The Lyn Valley Dog House, winner of our Best Retailer Award 2025, is expanding with a new branch in Bideford. The grand opening event will take place at 11am on Saturday 26 July with a free signature biscuit for all new customers. Owner Jacquie Dove says: “Following on from winning Retailer of the Year, I … Read more
North Devon Handmade Collective (NDHC) and Barnstaple Pannier Market have formed a new partnership for North Devon Arts Fest, a one-day festival celebrating the very best in local art, making, food and music on Sunday 27 July 2025 in the PannierMarket, in collaboration with North Devon Council and Devon Arts. Barnstaple Pannier Market has appointed … Read more
The winners of the North Devon Business Awards 2025 were announced at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe on Friday 6 June. North Devon Business of the Year 2025 sponsored by Philip Milton & Company Plc Scribbleton Art & Creative Business Achievement Silk Crystal Best B2B Business sponsored by Seth Conway Media Get Better Best Consumer Business … Read more
The Devon Create Growth Programme, delivered by Creative UK, aims to address investment challenges in the creative industries and support founders to develop their creative business. More than 50 local businesses took part in the first round of the Create Growth Programme in 2024, receiving intensive support from industry and investment experts, as well as … Read more
At last – we reveal the finalists in the 2025 awards. Back in December, we had to assess the risks of running these awards in the light of the extreme challenges being imposed on the economy. We decided to go ahead but it hasn’t been easy. Just like you, we understand how tough business is … Read more
Join the the Heart of the South West Growth Hub’s free workshop, ‘From Zero to AI: Introducing Generative AI for Everyday Business Tasks’ at Exeter Science Park delivered by Scott Quilter from Techosaurus and Lisa Lessware, Growth Hub’s digital business adviser. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate practical AI applications that you can start using straight … Read more
Ilfracombe Town Council, with Job Centre Plus, is organising the Ilfracombe and Business Careers Expo – on Wednesday 12 February at North Devon Resort – to connect local businesses with jobseekers and career explorers. Whether you’re looking to take your first steps into the workforce, find a new job, or gain valuable work experience, this … Read more
The North Devon Business Awards 2025 – now in their sixth year – are open for entries. Any business based or operating in North Devon can enter for free and there are categories to suit all businesses, large or small, new or old, in every sector. New for 2025 are the Farming & Agriculture Award … Read more
The 361 Energy Fair returns to Barnstaple Pannier Market on Sunday 29 September 2024. There will be installers of renewable and energy saving technologies, the latest electric vehicles, energy saving advice, environmental organisations, local food and craft stands as well as music and activities for all the family. A key theme for this year’s fair … Read more
It certainly doesn’t help when confronted by scenes like this (spotted yesterday). Businesses need to keep moving. Everything changes continuously and even if you want to stand still – comfortable where you are now – the world around you will impose change. That’s why we’re launching Business Action Direction – a monthly boardroom meeting to … Read more
Petroc will be running free Skills Bootcamps – flexible courses of up to 16 weeks – giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer. Courses are open to adults aged 19 or over who are looking to improve their skills and employability. A guaranteed interview is … Read more
A charity and activity centre for people with disabilities is facing an immediate and critical financial crisis. Calvert Exmoor, in North Devon, has entered a consultation period regarding staff redundancies and a possible closure, and a follow up Crowdfunder has launched to raise £500,000 in August to ensure the centre can remain open. Calvert Exmoor … Read more
It is always a delight to welcome Mark Ansell, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, to the North Devon Business Awards to talk about the benefits of entering the King’s Awards for Enterprise. Once again, Mark is urging more businesses across the county, especially in North Devon, to enter the King’s Awards and Business Action supports … Read more
The Devon Women in Business Awards, organised by Maureen Townsend and Louise Jenner (pictured), are now open for entries.Self entry is encouraged, although nominations for Female Apprentice, Female Employee of the Year and Best Supporting Act (any gender) are welcomed. DWIB collaborates with other Devon award schemes including the Torbay Inspiring Business Awards, Devon Chamber … Read more
Afternoon tea at Castle Hill, Filleigh set the scene for co-founders and directors Alexis Bowater OBE and Tess Stuber to introduce the West Country Women Awards to 100 assembled women from across North Devon. After a welcome from the Countess of Arran, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Alexis explained how the West Country Women Awards shine … Read more
