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New data shows Amazon’s £150 million commitment to Devon

New figures released today show that Amazon has invested £150 million in Devon since 2010. The figures, taken from the latest Amazon Economic Impact Report, document Amazon’s investment in the South West and across the UK over the last 15 years.

The 2025 Amazon UK Economic Impact Hub features comprehensive data covering employment opportunities Amazon has generated across the region and the scope of economic activity driven by its investments including apprenticeship programmes and upskilling Amazon employees.

The figures show that the company has invested more than £150...

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How to future-proof your marketing: Steve Pailthorpe comes to Exeter

Authored by Al Gibson
Posted: Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:17pm

Businesses across Devon will have the chance to hear from one of the UK’s leading digital marketing experts this weekend, when Steve Pailthorpe, founder and CEO of Iconic Digital, comes to Exeter to present his proven 7 Step Marketing Chassis.

Steve has built a reputation as a results-driven strategist, helping organisations of all sizes develop scalable systems for growth. His upcoming talk at Rediscover Business 2025 (12–13 September) will focus on how companies can adapt their marketing to stay competitive in an era of rapid change.

“Digital marketing is evolving faster...

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digiLab and KOYO unite to transform healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa with responsible AI

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/09/2025 - 5:41am

UK-based AI company digiLab has partnered with healthtech startup KOYO to support better access to reliable healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa, beginning with a rollout in Nigeria.

The partnership brings together digiLab’s explainable, probabilistic AI and KOYO Navigate, a mobile platform that helps users understand if, when and where to seek care. The initiative responds to urgent systemic gaps, including a shortfall of over 200,000 doctors in Nigeria and an estimated 125,000 preventable paediatric deaths each year from diseases such as malaria.

KOYO Navigate launches...

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Kathryn Mansell appointed Head of Corporate Finance at Old Mill

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/08/2025 - 10:45am

South West financial experts Old Mill have announced the appointment of Kathryn Mansell as Head of Corporate Finance.

Kathryn’s promotion reflects Old Mill’s ongoing investment in leadership and highlights the firm’s commitment to strengthening its corporate finance expertise, helping clients navigate succession planning, acquisitions, management buyouts, and fundraising with confidence.

Kathryn, who is 32, joined Old Mill a decade ago, starting her career in the Exeter Commercial team with a focus on audit. Early in her journey, she had the opportunity to work alongside...

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The Family Law Company achieves CX Excellence Mark

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 09/08/2025 - 8:12am

The Family Law Company is the first specialist law firm to be awarded a nationally recognised CX mark by customer experience specialist, insight6 .

This is in recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering the very best customer experience.

Head of HR and Training, Jessica Everett explained: “Our clients are often coping with highly stressful situations that require sensitive responses and compassionate support. We know we need to be consistent in how we treat every enquiry and create a safe, empathetic experience from the very first contact.”

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NABC forms strategic partnership with Zo Architects

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/07/2025 - 11:12pm
Delivering Seamless End-to-End Building & Architectural Design Solutions Across the UK

The National Association of Building Contractors (NABC) has today announced a new strategic partnership with Zo Architects , a distinguished architectural practice based in South Devon. This collaboration introduces a fully integrated offering from architectural design through to project completion providing homeowners and developers with a seamless, trusted service.

Unmatched Synergy: Trusted Builders Meet Bespoke Design

For over a decade, NABC has been a cornerstone in the UK’s...

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Science and Tech Minister visits Exeter spin-out businesses

A range of businesses based on scientific breakthroughs from the University of Exeter were showcased to Science and Tech Minister Peter Kyle as part of his visit to the city campus.

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology visited four Exeter spin-out companies, which are working to bring the benefits of new research findings in health, climate and AI. The new businesses are providing highly skilled graduate employment and economic growth for the city and region.

The visit was part of Universities UK annual conference. The Exeter spin-out companies...

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Devon PR Agency Takes Mood Bears from Dragons' Den to Daytime TV

Mood Bears stole the hearts of all five Dragons, and just a week after appointing south Devon based Natalie Trice Publicity as their retained PR agency, they took centre stage on This Morning with Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.

Founded by Jo Proud and inspired by her own mental health journey, Mood Bears has grown into an internationally recognised brand. Each of the eight brightly coloured bears represents a different emotion, from happiness and sadness to calm, love and hope, helping people of all ages understand and express their feelings.

More than a client-agency...

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Simpkins Edwards supports GPs with practice-focused event

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 09/03/2025 - 6:18am

South West accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is providing valuable support to GPs aiming to run their practices better, with the return of a popular one-day event.

Aptly titled ‘The Business of General Practice’, the free event at Sandy Park on Tuesday September 16 covers topics that are critical to General Practice. These include ways to navigate rising staff costs and company structures strategically to strengthen a practice's financial strategy and long-term sustainability; an overview of the NHS Pension Scheme; and data-driven benchmarking insights.

In a highly topical...

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Westcotts strengthens tax expertise with appointment of new Director

Westcotts, a leading South West firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has appointed Jon Sparkes as Tax Director, strengthening the firm’s tax expertise and reinforcing its commitment to helping SMEs and organisations across the region achieve growth and resilience.

Jon, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCA) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), will be based in the firm’s Exeter office and brings more than 30 years’ experience advising owner-managed businesses, larger corporates and not-for-profit organisations.

He specialises in corporate...

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Devon launches new wave of funded training to power the region’s future

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/27/2025 - 11:55pm

Devon County Council has officially launched the sixth year of its flagship Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps programme, offering over 2,000 adults in the region a unique opportunity to upskill or retrain for in-demand jobs.

Backed by government funding as part of the national Skills for Life initiative, this latest wave of Train4Tomorrow will deliver high-quality, employer-designed training across key growth sectors; from construction trade skills, HGV driving, EV charger installation, AI and data skills and early years education.

Courses are available to adults aged 19...

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