Devon

Diabetic drivers need to declare condition warns insurance experts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/05/2021 - 11:08pm

A leading Insurance comparison website is warning that many motorists with diabetes risk a hefty fine if they fail to declare the condition to the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA).

Quotezone.co.uk also warns that policies could be void and claims disputed if diabetic drivers have not declared the disease to their insurer - and that includes those newly diagnosed.

As the pandemic-induced lockdowns forced people to alter their lifestyles with the closure of gyms, restricted exercise and reported spike in fast food takeaways – elements which can increase a person’...

Chris Harris-Deans awarded honorary fellowship of the CISI

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 07/05/2021 - 11:05pm

Chris Harris-Deans, Director of Investment Management Services – Branches, has been awarded an honorary fellowship of the CISI, the most prestigious nomination awarded by the Board of the Institute to senior individuals who have made a significant positive contribution to the Institute and the financial services profession.

Based in the Charles Stanley Exeter office, Chris has a long and distinguished history with the CISI. He is a past Board member having initially joined the South West Committee as its first student member, eventually becoming President and helping the...

South Devon’s Cofton Holidays scoops title for best caravan and camping facilities at national Staycation Awards

Devon’s multi award-winning Cofton Holidays which is experiencing the busiest summer in its history, with occupancy rates running at 98%, up 8% on 2019, has been named the UK’s Best Caravan/Campsite at the prestigious iTravel Staycation Awards 2020/21.

Having been shortlisted in more categories than any other tourism business in the UK, the team at Cofton attended the virtual Staycation Awards, held to celebrate the cream of the crop within the tourism sector.

After receiving more than 1,000 nominations and entries across 14 fiercely competitive categories., the virtual...

Rural communities “left behind” and lack access to essential services, according to new report

Many rural communities in the UK have been “left behind” and require a different approach to transport and mobility investment than those in urban areas, a new report says today.

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, which has offices located in Bristol, Exeter, London, Plymouth, Southampton, Taunton and Truro, has collaborated with global consulting firm WSP on ‘The 30-minute rural community’ which explores mobility within the UK's rural areas.

The report examines the challenges around rural mobility and the opportunities to create more productive, greener, healthier,...

Michelmores supports WWF and Tesco on future of farming report

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/05/2021 - 7:33am

Michelmores has contributed to the UK's first report on the future of insect protein in pig, poultry and aquaculture feed.

The Report, ‘The Future of Feed: a WWF roadmap to accelerating insect protein in UK feeds' , produced by WWF and Tesco, was launched during a virtual panel discussion where Michelmores' leading Agricultural Lawyer, Ben Sharples, discussed the existing legislation and urgent need for the UK government to introduce new regulations for this important sector.

The Report highlights the huge potential for insect farming to help tackle the climate and...

Top industry award-win for Devon’s first female co-working space

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 10:51pm

Devon’s first co-working space for female entrepreneurs is delighted to announce they have won a Business Excellence Award, tipped as the ‘Best Coworking Space 2021 in Devon’.

Based in the heart of Totnes, The Tribe was given the top accolade by judges after what has certainly been a turbulent year for all industries. Hosted annually, the Business Excellence Awards seek to celebrate and reward companies for excellence in the industry, the quality of their products and their dedication to service.

A community-driven boutique co-working space for women, The Tribe was...

Azets South Molton Make Senior Promotion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 5:01pm

Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, announces its latest promotion, with South Molton’s Jon Hare appointed to Associate Director, just months after he was promoted to Senior Manager. Working across a range of agriculture clients, Jon will take up the position from 1st July 2021 and be based at the South Molton office.

Matthew Gard, Regional Managing Partner at Azets, commented: “As a top 10 accountancy firm, Azets focuses on delivering a highly personalised service, though our local office network and proprietary digital workplace...

Henry Slade one of the unluckiest players to never represent the Lions, says Will Greenwood

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 4:25pm

HENRY SLADE could go down as one of the unluckiest players never to play for the British & Irish Lions, says three-time tourist and England legend Will Greenwood.

Exeter Chiefs centre Slade was one of the most notable absentees in the 37-man squad named by head coach Warren Gatland back in May, with the likes of Scotland's Chris Harris and Ireland's Bundee Aki preferred in the midfield.

While the Lions were beating Japan 28-10 in their Tour opener at BT Murrayfield last weekend Slade was busy on domestic duty, as Exeter fell narrowly short of successfully defending...

CDS calls for flexible Government approach for hard to reach areas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 2:00pm

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) is calling for a flexible approach from Government to improve broadband connectivity in very hard to reach areas in order to avoid the risk of communities “being left behind”.

In its response to the Government’s consultation on the issue, CDS states that a mix of large contractual delivery, in parallel with support for community solutions through voucher schemes, is needed to tackle the challenges of delivering broadband to the most rural communities.

Matt Warman MP, the Minster for Digital Infrastructure, issued a call for evidence to...

Feritech Global receives funding from BIG Productivity to support growth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/02/2021 - 1:45pm

BIG Productivity have approved grant funding of over £38,000 for Feritech Global, contributing towards their ambitious growth plans. The grant from BIG Productivity is to be used towards the purchase of a new JCB telescopic handler.

BIG Productivity (Business Investment Fund for Growth) is a £3.15 million investment fund, financed by the European Regional Development Fund and delivered by Cornwall Development Company. The scheme aims to increase productivity in the region by supporting businesses with national and international opportunities. It is expected that the programme...

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