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South West’s strategic investment opportunities to be showcased at leading national event

The Great South West , the Pan-Regional Partnership representing Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, will be leading a delegation of senior business and political leaders to make the case for the region at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). UKREiiF is the largest investment and development event in the UK, set to take place between 21-23 May 2024 in Leeds.

An exciting programme of events, panel sessions and meetings at the Great South West Pavilion will provide insights into the region’s critical role in delivering the UK’s...

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B Corp status achieved for Exeter-based employee-owned PR and marketing agency

Exeter-based, employee-owned communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing is delighted to announce its recent certification as a B Corp business, joining a global movement of companies committed to using business as a force for good.

B Corps are businesses that balance purpose and profit. To achieve B Corp certification, companies undergo a rigorous assessment of their social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Absolute PR and Marketing has successfully met and exceeded these high standards, demonstrating its commitment to making a positive impact...

Bloor Homes Hits Five Stars for Sixth Consecutive Year

Bloor Homes’ Exeter region is celebrating a sixth consecutive year of quality recognition as a Five Star developer by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).

The coveted Five Star status is dependent on an impressive 90 per cent of purchasers who bought a newly built home between October 2022 and September 2023, and who completed the HBF’s National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey, stating that they would recommend the developer to a friend.

In a joint statement, Divisional Chairmen, Andrew Marns and Richard Oldroyd at Bloor Homes said: “Every year developers look to...

Masons Kings Marks 40 Years

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/19/2024 - 10:05pm

A family-run John Deere dealership based in South West England has marked four decades of steadfast service.

Masons Kings was established to provide customers with agricultural and turf machinery in 1984 in Chudleigh and now has depots in Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall. Today the company has a team of over 120 staff and a turnover of £48m.

“Masons Kings remain committed to its steadfast motto – providing premium support for premium products,” said Roger Prior, Owner and Director at Masons Kings. “This commitment not only reflects our past achievements but serves as a...

Sandford Orchards appoints new sales director

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2024 - 7:51am

Multi-award winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Sales Director, Richard Smith, who will play a pivotal role in delivering their ongoing ambitious growth plans.

Barny Butterfield, owner and founder of the Crediton based cider company comments: "Whilst others in our sector have seen a continual decline in sales, we are consistently out-performing the market and Richard’s appointment is part of our plan to keep growing.”

Richard joins Sandford Orchards with a great track record of success, having worked at director level...

GAG Pooling and Centralisation in MATs: 2024 Update

Multi-Academy Trust finance ‘issues and trends’ report launched by IMP Software

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:52pm

New research by an Exeter software firm has revealed how Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are pooling funding and the opportunities and challenges facing leaders around centralising their operations.

GAG Pooling and Centralisation in MATs: 2024 Update has been developed by MAT finance specialists IMP Software and CJK Associates, who partnered to conduct a survey in November and December last year among 155 trusts in England exploring how they are evolving their approaches to needs-based budgeting.

The survey was designed to uncover the latest insights around how MAT operations...

Sally delighted to complete apprenticeship in housing after juggling studies, job and new baby

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/08/2024 - 4:08pm

After a fulfilling journey to gain her new qualification, Sally Bennetts is overjoyed to celebrate her recent achievements with her family.

As part of International Women’s Day, which recognises women’s achievements and raises awareness for equality, Sally shares her experience and hopes to inspire others to follow in her footsteps.

Sally Bennetts, Sales Negotiator at LiveWest, said: “It wasn’t easy juggling my work/life responsibilities, but it has made the end result even more rewarding.

“Due to Covid-19, I only had one face-to-face meeting in London with my...

Sandford orchads wins funding to lead apple tree research

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Thu, 03/07/2024 - 8:29pm

Award-winning cider maker, Sandford Orchards, has partnered with scientists from Bristol University to identify and preserve ancient apple varieties across the UK. Following on from a compelling small scale trial, Sandford Orchards has just tendered for and won a competitive bid to receive a grant from DEFRA to expand this research and they are now leading the way nationally, including heading up a project at RHS Rosemoor.

Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at Sandford Orchards, comments: “Apples are at the heart of everything that we do. Our cider mill is the oldest working...

National trade body celebrates Exeter young achiever

A building materials specialist from Exeter has been recognised for his commitment to the industry.

National trade body The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and Builders’ Merchants News (BMN), have joined forces to identify the Top 100 Young Achievers across the multi-billion-pound building materials sector, and shine a light on the brightest stars of the future.

Ben Farrington, Divisional Sales Director – Construction at Bostik, based in Exeter, has been nominated for the accolade based around his achievements within his career so far, and having a positive impact in...

Major employer announcement key opportunity for South West

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 03/06/2024 - 7:11pm

The announcement of a major new employer locating to the Gravity smart campus in Somerset has been heralded as a key opportunity for the region.

Agratas, Tata Group’s global battery business, has been confirmed as the operator of the UK’s new battery gigafactory on the Gravity campus close to junction 23 of the M5 near Bridgwater in Somerset.

It represents a £4 billion investment in Somerset, which will directly create 4,000 new jobs and thousands more in the wider supply chain.

By the 2030’s, it is anticipated that it will be contributing almost half of the UK’s...

Browne Jacobson launches free job simulator to give aspiring barristers a taste of life in legal profession

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Tue, 03/05/2024 - 4:50pm

Aspiring barristers can get a glimpse into the life of a lawyer from their desktops after Browne Jacobson launched a virtual work experience programme.

The UK and Ireland law firm has created the UK Law job simulation on the Forage platform, which provides online courses to help students from less advantaged backgrounds discover and land jobs at reputable businesses.

The free programme enables delegates to step into the shoes of Browne Jacobson ’s barrister team and complete tasks that replicate the specific type of work it does on a daily basis.

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