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Willmott Dixon Developments strengthens Wales and West team

NATIONAL developer Willmott Dixon Developments has strengthened its team in Wales and the West of England with the appointment of senior development manager Tom Lowry.

Tom joined the business in June, bringing extensive experience in planning, regeneration and development delivery gained through roles with Plymouth City Council and regeneration developer Urban Splash.

Having spent much of his career working across the Southwest, Tom has contributed to a number of landmark regeneration projects, including Royal William Yard in Plymouth and Swansea Civic Centre.

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Local businesswoman takes over Complete Estate Agency as four Devon branches remain

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 09/05/2026 - 4:02pm

Local businesswoman Sara Watkins-Schmidt has taken over Complete Estate Agency, with all four of its Devon branches and its existing 23-strong team remaining in place.

The established estate and lettings agency operates from Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Exeter (Cranbrook), with all four locations continuing to trade under the Complete Estate Agency name following the acquisition.

The deal includes Complete’s portfolio of 375 managed rental properties, alongside its residential sales operation and established presence within the local new-build market....

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IMP Software unveils IMP Finance for multi-academy trusts, independent schools, and further education colleges

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Tue, 09/01/2026 - 2:23pm

IMP Software has officially launched IMP Finance, a new financial management platform built from the ground up around the distinctive requirements of education finance teams in multi-academy trusts (MATs), independent schools, and further education (FE) colleges.

Available now, IMP Finance is designed to tackle one of the most persistent frustrations for education finance teams: the disconnect between budgets and actuals that can turn month-end into a lengthy exercise in correcting and reclassifying transactions.

Unlike traditional finance systems, IMP Finance uses a budget...

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Nicholsons Expands into the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/30/2026 - 9:17pm

Nicholsons is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office near Exeter further strengthening its ability to support clients across the South West with specialist services in forestry, landscapes and ecology.

The new office will be led by Julian Burchby and will provide a local base from which Nicholsons can work closely with landowners, estates, businesses and organisations throughout Devon and the wider region.

The opening reflects Nicholsons' ongoing commitment to supporting clients across the South West, providing local access to the company's expertise in...

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Galina Labworth - finalist in The Family Law Awards

Former criminal defence lawyer who switched to family specialism shortlisted in Family Law Awards

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Sat, 08/29/2026 - 8:52am

Associate Solicitor Galina Labworth from The Family Law Company has been shortlisted in the national Family Law Awards, just five years after switching from criminal to family law.

She is a finalist in the Family Law Associate Solicitor of the Year category, which celebrates a solicitor who the judges believe has made a major contribution to the field of family law through their practice, shown that they have provided outstanding client service and demonstrated teamwork within their firm, with external lawyers and/or other professionals.

Galina spent 10 years as a...

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Michelmores announces major 2026 Employment Law Conference

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/28/2026 - 2:50pm

Michelmores has announced the return of its annual Employment Law Conference, a key event for HR professionals, business leaders and in-house counsel navigating the next phase of workplace regulation, risk and reform.

Taking place on Wednesday 18 November 2026, the conference will be delivered as a hybrid event, giving delegates the option to attend in person at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter or join online.

The 2026 conference comes at an important moment for employers, with significant employment law reforms on the horizon and businesses facing increasingly...

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Amicus Law records “best ever” Q1 as the firm continues to grow

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:36pm

Leading South West legal firm, Amicus Law, announces “best ever” first quarter in its 22-year history, with a 22.5% growth in turnover against the same period in 2025 and an increase of 65% in profits for the year so far.

With record financial results and a direct year-on-year growth, the results highlight the firm’s elevated position across the region and an ambition to match. It also recognises the firm’s development within its 113-strong team, ongoing technical investment, a huge increase in new business and strengthened financial planning – thanks to a renewed business...

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Eden Mazda Exeter officially opened

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/13/2026 - 11:42pm

Having started trading on the 1st May, Eden Mazda Exeter was officially opened this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Mazda UK, Managing Director, Jeremy Thomson. Located in a prominent location on the Marsh Barton Trading Estate, the new Mazda dealer for Exeter is the latest Mazda dealer to be added to the Eden Motor Group portfolio of dealerships. With 20 dealerships across the south of England the customer focused group already has Mazda dealerships in Basingstoke, Reading, Newbury and Taunton.

Commenting on its new dealership in Devon’s county town, Graeme Potts Eden...

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Carparison appoints David Bates as Head of Procurement

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/07/2026 - 4:54pm

The newly created senior role reflects Carparison's growing commercial reach across the UK's leasing, manufacturer, and funder landscape

Carparison, one of the UK's leading car leasing brokers, has appointed David Bates as Head of Procurement — a new position that formalises the business's strategic approach to OEM relationships, funder partnerships, and dealer engagement.

Bates joins with significant experience across the automotive and leasing sector, including a senior tenure at Leasys, where he built a reputation across the industry for commercial judgement and...

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EdenServ appoints new independent Board ahead of service launch

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/07/2026 - 4:53pm

EdenServ has appointed its new independent Board as the company prepares to take responsibility for recycling, waste and environmental services across East Devon in September 2026.

The new Board will be chaired by Graham Farrant, former Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and HM Land Registry. He is joined by Non-Executive Directors Paul Cooper, Bevis Watts, Dave Ward and Cath James, whose combined expertise spans finance, governance, sustainability, organisational transformation, operational delivery and environmental services.

Following a...

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South West-based logistics provider wins national award from Palletways UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/05/2026 - 5:03pm

Dash Logistix, the logistics arm of South West-based logistics, vehicle and retail services provider, The Dash Group, has received a national award recognising its performance from Palletways UK, Europe’s largest express palletised freight network.

The Exeter, Redruth and Plymouth-based company has won the prestigious Newcomer of the Year Award, in recognition of outstanding performance, dedication and impact as a new member of the Palletways network.

The victory was announced during the annual Palletways UK conference and awards evening held at Carden Park Hotel in...

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