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Exeter Racecourse's networking event proves the way for gaining new customers

Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.

The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.

The events are spearheaded by Head...

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Gas pipe investment work begins in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/01/2018 - 9:55pm

Wales & West Utilities is set to start a £1 million gas pipe investment scheme in the Newton St Cyres and Cowley areas of Exeter which will make sure that local homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply for years to come.

Starting this week, the work will involve upgrading nearly 8 km of old metal pipes to new plastic ones on the A377 Cowley Bridge Road and adjacent roads. It will take approximately a year to complete.

Ahead of the scheme Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Devon County Council to plan the work and it has...

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Personal insolvency rates soar across the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/01/2018 - 9:42pm

The South West has been identified as having sky-high personal insolvency rates, topping other areas of the UK, including London.

Statistics reporting trends from 2000 up to 2017 recently published by The Insolvency Service that look into individual insolvencies by location, age and gender for England & Wales show an adverse reading for the South West, with the area coming out with the second highest total of bankruptcies per region in 2017. Figures show 3.9 per 10,000 adults becoming bankrupt, which is an increase on the previous year and above the national average.

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First look inside Vospers £12m Exeter supersite

Vospers have released the first interior images of their new 61,215 square foot state of the art facility in Exeter, destined to open late 2018.

The supersite at Matford will include five state of the art showrooms for Ford, Mazda, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, all with the latest corporate identity and futuristic technology to aid customers in making a purchasing decision.

There will also be a dedicated Transit Centre and Business Centre, catering for business and retail customers, and a Used Car Centre with an all makes on display, totalling more than 250 used cars.

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Exclusive: 45% of South West employees have felt bullied by a boss

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 08/01/2018 - 12:04pm

New research has revealed that 45% of people in the South West have felt bullied by a boss throughout their careers, and a huge 87% said they would confront their boss if they thought they were in the wrong.

The survey of more than 1,000 employees was carried out by UK printing supply company TonerGiant . Interestingly, 42% of the South West see their boss as a friend, but not a close one.

When asked what we are most likely to do in order to impress our boss, problem solving came out on top in the South West, with 24% of employees doing this to win bosses over. Pay is the...

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Local residents to receive important voter registration information

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/31/2018 - 8:55am

Households in East Devon will soon be receiving a form asking residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct as part of East Devon’s annual voter registration canvass.

The aim of the form is to ensure that the electoral register is up to date and to identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.

With District and Town/Parish Council elections taking place across East Devon in May 2019, this is an opportunity for residents to make sure that when the...

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Hall of Fame recognition for family lawyer ‘at pinnacle of the profession’

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Posted: Mon, 07/30/2018 - 8:30pm

A lawyer from one of the South West’s leading family law teams has been recognised by an independent guide to law firms Legal 500, which has highlighted her in its Hall of Fame. Liz Allen is a partner and head of family at Stephens Scown LLP in Exeter. She is also on the firm’s board and is deputy head of the Exeter office. Liz is the only family lawyer from the South West to be included in Legal 500’s Hall of Fame. Legal 500 describes its Hall of Fame as highlighting, “individuals who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence” and recognising “the law firm...

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Details of the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail revealed at exclusive pre-launch event

Exeter and Greater Exeter food and drink businesses have come together to sign up to an exciting new initiative which is set to place Exeter on the map as a major new foodie destination.

Food and drink producers, retailers and restaurateurs gathered at an exclusive event at Exeter Cookery School to find out more about the new Exeter Food and Drink Trail. Created by Visit Exeter, the trail aims to embrace businesses that celebrate local produce, both in the dishes that they create, and the artisan produce that they harvest, craft or sell.

The pre-launch event saw an...

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High tech PSP firm leads the way for on-line marketing

Do you run a business and sometimes feel you’re struggling to be found on the internet?

Do you wish you could really grab someone’s interest - but are not sure how to do so? How do you convert leads into sales?

IT specialist company, Vivity Internet Marketing, based at the prestigious Plymouth Science Park, has identified key ingredients which help to guarantee your success.

“There are a number of secrets for ensuring you have a good website,” says Vivity Internet Marketing owner, Paul Jordan. “Making sure your website loads quickly is vital and it also needs to be...

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Devon-based thermal engineering specialist ships £1m customised cooling solution to South Korea

Devon-based thermal engineering specialist, GRE Ltd, is celebrating the completion of a £1 million design and manufacture project for one of South Korea’s largest smart energy producers.

The export of the bespoke ultra-pure water cooling system, which has been developed for an SVC power transmission system - which manages the efficient distribution of power to millions of homes - is the latest cooling solution to be delivered by the internationally renowned engineering firm, based in Willand. The project forms part of two separate systems recently developed for the South Korean...

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Exeter motor dealership is one of the best in the UK for Motability

Exeter’s Motability customers can be assured of an industry-leading service from the city’s Nissan dealership after its Motability specialist was judged to be one of the best in the country.

Russell Lemon, who has worked at South West Nissan Exeter on the Marsh Barton Trading Estate for five years, was named as one of the top 10 Motability specialists in the country. Russell was awarded after outstanding customer feedback and impressing Motability with his commitment to disabled clients.

The father-of-three is one of 9,000 Motability specialists nationwide and has worked in...

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