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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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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-...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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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Plymouth Science Park to host international TEDEx conference

Clinicians, doctors and medical experts from around the region are being invited to take part in a conference at Plymouth Science Park which will see presentations and discussions being beamed into the city from America.

Christian Jenkins, Director of Operations at Plymouth Science Park, said: “This is the second year that we have been hosting the TEDEx event, bringing together some of...

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Plymouth gears up for an unforgettable Christmas

Plymouth is being turned into a Winter Wonderland with everything from giant snow globes and fabulous illuminations to a Santa driven train.

The City Centre Company, Plymouth traders, Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership are uniting for a Yuletide to remember, hoping more people than ever before will visit Britain’s Ocean City from November to the New Year....

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Plymouth calls on Government to take action on Housing Benefit overpayments

Plymouth City Council is working with the Local Government Association (LGA) to call on the Government to tackle the issue of Housing Benefit overpayments, which contributes to a loss of £1 million a year to Plymouth taxpayers.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) pays a subsidy to councils including Plymouth to administer Housing Benefit, but councils are losing out largely...

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