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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...

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Lloyds Bank launches £500m growth fund for businesses

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Posted: Mon, 10/30/2017 - 11:14pm

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has launched a £500 million growth fund to help British businesses improve productivity through investment in technology and equipment.

The fund aims to support sectors where high-spec machinery and innovations like automation and other technology can help businesses boost productivity and grow in a competitive marketplace.

Firms will be able to use asset finance to get quick access to the funds they need to buy expensive business critical equipment without damaging their working capital.

Asset finance works by allowing firms to buy...

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Equiniti opens ‘Equinitech’ in Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 10/30/2017 - 10:55pm

Equiniti Data and Equiniti Cyber Security, an Exeter-based provider of enterprise software platforms, is pleased to announce the official opening of its new software development centre in Pynes Hill. The centre works across both areas of the business and allows Equiniti to accelerate the development of innovative data platforms and cyber security solutions aimed at large enterprises across the UK and beyond.

Equinitech will be home to new software development and engineering teams responsible for delivering a portfolio of innovations from identity verification and compliant data...

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Jewellery stolen in Exmouth burglary

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Posted: Mon, 10/30/2017 - 4:00pm

Police are appealing to the public after a burglary in Springfield Road, Exmouth.

The incident took place between 17th and 23rd October and several Items of jewellery were stolen along with a mini Acer Laptop.

Missing jewellery includes:

A man’s white gold rounded wedding band with the inner raised band squared off A ladies white gold band with circle diamonds and a pearl middle An 18” gold chain around 42cm long An oval gold locket with silver flowers A gold wishbone ring with tiny diamonds one of the stones is missing If you have been offered any of these items or...

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Daytime road closures planned on Teign Valley Road

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Posted: Mon, 10/30/2017 - 11:30am

Work to stabilise the embankment on parts of the Teign Valley Road will require further daytime road closures over the next fortnight.

A series of road closures on the stretch of the B3193 south of the Teign Valley Golf Club will be needed on Wednesday (1 November), Thursday (2 November), Friday (3 November) and Monday 6 November. To minimise disruption, the road will be closed from 8:30am to 3:30pm and a signed diversion will be in place. Soil nailing work to reinforce the embankment of the road between Canonteign Lane and the crossroads by Exmouth Cottages has now finished, and...

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Signs Express (Exeter) employee finalist in National Awards

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Posted: Mon, 10/30/2017 - 11:10am

Alice Dowle, Apprentice Sign Maker at Signs Express (Exeter), has been nominated as a finalist in the British Signs and Graphics Association’s Young Signmaker of the Year award. Alice, who has worked at the Exeter branch of the leading UK franchise for the past two years, first joined the team at 17 years of age with no previous sign-making experience. However, with her incredible drive and dedication, Alice soon became familiar with all aspects of production and installation to become an invaluable part of the team. She is the acknowledged ‘go to’ person for several customer accounts and...

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How to Promote Your Small Business Effectively

You might feel a little out of your depth when promoting your business for the first time. Yet, you will be happy to learn there are many easy ways to spread the good word about your brand-new brand. Read the top tips on how to promote your small business effectively.

Flyers

Are you advertising a small business across the local community? Boost brand awareness by handing out flyers in heavy footfall areas. Utilise a free flyer creator to create professional flyers with ease, before handing them out in the streets, at train stations or up and down the high street.

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Stay safe and only buy fireworks from reputable traders

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Posted: Sun, 10/29/2017 - 1:06pm

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is urging residents to only buy fireworks from reputable traders.

As the fireworks season approaches many people will consider buying fireworks for private functions to mark events including Halloween and Bonfire Night. When buying fireworks always look for the CE mark – fireworks must always display this as it shows the product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential safety requirements. The service is also reminding traders that the legal minimum age for buying fireworks is 18 and if in doubt they...

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Apprentices lay career foundations with housebuilder

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Posted: Sun, 10/29/2017 - 1:03pm

Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes has taken on five new apprentices to work on developments in the south west as the homebuilding sector continues to grow.

Over the next two years, the apprentices will be combining college study with practical training giving them an industry recognised qualification and a valuable trade.

The new intake includes three apprentice carpenters and two apprentice bricklayers who will be working at developments across the region including Pinn Brook in Exeter, Redwood Heights in...

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Holmes strike earns City a battling point away at Mansfield Town

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A strike from Lee Holmes three minutes from time earned Exeter City a battling point away at Mansfield Town.

The Grecians had fallen behind to Kane Hemmings first-half strike and needed a couple of goalline clearances from Dean Moxey to stay in the game before Mansfield-born Holmes struck late.

City were forced into one change from the side that lost to Port Vale last time out as Pierce Sweeney was ruled out through food poisoning.

That saw West Bromwich Albion loanee Kane Wilson given his first league start for the club....

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Adoption charity benefits from Hawkchurch Resort & Spa fundraising

Families for Children are delighted to announce that they have been the nominated charity of Hawkchurch Resort and Spa based in Axminster.

Throughout the year they will be working with the Charity to raise funds through events and activities at the Resort and Spa; events such as their Christmas Fair, a static bike ride and some items within their gift shop will support Families for Children.

Richard McGrory, General Manager of Hawkchurch Resort and Spa, said “I have been looking for a children’s charity to support as Darwin escapes specialises in making families and...

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