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Plymouth probation officer on shortlist for charity commendation

Plymouth based Probation Officer Mike Atkinson, has been shortlisted for a possible commendation by the Butler Trust – an independent charity which promotes excellence in UK prisons, probation and youth justice.

Says Chief Executive Officer of Devon and Cornwall Probation Trust, Rob Menary:

“I would like to congratulate Mike on getting this far in the Butler trust awards...

Plymouth solicitor closes adding to over 1,000 solicitor firms closed in the last year

Thornleys Solicitors of Plymouth closed on Monday ending 32 years of serving the Plymouth, Plymstock and South Hams communities.15 staff have been made redundant.

The Law Society Gazette reported that more than 1,000 small legal practices in the UK have ceased trading in the past year, and they predicted that the figure is set to rise further.

The Solicitors Regulation...

Will you consider Saltram in Free Wills month?

Like most UK charities, the National Trust depends on legacies to help it look after its special places such as Saltram, near Plymouth. By taking part in the Free Wills Month campaign this October, you could help support this precious green space on the outskirts of the city and its magnificent mansion and gardens for future generations to enjoy.

Free Wills Month is a national campaign...

The Fixer: Alex Polizzi to return to BBC Two to help failing family firms

Tom Edwards, Commissioning Editor, Factual Features and Formats, has commissioned Plymouth-based production company Twofour to produce a third series of hit BBC Two series Alex Polizzi - The Fixer.

The show sees third-generation hotelier of the internationally renowned Forte family dynasty - and successful businesswomen - Alex Polizzi turn her attention to family firms that have...

Plymouth's Il Pezzetino deli recognised in national awards

Plymouth’s Il Pezzetino succeeds in the second annual Bertolli Spread Olive D’Oro Awards

Plymouth's Il Pezzetino has been awarded a Bertolli Spread Olive D’Oro Award, which recognizes the nation’s best Italian delis. In a national poll, the deli in Plymouth came third in the Best Customer Service category.

Il Pezzetino is a family run deli café with a well stocked Salumeria...

Award nominations for Plymouth's Theatre Royal

Plymouth’s Theatre Royal is among the nominees at The Stage for the UK Theatre Awards to be held in London’s Guildhall on Sunday 20 October.

The Theatre Royal Plymouth is nominated for the ‘Promotion of Diversity Award’ – an award that recognises the diversity in programming as well as the theatre’s work in creative learning.

The theatre’s creative learning programme works...

Local support raises bags and bags to help fight heart disease

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops stock donation appeal, the 'Great British Bag-athon', launched at Drake Circus on Friday 27 September and is now calling for the local community to get involved.

The Great British Bag-athon is BHF shops biggest stock donation campaign, aiming to raise 1 million bags of unwanted things throughout September. The Plymouth community is being urged...

Win a tank of fuel by car sharing in Devon

Devon County Council is offering people a chance to win a free tank of fuel to promote National Liftshare week (7-11 October).

Commuters who register at Carsharedevon.com before 30 November will be entered into a prize draw to win up to £100 in fuel costs.

On Carsharedevon.com commuters can organise lift shares across Devon and the South West. Lift sharers can take it in...

Environmental scientists celebrate four decades of pioneering study at Plymouth University

Students and lecturers spanning the past four decades have gathered to celebrate the anniversary of a pioneering course at Plymouth University.

The BSc Environmental Science degree was among the first of its kind in the country when it was started in 1973 to meet the environmental challenges of the day.

There have been constant developments to keep it up to date and relevant,...

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