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Plymouth geared up for cold weather

Plymouth City Council and highways contractor Amey are geared up and ready to keep the city moving as the weather turns colder.

Amey’s winter service team is on standby 24 hours a day from the beginning of October to the end of March each year.

It monitors the weather closely via a dedicated forecast station and two sensor stations, to ensure roads are pre-treated with salt...

Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan reaches next key stage

More sites have been put forward for people to comment on possible development opportunities over the next 18 years as part of the Joint Local Plan.

During the 2016 summer consultation, landowners and members of the public suggested new sites for development. Residents also put forward green space that should be protected from development. Before the plan progresses to the next stage...

Work starts on new link from Laira Rail Bridge to Saltram Meadow

Work to create a walking and cycling route connecting Laira Rail Bridge and the new Saltram Meadow housing estate will start on Monday 14 November.

The link will provide a traffic-free alternative to this stretch of Laira Bridge Road and Billacombe Road and help to reduce congestion along the A379.

Department for Transport figures show that cycling has gone up by 50 per cent in...

Bond Dickinson welcomes newly qualified solicitors

The Plymouth office of national law firm Bond Dickinson LLP has confirmed the appointment of four newly qualified solicitors, after it retained all of its trainees upon qualification.

The new team members, who will join the 180-strong Plymouth office, have all accepted their positions in the Construction, Commercial, Real Estate and Commercial Litigation teams. They will have the...

New phase launched at Plymouth development

A second phase of construction is underway at a popular development in Plymouth.

Building work is in full swing at Persimmon Homes Cornwall’s development in Derriford, known as Palmerston Heights (postcode PL6 5WR).

When complete, the scheme will consist of 132 properties. Already 48 homes have been completed and all of those properties are occupied.

Due to the strong...

Burts Chips celebrates Made in the South West Award

Plymouth-based artisan snack brand, Burts Potato Chips, is celebrating after winning the prestigious Food and Drink Award at last night’s Made in the South West (MISW) Awards. Fending off stiff competition from other local manufacturers, the award recognises Burts status as one of the UK’s fastest growing snack brands with strong regional importance.

Burts Chips has produced award-...

Drake Circus launches first virtual treasure hunt

Shoppers in Plymouth will soon have the chance to experience a free virtual treasure hunt at Drake Circus as it brings a new augmented reality game – ‘Freezy’s Christmas Adventure’ - to Plymouth for the first time this Christmas.

The centre has been selected to trial the technology by British Land, owner of Drake Circus, as it prepares to gear up for the busy festive period.

By...

Businesses praised for challenging youngsters attempting to buy fireworks

100 per cent of Plymouth business visited in a test purchase operation for fireworks in the run up to bonfire night, passed.

All of the 12 premises that were visited challenged the 15 year old volunteer by asking for ID and refusing the sale.

Fireworks can be great fun for families but if not handled properly they can cause burn and eye injuries in children and adults. The...

Burts Chips announces sterling sports partnership programme for 2017

Burts Potato Chips, makers of premium artisan snacks, has announced its exciting sport sponsorships for the 2016-2017 season, demonstrating the company’s love and support of all things South West. Contracts will roll out with a series of local teams including: Plymouth Raiders basketball team, Plymouth Argyle FC, Exeter Chiefs RFC, Motorbase Performance, Plymouth Grand Fondo and Kingsbridge...

Talking about the construction industry of the future

Plymouth City Council is bringing together some of the region’s key construction and built environment experts for a city-wide digital construction debate.

Organised by Building Plymouth and the engineering consultancy firm Hoare Lea, the debate aims to explore the digital technologies changing the face of architecture, engineering and construction from design all the way through to...

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