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Council supports more than 2000 people into employment

In the last two years more than 2,000 people have been helped back into work or an apprenticeship in Plymouth.

In June 2014 the City Council pledged to support 2,000 more people into work or an apprenticeship, and working through the award winning and successful 1000 Club this ambitious target has been reached.

Council Leader Tudor Evans said: “We have kept most, if not all of...

Contractor appointed for Devonport project

A contractor has been appointed by Plymouth City Council to design and build the first phase of employment development at Devonport’s South Yard.

Following a procurement exercise, Midas Construction, part of the Midas Group, has been awarded the pre-contract agreement for Phase 1 direct development at the yard that will include new offices and industrial units at the gateway to the...

International visitors at Derriford

Four Japanese healthcare representatives have been given a tour of Derriford Hospital following an invitation from one of the staff.

The visit was prompted after an event last year organised by the Japanese STD Society with support from Tokyo University. At the conference, in Japan, Nursing Unit Manager of Sexual Health in Plymouth (SHiP) at Derriford Hospital, Colin Roberts, presented...

AA recognises the Two Bridges Hotel with Two Rosettes

Dartmoor’s popular Two Bridges Hotel has been awarded two AA Rosettes for its fine dining experience.

The accolade, awarded by AA Hotel and Restaurant Inspectors, recognises the Hotel’s Tors Restaurant for its consistently high standards and focus on top quality and seasonal ingredients from local suppliers.

The Tors Restaurant joins an elite selection of restaurants across the...

Honour for Devon & Cornwall Trading Standards officer

A Devon and Somerset Trading Standards officer has been honoured at a national awards ceremony for his work in boosting business by forging closer ties between traders and regulatory bodies.

Former businessman Tim Milsom, owner of Exminster Garage for 27 years, has clinched the Government’s inaugural Better Business for All (BBfA) ‘Individual Ambassador’ Award at a ceremony in London...

Trust celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is recognised as one of the top NHS providers of apprenticeships in the South West and is continuously growing its investment in young people to work and develop their careers in the NHS, in a diversity of apprenticeship roles.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2016 (14 March - 18 March), the Trust has been working hard to promote apprenticeships and...

Police warn of PIN number distraction thieves

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a number of shoppers have been targeted by thieves in supermarket car parks across Devon and Cornwall.

While the victims, in some cases elderly women, have purchased goods in a supermarket or used a cash point a suspect has watched them enter their PIN number.

When the victims have returned to their vehicles, they have been...

Free elearning to support cancer care in the community

A free elearning programme is being launched to help health and social care workers broaden their knowledge of cancer care in the community.

The Royal Marsden School, which has a national and international reputation for excellence in cancer education, commissioned Plymouth-based elearning provider Sponge UK to create the new healthcare training.

The elearning course is made up...

Guinness celebrates completion of new homes

Last week social housing provider The Guinness Partnership hosted an open house event to celebrate the completion of its Stonehouse Arena development in Plymouth and welcome the first of its new residents.

The redevelopment of the derelict sports ground sees Guinness provide 56 contemporary affordable homes – 46 for affordable rent and 10 sold to first-time buyers under the shared...

Plymouth aims to protect most vulnerable

Plymouth is putting in place plans to help support vulnerable residents as the city prepares to lose around £60million in welfare cuts.

The vast majority of benefits are administered at a national level and Plymouth City Council does not have any control over. But the Council has today agreed its Welfare Support Framework to agree a consistent approach to how to administer the 3% of...

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