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SW small business eye share of nation’s £5bn Christmas Spend

Local small businesses across the South West are gearing up to take their share of a much-needed Christmas boost, as new data predicts the UK could spend £5.3 billion with small firms over the festive period, delivering critical end-of-year gains for this vital segment of the economy.

In wider positive economic signs, new data from the Small Business Saturday campaign also found Brits could spend over £23 billion in total across the UK this festive season, representing a nominal 16% year-on-year spending rise.

On average, one fifth of the nation’s seasonal spending pot...

Chartered accountant Simpkins Edwards promotes two new Partners

Leading Devon-based chartered accountancy firm, Simpkins Edwards, has promoted Exeter-based Tax Director, Mark Simic, and Barnstaple-based Director of Business Services, James Welton, both Chartered Tax Advisors (CTAs), to the positions of Partner within the firm.

As Partner, Mark will be responsible for further expanding the firm’s delivery of high-level tax advice throughout the South West. Mark will continue to expand his growing range of clients spanning start-up businesses, corporates and healthcare professionals. He will also develop his growing client base in the dental...

Ethan Ampadu transfer fee to be decided at tribunal

The tribunal, to determine the fee Exeter City will receive from Chelsea for Ethan Ampadu, will take place on Wednesday, April 18. The tribunal will be held in London and will be attended by City chairman Julian Tagg, manager Paul Tisdale, director of football Steve Perryman and finance director Keith Mason along with the club’s legal team. Ethan became the club’s youngest ever player when he made his debut for the Grecians aged 15 years, 10 months and 26 days. He joined Chelsea on July 1, 2017, and has continued to impress, making seven first team appearances for the Blues this season as...

Simpkins Edwards moves to new offices in Bovey Tracey

Leading Devon chartered accountancy firm, Simpkins Edwards, has marked the opening of its new offices in Bovey Tracey with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony undertaken by Bovey Tracey’s Town Mayor, Cllr Avril Kerswell.

Simpkins Edwards has relocated its team of accountants and tax staff from the former Heathfield premises to the new Bovey Tracey offices on Pottery Road, just 100 yards from The House of Marbles. Freshly converted to create an open-plan office for its team of seven, the former pottery mould-making workshop has undergone a full renovation in keeping with its...

Make a difference at Castle Drogo

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 04/17/2018 - 12:01pm

Castle Drogo is holding two volunteering open days on Sunday 22 and Wednesday 25 April, from 12 noon until 3pm, for anyone who would like to find out more about getting involved at the property. This is the most exciting time in the history of Castle Drogo since its initial construction. After receiving funding in 2012 from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Interreg, a European grant, the restoration project to make the castle watertight is now in its last phase. More volunteers than ever are needed to share the exciting interpretation that has been created and become part of the Castle Drogo...

Visit South Devon launches new-look website for 2018

Visit South Devon has unveiled a new-look website for 2018 packed with images, film and interactive footage. Designed to show off the astounding range of breath-taking countryside and seaside destinations throughout East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge and South Hams, the new site guides visitors on a rich journey of discovery.

Spanning three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, over 120 miles of coastline, Dartmoor National Park, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, the South West Coast Path and a host of nature reserves, the site is a rich resource for anyone looking to discover...

Boost to Enterprise Zone is cleared for take off

A green light for four new projects in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone will see an increase in the delivery of employment space and unlock new jobs for the area.

An £8m fund was agreed by East Devon District Council’s April Cabinet to enable delivery of key projects. Subject to final approval being given at East Devon’s Full Council, these projects can then move forward in conjunction with partners at Devon County Council and Exeter Airport. Specific projects are:

£530,000 over 3 years for an enhanced bus service connecting the Enterprise Zone and Exeter, with...

Digital Marketing agency continues to grow into fourth year

Authored by MiHi Digital
Posted: Mon, 04/16/2018 - 10:01am

A local digital marketing agency is celebrating another record breaking year of growth.

MiHi Digital, which was created from a one-bedroom flat on the Exeter Quayside by online marketing specialist Mark Worden in 2013, grew by more than 20% over the past financial year, winning 58 new clients and launching 45 websites.

Director of MiHi Digital, Mark Worden said “It’s been another great year for us as a business and the fourth in a row we’ve been able to enjoy strong organic growth. The main driver of our enquiries continues to be word of mouth and recommendation from...

Kaleider joins forces with Watershed and four SW Universities on a new £6.5m digital innovation project

The new​ South West Creative Technology Network ​is expanding the use of digital technologies throughout the region’s creative, health and manufacturing sectors.

The network is one of 14 nationwide hubs to have won a share of a £67 million Research England-funded investment announced this week.

Exeter-based Kaleider is joined by Bristol’s Watershed as Co-Executive Producers of the 3-year project led by UWE, in collaboration with Bath Spa University, Falmouth University and University of Plymouth.

The southwest hub will partner with a community of innovators, drawn...

Decorating advice and a free breakfast at Exeter builders merchant

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/13/2018 - 4:22pm

The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is inviting those that work in the trades and keen DIY enthusiasts to a free decorating breakfast morning on Tuesday 24th April.

Between 7.30am and 11am, free bacon butties and cups of coffee will be served while leading industry names, including Crown, Farrow & Ball, Bedec, ProDec and Tembe, will be demonstrating products and answering questions.

As well as receiving 10% off all paint throughout the day, everyone attending will have the chance to win a replica football shirt in a free prize draw.

Paul West, Branch...

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