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digiLab and KOYO unite to transform healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa with responsible AI

UK-based AI company digiLab has partnered with healthtech startup KOYO to support better access to reliable healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa, beginning with a rollout in Nigeria.

The partnership brings together digiLab’s explainable, probabilistic AI and KOYO Navigate, a mobile platform that helps users understand if, when and where to seek care. The initiative responds to urgent systemic gaps, including a shortfall of over 200,000 doctors in Nigeria and an estimated 125,000 preventable paediatric deaths each year from diseases such as malaria.

KOYO Navigate launches...

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SW businesses to be celebrated at inaugural Twelve Awards

Hot on the heels of the NatWest Regional Growth Tracker survey, which reveals that output growth in the Southwest has reached a 28-month high, the inaugural Twelve Awards 2024 are set to celebrate the businesses and individuals driving this remarkable progress.

With the shortlist now finalised, tickets are on sale for the black-tie event on 5th December at the Exeter Golf and Country Club. This first-ever awards event is poised to become a seasonal highlight, bringing together leaders and changemakers from across the Southwest.

The finalists for the twelve categories have...

Jamu Wild Waters Gains Prestigious Retail Listing to Date

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 11/09/2024 - 10:46pm

Gut-friendly sparkling water brand, Jamu Wild Water, is celebrating its launch into Fenwicks Food Hall.

The brand, which produces naturally flavoured prebiotic water with antioxidant rich botanicals, is now available to buy in the prestigious Fenwicks Food Hall in Newcastle.

“This is certainly our most prestigious retail listing to date,” explains Patrick Grant-Sturgis, co-founder of Jamu Wild Water. “All three of our flavours are available in store in the chiller cabinet, rubbing shoulders with a range of other well-known brands.”

Fenwicks operates eight...

Bruton Knowles Expands Further into South West with Acquisition of Haarer Goss

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2024 - 7:10pm

Bruton Knowles, the independent national chartered surveyor firm, has announced the acquisition of Haarer Goss , a well-established commercial property management firm based in Exeter. This strategic acquisition expands Bruton Knowles’ footprint and service offering in the South West and plays a role in the firm’s growth plans for the region.

Haarer Goss, founded in 1961, has built a strong reputation in Exeter, delivering high-quality commercial property management services to clients in the area. With the acquisition, Bruton Knowles aims to integrate its broader range of...

New chairman for major South West housebuilder

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/31/2024 - 11:41pm

Persimmon Homes has promoted one of its own to a major new role within the company.

A stalwart of the housebuilding industry, Julian Roper has been appointed by Persimmon Homes to be chairman of its South West division.

Julian had recently been Regional Managing Director of the region having served as Managing Director of the five-star developer’s Wessex business since 2020.

He takes over from Liam Scott – who has been promoted to Deputy UK Managing Director and UK Director of Charles Church – and will be responsible for overseeing and supporting Persimmon’s...

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Celebrating 10 years of Vision

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 10/30/2024 - 8:32am

Exeter business Vision is celebrating a milestone 10 years providing services in bespoke luxury home construction and renovation.

The company was set up in 2014 by Ross Pollard; already experienced in specifying and installing high quality kitchens and bathrooms he quickly took on more complex projects - including steam rooms and saunas - and the business grew from there.

Over the last 10 years Vision has completed more than 200 projects of varying size and complexity. They include the renovation of the entire ground floor of a house in Torquay and, for a Cowley home, the...

Westcotts awarded Investors in People gold accreditation

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Sat, 10/26/2024 - 5:24pm

Westcotts, a leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, have been awarded an Investors in People Gold accreditation in recognition of their commitment to employees and developing a positive work environment.

The firm has been part of Investors in People for over 25 years, in the top third of accredited firms in the accountancy and finance sector. This latest award builds on their existing silver accreditation previously achieved in 2021, putting the firm in the top 11% of all Investors in People organisations.

Investors in People help leaders, employees...

A Blooming Victory! InExeter Crowned Best BID in National Competition

InExeter, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Exeter, is thrilled to announce its achievement as the 'Best Business Improvement District' at the national Britain In Bloom awards, following a recent gold award at the South West in Bloom competition earlier this month.

The prestigious Britain in Bloom competition is organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), aimed at enhancing and regenerating local environments through imaginative planting, conservation projects, and addressing urban challenges like litter and vandalism.

Mattie Richardson, Projects...

Bristol marketers unite at first Marketers Mixer event hosted by Exeter-based agency, Program

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 10/21/2024 - 4:59pm

The marketing community in Bristol came together for the launch of the Marketers Mixer, a dynamic new event designed to spark collaboration among professionals in the tech, innovation, and purpose-driven sectors. Hosted by Program , in partnership with Thought Quarter and Tech South West , the event featured expert talks and a lively panel discussion.

The evening featured a series of micro talks and a panel discussion, showcasing insights from regional marketing leaders. Speakers included Jane Halstead from Neighbourly, who discussed building brands as a force for good, and Paul...

Stephen Sowden and Emma Rodrigues of The Family Law Company

New solicitor for Care Team highlights commitment to legal aid work

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 10/21/2024 - 11:54am

The Family Law Company has welcomed solicitor Emma Rodrigues to its Exeter-based Care Team.

Emma’s interest in law was sparked at a young age by her enjoyment of legal television dramas and her natural inquisitiveness about the problems many people face. After graduating in Law from Cardiff University Emma took her master’s level LPC at the University of Law in Exeter.

This was at the height of the pandemic, meaning her classes and exams were online - and there was less opportunity for a training contract after she completed her studies. Emma decided to take a break to...

Founder of The Fresh Accountancy Service

New tax planning service launched by The Fresh Accountancy Company

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 10/21/2024 - 10:07am

Exeter accountancy specialist The Fresh Accountancy Company has launched an innovative tax planning service to support local businesses.

The company, which provides accountancy services to over 200 clients in the region, is offering ‘no risk tax planning’ to fill what it believes is a gap in the market locally.

This service is designed to help clients to make genuine tax savings, and addresses the misunderstanding that some smaller businesses have about what their accountant does for them.

The Fresh Accountancy Company founder, Tom Baker explained: “Many businesses...

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