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Henry Franklin has been appointed the new managing director at Flapjackery

Flapjackery appoints Henry Franklin as managing director

Flapjackery has appointed Henry Franklin as its new managing director, as co-founder Carol Myott steps into the role of chair.

Franklin joined the business in February 2025 and brings extensive experience in retail, having held senior roles across sales and marketing.

He will...

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Hall & Woodhouse announces extension for Community Chest grant applications

Hall & Woodhouse has extended the application deadline for its Community Chest Awards to Monday, May 17.

Lucinda Gray, Company Relationship Manager and Next Generation Family Director of Hall & Woodhouse, explained: “We understand that the pandemic has inflicted new pressures and hurdles for the charity sector to overcome. We acknowledge that many teams are continuing to...

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RGB offers thanks to those on the front line

RGB Building Supplies has joined forces with 32 other builders merchants from across the country by offering a discount to NHS staff as a thank you for the tireless support provided by healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is spearheading the campaign and until 12th October 2021, NHS workers who visit any of RGB’s 20 branches will...

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Money-saving tips for small Devon businesses

As restrictions are easing up across the country, many businesses are reopening or getting ready to reopen. While many are cautiously optimistic about the coming months, the current pandemic has had a massive financial impact on most sectors, particularly small, independent businesses.

If your business, like hundreds of other businesses, has been affected, you may be looking at ways...

National post-COVID living survey reveals that space in the home for work and leisure front of mind for people in the South West

Majority of South West respondents (82%) aspire to live in a two-storey detached home, compared to 77% across Britain

FTSE-250 housebuilder Redrow has revealed South West residents’ future housing preferences include private driveways, low density design and detached homes.

To underpin its commitment to creating a better way to live, particularly in a post-pandemic world, Redrow is...

Stem cell transplant unit team moves to Plymouth Science Park

This month Plymouth Science Park welcomed the arrival of the NHS SW Peninsula Transplant Service’s stem cell transplant processing laboratory team to the Park.

The SW Peninsula Transplant Service (SWPTS) is dedicated to specialist adult haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, providing diagnosis, monitoring and treatment to adults with a range of blood malignancy health issues...

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Planning projects focusing on natural environment to be recognised at RTPI Awards 2021

Exceptional examples of planning projects that have succeeded in protecting and enhancing the natural environment will be recognised at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2021 .

Finalists in the Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment category at this year’s RTPI Awards are:

Natural Capital Approach, submitted by Liverpool City...

Restart Grants are now available for businesses as the economy starts to re-open in line with Government’s roadmap

The new Restart Grant is a sector-based grant which is different from the Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG) – it could pay between £2,667 to £18,000 to eligible businesses. Please check the details and find out if you are eligible at eastdevon.gov.uk/business-grants . Every claim is checked and verified and any fraudulent claims will be subject to legal action.

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Builders merchant extends opening hours

RGB Building Supplies has extended its weekday operating hours and it branches will now open at 7am on Monday to Friday throughout the summer.

The extended hours give customers, particularly those who work in the trades, more flexibility in when they collect supplies and arrive at their jobs. Lengthening the opening times of the branches also helps maintain and improve social...

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Plymouth Science Park welcomes their latest tenant Genese Solution

GENESE SOLUTION HAS BECOME THE LATEST TENANT TO JOIN PLYMOUTH SCIENCE PARK , AS THE BUSINESS MOVES THEIR HEADQUARTERS FROM LONDON TO PLYMOUTH TO SUPPORT THEIR AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS.

Genese Solution is a leading global digital transformation company with primary expertise in cloud computing, cloud native software development & cloud security. The business operates from six offices...

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RGB raises over £8,000 for air ambulance charities

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to have raised a fantastic £8,400 for Devon Air Ambulance and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust over the last 12 months.

The support RGB received for its fundraising efforts was overwhelming despite the COVID-19 pandemic having affected how its branches operate. The money was raised from the sale of RGB’s ‘Love where you live’ charity calendar, donations...

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