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Shaun’s strengths recognised with the support of DCH

Young Plymouth man, Shaun Millington, has thanked DCH for supporting him when he needed it most by giving him a home to live in and mentoring him on essential independent living skills such as money management and cooking for himself.

Shaun, who has learning difficulties, started his journey with DCH in 2014 living in accommodation for young people at Plymouth Foyer and celebrated...

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Phone scammers posing as Council employees

Another scam is doing the rounds where bogus telephone callers are posing as Council officials.

Trading Standards officers have received a number of reports that residents are getting phone calls saying there is a problem with their council tax and asking for payment. The person on the phone couldn’t tell them how much they owed or their account number.

The callers got...

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Bond Dickinson named as a Best Legal Adviser for sixth year running

National law firm Bond Dickinson, which has a large office in Plymouth, has today been named as a "Best Legal Adviser" in Legal Week's Best Legal Adviser Report 2016. The report asked in-house counsel for their opinions on satisfaction, importance and innovation in the service they receive from the top UK and global firms.

Bond Dickinson received its highest scores in...

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And the Winner is … Plymouth Energy Community!

PEC was awarded the prestigious award of BEST COMMUNITY INITIATIVE at the prestigious Green Energy Awards in Bath on Tuesday night. The 13th annual awards ceremony honoured the innovation, dedication and creative ingenuity that has put the South West of England at the forefront of the green energy revolution.

Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) was nominated in the ‘Best Community...

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Driving this Christmas? Steer clear of alcohol for everyone's sake

Throughout December Devon and Cornwall Police will be making sure that the region’s roads are a safe place for everyone.

Any drivers involved in a collision and any motorists whose driving may lead police to suspect they are under the influence of alcohol will be breathalysed. If drug driving is suspected, drivers may have to undergo a roadside sobriety test.

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New parking system at Royal William Yard,

Award-winning developers Urban Splash have announced the installation of a new car parking system at Royal WIlliam Yard, the Grade 1 listed ex-Naval Victualling Yard in Stonehouse, Plymouth.

The new system, delivered by SIP Car Parks, will enable visitors to the Yard to pay via Pay and Display when parking at the Yard.

The system offers visitors flexibility allowing them to...

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Stagecoach announces new timetable for SW Falcon

Stagecoach South West has announced that, from 3 December 2016, a new timetable will come into effect on the South West Falcon, connecting Devon and Somerset with Bristol Airport and Bristol City Centre.

In addition to revised departure times, the operator has added a new stop at Lee Mill. It will also be possible for customers to make local journeys along the route, for example...

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Plymouth wins Dementia Friendly City award

Picture caption: Pictured left to right at the Dementia Friendly Awards are Angela Rippon, OBE, Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Claire Puckey, Dementia Friendly City Coordinator for Plymouth City Council, Councillor Lynda Bowyer, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care for Plymouth City Council, Darren Stoneman, Senior Community Protection Officer for Plymouth City Council, Ian Sheriff...

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4 tips for a killer SMS marketing campaign

When it comes to utilising the power of SMS, many small business owners can be trigger shy. Many feel that using SMS marketing is a risky move, as they don’t want their customers to get annoyed with marketing messages or feel that the texts are intrusive. On the other hand, many business owners who’ve taken the plunge with SMS marketing have found excellent results, especially when they offer...

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Students bringing ‘vibrancy’ back to City Centre

Plymouth’s status as the fifth biggest student city in the UK requires a more balanced approach to providing adequate accommodation for them.

That’s according to Mark Slade from Bruton Knowles’ Lockyer Street office, who says Plymouth City Council should retain a flexible approach rather than setting limits on the number of new schemes being brought forward.

He said: “Plymouth...

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