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The Dash Group increases SW presence with new site and expanded coverage

Dash Express, a division of The Dash Group and part of The APC delivery network - the UK’s largest independent parcel delivery network - has announced further expansion in the South West with the opening of a new, larger site located in Cullompton. The new site will serve as Dash Express’ new ‘Exeter’ location, strengthening its regional presence and achieving full service coverage across the South West with the company also expanding its delivery coverage to include Taunton, Somerset and North Devon.

Located just 14 miles outside of Exeter, the new 11,000 sq. ft. facility marks...

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Rock2Recovery gets a boost from homebuilders’ Community Fund

An Exmouth-based charity which supports veterans and the serving military is the latest recipient of a charity donation from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes.

Rock2Recovery has received £1,000 from the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes Community Fund – with the generous donation being used to provide help and support to veterans, serving personnel and their families when they are at their most vulnerable.

The scheme forms part of the five-star housebuilders pledge to strengthen its ties with the areas in which it is building new homes, and has fast become established...

Andy Chapman to retire as Chief Executive of The Exeter

Health and protection insurer, The Exeter, has today announced that its Chief Executive Andy Chapman will retire after 40 years working within the insurance industry and will be stepping down at the end of 2020.

Andy became Chief Executive following the merger of Pioneer and Exeter Friendly societies in 2008. In his 12 years at the helm he has been pivotal in the development, growth and success of the business, as well as being instrumental in the creation of a strong and positive culture for The Exeter’s 165 staff based primarily at its headquarters in Exeter, Devon.

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It's all hush-hush as Devon park drives up electric fleet

Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Devon has struck another blow against engine noise and air pollution by expanding its fleet of all-electric transport.

The family-run park, winner of the David Bellamy Conservation Award, has swapped two more of its fossil fuel vehicles in favour of the latest green technology.

It brings to five the number of electric run-arounds in use at Ladram Bay in Budleigh Salterton, and at its sister-park Castle Brake in Woodbury, near Exeter.

Plans have also been announced for electric charging points to be installed at Ladram Bay so that customers...

The dos and don’ts and ins and outs of becoming a taxi driver

The path to becoming a taxi driver isn’t as simple as painting your vehicle black, placing an amber light on its roof and picking passengers right away. If you are thinking of becoming a taxi driver, there are lots of things to be considered, many of which are not immediately apparent.

In this article, we will be looking at some of the questions you should consider asking yourself and the factors that you need to consider before becoming a career taxi driver.

Public or Private?

The cab services industry has two major categories: private and public. Private cabs...

Old Mill named best employer in South West by prestigious industry awards

South West financial experts, Old Mill, has been named as one of the Best Financial Advisers to WorkFor by the Professional Adviser Awards.

The Best Financial Advisers to Work For is a survey and awards programme dedicated to identifying and recognising the best employers in the UK.

Old Mill, which has 74 employees in their Wealth Management team, across its four offices in Yeovil, Wells, Exeter and Melksham, was one of just 13 firms to make the grade and the only South West-based company to win the award. The award process is managed by Best Companies Group - an...

Exeter-based Canine Cottages announced as headline sponsor for the 7th annual Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Bring Your Dog to Work Day is delighted to announce that Canine Cottages , the UK’s top dog-friendly holiday cottages company, is the headline sponsor for Britain’s best day out for dogs. Now in its seventh year, Bring Your Dog To Work Day 2020 takes place on 26th June and is raising money for All Dogs Matter and Animals Asia.

Canine Cottages is the pawfect fit for the charity as it shares Bring Your Dog To Work Day’s passion foreverything dog-related and is an expert in making four-legged guests feel as welcome as those with two legs.

Simon Lockyer of Canine Cottages says...

Scientists and Engineers of the future mark National Apprenticeship Week with interactive workshops

Newton Abbot’s pioneering secondary school for young people with a flair for science and engineering marked National Apprenticeship Week by hosting a special Work Ready Day for its young Scientists and Engineers.

South Devon University Technical College (UTC) backed the ‘Look Beyond’ campaign to inspire and excite the next generation to look beyond traditional routes of employment. The college partnered with leading South West employers to encourage students to consider different ways into the world of work, including apprenticeships.

Students at the Kingsteignton Road...

NSPCC launch fun and furry fundraiser as it appeals for Devon businesses to support its Bear Diaries

Businesses in Devon have the chance to recruit a furry helper and raise crucial funds for the NSPCC thanks to its new fundraising initiative.

The children’s charity is launching a unique fundraising opportunity in association with Build-a-Bear in which only a limited number of local businesses will be able to take part.

For a £50 donation, businesses can acquire a temporary employee in the form of a bear who can be present around the workplace between Monday 17 February and Friday 28 February.

Businesses taking part are encouraged to dress their bear in suitable...

Groundwork London installs Lightfoot across van and utility vehicles, improving driver behaviours, improving MPG and cutting engine idling

Chudleigh-based Lightfoot, the award-winning in-cab technology and rewards platform, has announced the successful roll-out of Lightfoot across Groundwork London’s fleet of 73 vans and utility vehicles, resulting in a 7.8% improvement in MPG, a 6% fall in vehicle idling and the eradication of instances of poor or dangerous driving.

The organisation, which works alongside local communities, public bodies, private companies and other voluntary sector organisations, delivers over 600 projects across London every year. Each project is designed to improve the quality of people's lives,...

The Apprenticeship Expo that was held at Exeter College

Exeter picks up City of Apprenticeships title

The City of Exeter has received national recognition for its exceptional recruitment of Apprentices. In a period where Apprenticeships starts have fallen, Exeter has bucked the national trend to sit at the top of the league table of the nation’s cities.

The report, produced by the Centre for Cities, looked at the trends in Apprenticeship provision across the country. They recognized the importance of Apprenticeships has been growing for some time. However, there has been a 26% reduction in starts since 2016. In some cases, cities had seen starts halve. In contrast Exeter was only...

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The Dash Group increases SW presence with new site and expanded coverage

Rock2Recovery gets a boost from homebuilders’ Community Fund

Andy Chapman to retire as Chief Executive of The Exeter

It's all hush-hush as Devon park drives up electric fleet

The dos and don’ts and ins and outs of becoming a taxi driver

Old Mill named best employer in South West by prestigious industry awards

Exeter-based Canine Cottages announced as headline sponsor for the 7th annual Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Scientists and Engineers of the future mark National Apprenticeship Week with interactive workshops

NSPCC launch fun and furry fundraiser as it appeals for Devon businesses to support its Bear Diaries

Groundwork London installs Lightfoot across van and utility vehicles, improving driver behaviours, improving MPG and cutting engine idling

Exeter picks up City of Apprenticeships title

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