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Westcotts marks 40 years of supporting South West businesses

Westcotts, one of the South West’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has celebrated its 40th anniversary - marking four decades of providing trusted advice and specialist expertise to individuals, SMEs and organisations across the region.

Founded in Honiton in 1985 by Richard Thomas, Westcotts has grown from a single office into the major regional firm it is today - with a team of more than 300 working across a network of offices across Devon, Somerset and now Wiltshire.

Throughout this period, the firm has maintained a strong commitment to...

Overnight closures on the A361 near Tiverton during November

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/01/2018 - 3:12pm

Further overnight closures are due to be carried out on a section of the North Devon Link Road near Tiverton during November as part of a major ongoing maintenance scheme.

The westbound off slip from the A361 to Sampford Peverell and Tiverton Parkway will be closed overnight from 8pm to 6am, both this evening (Thursday 1 November) and also tomorrow night (Friday 2 November).

On Saturday (3 November), the westbound off slip from the A361 to Sampford Peverell will be closed for several hours from 8pm. The eastbound carriageway will then be closed for the remainder of the...

Council’s special parking offer designed to be a winter shopper winner

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/01/2018 - 11:49am

Anyone planning to start their Christmas shopping early will be able to take advantage of East Devon District Council’s five-month winter parking special offer, which starts on 1 November 2018 and runs until 31 March 2019.

The daily parking tariff of £2 offers unbeatable value as it enables shoppers to take their time when making purchases, as the ticket will cover them for the entire day, from whatever time they choose to arrive until midnight.

East Devon’s temporary tariff will not only support local shops over the run-up to Christmas, but will also help boost trade...

Cutting edge PSP firm develops software for business success

A high-tech IT company is expanding its operational base at Plymouth Science Park following its growing success in helping businesses and government departments consistently hit key targets.

Rowe IT specialises in software engineering, cloud transitioning and consultancy services for firms seeking expert solutions in these areas.

Its diverse portfolio of clients ranges from NATO and the Ministry of Defence through to central government and private companies.

Rowe IT has a unique and flexible approach to business which has allowed it to build strong working...

Annual awards are a chance to nominate Devon's recycling heroes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/01/2018 - 9:55am

Devon residents and communities are once again being called on to nominate their unsung recycling heroes, whose efforts have helped the county remain one of the greenest in the UK.

The Sixth Recycle Devon Thank You Awards will be held on Friday 22 March 2019. Nominations for the eight categories, including those for schools, businesses, and community groups, can be submitted on the Recycle Devon website from 17 October to 30 November 2018. Every year the awards go from strength to strength with more than 60 nominations for the 2018 awards. The Thank You Awards are organised by the...

PSP company provides outstanding insights into on-line security products

With the growing threat of on-line targeted crime, companies looking to boost on-line security are being given a massive boost by a Plymouth Science Park based firm, Expert Insights.

The team is dedicated to testing and accessing leading security products and providing scores on a number of set criteria, so clients can choose which system suits their needs best and so save any ‘guesswork’ when deciding on how best to protect their firm.

“We compare leading cyber security products for business and use expert knowledge to rate services, so clients can see what is the best...

PSP pioneer produces practical learning kits for primary schools

A creative, practical approach to teaching computing in primary schools is the brainchild of a Plymouth Science Park based firm seeking to make coding fun for children.

ToodleBit encourages children to use construct kits to make a range of products from electrical circuit-based games, traffic light systems through to small-scale remote-control buggies.

“The initial idea came out of a desire to get pupils coding using physical devices, but on a limited budget, and in a way that could also improve the confidence of other teachers when they provide tuition on computing,” says...

So Good They Hired Them Twice

Two members of Rundlewalker Solicitors have been rewarded with promotions after joining the popular Exeter law firm for a second time.

The company, based on the Quayside, is well known for its family atmosphere and friendly personal service.

Head of Criminal Defence, Lisa McArthur (pictured above) has become a Director of the company after returning three years ago. Lisa originally joined Rundlewalker for a five year stint doing mostly Personal Injury work, but then felt the need to move on to gain experience with other firms. She was welcomed came back three years ago and...

Engineering consultants appoint new regional director in Exeter

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Wed, 10/31/2018 - 11:50am

SDS Engineering Consultants, announces the appointment of James Laughlin as its new regional director for Exeter. With three offices located in Exeter, Plymouth and Bristol, the company employs 54 staff offering a full range of mechanical & electrical (M&E) engineering consultancy services. Designing innovative, flexible, energy-efficient solutions, the company aims to create exceptional environments for living, work or leisure.

The practice was established in 2004 in Plymouth, followed by the opening of the Bristol office four years later. The Exeter office, opened in 2014...

5 Tips For Starting a Successful Fashion Business

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 10/31/2018 - 11:29am

Starting a successful fashion business is an exciting step for an aspiring designer. However, it can be challenging work as there are many things you have to consider. There is a misconception that you require lots of experience in the fashion industry to get your foot in the door. However, in the current market, there are several opportunities to get your ideas out there and start making your mark to both local and national audiences.

Take a look at these five tips to help you take the first steps when starting a new fashion brand.

Plan, Plan, Plan

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Security specialists, UK Protection Ltd, appoints Chief Operating Officer

Exeter based supplier of security staff and services, UK Protection Ltd (UKP), has appointed Richard Smith to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer to spearhead the company’s growth across the South West.

Richard joins UKP from a successful commercial and marketing career, having also previously served for 10 years as a police officer with the Cheshire constabulary. Whilst little known in the South West, UKP has experienced rapid growth since it was established in 2015 with year on year turnover increasing by 53% in year two and 27% in year three. Supporting UKP’s...

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