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IMP Software secures investment to accelerate innovation and broaden unified financial management platform for the education sector

IMP Software , the leading platform helping Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) to strengthen their budget forecasting and financial management, has announced a significant minority investment from Partech Growth fund to support its next stage of development.

The partnership with Partech, a...

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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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Bond Dickinson advises on major wind farm acquisition

The Plymouth office of national law firm Bond Dickinson LLP has advised global renewable energy company RES on the sale of a portfolio of four wind farms to the asset management business of Aviva plc.

The portfolio includes Jacks Lane wind farm (six turbines, 15MW) based in Norfolk, Woolley Hill wind farm (four turbines, 10MW) located in Cambridgeshire, Den Brook wind farm (nine...

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Bond Dickinson welcomes new apprentices

The Plymouth office of national law firm Bond Dickinson LLP has announced that it is recruiting a further three legal apprentices. The new recruits will start in September 2017, joining the 180-strong team based in Plymouth.

The announcement follows the firm being awarded the CILEx Employer of the Year Award last month. In October it also won the Newcomer Award for the South West...

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RSL roofing supplies sold to Longhouse Group

South West-based Longhouse Group has expanded its portfolio of companies with the acquisition of the region’s leading independent roofing supplies merchant, Roofing Supplies (SW) Limited (RSL).

The announcement means Longhouse’s stable of South West companies, which includes grounds care machinery specialist MST and light engineering supplier Parkins, now has assets with a combined...

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