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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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Britain’s 'Ultimate Crisp Sandwich' revealed

It’s official – the Ultimate Crisp Sandwich has been decided by the Great British public.

The worthy winner?

A Roasted Vegetable Picnic Roll, bursting with fresh tomato, creamy mozzarella, green pesto and Vintage Cheddar & Spring Onion Burts Chips!

The recipe, created by TV chef Dean Edwards, was designed to help Brits liven up dull lunches– no more soggy sarnies or...

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#SellOutAlbi campaign launched at PARFC

Plymouth Albion are urging fans to join them at the quickly approaching first game of the season on the 3rd September.

They have launched a #SellOutAlbi campaign with the aim to fill the stadium at Brickfields for their first match.

Dan Parks, PARFC Head Coach commented: “The fans are the 16th player on the field and we would love to be able to start the season with a bang, by...

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Police support Plymouth Pride

Devon and Cornwall Police will be supporting Plymouth Pride, a local family- friendly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) festival in the heart of the city on Saturday (13th August).

LGBT officers will join the parade in the festival and will have a stall on The Hoe where the main event will be held from 1pm.

Local policing team officers and the Diverse Communities...

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Brexit having 'negligible effect' on housing market

House price growth remained resilient in July although key indicators covering, agreed sales and new instructions all remained negative in the South West, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

The UK house price growth indicator posted the softest survey reading in three years in July. Just 5% more respondents nationally saw a rise rather than fall in prices, a...

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Plymouth elearning company shortlisted for top award

Online training for the NHS created by a Plymouth company has been shortlisted for a leading award, after saving £200,000 for the health service in just three months.

Elearning business, Sponge UK, based at Plymouth Science Park, worked with Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust to transform 13 compliance topics into high quality elearning modules.

The project has been...

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Plymouth photographer wins national competition

Sam Hussey from Plymouth has been selected as the eighth winner of the Jessops Share Your Summer competition; winning an exhibition in 52 store high streets across the UK!

Share Your Summer is a campaign by camera and photography experts, Jessops, searching for the very best summer snaps to showcase in the windows of its 52 nationwide stores.

Sam Hussey from Plymouth has been...

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Recruitment drive for milkmen and women in Plymouth

Due to an increase in demand for home delivery, milk&more is looking for milkmen and women to join the team based at Plymouth. An essential part of British life for generations, the milkman provides a valuable and convenient service to the local community. The milkman was the nation’s original doorstep delivery service, with milk first being delivered to homes 150 years ago. Today the...

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New business slumps in SW post-EU Referendum

Private sector firms in the South West increased employment despite a decline in business activity in the month following the EU Referendum, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Regional PMI.

The data, which is the first indicator of regional business activity since the ‘leave’ vote, revealed that business activity in the region has gone from growth to contraction in July. New business...

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Expert advice for Plymouth businesses

Plymouth businesses facing a barrage of new rules and regulations, from auto-enrolment to any potential impact caused by tax and accounting changes, are invited to attend a special "Breakfast Briefing" session.

Experts from Parkhurst Hill & Thomas Westcott, the South West's leading independent firm of chartered accountants, will be on hand to offer advice at the free Business...

Whitleigh residents urged to report anti-social behaviour

Neighbourhood policing teams are urging residents and businesses in the Whitleigh area of north Plymouth to contact them about local anti-social behaviour and drug and theft crimes after the recent arrest of five people.

After an increase in reports of anti social behaviour and acquisitive crimes in the area, officers including local Neighbourhood teams, drug dogs, detectives and...

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