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Moorland Fuels Sales Manager achieves top industry honour at national UKIFDA Awards 2026

Andrea Williams, Sales Manager at Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, has been recognised for her outstanding customer service at the national UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Awards 2026.

Facing stiff competition from the very best customer service teams in the fuel sector, Andrea was announced as the winner of the Customer Service Award at the prestigious annual UKIFDA Expo & Conference held in Liverpool on 15-16 April.

Working for Devon-based Moorland Fuels, which provides commercial fuels, heating oil, and lubricants across the South West, Andrea’s...

London Marathon wheel chair campion Sarah Piercy, trained by Fit20

Former London Marathon Champion from Exeter Prepares for Comeback, Supported by Local Strength Studio fit20 Exeter

Authored by Al Gibson
Posted: Wed, 04/22/2026 - 2:19pm

A former London Marathon champion from Exeter is preparing for an emotional return to the iconic race this Sunday, more than a decade after her last appearance.

Sarah Piercy, who won the wheelchair race at her very first London Marathon in 2000 at just 19 years old, will take on her eleventh marathon on 26th April. Now, after an 11-year break, she has decided to return for “one more time”.

“I’ve always loved taking part,” Sarah said. “The atmosphere, the crowds, going over Tower Bridge, it’s just incredible. I’ve really missed it.”

Sarah has been preparing for...

Nearly £6,000 raised for The British Heart Foundation!

The British Heart Foundation is Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Exeter’s chosen charity for 2026.

The charity was chosen by the President of Exeter CII, Theresa Atal, who is also Compliance Director for Trusted Financial Advice (TFA).

Theresa said: “The British Heart Foundation is a charity very close to my heart - excuse the pun. My father had heart issues, and my partner has a defibrillator fitted. Every pound raised, and all donations handed in their shops around the country, help make a difference to people’s lives.”

On 6th March the CII Exeter Annual...

Fisher German Boosts Exeter Team with Two Key Infrastructure Promotions

A leading property consultancy has announced two promotions in the infrastructure division of its Exeter office.

Fisher German LLP has promoted Richard Smale to Associate Partner, whilst Harry Whittle has also been promoted to Senior Associate.

Since arriving at the business in early 2024, Richard has played an integral role overseeing the ISD team, working across the South West and South of England.

Within his position he has worked with the firm’s clients in the water, electricity, and gas sectors, providing strategic oversight and advice on nationally...

Celebrating Excellence - five stars, eight years and thousands of happy customers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/24/2026 - 6:50pm

Bloor Homes, whose Exeter regional office is based in Exeter, Devon, has once again been recognised by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) as a Five Star developer for excellence in customer satisfaction marking the eighth consecutive year the company has achieved this prestigious rating.

The HBF Five Star status is based on feedback from home buyers, collected via the National New Homes Customer Satisfaction survey carried out by the National House-Building Council (NHBC), Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty.

Richard Oldroyd, Chief Operating Officer at Bloor Homes said...

L-R Matt Roach, from Exeter Science Park, Zoe-Amelia Gaunt, Charlotte Vinney, Justin Vinney, all Exe

Exeter Science Park strengthens business support with new arrival

Exeter Science Park has strengthened support for its growing community of businesses with the arrival of insurance and risk management brokers Exe Insurance .

The company has taken office space in the Science Park Centre and will provide advice, support and insurance services to tenants, alongside a programme of regular free drop-in sessions designed to help businesses better understand and manage their insurance needs.

Jason Buck, Head of Business Development at Exeter Science Park, said: “We are pleased to welcome the Exe Insurance team to Exeter Science Park. Their...

Digital Devon event will offer AI insights

Authored by David Jones
Posted: Mon, 03/23/2026 - 6:49pm

Businesses across the county are being invited to attend a new full-day event in Torquay aimed at helping them better understand digital technology and artificial intelligence.

Organised by Devon Chamber of Commerce, Digital Devon will take place on 9 June at the Riviera Centre, running from 10am to 4pm.

The event will bring together speakers, workshops and exhibitors from major organisations including Microsoft, PwC and Cosmic.

It is designed to give businesses a clear understanding of how to adopt digital tools and AI, with a focus on practical advice rather than...

Businesses at Devon Work Hubs highlight Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 03/22/2026 - 8:33pm

Devon’s Work Hubs have been raising awareness of Neurodiversity Celebration Week this week (16-20 March).

The worldwide initiative challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, with the aim of transforming how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported.

In line with this year’s campaign theme of, “making organisational change happen”, The Tribe Coworking at Berry Pomeroy has been highlighting its inclusivity for those who are neurodiverse.

Jemma Pimlott and Rebecca Steele both attend The Tribe Coworking at Berry Pomeroy....

Exeter success at Energy Efficiency Awards

AN EXETER consultancy took a top prize at the South West Energy Efficiency Awards.

City Science, of Southernhay West, won the Energy Consultant or Consultancy of the Year award.

There were 13 categories up for grabs at the awards ceremony at Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre, Exeter, on March 19th, attended by individuals and companies throughout the South West that are involved in the energy efficiency industry.

Energy Efficiency Awards chairman Gary Braybrooke said: “The organisations and individuals recognised through these awards are operating in...

New team members for Chilcotts

New faces and fresh talent as Chilcotts welcome three additional staff

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 03/20/2026 - 2:01pm

Honiton-based auction experts Chilcotts have strengthened their team with three appointments, creating valuable employment opportunities in the local area and welcoming a mix of new talent and experience to the business.

Among the new recruits is graduate trainee Amelia Draper, who developed her interest in auctioneering while working at a West Devon auction house alongside her studies in Theology and Religion at Cardiff University. Now a trainee valuer and cataloguer at Chilcotts, Amelia is studying towards a diploma online as part of an in-house training programme, shadowing...

group of men and women from Timewade standing on green grass

Exeter IT Provider Completes Microsoft 365 Migration for Concorde During Corporate Restructuring

Exeter-based IT support provider Timewade has successfully delivered a complex Microsoft 365 migration project for Concorde , supporting the business through a period of corporate restructuring and the transition to a standalone IT environment.

The project involved migrating Concorde’s domain into a brand-new Microsoft 365 tenant, enabling the organisation to operate independently as part of its corporate restructuring. Timewade planned and delivered the migration with minimal disruption, adopting a cloud-first approach aligned with modern security and management standards....

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