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Two pairs of local holiday home owners, Gillian and Steve Miles and Mike and Julie Carpenter, have been recognised in a new awards scheme by Sykes Holiday Cottages that celebrates standout owners.

The owners of two separate holiday lets located in Devon were named winners in the holiday let agency’s Sykes Stars programme after receiving excellent guest feedback.

Gillian and Steve first welcomed holidaymakers to Crooke Barn, a one-bedroom holiday home in Withleigh, near Tiverton, in December 2020. The couple converted a barn on their farm after being inspired to take the...

An employer event focussed on new ways of recruiting and retaining staff has won praise for being “inspirational”.

More than 60 people attended the event hosted by Devon County Council and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce , and participants all benefited from the information, expertise and experience on hand on the day.

With around 15,000 unique jobs vacancies currently being advertised per day across Devon, but a reduction in those available in the labour market, the message to employers is that it’s vital that they explore new ways of embracing all those able...

The annual Tech South West Awards have opened for entries as the prestigious event returns for a fifth year to celebrate the region’s tech sector.

Covering the whole of the South West from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset to Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, the awards showcase innovation across the region’s fastest growing sector.

Over 300 entries were submitted for the awards in 2022. Categories include Best Startup, Women in Tech, MarineTech, Commitment to Diversity, Workplace Culture, AgriTech, Tech For Good, FinTech and Commitment to Talent....

Exeter Chamber welcomes the Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines (CTCRM) as its latest strategic partner. The world-class military establishment who is already actively engaged with local communities and businesses, welcomes the new partnership that will offer an accelerated programme of insight, support, and connectivity to the business community in Exeter and the Greater Exeter Area.

The Commando Training Centre at Lympstone selects and trains all Royal Marines Officers, Recruits and Reserves. On average, 3400 ranks are trained annually, with an average of 1400 students in...