and ACA qualifications along the way.

Old Mill’s Small Business team delivers tailored support to smaller...

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Exeter business bowls over sage judges

Authored by MollyBond
Posted: Thu, 08/07/2025 - 4:34pm

Exeter-based Littledart Fulfilment has been named one of eleven winners in the Sage Small Business XI, securing £4,000 in funding to support its growth and development.

The award, launched by Sage, the Official Accounting Software Partner of cricket’s The Hundred, recognises inspiring small businesses across the UK. Littledart Fulfilment’s founder, Will Martin, entered the competition earlier this summer, impressing judges with his mission to deliver tailored, client-focused product fulfilment in a market often dominated by impersonal, large-scale providers.

The £4,000...

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Exeter-based law firm achieves record breaking results

Porter Dodson, the South West-based UK Top 200 law firm, has announced a record-breaking year of growth and achievement, increasing revenue to £20.2m, while retaining the highly prestigious Gold Investors In People accreditation for the third successive time.

Across its Exeter, Sherborne, Poundbury, Bridport, Wellington, Taunton, and Yeovil offices, the firm has seen year-on-year growth of 15.5%, leading to a 25.4% leap in net profit.

These impressive results round off a year in which the firm has achieved significant headcount increases, made possible in part by the...

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A new chapter for Exeter based Sparx Learning: Chair Simon Lebus CBE steps down as Sir Charlie Mayfield appointed

Authored by Anna Pedroza
Posted: Thu, 07/24/2025 - 11:12am

Sparx Learning , the Exeter-based education technology company, has announced that Sir Charlie Mayfield will become Chair in October 2025. He will succeed Simon Lebus CBE who is stepping down after six years of transformative leadership.

Since becoming Chair in 2019, Simon Lebus has overseen a period of remarkable growth and strategic progress at Sparx. At the start of his tenure, the company served just 14 schools in Devon. Today, Sparx’s platforms support over 2.4 million students in 2,600 schools, including almost 50 in Devon, across mathematics, literacy and science.

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Master Builders! Exeter firm Vision triumphs in major industry awards

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:14pm

An Exeter-based building and renovation business has been recognised for its exceptional work on a large-scale renovation project at the Federation of Master Builders’ South West Awards 2025.

Set up in 2014 by Ross Pollard, Vision has grown to handle increasingly complex projects from new build, extensions and single room refurbishments to whole house renovations.

The award-winning project is a luxury upgrade to a 1930s family home overlooking the Exe Estuary. Works undertaken by Vision included updating an indoor swimming pool and adding a steam room; creating a bespoke...

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Access All Aerials needs your help!

Access All Aerials is an exciting project run by CEDA (Community Equality Disability Action) – a local not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting disabled people across our area.

Their Marsh Barton-based studio in Exeter gives disabled people the chance to express themselves through music, radio and media – building skills, confidence and community.

They are looking for local businesses to help grow this project through sponsorship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

✅ Support an inspiring local cause ✅ Promote your business within the local...

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New HMRC service announced for workers to take control of their tax affairs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/21/2025 - 8:22pm

Workers are set to take control of their tax affairs as the government today (21 July 2025) announces a new online Pay As You Earn (PAYE) service for around 35 million UK taxpayers as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sets out more than 50 measures to transform the UK’s tax and customs system.

The new online service for all PAYE taxpayers will make it simpler and easier to check and update their income, allowances, reliefs and expenses, and will be available via their Personal Tax Account or through the HMRC app.

This service forms part of HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap...

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Currys Business Opens New Hub in Exeter to Empower Devon’s Thriving Businesses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 07/20/2025 - 8:06pm

Currys Business is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new Business Hub within the Currys Exeter Rydon Lane store from 28th July. This dedicated space will give Businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) across Exeter and the wider Devon community the tailored support, technology, and expertise they need to grow and succeed.

A Hub for All Devon Businesses

From family-run retailers on Exeter High Street to busy hospitality venues along the Jurassic Coast, to tradespeople, start-ups, and rural businesses throughout...

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Trowers' Exeter office continues growth with new partner hire

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/18/2025 - 11:23am

Trowers & Hamlins has expanded its Exeter team with the rehiring of Brian Hitchcock as Partner in the Projects and Construction team.

Brian brings 18 years of experience as a transactional infrastructure and project delivery lawyer, advising across a full spectrum of infrastructure, energy and real estate development projects in the UK. Brian has particular expertise in advising on contracting strategy and dispute avoidance.

He is ranked and recognised by the Chambers & Partners UK legal guide as "a go-to practitioner for large-scale construction project advice...

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Exeter Science Park pays tribute to outgoing Chair Nick Ames

Exeter Science Park has paid tribute to its outgoing Chair of the Board, Nick Ames, who has stepped down from his role following the successful completion of his five-year tenure.

Nick has overseen a significant period of transformation and growth for the Science Park, playing an important role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and laying the foundations for its next phase of development. His leadership has been instrumental in helping the Science Park strengthen its reputation as a hub for innovation, collaboration and high-growth STEMM (science, technology,...

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