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

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...

Dave Matthews

New appointment bolsters housebuilders’ presence in south west

Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes is cementing its commitment to creating new homes across the south west, by appointing a new land director.

David Matthews will be based in Exeter and responsible for land acquisition - allowing the five star housebuilders to expand their presence in the region.

With 18 years’ experience within the industry, David has worked in roles at locations across the country, after graduating from Southampton Solent University with a Business degree.

“I chose to work in construction when I left...

3 Tips to Start Boiler Repair and Cleaning Business

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 05/22/2019 - 11:14pm

Folks who want to start their own business should take boiler repair and cleaning business into account. This business is perfect for entrepreneurial mindsets as the profit margin is very high. Also, the work is not very hectic or complex. So, in every aspect, it can be a good option if you are looking for an idea to start your personal business forms mall scale. You can then expand it with time when you learn everything about it.

This article is also about the repair and cleaning boiler business , but we are going to share with the top tips and tricks of how you can start it....

Chalk + Ward signs Time to Change Pledge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/22/2019 - 4:44pm

Exeter based marketing agency Chalk + Ward has become one of the first business in the South West to sign the Time to Change Employer Pledge.

Time to Change, which is run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, has been supporting employers to a create a more open and understanding culture around mental health problems in the workplace since 2009. The organisation assists employers to develop their workplace wellbeing interventions and action plans.

By signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge, Chalk + Ward has committed to changing the way people think and act about...

Startup offers Millennials pay-as-you-go insurance

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 05/22/2019 - 9:25am

Dead Happy, a technically-complex insurance company catering to the millennial market, is generating a buzz by offering customers pay-as-you-go insurance plans that differ from traditional coverage options traditionally relied upon by young people. The company is hoping that its flexible insurance offering allows more people to enjoy cheap coverage, though its humorous name and skull logo are perplexing some who are looking for a traditional insurance company.

With premiums being calculated yearly and coverage being fixed to 10 years, Dead Happy’s insurance offerings are unlike...

War medals

WW2 hero’s medals to go under the hammer

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 05/21/2019 - 11:40am

An important group of WW2 RAF medals and associated log books, various documents, uniforms and photographs are to be auctioned at Chilcotts in Honiton.

The medals, a Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar and Air Force Cross group of eight were awarded to Peter Reginald Casement who flew with both Bomber Command and Coastal Command. The medal group includes a ‘Mentioned in Dispatches’ oak-leaf and campaign clasps for France and Germany, Malaya and Palestine 1946-48 along with the set of miniatures and three original medal boxes.

Group Captain Peter...

Shortlisted for awards

On the CILEx Awards shortlist

All three nominations put forward for The Family Law Company have made the shortlist for this year’s CILEx Awards.

These national awards serve to recognise individuals and firms that provide the highest quality of service and those that show a commitment to encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to realise they can have a career in the legal profession.

Director Donna Hart has been shortlisted in the Joyce Arram Memorial Award for Advancing the Legal Profession, which recognises those who promote access to the legal profession and inspire future generations of legal...

Exeter Chamber of Commerce launches new survey on the successes and challenges of Exeter businesses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/20/2019 - 8:44am

Exeter Chamber of Commerce has launched a new survey to study the successes and challenges of Exeter businesses. The survey will provide greater insight into the reality of running a business in the Greater Exeter area and celebrate business achievements

Businesses operating in the Greater Exeter area will be invited to tell the Chamber their biggest challenge and greatest successes from the last twelve months. Exeter Chamber will compile a report with key learnings available to Chamber members. This report will showcase the city’s top ten successes, recognising these with an...

Businesses in Exeter inspired to bid for public sector tenders 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/17/2019 - 4:48pm

Award winning Bloom Procurement Services partnered with Exeter City Council to tell local businesses how public sector tendering can power growth.

Local businesses attended the exclusive supplier engagement event held at Jury’s Inn, Exeter.

Chanelle Busby, service lead for commercial and procurement at Exeter City Council, said: “The day provided potential suppliers with an understanding of the Bloom procurement model and how to bid for upcoming opportunities in the region and nationally. Winning public sector tenders can open up attractive revenue streams for local...

GRE Ltd expands workspace by a third as global order book swells for thermal engineering experts

GRE Ltd expands workspace by a third as global order book swells for thermal engineering experts

GRE Ltd, which has a global reputation for taking on complex and challenging thermal engineering problems that few others are able or willing to handle, has expanded its workspace in Willand, Devon, by 33% on the back of a growing order book. Boosted by a flow of international work, it is now looking to add to its growing team and is actively in search of talented engineering graduates to become involved with projects at the design and decision-making stages.

The company turned over £3.5 million in 2018, up 30% on 2017, with 40% coming from international business. As a result, GRE...

Creative Industries: The competitive edge for South West businesses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/17/2019 - 11:58am

Plymouth College of Art and Falmouth University, two of the leading providers of creative education in the South West, will host a series of Creative Industries panels and workshops at Venturefest South West. The hugely successful technology industry event is expected to bring together more than 800 businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and academics from the South West’s tech industries in a one-day event on 17 June 2019 at Sandy Park, Exeter.

The Creative Industries panels will be led by Oli Raud, Strategic Funding Manager at Plymouth College of Art, who has been instrumental in...

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