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Devon carpenter through to Semi-Final of Screwfix Top Tradesperson Award

Astrid Arnold, a carpenter from Newton Abbot in Devon, has reached the semi-finals of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2023.

Astrid, 48, who owns TouchWood South West has been working in the trade for 23 years. Her initial application highlighted Astrid’s professionalism, dedication, and commitment to supporting the future of the industry, securing her a place in the semi-finals for the...

South West marketing agency seeing significant growth with key new client wins

Positive impact marketing agency welcomes five new clients following recent growth

Exeter and Bristol-based marketing agency Program is celebrating recent growth, welcoming five new clients in recent weeks; IT support provider Acronyms; software development company CoreBlue; Plymouth social enterprise Engaged Communities; multinational hospitality company Accor; and innovative...

The Great South West Partners with UKREiiF

Great South West, a Pan-Regional Partnership representing Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, has announced its partnership with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds.

The Great South West’s decision to join hands with UKREiiF 2024 underlines its commitment to championing...

Colebrook Transporters Director, Sophie Wanless with Ross Hyde of Ignition

Colebrook Transporters Drives Forward with Ignition

A Plymouth-based company specialising in campervan conversions and vehicle repairs, has installed and registered a new MOT station on site, with help from asset finance provider, Ignition.

Colebrook Transporters has been established, and thriving, as an expert in campervan conversions and repairs since 2013, and until now has partly outsourced MOT services by providing its own...

SGO.CC Global Cloud Server Strategy Upgrade

Reliable sources have confirmed that in August 2023, SGO.CC, a leading reverse score prediction platform, successfully completed a $2 million global cloud server strategy upgrade, expediting the deployment of data centers in the Middle East. Simultaneously, a new customer service centre was established in Dubai, aiming to provide higher quality and more professional services to Middle Eastern...

South West celebrates job growth from foreign investment

Heart of the South West saw nearly 1,000 jobs created through foreign investment projects in the last year; an 80% increase on 2021/22.

The Department for Business and Trade has revealed its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) figures for 2022/23 . The UK remains one of the most attractive places in the world to invest in, with over 1,600 FDI projects creating nearly 80,000 jobs across...

RGB Crediton celebrates its 20th anniversary

RGB Building Supplies’ Crediton branch is celebrating 20 years of being located in the town. For two decades, it has been an integral part of the local community, serving customers from various trades and homeowners embarking on their own projects.

Since its opening in 2003, RGB Crediton has become a trusted name in the local building supplies industry. Throughout the last 20 years,...

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Elizabeth Chilcott appointed to Society of Fine Art Auctioneers

Chilcotts Auctioneers is delighted to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Chilcott to the committee of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers (SOFAA).

SOFAA is the only professional organization in the UK exclusively representing fine art auctioneers and valuers as a profession. As a member of the committee, Liz will be involved in supporting the industry in a variety of ways, including...

Acronyms announces £1million investment, as part of Cornwall expansion plans

Acronyms Ltd , a leading technology company specialising in managed IT services, has today announced its expansion into Cornwall and the successful acquisition of Tanist, a Cornwall-based IT solutions provider.

The takeover, which was officially completed on Saturday July 1, 2023, demonstrates a significant investment in the region of over £1million, over a period of three years, with...

Azets Plymouth celebrates one year and appoints new Partner

Azets, the UK Top 10 accountancy firm, is celebrating one year of its Plymouth office, and has welcomed a new Partner.

Azets Plymouth opened in Sutton Harbour in 2022 and is on track to exceed its growth target. Since its opening, the office has welcomed 18 new starters, across service lines including audit, tax, advisory, accounting and restructuring and insolvency.

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