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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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History Centre through to next round of CCF bid

Plymouth’s landmark history centre continues to make waves by reaching the next stage of a major Coastal Communities funding bid.

The project has been given the green light to put in a more detailed submission for £2.9 million from this national funding pot that was set up to encourage economic development of the UK’s coastal communities.

Councillor Glenn Jordan, Cabinet Member...

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Drake Circus celebrates 10th birthday

Drake Circus is celebrating it's 10th birthday since opening with a range of celebratory events to thank its customers and retailers for all their support.

The party starts on October 8 & 9 when customers are invited to join the 10th Birthday Weekend.

Celebrations include:

• A DJ playing the hits of 2006 • 100 free gold ‘10’ pretzels, from Mr Pretzel. at 1pm, Oct 8...

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Reappointment of Non Executive Director

NHS Improvement has confirmed the reappointment of Elizabeth Raikes as Non Executive Director of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust.

A chartered accountant by profession, Mrs Raikes was previously a Chief Executive in the public sector, including Torbay Council, for 12 years. With an integrated health and social care system in Torbay, Mrs Raikes has considerable experience of close and...

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Appeal after theft from Tavistock restaurant

Police in Tavistock are appealing for information after the theft of cash from an Indian takeaway in the town.

The offence happened at Curry Nights in West Street on Friday 23 September sometime between 9.50pm and 10pm.

Police are investigating the burglary and appealing for anyone who saw the men at or near the premises or witnessed any suspicious activity in the West Street...

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West Country businesses raise £1,200 for charity

Businesses from across the South West took to the water on Saturday 10 September to raise £1,200 for Plymouth-based children's charity, Horizons.

Now in its third year of running, the ‘Sailing Challenge Trophy' - a sailing race held in and around Plymouth Sound, was hosted by top 40 accountants Bishop Fleming.

The Challenge Trophy was contested by 10 boats and was won for the...

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Plymouth police chief praises schoolgirls

Two young girls who called an ambulance for their unconscious mum, a paper girl who raised the alarm about a collapsed pensioner, and a PCSO who voluntarily started a recovered stolen goods website since copied by other forces have been honoured by Plymouth’s Police Chief.

Chief Supt Andy Boulting presented Commander’s Certificates to them all at a ceremony at Crownhill police station...

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Kwik Fit centre opens after major investment

Monday 26 September saw the grand reopening of Kwik Fit in Plymouth.

The company has made a significant investment in the centre, and it has been fully refurbished from the garage floor up. Local Councillor, Brian Vincent was in attendance to meet the team at and officially declared the centre open to the public.

The Plymouth centre was chosen for this investment from Kwik Fit...

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Stagecoach launches new smartphone app

Stagecoach South West has launched a new app that will make bus journeys even easier for passengers.

The new Stagecoach Bus app is available free of charge for Apple and Android mobile phones, simply search ‘Stagecoach Bus’. It offers a range of additional customer benefits, including improved journey information.

But the company warned that urgent action is needed on worsening...

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First wave of Oceansgate buildings given green light

The first wave of buildings destined to become part of the city’s Oceansgate has now been granted planning permission.

Planners have given the green light to the application to build offices and two rows of industrial units at the entrance to the Marine Industries Production Campus in Devonport.

The two and three-storey buildings will offer flexible office and workshop space...

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Diving stars ‘hands-on’ at Plym Physio clinic launch

The stars were out in Plymouth on Saturday, as members of Team GB’s diving team officially opened a new physiotherapy clinic by way of a ‘thank you’ to the specialist who’s helped to keep them in tip top shape.

Plymouth physio Nic Rutherford – herself a former Team GB diver – asked city stars Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow and coach Andy Banks to help launch her Plym Physio clinic, and...

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