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New director focuses on Devon homebuyers

Homebuyers in Devon are set to benefit from fresh leadership as Allison Homes appoints David Hnyda as Sales Director for the South West.

David brings decades of experience in senior sales and marketing roles at some of the UK’s most recognised housebuilders. In his new position, he will oversee customer support and lead sales across Allison Homes’ active developments in Bradworthy, Buckland Brewer, North Tawton and Winkleigh.

Explaining his decision to join, David said he was drawn to the company’s strong customer focus and core values of teamwork, passion, kindness and...

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New name for Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in the South West

Three Jaguar and four Land Rover retail sites in the South West are being renamed, following the acquisition of Helston Garages Group Limited by Vertu Motors plc in December 2022.

Jaguar dealerships in Exeter, Taunton and Truro and Land Rover dealerships in Exeter, Taunton, Truro and Yeovil have been brought under the Vertu Motors retail brand.

Vertu Motors plc acquired 28 franchised sales outlets from Helston Garages Group last December and has commenced a rebrand; the existing retail dealership management teams and colleagues will continue in their roles, giving our...

Devon based R&D firm sign seven figure contract following £680,000 funding from Lloyds Bank

South West R&D and manufacturing business, Green Resource Engineering (GRE) has secured a six-figure funding package and trade facilities from Lloyds Bank to facilitate a £1.8M South Korean export contract.

The funding will allow Green Resource Engineering to provide industrial cooling systems to consumer electronics manufacturer LS Electric, allowing the business to reduce excess energy generation and reduce the lifecycle of carbon outputs.

The firm approached Lloyds Bank securing £680,000 of funding in order to bridge the gap in supply of key components that are...

Exeter City Council appoints Bindu Arjoon as its new chief executive

At an extraordinary council meeting on Monday [13 March], and following a recruitment process, councillors unanimously supported the appointment of current deputy CEO Bindu Arjoon.

She is the council’s first female chief executive and replaces Karime Hassan, who is leaving after a decade in charge.

In a statement, Ms Arjoon said she is delighted. “Exeter is a fantastic city which has built very firm foundations for its future success, and I am looking forward to embracing the opportunities and dealing with the challenges that lie ahead.

“We have a fantastic team...

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Exeter is 5th best UK location for microbusiness, research finds

Exeter has been ranked the 5th best location in the UK for micro-businesses.

BusinessFinanced.co.uk said it set out to find and rank the places across the UK where there was the highest concentration of thriving microbusinesses and self employed people.

"Across the length and breadth of the UK, our nation’s history is marked by the creative and bold people who strived to establish their own business enterprise," said a spokesperson.

"But where is that happening now? Which towns and cities are the leading hotspots for entrepreneurs, startups and very small...

Coworking opens up colourful career opportunities for blogger

Award-winning travel blogger and digital content professional Claire Hall says that coworking has helped her branch out her business interests over the last couple of years.

She has been blogging for more than a decade through her Tin Box Traveller website which is one of the top-ranked family travel blogs in the UK.

Claire started her freelance career a couple of years after moving to Devon in 2015. With a background of more than 20 years in journalism and public relations, Claire set up her own business to support others with content for their websites and social media...

Appeal for more people from Exeter to volunteer as magistrates

People from all walks of life in Exeter are being urged to consider becoming magistrates as applications open in Exeter for this vital role.

The appeal is part of a national drive to increase the number and diversity of those volunteering across England and Wales.

The Judiciary of England and Wales and the Ministry of Justice are calling on people from Exeter to be part of a new wave of volunteers, giving back to their local community and helping the magistracy better reflect the diversity of British society.

No legal qualifications or experience is required to...

Exeter lawyer recognised in True Honour Awards

The work of Imran Khodabocus from The Family Law Company was commended in the IKWRO (Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation) True Honour Awards.

These awards are presented to a person or organisation that has taken a stand against “honour” based violence.

Imran said: “I’m in awe simply being in the company of like-minded people committed to tackling this horrible crime. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated.”

Appointed a Director in 2022, Imran heads up the Domestic Abuse Response team at The Family Law Company. His casework includes protecting...

A rising star! Foot Anstey employee announced as a finalist at the British Muslim Awards

Aziz Deen, Associate in Foot Anstey LLP's Islamic Finance team, has been announced as finalist in the Rising Star in Law category at the British Muslim Awards 2023.

The award ceremony will be held on 28 April 2023 at The Marquee, Manchester and is one of the most prestigious events in the Muslim community. The British Muslim Awards has been recognising the achievements of British Muslims for over a decade.

We understand that Aziz was selected by the judging panel thanks to his outstanding work to progress access and awareness of the Islamic Finance sector.

Aziz is...

Devon Work Hubs Embrace Equity on International Women’s Day

Today (8 March) is International Women’s Day , a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity and positive change.

The theme for this year’s campaign is #EmbraceEquity which seeks to encourage understanding regarding the journey required to achieve women's equality. It aims to drive worldwide understanding that equal opportunities aren't enough.

The Devon Work Hubs network is marking International Women’s Day by celebrating and amplifying the visibility and...

Acorn Property Group acquires prime central Exeter commercial site

Acorn Property Group has completed the purchase of 31,504 sq ft office space in Exeter city centre through its commercial acquisitions arm, First Oak, as part of its continued expansion into commercial development and investment.

Located at Dix’s Field, within the heart of the Central Business District, 1-3 Manor Court comprises a terrace of three office buildings arranged over four floors, with parking spaces for 78 cars. The site benefits from easy access to city centre shopping and leisure amenities, plus transport links including the M5, Exeter Central rail station and the city...

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New director focuses on Devon homebuyers

New name for Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in the South West

Devon based R&D firm sign seven figure contract following £680,000 funding from Lloyds Bank

Exeter City Council appoints Bindu Arjoon as its new chief executive

Exeter is 5th best UK location for microbusiness, research finds

Coworking opens up colourful career opportunities for blogger

Appeal for more people from Exeter to volunteer as magistrates

Exeter lawyer recognised in True Honour Awards

A rising star! Foot Anstey employee announced as a finalist at the British Muslim Awards

Devon Work Hubs Embrace Equity on International Women’s Day

Acorn Property Group acquires prime central Exeter commercial site

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