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Seasoned accountant joins growing South West firm to drive business development

R T Marke & Co. Chartered Accountants , part of Sumer Group , has announced the appointment of Terry Bridle as Performance and Business Development Manager, underscoring the firm’s ongoing strategy to enhance its service offerings for small to medium-sized enterprises across Devon and Cornwall.

Well known throughout the region, Terry brings nearly 30 years of experience in accountancy, with a strong track record of advising family-owned businesses both locally in the South West and nationally. His strong reputation, particularly in the construction and medical sectors, makes...

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Willem Puddy promoted to Partner at Old Mill in record time

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Posted: Tue, 03/25/2025 - 7:29pm

South West financial experts Old Mill has announced the promotion of Willem Puddy to Partner in the firm’s Rural team—an achievement that reflects his exceptional contribution and rapid career progression.

Since joining Old Mill in 2018, Willem has demonstrated outstanding technical expertise, a strong drive, and an innate ability to build trusted relationships with clients. His promotion to Partner, achieved in record time, highlights both his talent and dedication to delivering results.

A Chartered Accountant and Adviser with a degree in Business Management, Willem has...

Final Call for Entries into the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards

The deadline to enter the prestigious 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards is fast approaching, with entries closing on Monday 31st March. Recognised as the gold standard for excellence, the awards celebrate the best of Devon’s food and drink producers, retailers and hospitality establishments.

Open to members and non-members of Food Drink Devon, the awards feature a new category for 2025, ‘Best Bar’, spotlighting Devon’s top drinks-led venues.

Greg Parsons, chair of Food Drink Devon, comments: “Over the past 13 years, the awards have continued to grow and thrive. Its success...

Devon firm acquires iconic Scottish retailer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/25/2025 - 3:34pm

PECO Model Railways, one of Britain’s most respected model railway manufacturers, wholesalers, and publishers, has just announced the acquisition of Scottish retailer Harburn Hobbies - a beloved model railway shop based in Edinburgh. This marks a significant milestone for both companies, ensuring the continued success of a business with a remarkable history dating back to the 1930s.

Harburn Hobbies was originally founded in Leith by Mr. Hargreaves and Mr. Burns, whose combined names formed the now-famous retailer, Harburn Hobbies. In the 1950s, Colonel Jimmy Innes purchased the...

South West Food & Drink Experts Serve Up Success to FUEL Region’s Small Businesses

Sell-out business growth event from food & drink experts KW Marketing returns this April to equip the region’s food & drink brands with the strategies, insights, and connections they need to scale smarter.

South West business growth event, FUEL LIVE, returns on Wednesday 30th April 2025 , bringing together ambitious food & drink founders, marketers, and industry leaders to tackle their biggest growth challenges head-on.

After last year’s sell-out success, demand for a second event has been overwhelming, proving just how vital real, actionable marketing...

Sustainable accounting as Fresh achieves carbon neutrality

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 03/14/2025 - 6:40am

The Fresh Accountancy Company has recently become carbon neutral with a new partnership.

The business has signed up to the Just One Tree initiative, which plants trees around the world to help regenerate forests, restore the planet and increase biodiversity.

This is the latest step in Fresh’s drive towards improving and maintaining its environmental credentials.

Fresh’s founder, Tom Baker said: “We’ve looked at different options including bringing in a consultant to work out our carbon emissions. However, we decided it was more beneficial to assume a worst case...

The Moorland Fuels team in front of a fuel tanker

Moorland Fuels to Raise Vital Funds for Age UK Devon as Part of its New Brand Launch

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels, which has provided domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers in Devon and Cornwall for more than 20 years, has unveiled a bold new brand identity, reinforcing its roots in the local community and its employee-owned status.

Embodied in the company’s new strapline ‘What Matters to You, Matters to us’, the rebrand sees the introduction of a new look for its website and fleet of tankers, and a fresh new corporate manifesto outlining the business’s commitment to playing its part in the community, and to serving the region with...

From Exeter to £21 Million in 2 years for LUMI Therapy

LUMI Therapy ( https://lumitherapy.co.uk/ ), number one leaders in cold water therapy and fitness recovery, which is currently raising investment on Crowdcube!

In just two years and starting from Exeter, LUMI Therapy has achieved £21 million in revenue, growing even faster than Gymshark, with top partners including Tommy Fury, Harry Maguire, Alpine F1, Soccer Aid, Arnold Fest, Spencer Matthews, Mo Farah.

Their impact in the fitness and wellness space has been phenomenal:

  • More than 276k customers globally
  • The Recovery Pod: a viral success with 200k+
  • ...
Hornoring Outstanding Talent in Business.

Honouring Outstanding Talent in Business

The South West is a region brimming with innovation, creativity, and resilience. Yet, so many of the individuals and organisations driving this dynamic business ecosystem remain under the radar. That’s something the HOT List 2025 is set to change.

Recognising Unsung Business Heroes

Launched as part of the prestigious Business Fest South West, The HOT List 2025 is a new initiative designed to celebrate the unsung heroes of the business world across the South West. These are the individuals and organisations whose effort, ingenuity, and leadership are transforming...

Re-flow secures investment from Kester Capital to drive next growth phase

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/06/2025 - 7:25pm

Following previous investment rounds and year on year rapid growth, this investment marks a major milestone, as Re-flow transitions towards international expansion. Kester’s deep sector expertise and proven track record in driving growth and value creation makes them the ideal partner.

Re-flow deliver an intuitive, flexible, and powerful FM solution tailored to the very specific needs of the critical infrastructure industry. Designed to enhance safety, compliance, visibility, and reduce environmental impact, the platform streamlines field operations, improves communication...

30 years in Exeter: Skipton Building Society reaffirms commitment with branch transformation

Skipton Building Society is celebrating 30 successful years in Exeter with the relaunch of its branch following a major refurbishment. Located at the heart of the city, Skipton has remained a trusted financial provider, helping members achieve their financial goals.

“We’ve seen many changes over the past 30 years, but our commitment to Exeter remains as strong as ever,” says Branch Manager Emma Smith. “ We’re proud to continue serving the community and helping people reach their financial milestones.”

At a time when many financial institutions are closing branches,...

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