Business Daily

Private sector activity in the South West rose at the fastest pace for a year in June, according to the latest PMI® survey data.

That followed a slowdown in growth over the previous two months, and the latest expansion placed the South West among the fastest growing UK regions. That said, growth in total activity was partly accounted for by falling backlogs, as new business growth picked up only slightly during the month. Cost pressures remained historically weak, while jobs were created at a strong pace.

The seasonally adjusted Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking South West...

A group of high achieving sixth form students from Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, have graduated from a national project which aims to raise aspirations and the confidence of young people to pursue a career in law.

Twenty six students from the region participated in the University of Exeter strand of the Pathways to Law programme. They received a certificate of achievement on Wednesday 1 July at a celebratory event to herald their success in completing the programme. All of these exceptionally bright students are from state schools or colleges and most will be the first generation...

Two of Devon’s most celebrated, artisan food producers have joined forces to create a new range of fiery gourmet pies. Available in the delicious flavours Tikka Tarka and Lady Naga, these novel pies are bursting with carefully blended spices guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. A contemporary take on two traditional favourites, Okehampton’s Okemoor along with curry specialists, Boom Kitchen have created the perfect marriage between two of the nation’s most popular dishes. Not only are these pies delicious, they have just been awarded the highly commended Taste of the West Gold and Silver awards.

A 39-year old man has died following a fall from a flat window in Exeter on Friday 10th July.

Police attended St James Road, Exeter following concerns for a man in one of the properties.

Police remained outside the property and were able to engage in discussions with the man, who was communicating from the third floor flat window.

Whilst police were at the scene and in discussions with the man, it appears that he fell from the window of the flat and suffered a serious head injury.

Police officers gave emergency treatment to the man following the fall and...