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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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Lightfoot wins prestigious Made in the South West award and place in Made in the UK 2019 finals

Lightfoot, the creator of the first connected car technology to reward smoother drivers, has fought off a nine-strong shortlist to claim the Digital Engineering/Technology Award at the Made in the South West Awards.

Held at The Bristol Hotel on 08 November, the Made in the South West Awards ‘showcases manufacturing from across the South West and gives the region's companies the opportunity to celebrate their commitment to world-class quality and excellence.’ Winners in each of the 12 categories are automatically entered into the grand final – the Made in the UK Awards – ‘where the...

Public safety paramount when assessing damaged trees, says City Council

Public safety is paramount when assessing storm damaged trees, Exeter City Council has said today. “Everyone loves trees and we do everything possible to allow them to flourish, however we sometimes have to make some tough decisions and consider the risk that they pose, especially when they have suffered damage over the years,” said Cllr David Harvey, Lead Councillor for Place. The local authority said it places a high value on all its trees but must consider the risks to the public when a tree is badly damaged or reaches the end of its life. The Council was responding to calls for a...

Civic Leaders back Flybe

Civic leaders have signed an open letter backing Exeter-based airline Flybe and recognising the important contribution the company makes to the local economy.

The move comes as Flybe announced disappointing financial results this morning on the Stock Exchange.

Flybe is the largest independent regional airline in Europe and carries eight million passengers a year between 81 airports.

The airline employs 1,000 people at Exeter Airport including high value aviation and engineering roles. Two-thirds of passengers at Exeter Airport fly with Flybe.

The letter,...

Excellence in South Devon building work recognised at national awards ceremony

A Devon Building Control project has scooped a prestigious national award, winning ‘Best individual new home’ at the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2018.

A record-breaking 860 attendees from the construction world and local authority building control attended the awards night at Westminster’s Park Plaza on Friday 9 November, hosted by comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw.

Winning entries were nominated by professional surveyors from Devon Building Control Partnership which provides the building control service on behalf of Teignbridge, South Hams and West Devon district...

4 Office Efficiency Tips for Exeter SMEs

All Exeter-based SMEs need to operate resourcefully to prevent wasted effort and lost resources.

Here are four quick ideas on how to create a more efficient office.

1. Get the Office Cleaned

Office cleaning is often assigned to the person lowest on the totem pole. This is demoralising for the person whose responsibility it is. Putting the chore on a rota system for several employees to take turns isn’t much better. It lowers morale because employees weren’t principally employed to be a part-time office cleaner and they resent it.

Think about it from a...

Bitcoin just the latest in a long line of trading evolution

When we look at the new cryptocurrency market which Bitcoin represents, it’s easy to get caught up with just how enormous game-changer this technology is. What many of us are not aware of, however, is that prior evolution in trading are just as important, and still shape the trading industry as is exists today.

Taking off

What could be considered the first trading app came from the development of the Small Order Execution System (SOES) in 1987. Far from the analogue system now synonymous with older, wasteful, and incredibly inefficient ticker systems, the...

The Forgotten Costs of Operating a Business (and how to eliminate them)

Exeter is full of thriving businesses, both big and small. According to official statistics posted by Exeter City Council , there are 4,877 thriving businesses and approximately 35,000 people commute to the area on a daily basis. These businesses - like all businesses across the UK - face the major challenge of operating costs.

Operating costs are defined as the expenses associated with managing and continuing to operate a business, from operating a device to the upkeep of a facility and even sales and marketing costs. In other words, it is all the money a business has to...

Celebrate social enterprise day with Co-Cars & Essence

Exeter’s first social enterprise pop-up marketplace is happening in Princesshay on Friday 16 November. Taking place in Bedford Square from 10.00 to 16.00, it celebrates Social Enterprise Day 2018 by bringing together members of ESSENCE, the city’s Social Enterprise Network.

Co-cars, who have co-ordinated the event, will be there promoting the two new electric cars joining their Exeter network. Costing just £4.75 an hour or £34 per day to hire*, they will shortly be arriving in Queen Street and Bonhay Road, just moments from Central and St David’s stations. The company also runs Co-...

TEDxExeter 2019 ticket release date announced

Organisers of TEDxExeter, the leading South West ideas festival, have announced that tickets for its eighth annual event will soon be released for sale.

Tickets for the much-anticipated day will be available from 10am on Friday 30th November 2018 via ticket website Eventbrite.

The event, which usually sells out in minutes, will take place on Friday 5th April 2019 at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre. Interested attendees are encouraged to act fast to avoid disappointment.

Claire Kennedy, licensee and curator of TEDxExeter, said: “We are already making great progress for...

Rokk Media announces a global rebrand to Rokk

Rokk Media, one of the UK’s leading software and mobile app development agencies, today unveiled it has rebranded to – Rokk. Operating in over 15 major industry sectors, the multi-award winning company has transitioned into a full-service software agency capable of developing, delivering and maintaining innovative software, data solutions and mobile application development projects with market leading user experience design.

The rebrand is supported by a new logo, tagline and website to reflect its solid track record and credentials as a trusted adviser delivering digital-first...

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

Lightfoot wins prestigious Made in the South West award and place in Made in the UK 2019 finals

Public safety paramount when assessing damaged trees, says City Council

Civic Leaders back Flybe

Excellence in South Devon building work recognised at national awards ceremony

4 Office Efficiency Tips for Exeter SMEs

Bitcoin just the latest in a long line of trading evolution

The Forgotten Costs of Operating a Business (and how to eliminate them)

Celebrate social enterprise day with Co-Cars & Essence

TEDxExeter 2019 ticket release date announced

Rokk Media announces a global rebrand to Rokk

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