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How Weekend Markets Shape Local Food and Craft Culture

Weekend markets have a way of changing how you see everyday things. What starts as a simple morning out often becomes something more considered. You slow down, notice details, and pay attention to where things come from. Food and drink taste better, objects feel more meaningful, and the...

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Major employer announcement key opportunity for South West

The announcement of a major new employer locating to the Gravity smart campus in Somerset has been heralded as a key opportunity for the region.

Agratas, Tata Group’s global battery business, has been confirmed as the operator of the UK’s new battery gigafactory on the Gravity campus close to junction 23 of the M5 near Bridgwater in Somerset.

It represents a £4 billion...

Five Perfect Gifts for Mother’s Day 2024

Mothers are constantly putting others before themselves, and Mother’s Day is the perfect time of year to express your appreciation for this. With the special celebration just around the corner, it can be difficult to think of the perfect gesture to show your mum how much you love her.

As most mothers will greatly appreciate a thoughtful gift over an expensive one, here are five...

Recipe: Apple and Oat Crumble

Apple and oat crumble is a delicious and healthy recipe for breakfast or served as a dessert.

This recipe is specifically made with jumbo oats. Jumbo oats are made from oat groats. They have an overall good texture and are slightly thicker and are more processed, which is why they are more fibrous and chewy. You can enjoy this recipe with quality ingredients from Whole Food Earth...

Devon housebuilder gifts homebuyers a £2,000 voucher this New Homes Week

Devon housebuilder Allison Homes is marking New Homes Week (Monday 26th February to Sunday 3rd March) by offering a £2,000 voucher to homebuyers who reserve at one if its four developments in Devon.

New Homes Week is an annual campaign ran by the Home Builders Federation (HBF), celebrating all the benefits of new build homes. During the week, the HBF will provide property seekers with...

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IMP Software co-founders Will Jordan, left, and Dave Hall

Exeter-based IMP Software shortlisted for national Megabuyte100 Emerging Stars award for best-performing technology company

IMP Software has been shortlisted for the Best Performing Company – Government & Healthcare – Emerging Stars award at the upcoming 2024 Megabuyte100 awards.

The Emerging Stars awards identify the UK's 50 best-performing scale-up technology companies in the UK and acknowledge outstanding achievements within peer groups and overall. Evaluation criteria encompass factors...

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Tom Fletcher’s The Creakers to launch at Theatre Royal Plymouth

International singer-songwriter and best-selling author, Tom Fletcher (McFly), brings his smash-hit book, The Creakers, to the stage in a brand-new musical perfect for young people and brave adults!

The world premiere stage production of The Creakers will begin its journey at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 25 October – 02 November with tickets going on sale to the general public on the...

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Shadow Minister for AI and Intellectual Property to deliver keynote talk at South West AI conference

The South West Business Council (SWBC) has announced that the Shadow Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property, Matt Rodda, will deliver the keynote address at their conference: ‘Harnessing the Power of AI: Meeting the Challenges’ on 16th February 2024 at the Great Hall, University of Exeter.

The event, co-sponsored by tech giants Microsoft, specialist law...

VR in Jobs and Entertainment: Is it all hype?

Virtual Reality (VR) emerged as a crucial innovation, straddling the worlds of professional environments and entertainment. The United States, leading the global gaming market with revenues of $54.9 billion in 2022, and China, securing its place with approximately $44 billion in video gaming revenues, highlight immersive technologies' substantial economic impact and potential.

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Innovative AI-enabled engineering lab boosts regional business development

The Heart of the South West LEP has announced £118,000 funding for the Centre for Future Clean Mobility, to develop a new AI engineering lab.

The ACE-Lab (AI-enabled Co-design in Engineering Laboratory), is managed by the University of Exeter’s Centre for Future Clean Mobility at Exeter Science Park. The innovative project will offer a unique blend of human-AI interaction for...

Renowned New Executive Chef Brings Fresh Seasonal Menu to Amelia’s

The award-winning Amelia’s restaurant at Cofton Holidays in Starcross has welcomed an exciting new Executive Chef who promises to bring his experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants and with Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to this hidden gem loved by foodies. Renowned chef Richard King has represented the UK at an international level multiple times at the “Restaurant of The Future”...

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