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East Devon residents can now sign up online to a new fortnightly green waste collection service which is being introduced by the district council from Monday May 14.

Our kerbside collection will make it so much easier for East Devon’s green fingered residents to dispose of their green waste, which will be composted in East Devon and used by local farms.

Over the next few days, the district’s 69,000 households will each receive a bin hanger giving more details of the new service which will cost £48 a year, with an introductory offer of a free 240ltr green bin.

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Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) has announced a turnover of £65m in 2017 – up £3m on the previous year. The national recruiter also recorded an increased gross profit of a touch under £13m, and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of £1.75m. The company, which has a branch in Exeter, also generated a net cash inflow from operations of £1.73m. The privately-owned family business has grown organically but has also made acquisitions, including the purchase of Joy Recruitment in South East London in October. Previous central London acquisitions were re-branded as...

A local digital marketing agency is extending its services to help the region’s tourism businesses increase bookings and enquiries.

MiHi Digital, which already works with more than 50 accommodation providers across Devon and Cornwall, will be offering a new bespoke package geared completely toward increasing bookings and filling vacant weeks. Director of MiHi Digital, Mark Worden said: “Businesses will often ask for assistance in one particular area, for example website design or social media. We’ve found that we’re able to generate more bookings when working flexibly across a...

Regional chartered accountants PKF Francis Clark has announced the promotion of two new Partners and five new Directors. The promotions take place in the Truro, Plymouth, Torquay, Exeter and Taunton offices and bring the total partnership to 55 with the firm now employing over 700 staff across the South and South West.

Daniel Sladen, a corporate and business tax specialist in the Truro office becomes Partner and James Barrett's work as a Business Services Director has also been recognised by appointment to the partnership in the Plymouth office.

Also in Plymouth, Louise...