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Launch of The Chelston Centre
Torquay businesswoman Debbie Thorpe has celebrated her first anniversary by expanding and opening new premises.

HotSW LEP business plan
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership has unveiled its business plan for the next three years.

New rail station for Cranbrook planned
A planning application has been submitted for a £4.5m railway station at Cranbrook.

Major strategic regeneration planned for Plymouth Airport site
A major strategic regeneration project is planned for the site of the former Plymouth Airport.

Michael Spiers and team brings back best of Baselworld
South West based Michael Spiers Jewellers is hoping to stay ahead of the game after attending the world's largest watch and jewellery exhibition, Baselworld 2012.

Bintan Island
Never heard of Bintan Island? Let me introduce you to this magical Indonesian destination, such a well-kept secret among savvy travellers that has only now emerged as a not-to-be-missed hot spot.

Opticians help celebrate St Loye's 75th anniversary
Exeter-based St Loye's Foundation, has announced a partnership with Specsavers, encouraging people to participate in challenges to help raise money.

Work placements are looking bright for businesses
Organisations seeking cost-effective staffing solutions during the current tough economic climate have led to a significant uptake of European work placements.

Ditch the car and hop on your bike
How many of us would like to ditch our cars and hop on our bikes, but just need that little extra push to gear us into action?

Workers face increased risk of losing jobs
More than 38,000 workers in Devon face an increased risk of losing their jobs.

Francis Clark appoints new partners
Chartered accountants Francis Clark LLP has announced the appointment of two new partners bringing the total partnership to 48.

Bishop Fleming and Spirent Communications sponsor MTI12
Bishop Fleming and Spirent Communications are to sponsor this year's Hi Tech, Manufacturing and Innovation Conference - MTI12.

Brixham fish buyer guilty of dumping scallop shells
A Brixham fish buyer has been ordered to pay more than £2,700 in fines, costs and compensation for dumping 36 sacks of scallop shells

Ashgrove Kitchens helps Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall start over
Crediton based Ashbrove Kitchens has helped to save the day for Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's field kitchen following a fire at the chef's River Cottage barn.