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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...

Protecting your business from cyber threats

Did you know that cyber attackers can use publicly available information about your business and employees to make their attacks more successful? Information is often gleaned from websites and public social media accounts.

To make it more difficult for attackers to target your business, there are a few steps that you can take to prevent your business being so forthcoming with important data to assist a cyber-attack:

‘Meet the team’ pages: useful to add personality to your business but an absolute Pandora’s box for those with malicious intent! If an attacker has details of...

Marquis Leisure can now be found at “The Gateway to the English Riviera”

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/10/2020 - 10:15am

Marquis the UK’s largest dealer network has expanded their network again by the acquisition of Martins of Exeter situated on a prime 4 acre site with easy access to the M5 at Junction 30.

Giles Dunning, partner and head of corporate at Stephens Scown LLP said: "We were delighted to act for the vendor in the sale of this long established Exeter based business. Martins of Exeter has an excellent reputation in the caravan and motorhome sector and we look forward to seeing it move into a successful new chapter under new ownership."

Mike Crouch MD for Marquis commented “it is a...

Pole position for Devon park in daring Antarctica bid

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/09/2020 - 11:50pm

Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton has helped fly the flag for medical research by backing a recent charity fundraising expedition to the South Pole in Antarctica.

Making the gruelling trek to one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet was polar explorer Alan Chambers MBE who served for 16 years in the Royal Marines..

Among those joining him on the expedition was former England Rugby Captain Lewis Moody, and their successful venture has raised around £250,000 for brain tumour charities.

The team members each pulled their own sleds weighing...

How You Can Choose the Best Kind of Fencing for Your Farm

The right kind of fencing can make a world of difference to your farm, not only when it comes to security and safety but also to how your property looks overall. With the proper fencing, you can save money and take advantage of fencing which can protect your livestock and property and give you peace of mind with the knowledge that your assets can effectively be kept safe inside. Agricultural or farm fencing is vital for any property dealing with crops and livestock, especially if you don’t want your animals wandering off or any visitors walking through your crops and fields. But the kind...

Coveted Green Gown Award for Exeter College Student

Exeter College student Scott Stephens has been awarded a prestigious Green Gown Award – the second year running an Exeter College university level student has received the sustainability award.

Scott has been named the winner of the Green Gown Award for Student Research with Impact, following in the footsteps of 2018 winner Alex Dixon.

The Green Gown Awards aim to put a spotlight on the innovative and inspiring sustainability work taking place in universities and colleges to create a brighter future for students and the environment.

Scott, 39, is currently studying...

A Summary Guide To Creating A Pitch For Investment

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2020 - 8:28am

As an entrepreneur, one of the steps you have got to take to bring your business plans to the limelight is to look for investors who will invest in your business idea . Sometimes, you could get lucky and have someone listen to you till you break it all down from start to finish, but most of the time, all you got is just a few minutes. It is therefore necessary to have a summary of your business proposal so that you can just pitch it in a few minutes and get your potential investors salivating.

Here’s a quick guide to creating a pitch for investment.

1. Put up a Presentation...

Positive outlook for South West Tech firms

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2020 - 6:06am

Tech firms in the South West are predicting a strong year of growth in 2020, according to the findings of the annual Tech South West survey.

Tech organisations from Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Somerset took part in the survey.

It revealed that almost two thirds (64.8%) of technology firms in the region expect their company workforce to increase in 2020.

And positivity is on the up, with 69.5% of organisations expecting to fare better in 2020 than in 2019. This marks a shift from the results 12 months ago, when only 50%...

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From Trainee to Qualified Solicitor

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2020 - 11:36am

Family law specialist The Family Law Company is delighted to announce that trainee Holly Crook is now a fully qualified Solicitor.

Holly joined the company in 2016 after studying Law and French at Cardiff University including a year’s Erasmus study at the University of Rennes. She undertook a training contract with TFLC, working one day a week whilst studying for her LPC and Masters degree at the University of Law at Exeter.

She said: “I’m delighted to have qualified, and excited to begin the next chapter in my legal career.”

Holly is a fluent French speaker which...

What is MT4 white label: Know in detail about it

If you are a forex trader, you must know about the MT4 White Label solution. But, if you are looking for starting your own brokerage firm you must understand how MT4 white label can enhance your business.

To know more about the MT 4 trading platform, you must continue reading this post. Starting a brokerage firm can often mean establishing your brand in the market. Competing with the incumbents might be difficult. This is when an online platform for branding your brokerage firm helps.

The following things will be covered in the article:

· What is MT 4 white-label...

How insurance can help protect your small business and your family

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2020 - 7:24am

Small business owners need to wear several hats, as such, they need to master everything from sales to accountancy, and beyond. However, one aspect of running a small business that often gets lost is insurance – notably the importance of having the right insurance policy.

Whilst professional businesses are largely required by law to carry some form of malpractice insurance, other small business owners might look at having insurance as a luxury that they can afford.

After all, why should they pay good money for coverage which they might never need? But this paints one side...

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