Torquay amongst best for female-run businesses
Research reveals that despite the number of female-run businesses growing, female entrepreneurs are still significantly underrepresented across the UKTorquay has one of the highest proportions of fema…
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Specsavers opticians raise funds to fight cancer
A Specsavers husband-and-wife team will be hot-footing it around the Torbay Half Marathon in memory of friends and loved ones who have lost their lives to cancer. Simon and Cassie Simmonds both wor…
Lightfoot launches sustainable driving technology at UK’s largest motor show
Chudleigh-based Lightfoot has this week launched its revolutionary connected car and driver rewards platform - widely recognised as the “Fitbit for cars” - to thousands of motorists at the UK’s larges…
Businesses celebrate initiative to make Exeter a leader in low vehicle emissions
Business leaders from across Devon have celebrated the launch of a major new initiative to improve air pollution in Exeter and across the county. With the aim of removing the equivalent of 1,000 cars’…
Skilled staff celebrate excellence award
Skilled staff at a Newton Abbot store are celebrating after receiving recognition for their role as a leading local employer. The Specsavers store on Queen Street has received a Platinum Employer awa…
Quayside Leisure Centre transformed by £1.2 million investment
A major investment of £1.2million has been pumped into Kingsbridge’s Quayside Leisure Centre over the last 12 months, with an extended and refurbished gym, two renovated studios, a brand-new soft play…
Ivybridge Leisure Centre is transformed by huge £5.9 million investment
A major investment of £5.9 million has been transforming Ivybridge Leisure Centre over the last 9 months, during the first phase of a massive improvement project. This has included creating a topof-th…
Dartmouth Leisure Centre transformed by £350,000 investment
A major investment of £350,000 has seen Dartmouth Leisure Centre transformed over the past 18 months and the works are now complete. During this time, the centre has welcomed a brand-new indoor swimmi…
New Record Store Opens in Teignmouth
A brand new record shop has opened up in the heart of Teignmouth town centre today. The Sound Preservation Society Records is tucked away on Fore Street and offers a great selection of used records, a…
Asset management and investment generates vital income for Torbay
Working on behalf of Torbay Council, TDA has acquired additional investment assets to drive an increase in the Council’s income. TDA’s Estates Team ensures that occupancy levels of Torbay Council o…
Explore award-winning venue at Wedding Showcase
On Sunday 10 March you can explore the award-winning Cockington Court to visualise your wedding day. Cockington Court is holding a Wedding Showcase to show off one of the most romantic wedding venu…
Torbay launches #ApprenticeTakeover campaign
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 4-8 March, Torbay’s new Apprenticeship Working Group introduces the #ApprenticeTakeover. Across Torbay, businesses are joining in National A…
ARON Awards 2019: Putting Pride Back Into The Industry
This week, distinguished winners of the ARON Awards 2019 were celebrated at Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa. Hosted by the industry’s “game-changing” Asian Restaurant Owners Network (ARON), the night…
South Devon College awarded Disability Confident Committed Employer status
South Devon College are delighted to have been awarded ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’ status by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP). As a result of the significant title, the aw…