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Devon firm’s big win: New jobs and £500k boost after major trailer deal

A Devon firm is creating new jobs and investing £500,000 after sealing a major deal with an iconic trailer maker.

C&O Trailers has become an official distributor for the world-renowned Ifor Williams Trailers, supplying its full range from its Pitt Farm site near Cullompton.

The move marks a significant expansion for the C&O Group which already sells agricultural,...

Can Virtual Cards Help Control Facebook Ads Budget Spending?

Facebook Ads can scale fast—sometimes faster than your budget comfort level. One day a campaign is pacing normally; the next, an audience expands, bids shift, or automation optimizes aggressively and your spend spikes. That’s not always a “bad” thing, but it’s a problem when your finance team (or your client) expects predictable spend, clean reporting, and zero surprises.

Virtual...

Drake Circus celebrates bumper festive season

Drake Circus has reported a hugely successful festive season, with the centre welcoming more shoppers through the doors than the year before.

During the two weeks over Christmas*, the centre saw a 3% increase in footfall compared to 2024, with Monday 22nd December proving to be the busiest as shoppers picked up last minute gifts and enjoyed the Christmas lights, festive character...

How Telematics Turns Vehicle Data into Business Intelligence

A new generation of vehicles produces an unlimited flow of data reflecting the operation of fleets in real conditions in the course of operations. Onboard systems and related technologies record speed, location, fuel consumption, engine diagnostics, idle time, braking, patterns, and driver behavior in real-time on a second-by-second basis, providing a detailed and dynamic footprint of...

Dan Liddeatt from Ignition with the Hanbury Autogil team

Ignition supports Hanbury Autogil’s innovation drive

Ignition, a leading provider of asset finance and business loans for UK SMEs, has provided specialist engineering business Hanbury Autogil, with a £60,000 Government Guarantee Scheme (GGS) loan to support the company’s ongoing innovation and development programme, including work on a ground-breaking new machine for the electric vehicle (EV) sector.

Based in Newton Abbot in Devon,...

The Hidden Cost of Workplace Injuries: Why Investing in Quality PPE Saves Employers Money

Workplace injuries can disrupt your team and delay a project. They can also lead to an increase in insurance premiums and the loss of talented workers, which majorly affects any business, especially when employees are spending weeks away from work.

Whether you oversee a construction business or manage a warehouse, having the right health and safety procedures in place is crucial and...

What Are the Benefits of Custom Signage Options?

A wet entrance mat in a Torquay café can turn into a slip risk within minutes. A small sign near the door often stops the near misses before they happen. People notice clear warnings faster than they notice a changed floor surface.

The same pattern shows up in schools, building sites, car parks, and coastal paths across Devon. When signs match the place and the real hazard, people...

How UK local authorities can ensure that every voice is included in community consultation

Inclusive community consultation is a deliberate process of engaging all community members to ensure that local decisions reflect diverse perspectives and address the unique needs of every resident.

Ensuring that every voice is included enables councils to address challenges more effectively, allocate resources wisely, and foster a sense of shared pride and belonging within their...

NSFW Character AI Chat Deletion Panic, My Dream Companion Protects Created Characters

Character Deletion Panic Hit When Accounts Got Banned, Months of Work Disappeared Instantly

Users invested weeks building perfect AI characters. Defined personality traits carefully. Wrote detailed backstories. Customized appearance precisely. Built emotional connections through endless conversations. Then the account suspension happened. Character data deleted permanently. Months of work...

Why Fire Risk Assessments Matter for Devon Employers and Landlords

Fire safety is not just a legal theory. In fact, for workplaces and landlords in Devon, it has become a daily duty that influences people's lives, property, and business continuity directly. Fire risk assessments in Devon are a core part of meeting that responsibility, yet they are often misunderstood, delayed, or treated as a one-time formality. In fact, a good assessment is continually...

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