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New data shows Amazon’s £150 million commitment to Devon

New figures released today show that Amazon has invested £150 million in Devon since 2010. The figures, taken from the latest Amazon Economic Impact Report, document Amazon’s investment in the South West and across the UK over the last 15 years.

The 2025 Amazon UK Economic Impact Hub features comprehensive data covering employment opportunities Amazon has generated across the region and the scope of economic activity driven by its investments including apprenticeship programmes and upskilling Amazon employees.

The figures show that the company has invested more than £150...

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Exeter’s Fore Street Flea Returns for 2025

May is here, and with it comes the much-anticipated return of the Fore Street Flea . Now in its ninth year, this iconic market has become a firm favourite in Exeter’s cultural calendar, drawing crowds to the heart of the city’s West Quarter for a day of discovery, community, and celebration.

Mark your calendars, for the Fore Street Flea dates for 2025:

  • Sunday 18 May
  • Sunday 13 July
  • Sunday 14 September
  • Sunday 23 November

First launched in 2016 as a grassroots initiative by local traders, the Flea has grown into one of...

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Southwest based Glanville Environmental acquired by Adler & Allan

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Posted: Wed, 05/07/2025 - 6:29pm

Specialist drainage, geospatial surveys, and civil engineering company Glanville Environmental, head-quartered in Devon, has been acquired by national environmental risk reduction services business, Adler & Allan.

Adler & Allan enable utilities, energy, and industrial infrastructure owners to overcome the biggest environmental challenges of the 21st century, reducing risk to the environment and their operation by managing assets compliantly while achieving commercial, ESG and Net-Zero goals.

This is Adler & Allan’s seventh acquisition in the utilities sector...

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North Devon resort partners with award winning family TV show ‘Moley’

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 05/06/2025 - 10:33am

The Mole Resort has announced a partnership with award winning TV show Moley.

The British animated television series, produced by Two Daughters Entertainment, features the voices of an all-star cast, including British actor Warwick Davis (Harry Potter, Star Wars), Gemma Arterton, Stanley Tucci, and Richard E. Grant.

The exciting partnership was unveiled at the Resort's Spring Explorer event on Friday April 25 2025, where regional influencers, press and local businesses were invited to explore the 125 acre grounds, set against a backdrop of North Devon's rolling countryside...

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Businesses gather in Exeter for Environment Bank’s Biodiversity Net Gain Breakfast

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Posted: Mon, 05/05/2025 - 10:50pm

Businesses met in Exeter yesterday to hear how Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy mandating the protection and enhancement of nature will impact development in Exeter.

Corporates, developers, planners, local authority representatives, ecologists and environmental consultants met at a BNG breakfast event hosted by Environment Bank, to discuss the planning, ecology, and legal aspects of the BNG policy and to showcase its Puddington Habitat Bank which is already generating off-site Biodiversity Units and unlocking development projects nearby.

The BNG legislation took effect...

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BYD Exeter announces move to bigger showroom

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Posted: Mon, 05/05/2025 - 10:45pm

BYD South West’s flagship showroom BYD Exeter has announced its move to a bigger and more central location, almost two years after its opening.

The growing success of BYD since its launch in the UK in 2023, and in turn the consistent success of BYD South West, has enabled City West Country to run a total of four showrooms in the South West.

Following BYD Exeter’s launch in 2023, BYD Plymouth, BYD Taunton, and BYD Truro opened in 2024, allowing for dedicated service across all points of the South West. The start of 2025 saw BYD Plymouth moving to a bigger showroom to...

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Sarah Birbeck has joined the team at Exeter Science Park as Digital Marketing and Events Executive

New appointment at Exeter Science Park

Exeter Science Park has welcomed a new member to its team.

Sarah Birbeck has joined the organisation as Digital Marketing and Events Executive, a role which will see her promoting Exeter Science Park to external audiences, as well as providing opportunities and creating events for the Park’s growing community.

Sarah brings a wide variety of marketing experience to Exeter Science Park , having worked in similar roles in charity, tourism, theatre and clothing industries.

Jason Buck, Senior Business Development Manager at Exeter Science Park, said: “It is fantastic to...

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Timewade sponsors live streaming technology for Whimple Cricket Club

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:18pm

Timewade, a leading South West IT solutions provider, has proudly sponsored Whimple Cricket Club, enabling the purchase of Frogbox live-streaming technology to showcase matches online.

This latest contribution follows Timewade’s previous sponsorship of the club’s newly established women’s team, providing them with branded team shirts and vital support to grow the squad.

Frogbox is a cutting-edge streaming system used by cricket clubs across the UK, integrating with Play-Cricket to offer real-time scoring, in-play statistics, and live coverage on YouTube. This technology...

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Four Exeter restaurants shortlisted for 2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards

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Posted: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 3:35pm

The Deliveroo Restaurant Awards are back for 2025, celebrating the best and most loved local restaurants up and down the country.

From local independent burger joints to neighbourhood sushi restaurants and all the dishes and flavours in between, this year sees four restaurants in Exeter shortlisted for accolades in South England and Wales, including Best Chinese and Best Fish & Chips.

From today until 9th May at 23.59, local food lovers can cast their votes to back their best-loved restaurants. Those who participate are automatically entered into a draw to win £150...

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Seasoned accountant joins growing South West firm to drive business development

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Posted: Thu, 04/10/2025 - 8:14pm

R T Marke & Co. Chartered Accountants , part of Sumer Group , has announced the appointment of Terry Bridle as Performance and Business Development Manager, underscoring the firm’s ongoing strategy to enhance its service offerings for small to medium-sized enterprises across Devon and Cornwall.

Well known throughout the region, Terry brings nearly 30 years of experience in accountancy, with a strong track record of advising family-owned businesses both locally in the South West and nationally. His strong reputation, particularly in the construction and medical sectors, makes...

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From Trainees to Owners: Exeter Accountants Take Over Leading Local Firm

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Posted: Mon, 04/07/2025 - 11:55pm

An established Exeter accountancy firm has entered an exciting new chapter after three long-standing team members successfully took ownership of the business.

Sidaways Chartered Accountants, which has been a trusted financial partner to businesses in and around Exeter for nearly four decades, has always placed a strong emphasis on developing local talent. Many of its employees started their careers at the firm, gaining experience and progressing into senior roles. Now, with the help of Allica Bank, the three of them have completed a management buyout to ensure Sidaways remains...

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