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Essential Marine Safety Equipment for Commercial Vessels

The safety of marine vessels is paramount, with commercial ships required to carry essential equipment to safeguard against emergencies on the open sea. These safety measures are regulated by international conventions and overseen by organizations like the International Maritime Organization (...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Financial Support Options Helping Devon’s Small Businesses Thrive

Running a small business in Devon isn’t easy, is it? Rising energy costs, unpredictable customer demand, and the pressure to keep up with technology can leave even the most experienced owners feeling stretched. But here’s the upside: there are more support options than many realise.

From grants and loans to training programs and digital tools, small businesses in Devon have access to...

New South West corporate law firm Elevate Legal expands with senior appointments

Elevate Legal , the South West-based corporate law, which was launched earlier this year in partnership with Excello Law , has expanded its team with the appointment of two senior lawyers: experienced corporate lawyer Dominic Hollingsworth and commercial partner Krista Searle.

Dominic Hollingsworth brings over 25 years’ expertise in corporate law, advising on a broad range of complex...

Security Fencing Solutions for Schools and Public Spaces

A secure perimeter fence can be the key difference between a safe environment and a site that’s plagued by trespassers, vandalism, or even worse, but the real challenge is finding a balance between security and aesthetics, to create a welcoming environment that protects what it needs to protect available at lochrin-bain.co.uk .

Go too heavy and the whole place feels shut off, go too...

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Simpkins Edwards hosts successful healthcare focused event in Exeter

South West accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is celebrating the success of its specialist event designed to equip GP practices with practical strategies for managing rising costs while embracing sustainability.

Around 50 delegates from Devon, Cornwall and Somerset attended The Business of General Practice, a free one-day seminar at Sandy Park in Exeter, which addressed critical...

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