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Truro-based Skinner’s Brewery is targeting further growth with the appointment of a Devon sales representative, the first to be based outside Cornwall. She will use a ‘Bettymobile’ to exploit the company’s Betty Stogs brand.

With Exeter’s Christmas lights now illuminating the City, shoppers are enjoying hundreds of Festive events across the City throughout December, with new fashion outlets Republic and Urban Outfitters open for business.

In jeopardy due to the current economic climate and Council budget cuts, businesses across Exeter, Devon have rallied together, raising tens thousands of pounds to ensure the Christmas lights went ahead and Exeter's celebrations kicked off in style

In its Notes & Stories – a bi-annual accompaniment to its new ‘Directory 2012’ brochure – Classic Cottages, the UK’s leading independent cottage holiday company for the last 34 years, delves into the hidden gems of the South West.

The Fitness & Flavour Retreats include 3 daily fine dining cookery courses, food & drink workshops & personal trainer led fitness sessions at Park Hall (13-16th Oct) and North Devon's Saunton Sands Hotel (09-13th Nov) 2011. Prices from £450pp

It’s time for a South West autumn getaway

The annual Festival returns to Newton Abbot Racecourse on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August.

Classic Cottages - the UK’s leading independent cottage holiday company and a specialist in the South West – introduces art as you don’t normally know it

Staff and residents at the award-winning Edenmore Nursing Home in Ilfracombe have welcomed a new 5- bed residential suite which has just opened.

The UK’s leading independent cottage holiday company, Classic Cottages, has launched a new section on its website to assist prospective homeowners in making the right decision when buying-to-let a holiday home.

Families are welcome at Newton Abbot Racecourse this summer with added entertainment to keep the children entertained.

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, now in its 3rd successful year. A weekend celebration of all that’s exciting and new in the world of books.

The annual Venus Riders Family SUP Championship has been heralded by organisers as another great success.

With over 700 cottages properties across Cornwall, Dorset, Devon and Somerset, Classic Cottages highlights late availability on some of its most glorious coastal and country holiday homes this summer...

Leading South West range cooker and stove specialist Rangemoors have launched their new Rangemaster Design Centre at their Winkleigh showroom, Devon. It houses one of the largest selections of range cookers and wood burning stoves in the South West.

Gentlemen encouraged to join the ladies for an afternoon of summer jump racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

Cornwall conjures up thoughts of breathtakingly-beautiful sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and wild moorland – but it’s also a green paradise, boasting 70 magnificent gardens

A Westcountry entrepreneur is intent on showcasing the talents of up-and-coming British artists, designers and craftspeople. A young teddy bear maker who's already found favour with X-Factor judge Dannii Minogue is among the first to benefit.

Torquay Leisure Resort’s Toorak Hotel hosts the first meeting for what has been deemed as a ‘new era’ for the Torbay and South Devon Employment and Skills Board.

The first Wild Trout Festival is a chance for novices and experts alike to enjoy the fantastic river ways. It will include daily demonstrations and workshops as well as help and advice out on the river from the resident fly fishing instructors.

Insiderslab.com caught up the convincing insider trading today for the following companies: Aruba, Devon, Accenture, VistaPrint, CBS, & McKesson.

Newton Abbot Racecourse are gearing up for an Easter egg-stravaganza with free Easter Eggs, colouring competitions and children’s entertainment on Saturday 23 April.

The Venus Company has announced the planned expansion of its award-winning, environmentally-friendly café chain with a new Venus Café and Takeaway at the Shops at Dartington in Devon.

Fresh pasta is a perfect dish for this time of year and Tideford Organics offers an exciting range of versatile and delicious cook-in sauces.

Escot Park is creating a unique, open access Red Squirrel encounter in the heart of the 1100 acre estate near Ottery St. Mary, Devon. The encounter will feature a walk-through open air enclosure with a 100m board walk.

