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IMP Software secures investment to accelerate innovation and broaden unified financial management platform for the education sector

IMP Software , the leading platform helping Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) to strengthen their budget forecasting and financial management, has announced a significant minority investment from Partech Growth fund to support its next stage of development.

The partnership with Partech, a...

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Search is on to find top dog-friendly businesses

The search is on to find the UK’s most dog-friendly places, as the Kennel Club launches its Be Dog Friendly Awards 2016.

The competition, now in its tenth year, is part of the wider Be Dog Friendly campaign which aims to break down barriers for man’s best friend by encouraging more businesses and public spaces to welcome dogs.

With around 8.5 million dogs in the UK, and around...

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PCC to launch consultation on new police and and crime plan

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez will launch a summer long consultation about a new police and Crime plan for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

She is discussing the details with her scrutiny body, the police and crime panel, at its meeting in Plymouth this morning (Friday 1st July)

“During the election campaign I set out a clear set of priorities for the...

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Council addresses community tensions with partners

Plymouth City Council Leader Councillor Ian Bowyer says the authority is committed to working with police to crack down on any incidents of hate crime following the EU Referendum.

Councillor Bowyer met Chief Superintendent Andy Boulting to discuss community tension following the EU Referendum result.

Plymouth MPs Johnny Mercer and Oliver Colvile also attended the meeting....

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Three month closure order granted on drugs den

A three month closure order has been granted on a flat that was used as a drugs den.

The order, which was applied for by the Community Safety Partnership of Plymouth City Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team and the Devon and Cornwall Police, is for the flat at 12 Valletort Place Flats. Plymouth Magistrates granted the closure order following complaints of alleged drug use and drug...

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Sailing adventure opens new role at Ocean Safety

As international marine safety expert Iain “Cookie” Cook embarks on a nautical adventure which will put all his knowledge to the test, the firm he has been instrumental in building within the South West is recruiting for a new role developing the business into the future.

After almost a decade heading up Ocean Safety Ltd’s Plymouth branch, Iain will be spending the next chapter of his...

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Website provides easy access to services and support for Armed Forces community

Dedicated Website Provides Quick and Easy Access to Services and Support for the Armed Forces Community

A dedicated website has launched that makes it quick and easy for members of the Armed Forces Community in Devon to access key services including health, financial and welfare.

The Devon Forces Family (DFF) website www.devonforcesfamily.org.uk is an online directory of...

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Market makeover starts this month

A multi-million makeover for Plymouth’s City Market is due to start towards the end of this month (July).

The Council has this week awarded the contract to Ryearch Ltd to carry out an extensive refurbishment of the listed building.

The market was built in the late 1950s and is one of the busiest and most successful in the country with over a million people a year coming through...

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Financial planning event is bang on the money

Investors have been finding out how to maximise returns on their finances in today’s unpredictable global marketplace at a special lunch organised by Goodmans financial planners in Devon.

The respected South West-based independent financial planning company, which has offices in Totnes and Plymouth and plans for a third in Exeter, invited clients from across the region to the annual...

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Appeal after man injured in Plymouth assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault outside a property in Taunton Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth on Saturday 25th June between 1.15am and 1.30am.

A 44 year old man from Plymouth received serious facial injuries including a suspected fractured eye socket, and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Two men were arrested at the scene, one on suspicion of causing grievous...

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Family pay tribute to Plympton man killed in crash

Family have paid tribute to 64-year-old John Norris from Plympton, who died whilst cycling on the A379 at Stoke Fleming, Devon.

The collision between the cyclist and a Hyundai occurred at around 11.50am on Thursday 16th June on Blackpool Hill near Blackpool Sands. Mr Norris was taken to Derriford where he later died from his injuries.

The family of John Norris has released a...

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