North Devon Business Awards 2026 finalists
We are delighted to announce the finalists in the North Devon Business Awards 2026. Thank you to all entrants. The quality has been superb, making…
Launch of North Devon Place Board marks start of exciting new chapter for North Devon business
Devon Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of the North Devon Place Board – a dedicated, business-led board that will champion the…
Connect, recruit and grow at jobs fair
10am–3pm, Wednesday 25 February 2026 After the resounding success of last year’s event, which saw 300+ visitors through the doors and 30 local businesses showcasing…
New owner commits to invest in holiday park
Vale Holiday Parks has acquired Golden Coast Holiday Park, Woolacombe, one of North Devon’s most popular family destinations. Previously owned by Verdant Leisure, the park…
People Planet Profit – Skills & Support for a Thriving Food & Drink Sector
Are you a decision maker in a hospitality, food or drink business in Ilfracombe or North Devon? Do you own your own business or lead…
Tutoring firm fundraises to open family mentoring centre
Next Steps Tutors CIC aims to fundraise £500,000 over five years for a family mentoring centre based in Onyx Business Park, Roundswell, Barnstaple. The centre…
North Devon Manufacturing Awards
North Devon Manufacturers Association’s annual awards are now open for entries from both members and non-member businesses. Businesses can enter one or more of the…
Award-winning retailer expands
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…
New partnership for North Devon Arts Fest
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…
North Devon Business Awards 2025 winners
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…
Devon Create Growth Programme back for 2025
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…
North Devon Business Awards 2025 finalists
At last – we reveal the finalists in the 2025 awards. Back in December, we had to assess the risks of running these awards in…
From Zero to AI
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…
Connecting businesses and jobseekers
Ilfracombe Town Council, with Job Centre Plus, is organising the Ilfracombe and Business Careers Expo – on Wednesday 12 February at North Devon Resort –…
North Devon Business Awards 2025 open for entries
The North Devon Business Awards 2025 – now in their sixth year – are open for entries. Any business based or operating in North Devon…
361 Energy Fair
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…
Confused about which direction to take?
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…
Sign up for skills bootcamps
Petroc will be running free Skills Bootcamps – flexible courses of up to 16 weeks – giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills…
Charity and activity centre campaigns to avoid closure
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…
King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024
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…
Devon Women in Business Awards 2024
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…
West Country Women Awards
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…
NDMA Awards for North Devon manufacturers
North Devon Manufacturers Association is now running its annual awards. Any North Devon manufacturer can enter – both NDMA members and non-members – for free…
North Devon Business Awards 2024 winners
The winners of the Business Action North Devon Business Awards 2024 were announced at the Winners Celebration – sponsored by NFU Mutual Barnstaple and Bideford…
Onyx Business Parks commits to purchasing land to extend Roundswell Enterprise Park
Award-winning commercial developer Onyx Business Parks has announced its commitment to purchasing its latest site at Roundswell Enterprise Park. This strategic move underscores Onyx’s confidence…
Royal Navy selects SEA’s Ancilia for £135m Maritime Countermeasures Contract
SEA (Systems Engineering and Assessment), a Cohort plc company, has been awarded a £135 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide…
Create Growth Programme for Devon creative sector
Creative UK is launching the Devon Create Growth Programme for creative businesses in Devon after helping Devon County Council to deliver a successful funding application…
Join the Skills Revolution for your New Year’s Resolution
Petroc is encouraging North Devon businesses to “play your part in shaping the workforce of the future”: By hosting a T Level student work placement,…
North Devon Business Awards 2024 now open
The fifth annual North Devon Business Awards are now open for entries with 14 categories offering the opportunity for every business in the area to…
Lyn Valley Dog House is #SmallBiz100 small business champion
Jacquie Dove, owner of The Lyn Valley Dog House in Lynton, was one of hundreds of small businesses joining a special reception at the House of…