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Exeter firm IMP Software achieves Certified Vendor status with data privacy and protection specialists 9ine

IMP Software , leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.

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Excellence in Business Training Award for Sponge UK

Elearning company Sponge UK has won an award in recognition of the learning and development it provides for its own employees.

The Plymouth-based provider of custom-made elearning came top in the category of Outstanding Commitment to Training for a medium-size business at the Excellence in Business Training Awards 2016, hosted by Cornwall College Business.

The award judges were...

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WARNING as strong winds and heavy rain set to batter Devon

Police are advising people to take extra care on Monday 8 February after the Met Office issued an amber weather warning of very strong winds.

Heavy rain and strong winds with gusts of between 60 and 70 mph are likely from 3am on Monday morning.

As a result, traffic disruption is expected due to fallen trees and flooded roads.

Motorists are asked to drive carefully,...

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Work starts to improve walking and cycling links between rail station and Central Park

Work to improve walking and cycling links between Plymouth’s rail station and Central Park will soon get under way.

The scheme, which will complement improvements already made around the station, will address many of the challenges faced by cyclists and pedestrians, including those with visual impairments.

Improvements, which have been agreed following consultation with more...

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New shop on the block

For over 40 years, Flannels has been the go-to style destination for clothing, shoes and accessories from many of the world’s finest designers. This month sees the store open its doors in Plymouth for the first time.

The store, which is spread over four floors, will specialise in the latest contemporary men’s and women’s designer clothing, footwear and accessories.

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Success for Devon in SW Tourism Awards

Devon swept to victory, winning 30 awards in this year’s South West Tourism awards and will see ten businesses go through to the national Visit England Awards for Excellence in March.

Ninety-five different awards were announced at the event, which took place in Exeter Cathedral last night (4 February).

Devon saw ‘Gold’ was awarded to Calvert Trust, Exmoor, for Access and...

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City Council in UK top 100 for apprentices

Plymouth City Council has been recognised in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer list, sponsored by City and Guilds, which is compiled annually by the National Apprenticeship Service and recognises excellence in businesses that employ apprentices.

The list was announced at the National Apprenticeship Awards, which took place last month in London.

After a tough...

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Rogue traders who targeted elderly jailed

Three men found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the vulnerable and elderly for shoddy and unnecessary home repair work, were sentenced today at Exeter Crown Court in a case brought by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service.

Thomas Maughan, 27, and Thomas Mahon, 46, were each sent to prison for 12 months for their part in the fraud.

Both had pleaded not guilty but were...

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CCTV appeal after attempted robbery

Police in Plymouth have issued CCTV footage of a suspect they wish to identify following an attempted robbery in a City store.

The incident occurred at just after 7.00am on Monday 1st February at the Co-op Store in Poole Park Road, in the Barne Barton area of the City.

The offender entered the store wielding an iron bar and forced the staff to the rear of the store whilst...

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Women in Business event sells out in less than 24 hours

TICKETS for the second free Plymouth Women in Business Networking group which is due to be held in the first week of March have sold out in less than 24 hours.

120 tickets for the lunchtime event next month at The Treasury Bar in the city were booked up less than a day after they were offered online. A waiting list has been set up and is already filling up.

The lunchtime event...

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Preparation work begins for Derriford Transport Scheme

Early preparation works for the Derriford Transport Scheme will get under way today (Firday 5 February).

The scheme will help to reduce congestion along Tavistock Road and create more road capacity for the extra traffic that will be generated by proposed developments in the area. It will also include better facilities for public transport, walking and cycling.

Derriford...

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