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Devon businesses invited to Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to host two free events to support hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in Devon.

Recent feedback from FSB has indicated that hospitality, retail and leisure businesses are facing challenges around the recruitment and retention of staff, accessing finance, and procurement.

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Step back in time on Plymouth's new 'Geo Trail'

Free family-friendly activity launches for the summer holidays

Visitors to Royal William Yard are being invited to travel back through time to learn what Plymouth was like 380 million years ago. The University of Plymouth and Royal William Yard have joined forces to create a new interactive Geo Trail , enabling families to embark on an exciting exploration of the city’s past.

They...

Industry sector focus helps Foot Anstey post £53.5m turnover and 8% growth and firm announces Ali Allan from PwC as its new CFOO

Foot Anstey, the national law firm with locations across the south and south-west of England, continued its story of organic growth as it announced turnover for the 2021-22 financial year of £53.5m – an increase of 8% on the previous year. This is the first time the firm has achieved an annual turnover of more than £50m.

The firm's industry sector strategy continued to bear fruit with...

Volvo Group UK Ltd adopts Devon waterless urinal tech to reduce emissions impact

Volvo Group UK Ltd is adopting Devon waterless urinal technology at its UK HQ in Warwick, and its Felixstowe Renault Truck Commercials Depot, to help cut CO2 and water waste. The flushless urinals are part of the organisation’s commitment to reach net-zero by 2040, covering direct and energy indirect emissions from operations, purchased goods and services.

The roll-out of the waterless...

Specsavers launches groundbreaking recycling initiative in Plymouth

Specsavers stores in Plymouth are offering customers the chance to be part of an environmental initiative by recycling their glasses and contact lenses for free.

The scheme comes after stores teamed up with recycling experts MYgroup to install recycling collection boxes.

Customers at Specsavers Plymouth stores will be able to drop off metal and plastic glasses and sunglasses...

Minor Injuries Units – where they are and when to use them

With around 5 million people visiting Devon each summer, the NHS has worked to ensure there are additional services in some tourist hotspots to reduce pressure on our busy emergency departments.

Minor Injuries Units (MIU) and Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) are located right across the county and are there for people needing urgent medical attention, but not in a life-threatening...

Finance executive Richard Watson appointed as Arts University Plymouth’s new Chief Operating Officer

Richard Watson, finance executive and fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, has been appointed as Arts University Plymouth’s new Chief Operating Officer.

This new role sees him join the university following four years with the South West Academic Health Science Network (SW AHSN) where he held a number of executive roles including interim CEO and Director of...

Woman swims to help find cure for brain tumours

A Devon woman is taking on a month-long swim challenge to raise money for Brain Tumour Research in memory of her husband.

Susan Shrubsole, 65, from Torrington is swimming 5k throughout August. It’s after her late-husband David Shrubsole died 12 months after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma (GBM), he was 56.

The craft shop owner said: “I’ve always wanted to do something in...

The Warrior Women Walk invites you to conquer and connect and help support women affected by domestic abuse and violence

Local women’s charity Trevi is calling all COURAGEOUS, STRONG women who are ready to SMASH IT and complete their 10K Warrior Women Walk this October.

This year, Trevi launches its very first Warrior Women Walk. Join them on Sunday, 16 October, as they urge local women to come together and step out in support of those affected by domestic violence and abuse and show us that they can...

Visit South Devon launches new membership scheme to support restaurants, cafes and takeaways

During the unprecedented events of the past couple of years small local restaurants and cafes have suffered tremendously, some having to close completely. These small independent hospitality businesses are part of the ‘lifeblood’ that runs through our region.

With this in mind Visit South Devon have created a new great value membership category which allows us to support these...

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