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George takes off in new Billy Blast-Off mascot role: Exeter City Lexi the Lioness mascot performer debuts at Devon County Show in new rocketman costume

When ultrafast broadband provider Jurassic Fibre was looking for a staff member to wear its new mascot costume at this year’s Devon County Show, George Powlesland was the obvious choice.

George, 23, works as a Technical Advisor at the Exeter-based full fibre broadband company during weekdays. But at weekends he transforms into Lexi the Lioness at his beloved Exeter City Football Club,...

Virtual cricket with sports stars, gaming, and milking a ‘cow’: It’s all in the Jurassic Fibre marquee at Devon County Show

South West-based ultra-fast broadband provider Jurassic Fibre is unveiling its most spectacular marquee yet at the Devon County Show (Thursday May 18th to Saturday 20th) this year.

Families, gamers and wannabe cricket stars will find plenty to do at the marquee at Stand 291, Road 8. Visitors will be treated to free slushies and offered scratch cards for prizes including gaming headsets...

New self-storage facility opens in Sidmouth

A new self-storage facility has opened in Sidmouth, offering residents a convenient and secure place to store belongings.

The purpose-built storage facility occupies the old Potburys’ auction rooms on Temple Street. The space has been extensively refitted and now contains 27 self-storage units ranging from 175sq ft to 15sq ft. Short-term and long-term lets are available.

Owner...

Devon business honoured with first ever King's Award for Enterprise

A scientific services business from Devon has been recognised by the UK’s most prestigious business awards.

Brixham-based Scymaris was today unveiled as a winner of the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, in the International Trade Category. Founded in 2016, Scymaris is a leading provider of Ecotoxicology, Environmental Fate and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Services to global...

New director appointed to head up Westcotts’ Crediton team

A new director has been appointed by leading South West firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, Westcotts to head up their Crediton office.

Accountant Matt Melksham (pictured with Westcotts managing partner, Shona Godefroy) joins the firm with more than 23 years’ experience and will lead the four-strong team, while supporting a growing number of clients in mid Devon....

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New face at Plymouth family law specialists

Senior Associate Solicitor Julia Robson is the latest recruit to join the Divorce and Finance team at The Family Law Company in Princess Court, Plymouth.

Julia brings a wealth of knowhow with her, having specialised in family law throughout her career. She moved with her family to Devon when she was just 10 and has stayed in the county ever since, apart from a stint in London where she...

Transport and digital investments to improve connectivity across Devon

The Heart of the South West LEP is calling on Government to confirm its promises and deliver vital funding for transport and digital projects, to improve the region’s strategic connectivity and boost growth.

The South West is England’s most rural region, often falling behind other areas when it comes to being digital and physically connected. Delivering people and businesses with...

Government urged to support South West’s future skills

The Heart of the South West LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) is calling on Government to accelerate upskilling the region’s workforce with the skills of the future.

Companies in the Heart of the South West area (Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay) are struggling to recruit in growing areas including data science, cyber, robotics, machine learning and customer service. This ‘skills...

Plymouth Science Park welcomes new Finance Director

Plymouth Science Park welcomes new Finance and Business Development Director, who previously directed at a leading FTSE 100 company and worked with The Seafood Restaurant (Rick Stein) in Cornwall.

Neil McLeod took on his first Finance Director position in 1996 with a FTSE 100 company in Milton Keynes, and has since enjoyed a career delivering on growth and sales for a range of...

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East Devon's 'golden mile'

Three different businesses in close proximity to each other not only scooped a coveted Gold at the recent Devon Tourism Awards but have all been named finalists in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

Located in Ottery St Mary and Gittisham, Coldharbour Field Kitchen , Mazzard Farm Holiday Cottages and THE PIG at Combe have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the...

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