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From 7 November, BMM JV, working on behalf of the Environment Agency, will divert cables and water mains on the Quayside to make way for the installation of concrete piles to support the flood gates outside the waterfront.

Work will also start on temporary defences – barriers that can be put up when flooding is likely – which follow the line of the existing bollards at the quay. New bollards will hold the barriers in place during a flood. Foundations for this work will need a lot of space – so large excavation notices will be put in place. Cobbles and existing paving will be...

Britain’s largest independent ship repairer and marine engineering services provider Burgess Marine has today completed the acquisition of Exeter-based superyacht procurement specialist Global Services and its sister company Global New Builds.

The acquisition of Global – based at 28 Trade City in Apple Lane – is Burgess Marine’s fifth to date and its second since RJD Partners’ private equity investment in February of last year. Nicholas Warren, the chief executive of Burgess Marine said: “Whilst on paper this is an acquisition the operational reality is far, far closer to that of a...

Burts Potato Chips, makers of premium artisan snacks, has announced its exciting sport sponsorships for the 2016-2017 season, demonstrating the company’s love and support of all things South West. Contracts will roll out with a series of local teams including: Plymouth Raiders basketball team, Plymouth Argyle FC, Exeter Chiefs RFC, Motorbase Performance, Plymouth Grand Fondo and Kingsbridge Rugby Club.

Burts is passionate about Doing It Right in all walks of life – whether it’s choosing the best snack or supporting the best local sporting teams. The partnership programme is part of...

Yesterday's announcement that the Government is to pump nearly £2 billion into cybersecurity has been welcomed by an Exeter company already at the forefront of a campaign to raise awareness of online crime in the business community.

Chancellor Philip Hammond has revealed more details of the national plan to protect the UK’s electrical grid and airports plus release some cash towards education and training of cybersecurity experts.

David Thomas, chairman of the Bluegrass Group, said the statement was a welcome reminder to companies of the risks they face from ruthless cyber...