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‘What is the value of a wave?’ North Devon named the UK’s first-ever World Surfing Reserve
North Devon has been named the UK’s first-ever World Surfing Reserve, and second in Europe. There are 12 World Surfing Reserves worldwide, which include Malibu and Santa Cruz in California, Ericeira in Portugal, the Gold Coast, Manly and Noosa in Australia, Punta de Lobos in Chile, Huanchaco in Peru, Guarda do Embau in Brazil, and …
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Winners crowned at Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards 2023
South Bank business success has been celebrated in spectacular fashion. More than 400 people enjoyed a powerful West End performance as ‘Les Miz’ combined with biz and fizz for a night of celebration in Scunthorpe. Organisers of the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards had hoped the theme would reflect how courage, passion and resilience of human …
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Sunderland church conversion named North East’s best building for 2023
A listed church which has been converted into a thriving community hub has been named the North East’s best building. The winners of the 2023 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards have been announced, championing schemes for their regional importance as pieces of architecture. The creatively restored 17Nineteen building in Sunderland, by …
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Nissan forecasts big rise in global profits despite ‘harsh’ environment
Automotive giant Nissan says it expects a rise in global profits next year despite what it says is a “harsh” business environment. The Japanese company – which has a key European plant at Sunderland employing more than 6,000 people – has released results for the year ending March 31, 2023 which show that revenues rose …
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Devon visitor attraction, billed as UK’s ‘oldest home’, up for sale
Britain’s “oldest home”, in Devon, has gone on the market for the first time in 120 years. Kents Cavern, in Torquay dates back to the prehistoric age. The freehold property includes UNESCO protected caves, which have been open to the public since the 19th century. The property, caves and business, which have been owned by …
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Wales will receive more than £7m in latest round of Community Ownership Fund, says UK Government
Wales is set to receive at least £7.1m in the latest round of funding available for community asset transfers from the UK Government. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has launched the third round of its £150m Community Ownership Fund (COF), raising the cap on available funding for each project from £250,000 to …
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Tesco boss takes home £4.4 million — pays tax in Ireland
TESCO boss Ken Murphy took home pay of £4.44 million this year, an amount likely to cause anger amidst a cost-of-living crisis and with food inflation running at more than 15%.The CEO’s pay is down a little from the £4.75 million gained in 2022.City sources say Murphy, born in Cork, is registered for tax in …
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How waste disposal specialists at Bakers Environmental are helping prisoners get back on the right track
A skip hire, recycling and shredding specialist is helping ex-cons to get back on the straight and narrow. Bakers Environmental Solutions is working with prisoners at HMP Five Wells, in Northamptonshire, to help them rehabilitate and find work within the prison and upon their release. Bakers, which is based in Leicester, has opened a dedicated …
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County Durham arm of steel specialist William Cook could benefit from defence spending
A maker of steel products for the defence industry says its North East base could benefit from increased Ministry of Defence spending amid the war in Ukraine. New accounts for William Cook Stanhope, which specialises in steel casting technology for defence vehicles and components for the container handling market, show turnover was steady at £20.5m …
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Telecoms equipment firm 4Com secures fifth acquisition within a year
Fast-growing telecoms equipment supplier 4Com has continued its recent acquisition spree after completing its fifth deal within the past year. The Bournemouth-based firm has now bought around 90 business telecoms customers of Meridian IT Communications, adding to its total base of 13,000 clients. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. 4Com completed its first …
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Bristol-based communications agency records two consecutive years of 50 per cent revenue growth
South West communications agency reports second year of 50% year-on-year revenue growth. B2B and corporate PR and communications specialists Ambitious PR, has said it is “setting its sights on £1.65m revenue in 2023”, securing itself as one of the largest independent PR agencies in the region. Female-founded, owned, and run, Ambitious, celebrated 10 years in …
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Dorset firm C3IA Solutions takes part in government cyber security scheme
A Dorset cyber security firm has taken part in a scheme to help bolster protection for the government’s IT systems from online threats. C3IA Solutions, headquartered in Poole, was one of two companies to take part in a three-month pilot, working for the Government Security Group (GSG) within the Cabinet Office. The consultancy, which has …

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