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For businesses in the South West that trade with the EU, the EU data protection legislation changes coming into effect in May 2018 are still likely to apply despite Brexit. That’s following the UK Information Commissioner’s view that regardless of Britain’s approach to Brexit, the new European legislation (the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR) will apply to UK businesses. EY is already seeing increased interest from clients as they look at their current approach to data protection and privacy and determine what they need to do at a minimum to comply with the deadline of March...

Families across large parts of Somerset and Devon are denied state-funded advice on housing issues because of legal aid deserts which have emerged due to drastic government cuts in spending, the Law Society of England and Wales said as it launched a new interactive map highlighting the problem.

Mark Roome, President of Devon and Somerset Law Society said: “Our region has just two firms of solicitors in Devon, and one in Somerset who specialise in housing and whose advice is available through legal aid.

“Advice on housing is vital for people who are facing eviction, the...

Strange things have been going on at Mole Valley Farmers’ Holsworthy store. There have been disturbing reports that equine behaviourist and adventuress Emma Massingale, plus an array of animals have been there late at night, making a new short film exclusively for Mole Valley Farmers, showcasing the group’s newest store.

The film was exclusively previewed at ‘An Evening with Emma Massingale’ held in the South Molton branch of Mole Valley Farmers earlier this week to an appreciative audience!

To see what all the fuss is about, go to either the Mole Valley Farmers or the Mole...

Wear Park Spa at Exeter Golf and Country Club is a finalist in the Spa and Well-being category of the Devon Tourism Awards – and the only one located in the Exeter area!

The spa which opened in December 2013, also won the Exeter Living Award for the Best Beauty or Hair Venue in April this year. With a double-award celebration on the horizon, the success of the spa since its launch has been unrivalled in the city and beyond.

Finalists of the Devon Tourism Awards will be presented with a bronze, silver or gold award at the ceremony and dinner which takes place on Thursday...