Devon Business

27/08/2026

Looking for a way to promote your local business? Register for a free directory listing to get discovered today.

https://devonbusiness.directory/submit-company-listing/

24/08/2026

Check out Barnstaple's brand new Science Centre from The Planetary Lab in our latest local news article.

https://devonbusiness.news/planetary-lab-barnstaple/

The Planetary Lab has officially opened its pilot science centre in Barnstaple, an exciting new chapter for science in North Devon.

20/08/2026

Duncan Bond watched the education system from both sides: as an employer who needs skilled people, and as a parent trying to help my children find their way in the world. And the conclusion kept coming back to this — we have badly undervalued apprenticeships, and an entire generation is paying the price.

Read what Duncan has to say as a parent and employer’s view on how Britain lost its way by devaluing apprenticeships and why we must find it again.

A parent and employer’s view on how Britain lost its way by devaluing apprenticeships - and why we must find it again.

18/08/2026

Exeter based Met Office has joined forces with Microsoft to support digital skills and employment across the South West, discover how they've done this in the link below.

The South West Connector from the Met Office and Microsoft aims to boost digital skills, jobs and apprenticeships across Devon and the South West.

17/08/2026

A church in the middle of a business estate may sound unlikely, but spend a few minutes hearing the plan and it makes complete sense. See our article about Rediscover Church Exeter and its vision to create a new community hub in Marshbarton, the city's Industrial Estate. https://devonbusiness.news/rediscover-church-signal-house-exeter-plans/

Project lead Helen Lami, and lead Pastor Pastor Mark Pugh would really value the insights of the local business community into this project. So be sure to have your say on the Exeter City Council website.

15/08/2026

Local drinks brand Hamu to feature in the Harrods food hall as Devon brand launches into luxury retail.

Read more about this local success here :

Devon drinks brand JAMU has secured a listing in the Harrods Food Hall, taking its prebiotic sodas into one of the UK’s best known retailers.

12/08/2026

See how Exeter based Pennon Group is strengthening the team responsible for managing its water infrastructure as the group delivers a record £3.2 billion investment programme in the run up to 2030 and what this investment means for the South West in our article below.

Exeter based Pennon Group is building its infrastructure team as the group delivers a £3.2bn investment programme in the run up to 2030.

04/08/2026

Read our latest article as HookedOnMedia calls for businesses to prepare for the shift in search visibility as AI takes over.

Over half of UK adults now turn to AI assistants over search engines, South West digital agency HookedOnMedia urges businesses to prepare.

24/07/2026

Timewade Ltd and Concorde Ltd - a good example of two established South West businesses working together, sharing local expertise. 👉🏻 see article

Exeter IT specialist Timewade delivers a secure Microsoft 365 migration for Concorde, two established South West businesses working together.

22/07/2026

Looking for an exceptional dentist in Exeter, Just Smile Dental - Dr. Miklós Poratunszky is a Devon business with a bold vision to open further practices across the South West.

Also, through its Corporate Dental Membership, Just Smile Dental is looking to partner with local businesses to provide better employee wellbeing, offering priority appointments, evening and Saturday availability and other benefits for corporate members. See the Just Smile listing in our directory and select video tab to watch their promotional video.
https://devonbusiness.directory/listing/just-smile-dental-exeter/