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Private Business Awards launch for 2026 in the South West

The Private Business Awards 2026, sponsored by BDO, have officially launched, with nominations now open to private or PE-backed businesses in the South West with a turnover of over £10m.

The second year of the awards programme, which serves to celebrate the businesses that drive UK...

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Plymouth explorer aims to raise £150,000 on Crowdcube

A West Country explorer is launching an online platform that will connect school children with people in work, inspired by his solo adventures to the North and South Poles.

Antony Jinman, from Plymouth, skied to the geographic North and South Poles, communicating with thousands of youngsters back in Britain on his journey via satellite phone and email, and using drone imagery to share...

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Barbican Christmas lights switch on

This weekend, 19 and 20 November, actors and stage performers will bring the classic tale ‘A Christmas Carol’ to life at the Barbican, with visitors able to follow Ebenezer Scrooge through the atmospheric, winding streets as he meets his past, present and future.

The interactive tours will run every hour from 12 to 4pm from the Tourist Information Centre and participants will discover...

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Additional £10 million confirmed for rail resilience

Deputy leader of Plymouth City Council has today welcomed the Government announcmenrt of £10 million for rail resilience in the South West.

Councillor Patrick Nicholson said: “Whilst it is reassuring that Network Rail will be able to continue to develop plans into strengthening resilience of the rail line at Dawlish, these are still only plans.

"This is a timely announcement as...

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Santa unveils spectacular Smeaton's Tower themed grotto at Drake Circus

Santa has just revealed details of his fabulous new Christmas grotto at Drake Circus shopping centre, Plymouth which this year will feature it's very own 8 metre tall Smeaton's Tower.

The grotto's red and white lighthouse, inspired by the original iconic Plymouth landmark on Plymouth Hoe, will provide a dramatic and spectacular backdrop for Santa and his elves, as they carry out their...

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Return of BBC1’s The Coroner set to boost tourism in Devon

South Devon is looking forward to a boost to tourism following the airing of the second series of The Coroner, starring Claire Goose, which starts at 2.15pm on BBC1 next Monday. Last year the programme led to a remarkable 44% rise in traffic to www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk on the very first day of the series, lifting searches for South Devon by 28% throughout November.

Filmed largely in...

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Central Convenience Stores boosts presence in SW

CENTRAL Convenience Stores has further expanded its presence in the south west with the acquisition of a Convenience Store & Post Office in Plymouth.

Best One Convenience Store in the Stonehouse area of the city has been snapped up by the fast-growing chain after it was put on the market for £199,950.

The new store represents the 94th branch launched by Central Convenience...

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Aster Group to bring new homes to Plymstock

Plymstock is set to get 28 new homes after ethical housing developer, Aster Group secured planning approval for its Horn Lane development from Plymouth City Council.

Located at the former Downham School site, the two-storey scheme will include 14 properties for sale as well as two affordable rented flats for wheelchair users. In addition, 12 shared ownership homes will be built, to...

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Once in a life time waterfront opportunity unveiled

One of the most exciting waterfront development opportunities in the country has now been unveiled.

Plymouth City Council is inviting preliminary expressions of interest in Phase 3 of the Oceansgate Enterprise Zone in Devonport.

Docks and jetties which once saw the departure of Royal Naval ships could welcome state of the art marine manufacturing, heralding a new era in the...

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Local firm supports PASMA week with Mannequin Challenge

This week local Plympton business, SSG Training and Consultancy, are showing their support for PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufactures Association) Tower Safety Week by attempting the mannequin challenge!

A number of team members, directed by SSG PASMA trainer Dave George, worked together to recreate the social media craze. The mannequin challenge, already carried out...

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British Land buys a £67m slice of Plymouth city centre

British Land, the owner of Drake Circus, has bought New George Street and Royal Parade Estate in Plymouth city centre from M&G Real Estate.

British Land has a unique opportunity to manage a broad slice of the city centre to create an even more accessible and attractive place for local people to shop, eat and be entertained. The company is now considering at length how the three...

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