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Devon backs Freeport proposals

Devon County Council has agreed its support for the development of the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport sites in the county.

The Freeport has the potential to unlock £314 million of inward investment and create more than 3,500 jobs by building on the area’s global reputation for marine innovation and advanced engineering.

At the Council’s Cabinet meeting (Wednesday 13 April...

South West tech support company opens new head office at Exeter’s Winslade Park

South West IT and tech support company, Timewade , have unveiled their new head office at Winslade Park near Exeter.

The new head office was officially unveiled at a launch event on Thursday April 7, where employees, clients and partner organisations, including Rain Nutrience, Nutri-Link, and Exmoor Trim, joined the celebrations.

Timewade work with SMEs across the region,...

Nearly half of people in South West would consider teaching in Further Education

New research has revealed that nearly half (48%) of employees in the South West would consider teaching in further education either full or part time alongside their current job, as more people felt the benefits of sharing their skills during the pandemic.

The findings, from the Department for Education, come as the Government is calling on more industry professionals to share their...

Technical education offers students a stepping stone into Devon's growing sectors

Young people in Devon are being encouraged to consider the range of technical education routes on offer into some of the biggest growing sectors in the region. Apprenticeships, traineeships and the new T Levels are just some of the different education and training pathways being showcased this Open Day season, with clear routes into Devon’s growing industries.

This follows the launch...

Devon builders merchants supports national campaign to help Ukrainian citizens

RGB Building Supplies is supporting the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) national appeal to help the people of Ukraine by collecting essential items.

RGB’s branches have created donation areas where its staff, customers and those in the local area can drop-off items such as thermal clothing, bedding, sleeping bags, torches, first aid kits, toiletries, baby items, household...

How to reduce arguments about household chores

We have little choice in life but to bow to the chores around our homes. But living with others can make these mandatory tasks become a source of great frustration.

“It was YOUR turn to do the washing up!” “Why is the laundry not hung out to dry?!” “The bin is overflowing – take it out!!”

We’ve all been there. But what are the chores that cause the most consternation? And...

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Launch for new Honiton sale room – one year late!

Chilcotts Auctioneers hosted a special private auction preview to celebrate the opening of the new Dolphin Salerooms.

The company moved into the premises during early 2021, but the original launch event was cancelled due to continuing restrictions of the pandemic. In the meantime the refurbishment of the historical building, which dates back to the 1300s, was completed and the three...

Foot Anstey announces five new Partner promotions from May 2022

Foot Anstey has announced the promotion of five of its lawyers into the firm's Partnership. From 1 May 2022, John Catchpole, Rebecca Kibby, Mark Li, Adam McKenna and Christian Silk will be Partners at the firm, bringing the total number of Partners at Foot Anstey to 54.

In announcing the news of the promotions, Martin Hirst – who will become the firm's Managing Partner on 1 May –...

Devon resident announced as Ambassador for 2022 Veteran Games and Conference

The organisers of the Veteran Games and Conference are delighted to announce that Devon resident, Mark Ormrod, MBE has been announced as Ambassador for the 2022 Games which will take place between 29th May and 3rd June in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel.

First held in 2019, this event will see 65 British wounded, sick and injured Armed Forces veterans travel to Israel with their...

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