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RESILIENT SMALL BUSINESS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY IN THE UK CONSTRUCTION SECTOR – AS GROWTH FORECASTS IMPROVE FOR 2026

South West Connected — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:34:07 +0000

More than eight in 10 (88%) business owners in the construction sector say that committing to sustainability is personally important to them this year – with 24% of businesses working on plans to embed sustainability into their business culture and plans for the year ahead. A further 25% of small businesses in the sector say […]

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Small businesses focus on cost control to navigate market uncertainty

South West Connected — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:09:04 +0000

Two in three UK small businesses (67%) are working on plans to strengthen and grow over the spring months, although plans to hire new staff (14%) has hit a new five-year low, according to new research from Novuna Business Finance Whilst 84% of small businesses started 2026 with hopes to grow their enterprises during the […]

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Health, environment and animal charities benefit most from local donors

LatestNews — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:01:24 +0000

But safeguarding operations is essential for long-term success, insurer urges The most recent UK Giving Report from the Charities Aid Foundation found that 60% of Cornwall residents generously donated to charitable causes in 2023 [1]. According to the Centre for Cities survey conducted the same year, 40% of donations in the South of England went to […]

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Help CRS and RGB raise funds for Jack’s life-saving treatment

LatestNews — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:30:27 +0000

CRS Building Supplies and RGB Building Supplies – both part of IBMG – are fundraising for young Somerset boy, Jack Gyde, who urgently needs life-saving medical treatment in America. At just five years old, Jack was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma, a severe type of cancer that develops in nerve cells. He is undergoing […]

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A packed programme announced by Leeds Digital Festival.

South West Connected — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:09:06 +0000

Leeds Digital Festival promises a packed 2024 event schedule following the launch of this year’s programme. Organisers behind this year’s Leeds Digital Festival are promising an immersive festival programme with over 200 diverse events registered. Now in its ninth successive year, one of the themes of the 2024 Festival will focus on how the event […]

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TPS colleague soars to new heights for Alzheimer’s Society

LatestNews — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:01:28 +0000

Total Plumbing Supplies (TPS) is congratulating team member Tara Sims for successfully completing a tandem skydive in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Tara, the manager at TPS’s Escape Bathroom Showroom in Shepton Mallet, has so far raised over £1,200 for the charity. On Saturday 3rd August, Tara completed the tandem skydive from 15,000 feet at […]

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Vigilance urged as Cornwall records decline in fire incidents

LatestNews — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:01:27 +0000

Data from the Home Office [1] reveals a significant decline in fire incidents at non-domestic buildings in Cornwall. Between 2019 and 2023, fire and rescue services attended 545 incidents, representing a 17% decrease from the previous five years. The decline underscores the effectiveness of the work that Cornwall Fire and Rescue does with local organisations […]

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Cats kept ‘purr-fectly’ cosy thanks to builders merchant donation

LatestNews — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:01:25 +0000

Hector’s House, a dedicated cat rescue and rehoming charity in Torquay, has received a significant boost from RGB Building Supplies. Voted as a winner of RGB’s Surprise Supplies initiative by the local community in 2021, the charity was awarded £1,000 to spend at the Torquay branch. Since relocating to a new, larger facility, the charity […]

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New Swindon builders merchant opens creating nine local jobs

LatestNews — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:01:25 +0000

Grant & Stone is delighted to announce that its new builders merchants branch has opened in Swindon. The branch, located on Headlands Industrial Estate, has created nine new job opportunities for residents of the town, providing employment and contributing to the local economy. With a wide range of products available, including building materials, plumbing supplies, […]

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Porthleven runner completes London Marathon in just over three hours raising £3,500 for CHSW

LatestNews — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:01:22 +0000

The team at RGB Building Supplies in Porthleven is congratulating their colleague Ross Atkinson for completing the London Marathon in a remarkable time of 3 hours and 4 minutes. The London Marathon annually attracts elite athletes and amateur runners alike to navigate a challenging 26.2-mile course. Ross’s exceptional performance placed him in the top 9% […]

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