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From ancient India to the slopes of Dartmoor

A South Devon ghee manufacturer is supplying UK health food stores and drawn praise from a top Indian restaurateur, thanks to a business loans delivered by SWIG Finance.

A South Devon kitchen-table business manufacturing organic ghee has grown to supply health food stores...

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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 oversee the continued growth of the business, while maintaining product quality, shop standards and...

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Registration Opens for Marine Measurement Forum #71 at Dartington Hall

Registration is now open for Marine Measurement Forum (MMF) #71, taking place on 1 July 2026 at Dartington Hall in Totnes, Devon. The one-day, in-person event will bring together professionals from research, industry, and academia, to explore current challenges, emerging research, and future trends in marine measurement technology and methods.

Hosted by Teledyne Valeport, a division...

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How to Use AI to Enhance Digital Marketing Performance: Gentenox Enterprises Limited's Insights

Here is the uncomfortable truth most marketing teams are not discussing: deploying AI in your campaigns without understanding how your audience feels about AI is one of the fastest ways to waste your budget in 2026. Gentenox Enterprises Limited has spent considerable time working through this tension — and the answer is less about which AI tools you pick and more about the human decisions...

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Delegates practising CPR techniques during an accredited first aid training course

Why Is Accredited First Aid Training Essential for Devon in 2026?

Every workplace in the UK needs at least one person trained in first aid. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 make this a legal requirement, yet many Devon businesses, schools, and community organisations operate without adequately trained staff.

Accredited first aid training courses meet the standards set by the HSE, Ofsted, and professional bodies. Delegates who...

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Willand site director takes on London Marathon for children's charity

A senior leader at one of Willand’s largest employers is gearing up for one of the world’s most famous endurance challenges, as Nick Pugsley , Site Director at 2 Sisters Food Group’s processing site in Willand , prepares to run the London Marathon in support of the Boparan Charitable Trust .

Nick will be taking on the iconic 26.2 mile route through the capital to raise vital funds...

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Which Cloud Storage Solutions Are Future-Proof?

Choosing a cloud storage provider is no longer just about price per gigabyte or basic file-syncing features. Both British businesses and individual users face a mounting challenge in choosing a platform that stays relevant, secure, and scalable over the next decade. Growing data volumes and stricter UK and European regulations mean today's choices will affect digital asset management for...

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Devon based CEO celebrates 10th anniversary

Wilkins (46) first joined the trade association as a business services assistant in 1999, working her way up through every department until being made CEO in April 2016.

What is the BFA?

The BFA is the UK’s self-regulatory body for franchising. The association was formed in 1977, and Wilkins is the only female CEO to date. The BFA currently has over 350 franchisors, 100...

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Moorland Fuels Sales Manager achieves top industry honour at national UKIFDA Awards 2026

Andrea Williams, Sales Manager at Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, has been recognised for her outstanding customer service at the national UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Awards 2026.

Facing stiff competition from the very best customer service teams in the fuel sector, Andrea was announced as the winner of the Customer Service Award at the prestigious annual...

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BizX 2026 Best E-Commerce Business Award - Car Mod Shop

From Newton Poppleford to international success: local entrepreneur wins top award

East Devon businessman, James Swift, who started Car Mod Shop from a cupboard under the stairs, has won a prestigious award recognising two decades of building a company with global reach.

Car Mod Shop was named ‘Best E-Commerce Business’ at BizX 2026, one of the UK & Europe’s leading business events run by ActionCOACH. James was coached by local executive coach, Andrew de Groot...

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A worker undergoing an occupational health assessment before being cleared for height work

What Medical Requirements Apply to Working at Height in 2026?

Working at height exposes individuals to risks that demand not just proper equipment and training but also physical fitness to perform the task safely. A worker who experiences dizziness, seizures, or sudden loss of consciousness while on a scaffold or roof faces catastrophic consequences.

Understanding the working at height medical requirements helps employers fulfil their duty of...

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