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New Funding and Finance Resource for every Business in Devon and Somerset

Businesses in Devon and Somerset are set to receive improved access to funding opportunities, guidance, best practice and finance support thanks to a new project launched by the Heart of the South West LEP .

Access to Finance SW is a free community platform for growing businesses in the Heart of the South West region.

From regular business meetups to ‘ask the expert’ sessions...

Children and young people across the South and South West to benefit from law firm charitable grants

Foot Anstey LLP, has announced the four community organisations receiving £1,000 grants from its charitable foundation.

The Foot Anstey Foundation funds, raised by employees, are donated to local charities that have local impact.

The four charities receiving the grants are Breakout Youth in Southampton , HomeStart Exeter , Plymouth Football Boot Bank and...

Success for Great South West geothermal and solar but UK offshore wind farms miss out

UK Clean Energy Powerhouse Great South West receives geothermal & solar boost as Cornwall geothermal projects secure first ever UK Contracts for Difference from Government; APPG Celtic Sea to meet this week to discuss offshore progress

Geothermal projects in Cornwall have secured contracts awarded by the Government to provide clean energy for the next 15 years, as part of a 320 MW...

Exeter IT company celebrates new chapter as Jordan Westcott steps up as Managing Director

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, is excited to announce a significant milestone in its leadership team.

Jordan Westcott, who joined the company over a decade ago, is set to take the helm as the new Managing Director in September 2023. He will succeed Julian Wills, who will transition to the role of CEO.

Jordan joined the company in 2008 at...

Is it Possible to Cut Keys at Home?

Cutting a key, a process that seems both intricate and mystifying to the average individual, traditionally involves a trip to a local locksmith or a key-cutting kiosk. However, with technological advancements and an increasing desire for DIY solutions, many homeowners wonder if it's feasible to undertake this task at home. Let's delve into the nitty-gritty of home-based key cutting and the...

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South Devon College illuminates the way

South Devon College bags ½ £million unprecedented opportunity to nurture the future of photonic semiconductors.

In a milestone for UK science and technology, South Devon College, has landed a ground-breaking partnership with Bay Photonics, a photonics packaging specialist and Davies & Bell, a microelectronics bonding specialist. bringing a beacon of innovation to Britain's south west...

Unlocking Growth and Stability: Releveraging Your Property Portfolio

In the dynamic landscape of real estate investment, strategic decisions play a crucial role in achieving financial prosperity and stability. One such strategy that has gained prominence among UK property investors is "releveraging" a property portfolio . This sophisticated approach involves harnessing the power of leverage to unlock new avenues of growth and potential while ensuring prudent...

Plymouth’s largest social landlord appoints city-born law firm Foot Anstey to advise on much-needed affordable homes

Growing national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has been appointed to Plymouth Community Homes ' (PCH) legal panel to support on an array of development and employment legal matters.

Founded 14 years ago, PCH is Plymouth's largest social housing landlord with over 16,000 properties, providing homes for more than 35,000 people in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

PCH has appointed...

UK Boardroom Apprentice Programme Set to Return Next Month

The UK Boardroom Apprentice is set to return as applications for next year’s programme are set to open on Monday 4th September 2023.

UK Boardroom Apprentice is a unique 12-month board learning, development and placement programme which enables those who would like to serve on a public or third sector board to learn and gain the experience that they need to take that step.

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The problem of assault in the UK Military: Accountability and justice

The latest annual statistics from the Ministry of Defence raise serious welfare concerns for the armed forces. Violence and assault continue to threaten the integrity of the military, even with the thorough vetting and training processes for each serving member.

Amongst the Service Police investigations between 1st January and 31st December 2022, there were 342 investigations into...

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