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Boosting Farm Efficiency Through Smarter Infrastructure Investments

Modern agriculture is facing one of its most pivotal eras. As farmers navigate a landscape shaped by unpredictable weather, rising operational costs, and increasing pressure for sustainability, the importance of operational efficiency has never been greater. In this demanding environment, the...

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Successful chandlery celebrates 25 years of growth

Plymouth-based Mountbatten Boathouse first opened whilst working out of half a workshop in 1998 and now occupies two floors over 3 buildings, offering something more than the ubiquitous chandlery chain.

The company motto says Supply Install Service Repair because that is what they do! Mountbatten Boathouse is a complete chandlery service, centred within Plymouth Yacht Haven marina...

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Jo Giles is named South West’s Most Promising Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Jo Giles, from Tiverton, Devon, has been named the South West’s most promising trainee quantity surveyor at this year’s Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Young Achiever Awards.

Jo joined Milestone Infrastructure as a receptionist/office assistant after a career break, and was promoted to a Trainee Quantity Surveyor in April 2023 before taking up her current role as...

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South West communities receive funding boost to improve mobile connectivity

The Connecting Devon & Somerset Mobile Boost scheme has secured over £430,000 from the Heart of the South West LEP, to provide vital mobile connectivity to rural communities.

The Mobile Boost scheme ran from February 2021 to March 2023, and funded over 1,700 installations across the region, helping small businesses and homeworkers with poor indoor mobile coverage.

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5 Effective Ways to Prevent Theft on Your Construction Site

With opportunities to shape skylines and forge new communities, construction is one of the most lucrative and rewarding careers! However, like any occupation, it has its share of risks, and working in the public eye means being open to various challenges, including theft and sabotage, which are unfortunately rife in the sector. Indeed, shockingly, 21% of construction professionals face...

Specialist trade morning at Exmouth builders merchant

Trade professionals are being invited to learn more about the latest piping systems for the building industry when leading European manufacturer SANHA visits RGB Building Supplies’ Exmouth branch on Tuesday 24th October.

Between 8am and midday, visitors will have the opportunity to explore SANHA’s innovative solutions and receive practical advice from experts about how its products can...

Exeter marketing firm takes gold for campaign tackling harassment against women

Bystander Intervention Campaign wins at South West CIPR Awards

A campaign to help tackle harassment against women and girls in Exeter has won a major award.

Exeter-based marketing agency Program saw off competition from around the country at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards for their Bystander Intervention campaign for the Safer Exeter...

Law firm employees provided with lifetime allowance for fertility treatment

Foot Anstey LLP has partnered with Europe’s most comprehensive reproductive health benefits provider, Fertifa, to introduce an enhanced fertility and family-forming and gender-based health benefit.

Starting in October 2023, all employees at the law firm will have access to unlimited 1-2-1 wellbeing support and navigational advice for their fertility challenges and fertility journeys....

RGB is urging property owners to winterproof their homes now to avoid costly damage

As winter approaches, RGB Building Supplies is providing advice to property owners on how to get ready for the colder months. With unpredictable weather conditions, it's crucial to ensure a home is winter-ready both inside and out. Neglecting to do so can result in costly damage and higher energy bills due to draughts.

Jason Hurley, branch manager at RGB in Exmouth, explains why it’s...

SSG’s defibrillation initiative helps another organisation!

SSG Training and Consultancy, Southwest service provider, is an organisation that have always valued positive impacts on local communities. This is why this year they launched a new initiative to support local community groups by supplying them with defibrillation units.

As part of this, SSG have pledged that from every delegate booked onto a first aid course, £1 goes towards funding...

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Devon carpenter is top of the trades!

In one of the most hotly contested finals yet, Astrid Arnold, a Devon-based carpenter, was announced as the winner of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023, proving herself as an exceptionally skilled tradesperson with a passion for helping others.

Astrid, 48, was presented with the award - one of the industry’s most coveted titles - during Screwfix Live, held at Farnborough International...

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