Business

New planning appointment for major south west housebuilder

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon have hired a new Head of Land and Planning.

Jamie Grant takes on the role in the Plymouth-based business where he is to ensure that the accredited five-star developer has a suitable and consistent supply of deliverable sites in the pipeline to deliver on the region's five-year plan and beyond.

He was previously Head of Strategic Land...

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What Makes Commercial Roller Doors A Smart Business Choice

Today, every operational decision carry weight, impacting efficiency, security, and the bottom line. The selection of entry and access points for a commercial facility is one such critical decision, far surpassing a mere architectural afterthought. For enterprises ranging from warehouses and distribution centres to retail establishments and manufacturing plants, the installation of commercial...

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Devon Work Hubs network continues to grow

Four new coworking spaces have joined Devon’s successful Work Hub network.

The Good Space in Dawlish, Propeller in Exmouth, Tiverton Work Hub, and UNIT 2 CoWorking in Kingsbridge, are the latest additions to the expanding number of independently run, locally-focused work hubs across the county.

In joining the work hub community across the county, it takes the network of...

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Why Compliance Is the Cornerstone of Workplace Safety

Workplace safety often feels like it’s just following arbitrary rules designed to disrupt work. But it’s essential in protecting lives, maintaining standards, and creating environments where everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.

Compliance is what makes that possible. It ensures every worker, process, and site operates within legal and safety boundaries. Stay with our story...

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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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