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Local Hendy dealer named UK’s best ‘New Car Retailer’

Hendy Group, which operates multiple showrooms across Devon and is the UK’s largest family-run car dealer business, has been named the UK’s top ‘ New Car Retailer’ at this year’s prestigious Autotrader Retailer Awards. Now in their 18th year, the awards put a spotlight on those dealers that put customers first and are fit to be viewed as ‘the very best in automotive retailing’ .

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Just One Week to Go: Olympian Jamie Baulch to Join Expert Panel at London’s Transatlantic Fundraising Event

Olympic medallist and BIDAID founder Jamie Baulch is set to join the expert panel at the Transatlantic Fundraising event on 6 November 2025 at the British Library, London.

The event, hosted in partnership with US agency Creative Fundraising Advisors and UK consultancy Gifted, will bring together 50–60 charity leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges of fundraising across...

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All aboard as the Nigel Mann ‘Railway Works’ goes to auction

A lifetime collection of model trains is to be sold at Chilcotts Auctioneers November 15 Specialist Collectors Auction.

The ‘Railway Works’ was amassed by Nigel Mann, who passed away in 2023. Nigel was well known and respected in the train modelling world both for his personal passion and his willingness to help others pursue theirs.

The Mann family were railway enthusiasts;...

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Devon Bus Partnership Shortlisted for National UK Bus Award

Stagecoach South West and Devon County Council are delighted to announce that the Devon Bus Enhanced Partnership has been shortlisted as a finalist in the UK Bus Awards 2025 , under the Partnership for Excellence: The Peter Huntley Memorial Award category.

This national recognition celebrates the success of the Devon Bus Enhanced Partnership, a powerful collaboration between Devon...

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Passionate call to back the Great South West to lead delivery of the UK’s Industrial Strategy at landmark business conference

Over 500 senior leaders came together to set out the region’s national role in powering growth, innovation and industrial delivery.

National and regional leaders came together in Exeter on Friday 17 October for the Great South West Annual Conference 2025, showcasing how the region is driving the delivery of the UK’s Industrial Strategy and cementing its position as a powerhouse of...

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Staying Safe When You Visit a Worksite

Visiting a worksite can be exciting, especially if it is your first time seeing how things operate behind the scenes. Whether it is a construction area, a warehouse, an energy plant, or a factory, these environments are often busy and filled with activity. There might be machinery running and people working on different tasks simultaneously. That is why safety is always the priority when at a...

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7 Ways Security Seals Reduce Risk In Supply Chains

The modern supply chain is a complex beast. Goods traverse continents, passing through countless hands before reaching their destination. At each point in this journey, vulnerabilities emerge: opportunities for tampering, theft, contamination, or substitution.

It's precisely these risks that make security seals such an essential component of logistics operations. They're those...

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Devon-based energy efficiency project wins national award

Local social landlord North Devon Homes and National Energy Action (NEA), the fuel poverty charity, were delighted to win the Solar & Storage Award for ‘Residential Installation of the Year’ last month. The charities have worked together over the last few years on pilot projects to improve homes, lower energy bills and keep residents warmer. The installations for the latest project were...

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Richard Foord MP for Honiton & Sidmouth visited Isembard’s Exeter factory, the company’s first franchised site, to meet the 22-year-old factory owner, Shaun Rowcliffe.

Richard was shown the high-precision machinery used to produce defence and aerospace components.

Shaun and Richard discussed Isembard’s unique role as a software-led manufacturer supporting critical industries, as well as the South West’s growing strength in advanced manufacturing and maritime innovation.

The conversation also covered the importance of building the links...

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The Impact of Reliable PA Hire on Audience Experience at London Award Nights

Award nights in London are designed to impress. From the red carpet to the final trophy, everything must feel professional and well-planned. But if the sound is poor, the whole event suffers. A PA hire in London is essential to deliver to experienced guests who will always remember.

When the sound system fails, important speeches cannot be heard. Announcements get lost, and...

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