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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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Easter weather warning issued for Devon

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for the Easter weekend.

High winds are expected to affect Devon on Saturday with gusts of 40-50mph in some inland areas, possibly topping 60mph across exposed coasts and hills.

The strong winds will be accompanied by heavy rain at times.

The warning is valid from 7am-9pm.

The Exter-based agency’s chief forecaster said...

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Boulevard dream comes closer

Buying land in Bath Street is a crucial step in Plymouth City Council’s long-held ambition of better linking the city centre to Millbay and the sea.

The Council is in discussions with the Homes & Communities Agency to fund the acquisition of five properties in Bath Street to help progress the development along the boulevard which will deliver over 170 new homes as well as new shops...

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New surgery and homes to be built on West Hoe

A brand new surgery and homes are to be built on West Hoe in Plymouth.

West Hoe Surgery will be getting a brand new expanded building to cater for more patients, and there will also be 14 new homes. The greenlight has now been given to go ahead with the new doctors surgery, eight town houses and six apartments.

West Hoe Developments are due to purchase the existing surgery from...

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Plymouth firm saves the day for bride

When Welsh bride Elin Russell-Hughes fractured both wrists just 10 days before her planned wedding in New York City, the fashion-conscious bride thought her big day was going to be ruined as she sported two blue casts that did not match her wedding dress.

However award winning Plymouth business Cover My Cast quickly came to her rescue providing a choice of black, white and nude covers...

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Man seriously assaulted in restaurant

Police are trying to trace a couple who may have witnessed a serious assault on a man at a Plymouth restaurant.

A 38-year-old man, from Plymouth, was in the Mesopotamia Restaurant, on Western Approach, at around 5.30pm on Monday 7 March 2016 when he was attacked following an argument.

The victim sustained a large cut to his head after being hit with objects and having objects...

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Flybe launches Exeter to Norwich flights

The first new route to be operated under the Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund launches today with the start of Flybe flights between Exeter and Norwich airports.

Fares start from just £17.49 one-way including taxes and charges, and with a flight time of just over an hour saves around four hours on the equivalent journey made by road or rail. Bookings can be made at Flybe.com...

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Best price bar none

A former restaurant and bar with three flats on the upper floors in Plymouth smashed its freehold guide price when it sold for £251,000 at auction.

The character premises at 42-44 Bretonside was among the West Country lots listed for sale by the regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson Auctioneers.

Fierce bidding pushed the final figure up well beyond its guide of £...

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Property deal kickstarts regeneration of West End

The Council is proposing to acquire over four acres (1.75 hectares) of land as part of its plans to radically transform properties on Plymouth’s West End.

Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets Councillor Mark Lowry announced today at Cabinet that the authority is in discussions with the Homes & Communities Agency to provide funding to buy 11 properties around Colin Campbell Court...

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DuPont Corian Quality Accolade for Simply Solid

The Plymouth based company became a member of the Quality Network after successfully passing a series of assessments set by DuPont™ Corian® relating to workmanship and facilities. As a member of this premium group of fabricators, Simply Solid can now offer the DuPont™ 10-year limited installed warranty, and is able to design, create and install Corian® products for homeowners, architects and...

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All change at Pennycross school

Plans for major improvement works worth over two and a half million pounds have been drawn up for Pennycross Primary School to create much-needed space for growing pupil numbers.

Architects Stride Treglown have now been appointed to work with the school and the Council to put together the designs. The improvements are needed to cope with an increase in birth rates and the new housing...

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