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The toys and hampers were delivered to 50 local families

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

Businesses in and around Exeter have rallied to help the Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care to deliver 50 hampers to support local families this Christmas. A huge donation of children’s toys were a last minute addition to the food hampers - a special donation from Cars...

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Exeter Green fleet-tech company hands out £1.3m of prizes to enhance better driving and behaviours among workers

£1m of prizes to be given away in 2024
30,000 tonnes of CO2 cut from fleets in 2022
CO2 saving equivalent to planting 1.4m trees

Exeter headquartered Lightfoot, the pioneering developer of rewards for better driving, has passed the £1.3m mark of prizes handed out to date to encourage better driving and working habits among workers in the UK and mainland...

Devon charity celebrates 25 years of supporting unpaid carers

Devon Carers, a free service by Westbank Community Health and Care, is this month celebrating 25 years of supporting unpaid carers across the county and is planning several events throughout the coming year as part of its landmark anniversary.

The charity provides a wide range of support services to those who look after family members or friends because they are ill, frail, or have a...

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South Devon College holds ground-breaking Skills Summit

A ground-breaking Skills Summit has recently been held at South Devon College.

The event brought together 60 partner employers representing a broad range of sectors to map out the essential needs and objectives for a modern, sustainable curriculum, and develop the skills for a future workforce.

This year’s summit had a sharp focus on green skills, zeroing in on local and...

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Carrie-Anne is shortlisted for Great British Care Awards

Staff and residents at a specialist dementia care home in Plymouth are celebrating the success of healthcare assistant Carrie-Anne Dalton, who has just been shortlisted for an award in the category of Care Newcomer in the Great British Care Awards.

Sarah McCaffrey, deputy manager at Butterfly Lodge, who was responsible for writing the nomination, said: “Carrie-Anne only started working...

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Get that festive feeling with the National Trust in Devon this Christmas

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth, magic and sparkle as the festive season approaches. Wrap up and embrace the chilly days with a family walk around a country estate, or get into the Christmas spirit with carols, open fires and mince pies. There’s lots on offer this season, from Father Christmas stopping by to festive family trails and Christmas markets to Beautifully...

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A tempting incentive to drive for Christmas festivities!

While it’s no fun being the designated driver for parties and dinners over the Christmas period, one hospitality venue has put some generous incentives in place as a thank you.

Aquarius Bar at Kitlake Farm near Crediton has introduced its ‘Drive Safe December’ campaign with two different types of incentives to show support for the driver.

For any December booking, anyone...

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Exeter-based PR and Marketing agency hosts inaugural sustainability conference

Exeter-based communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing is delighted to be hosting an inspiring and purpose-packed conference, that’s not to be missed.

In an era where corporate responsibility and sustainable business practices are at the forefront for many, the ‘Balancing Profit with Purpose’ Conference, aims to show how sustainability and purpose can deliver a positive impact...

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Exeter IT company shortlisted for technology expert award

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, has been shortlisted for the Techspert Award at the Notty’s Business Awards.

The Notty’s Business Awards launched this year, to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses in the region.

The Techspert category celebrates the technology business that’s ahead of the curve and leverages it to...

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Foot Anstey bolsters its banking and finance team with numerous hires

Growing national law firm Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed Partner, Emma Earp to its banking and finance team. This also demonstrates the investment the firm is making in strengthening its banking finance offering as it follows the recent additions of Managing Associate, Emma Wood, Solicitor, Michael Bolous and Paralegal, Matteo Hassan to the team.

Emma, who will be based in Foot Anstey's...

Local housebuilder launches scheme to help South West homebuyers

In a bid to help potential homebuyers reduce moving costs and be in their new home before the end of the year, local housebuilder Allison Homes South West has launched a new scheme.

Homebuyers who reserve selected homes before Wednesday 15 November will be able to move in for Christmas and receive an exclusive bundle designed to remove many of the challenges homebuyers face by...

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