Classic Cottages, the UK’s leading independent cottage holiday company, highlights a range of unique, fun and cost-effective ways to spend the Easter, Royal Wedding and May bank holiday extravaganza

Lonely Planet claims that this region – in particular Cornwall – has overtaken the rest of the UK in the culinary stakes

Classic Cottages, the UK’s leading independent cottage holiday company, raises awareness of the fifth annual British Tourism Week by celebrating its most fantastically ‘British’ breaks.

Marc Kent, advanced personal trainer, recently hit Amazon.com’s Best-Seller List with the new book, “Total Body Breakthroughs,” climbing to #9 overall.

One of the Devon’s leading family law firms*, Hartnell Chanot & Partners is pleased to welcome new Director and Children’s law specialist, Julie Shrimpton to the Plymouth Office.

Lyn Halcrow was due to retire after her ‘special birthday’ last Summer. But she couldn’t bear to leave the job she’s made her own over the past 20 years

By any standards this has been a fantastic year for Exeter newcomers Follett Stock. Now the firm is celebrating being the only South West firm shortlisted for a national award which recognises the top litigation lawyers in the country.

Hannah Dennison has thrilled “cozy mystery” fans for years with her Vicky Hill series. In the fourth book Thieves!, Dennison re-introduces us to her ongoing protagonist, Vicky Hill, as a captivating cross between Bridget Jones and Nancy Drew.

Tiverton and Honiton MP Neil Parish has praised the living options for the over 60s offered by leading UK developer Retirement Villages Ltd.

Top rated local house builder Devonshire Homes are celebrating for a third consecutive year after scooping another NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award, at Moorhayes Park, Tiverton, Devon.

Ilfracombe in North Devon, England will be awash with maritime activities for all the family from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 September 2010 when the second SeaIlfracombe festival celebrates the town’s sea heritage from Iron Age origins to the present.

With countless award-winning beaches and spectacular views it’s no wonder the South West is the UK’s number one holiday destination. That’s why Retirement Villages Ltd chose to develop three age-exclusive villages in the region.

Established Dunchideock artist, Kasia Turajczyk will be inviting guests into her studio/local gallery in Dunchideock, Exeter, Devon, UK to view her new work this year in the forthcoming county-wide arts event, Devon Open Studios. Opening 4/09-19/09

Devon based chartered accountants, the Atkey Goodman Group, has merged its three existing individual firms; Atkey Goodman, Michael Locke & Co. and Fisher Bell & Co. to form a single organisation, AGL Accountants.

Large Insiders Trade Alerts on Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF), Monsanto (NYSE: MON), Honeywell (NYSE: HON), Devon (NYSE: DVN), Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), & Medtronic (NYSE: MDT); Reported by Insiderslab.com

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Local architectural practice McCaren Design is celebrating a long-awaited planning victory after being granted permission for a stunning contemporary riverside house.

Inspired by the Great Pudding Club of the Cotswolds, The 3 star Arundell Arms Hotel and AA 2 rosette Restaurant in Lifton, Devon launched Devon’s Own Pudding Club to help preserve this ancient and endangered species

Indie Rockers Muse are doing a stadium tour around the UK in September. Don't miss out on seeing these rockers live, get your tickets today from Save Me A Ticket.com

It is now a case of ‘Office SMART by name office smart by nature’ for a growing Cornish company, which is putting a new division on the road to success with the first model of an all-new fleet.

The future’s bright, the future’s office interiors for Cornwall-based Office SMART ( www.officesmartinteriors.co.uk ). As part of their new marketing strategy Office SMART are celebrating their Office Interiors division...

A dedicated Cornish graduate looking to enhance his business career in Cornwall has found the perfect placement with OfficeSMART through the ESF (European Social Fund) Convergence supported Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) scheme.

After recent changes in the Office Environment industry in the South-West, Office SMART is now positioned to be the ONLY Cornish company to keep business in Cornwall on both the Office Supplies and Interiors side.

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