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Devon builder wins NHBC award

Gary O’Gorman from Plymouth has been honoured for his dedication to building homes of exceptional quality in the first round of the annual NHBC Pride in the Job Awards.

Gary of Linden Homes won the award for his management of Kings Gate in Devon, joining almost 450 other Quality Award winners from across the UK.

Now in its 36th year – Pride in the Job celebrates the...

Plymouth to hold jobs fair for veterans

A jobs fair is being held this month to help Veterans back into work following their return to ‘Civvy Street.’

The Plymouth Corporate Covenant Group, coordinated by Plymouth City Council, has organised the jobs fair for armed forces veterans, which takes place at the Plymouth Guildhall on Tuesday 19 July 2016 from 12pm to 8pm.

So far, 45 different employers and organisations...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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