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Regional jobs boost as Devon-based Supacat secures major MOD contract

Devon-based Supacat has today confirmed receipt from UK MOD of an order on behalf of the British Army for 70 High Mobility Transporters (HMT 400 series), to be manufactured in collaboration with major defence engineering contractor Babcock International Group plc through its facility in Devonport.

The contract award for an undisclosed sum could lead to as many as 240 of the light...

Sports for the Young or Aged? The Rise of Esports in the UK

Esports and online gaming is a vast industry nowadays. Many people are baffled by this surge in the esports industry, and many celebrate its success. Traditionally, it's football, cricket and rugby ruling in the stadiums across the UK, but esports could be giving them a run for their money in future.

Esports has become much bigger and better in the last 10 years in the UK - with more...

Giant projection marks launch of public information campaign tackling harassment of women in Exeter

An eye-catching giant projection appeared in Princesshay, Exeter yesterday to mark the launch of a public information campaign in the city centre.

The campaign, run by the Safer Exeter Partnership, aims to tackle harassment of women and girls in Exeter by encouraging people to intervene in a safe and skilful way, if they witness inappropriate behaviour in public places.

To...

Here’s How to Invest for Your Next Family Holiday

With Christmas and the New Year well and truly over, many families are starting to think about their next vacation. The majority of families in the UK choose the summer months to get away with loved ones which leaves just a few months to save up. One way to potentially boost your summer holiday budget this year is to build a profitable investment portfolio. Here’s how you can start investing...

Why a personalised number plate could be the perfect gift

Everyone loves receiving gifts, but searching for the perfect gift can be incredibly difficult. Frankly, gift-giving can be quite stressful. It’s natural to want to give the best gift possible to that special someone, but it’s not always easy to find something that’s just right.

Thanks to the internet, it's very easy to fall into the trap of buying something unoriginal simply for the...

Foot Anstey advises Quilam Capital on two investments in Raylo and Merchant Money

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP , has advised Quilam Capital , which provides financial solutions coupled with expert guidance to businesses operating in the speciality finance market, on the equity aspects of its investments in Raylo and Merchant Money.

Established in 2017, Quilam Capital supports its portfolio in accelerating business growth, accessing external funding and...

Brits can win £1k cash in nationwide competition

We're a nation of dog lovers and according to new data from Butcher’s Nourishing Food for Dogs, the average UK dog owner views five movies a week while snuggled up with their pet.

In honour of the nation’s dog-obsession, the dog food brand has teamed up with TV star Pete Wicks and his French bulldog, Eric, to launch a competition giving away £1k cash plus a year's supply of of Butcher’...

BN Care to grow South West care home provision after £3.40-m BGF investment

A care home group is set to more than double in size to meet the needs of an ageing population across the South of England, following a £3.4-million investment from BGF, one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland.

BN Care has operated three care homes since 2017 – Hay House and The Dales in Exeter and St Vincent’s in Sussex. BGF was...

Foot Anstey advises on merger of ERS Medical with E-zec Medical Transport Services

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has advised the management team at Leeds-headquartered ERS Transition, trading as ERS Medical, on its acquisition by Surrey-based E-zec Medical Transport Services, which is a portfolio company of Cairngorm Capital.

The merger of these two providers of non-emergency patient transport businesses means that the combined group now has more than 2,500...

It’s a match! The world’s first vegetable dating service is launched

Worried about your lonely aubergine shrivelling up this winter? Or are wilting salad leaves giving you the ick? Fruit and veg delivery company Oddbox has unveiled the world’s first vegetable dating service ‘Soilmates’. The tool aims to combat food waste by finding a recipe match for lonely or leftover vegetables. The site allows people to enter select vegetables sitting in their fridge...

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