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West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club set to soar with Enable Law sponsorship

The West Country Hawks Wheelchair Rugby Club is ready to soar after entering an exciting new chapter of growth and athletic excellence.

This momentum is fuelled by a significant new sponsorship agreement with Enable Law, a leading personal injury and medical negligence firm headquartered in the South West.

By securing this vital support, the club is now better positioned than ever to enhance their presence in the sport, providing players with vital resources to excel on the court and also further solidifying the club's impact within the regional sporting community....

Amicus Law promotes Head of Commercial Property to Equity Partner

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/25/2026 - 6:42pm

South West legal firm Amicus Law has appointed James Armstrong as its third equity partner, marking a strategic step to strengthen the firm’s commercial offering.

With immediate effect, James, who is the Head of the Commercial Property team, takes an equity stake in the business, becoming the youngest equity partner in the firm’s 20-year history. Qualifying in 2016, James joined Amicus Law in 2020 and is based at the firm’s Southernhay West office in Exeter, where he leads a team of commercial property specialists across the South West.

James comments: “I’m incredibly...

SW agency Launch strikes gold (and bronze) at the Performance Marketing Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/22/2026 - 6:14am

Launch has been named as the winner in the Best Performance Marketing Agency category at this year’s annual Performance Marketing Awards .

The awards, celebrating the industry’s first-class campaigns, teams and companies, praised Launch for its innovative Powered by Happiness® philosophy. The foundation of the agency that focuses on perfecting three things simultaneously: powerful client relationships, innovative full-funnel performance marketing, and a psychologically safe culture where people do their best work.

Launch was commended for being a “benchmark for modern...

Foot Anstey strengthens Exeter team with partner promotions and office relocation

National law firm Foot Anstey has reinforced its commitment to the region with the promotion of two Exeter-based lawyers to the firm's partnership, as well as the relocation of its Exeter office to a new city-centre base at Broadwalk House on Southernhay West.

Emma Clayton and Dominic Cromwell, both in the firm’s Corporate & Private Equity team, have been promoted to partner. The promotions come as the firm marks a major milestone in Exeter relocating, after more than 20 years at Senate Court, to a modern, purpose-designed workspace that supports collaboration, flexibility...

Why Sustainable Business Growth Starts With Better Strategic Choices

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 05/19/2026 - 7:20am

Sustainable business growth rarely happens by accident. While quick wins, sudden demand, or short-term campaigns can give a company a temporary boost, lasting success depends on the quality of the choices made behind the scenes. Every decision, from where to invest resources to which markets to enter, shapes how strong, adaptable, and profitable a business becomes over time.

Better strategic choices help businesses grow with purpose rather than simply chasing every opportunity that appears.

Growth Needs Direction

Many companies want to grow, but not every form...

Exeter-based employment lawyer joins Westbank Community Health and Care’s Board of Trustees

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2026 - 10:58pm

The Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, is delighted to welcome lawyer Henry Cross as its newest Trustee. Henry is a Senior Associate at Michelmores, specialising in employment law.

A father-of-two from Exeter, Henry already had a broad awareness of the charity when he met Westbank’s Head of Carers Services, Andy Hood, at a networking event a few years ago. When he subsequently learnt that Westbank was looking for a law-oriented Trustee to join its Board, he was quick to express his interest in the role.

Henry says, “I knew I...

Stepnell primed for South expansion with Exeter office opening and senior appointments

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2026 - 9:58pm

REGIONAL contractor Stepnell has announced a series of senior promotions, a key appointment and the opening of its Exeter office, supporting its continued growth and focus on strengthening regional expertise across its South operations.

Matthew James has been promoted to regional director and will lead Stepnell's Southampton office after a decade at the contractor. With a background in quantity surveying, Matthew has most recently served as preconstruction manager for the past seven years as part of the South senior leadership team, playing a key role in the company’s expansion...

Pall-Ex Group set to invest £8m into new sustainable SW logistics hubs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2026 - 9:39pm

Plans for two brand new South West hubs have been revealed by leading logistics network, Pall-Ex Group , as it earmarks an £8 million investment for strengthening its services across the region.

The South West peninsula, often known as the ‘final frontier’, has historically been one of the most challenging delivery locations in the UK due to its landscape. In spite of that, the region has been dubbed a ‘logistics hot spot’ , with brands like Pall-Ex continuing to see year-on-year growth .

Now, businesses throughout the region will soon benefit from the launch of two new...

Exeter consultancy funds community-led rainforest restoration in Madagascar

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/14/2026 - 8:48pm

An Exeter-based environmental consultancy is funding community-led rainforest restoration in Madagascar, through a new international conservation partnership.

B Corp four-day week environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has donated £10,000 to support projects delivered by national conservation zoo Chester Zoo and Malagasy biodiversity organisatio Madagasikara Voakajy - helping to restore degraded forest while creating stable, paid employment for local communities.

The funding will cover the running costs of two community plant nurseries in the Mangabe Reserve - supporting...

The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting the South West firmly on the innovation map.

Following a standout event at Sandy Park, in Exeter last year, with more than 300 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

Businesses invited to ‘Join the Fight Against Business Crime’ with free 12-month UKPAC membership

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/11/2026 - 7:31pm

Businesses across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to join the fight against business crime as part of a major new initiative led by UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) and funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez.

The campaign offers 12 months of free membership to UKPAC’s industry leading crime reporting platform and dedicated Crime Hub, a secure platform where business owners can report incidents, share intelligence, and access real-time alerts to help protect their staff, customers, and communities. Members also benefit from regular updates on crime trends,...

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