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South West the only UK region to hit government target in closing its digital divide

Exclusive data analysis by web design and development agency Rouge Media reveals the South West has made the strongest progress in closing its digital divide, exceeding official targets.

In the UK Government’s 2014 “ Digital Inclusion Strategy ”, the target was set to reduce the number...

7 Things You Should Know About The Recent December Big G Update

Google is one of the most used platforms these days and plays a very important role in everyone's life. The updates of google algorithms often sneak up on you without giving any warning. Majority of the people just don't notice them until they see some changes within their websites like the drops in the traffic and the fluctuating rankings and also this results in the feeling of the mistake...

Bruton Knowles managing partner to continue leading firm

James Bailey , Managing Partner of National Chartered Surveyor firm, Bruton Knowles , has proven he has the business acumen and passion to lead the firm, despite the extremely difficult operating conditions experienced by the property industry this year. The leading property firm opened an office in Plymouth in 2013 to help businesses in and around the city to provide property consultancy...

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Connecting Devon and Somerset, broadband, Devon

New contractors to roll out fibre broadband across region

Three companies have been selected to roll-out full fibre broadband networks on behalf of the Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) programme, backed by Government funding. Airband, Truespeed and Wessex Internet will be installing full fibre broadband across Devon and Somerset to more than 56,000 rural homes and businesses over the next four years. The combined public and private sector...

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New contractors to roll out fibre broadband across region

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Builders merchant supports Exmoor Search & Rescue appeal

RGB Building Supplies has donated £500 to Exmoor Search & Rescue Team’s vehicle appeal.

The volunteer-run charity, which assists the police in locating people who are lost or missing and recovering those who are injured or ill on Exmoor National Park, is fundraising for a new incident control vehicle.

Acting as a base to liaise with the emergency services and co-ordinate...

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NABC unveils growth plans and recruitment drive for 2021

Following a successful year and partnerships with companies such as HBXL, Trade Direct Insurance and BuildSafe Escrow Services – NABC – one of The UKs fastest growing construction trade associations unveils its ambitious growth plans and recruitment drive for 2021, as it heads towards new milestone.

James Hopkins, CEO, NABC, comments: “The demand for our service is increasing rapidly...

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New Growth Programme for early StartUps launched in South West England

StartUp Studio , a growth programme for early stage tech startups in the South West of England, has been launched.

Tech South West has teamed up with virtual accelerator Activate and startup advisor Skowt Consulting to provide fully-funded opportunities for up to 30 pre-seed companies a year to progress their business through the programme, and then pitch to regional, UK and global...

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Skills bootcamps set to enhance employment opportunities in the region

The Heart of the South West LEP (HotSW LEP), Digital Skills Partnership , has launched ten free Digital and Technical bootcamps, providing people in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay with the opportunity to access free training worth up to £3,000.

The Government-funded #Train4Tomorrow bootcamps will help adults develop digital and technical skills that lead to higher-paid roles...

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Most common mistakes of novice traders

The trading profession might seem easy in the eyes of untrained professionals. But the people who are involved in it, they know that it is not so easy to survive in this financial industry. Typically, people think it is all about sitting in front of the computer and making decisions about buying and selling the stock. But the reality is different. There are so many vital decisions that should...

Ultrafast broadband is coming to the South West

Homes and businesses in Bristol and Plymouth are to benefit from the roll out of ultrafast broadband services, as new fibre connections begin to be installed from early in 2021. The installation of new communications infrastructure for faster internet access will provide a much-needed boost to the local economy, improving productivity and innovation, as well as supporting new technologies for...

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