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Private Business Awards launch for 2026 in the South West

The Private Business Awards 2026, sponsored by BDO, have officially launched, with nominations now open to private or PE-backed businesses in the South West with a turnover of over £10m.

The second year of the awards programme, which serves to celebrate the businesses that drive UK...

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New football facilities for north of Plymouth

Over half a million pounds is going to be spent on brand new football facilities for the north of the city. Council leader Tudor Evans has agreed to spend the money on new playing pitches and changing rooms at a new hub in Bond Street, Southway, for players from young children to adults to enjoy the beautiful game close to home. The facilities will include a senior pitch, two junior pitches, a...

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Half of adults in SW never speak to loved ones about family medical history

Almost half of adults in the South West are shying away from potentially life saving conversations with their loved ones about health conditions that run in the family, according to new statistics released ahead of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Wear It Beat It campaign to get the nation wearing red to fight heart disease on Friday 5th February.

Having a family history of...

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Walking and cycling links between Plym Valley and Saltram complete

Work to improve walking and cycling links between the Plym Valley Trail and Saltram Countryside Park is now complete.

The scheme includes a new off-road link directly into the trail from Coypool Road and improvements to the path running underneath Plymouth Road, as well new and improved crossings for walkers and cyclists.

It was awarded £242,000 from the Department for...

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Man crushed while unloading vehicle

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses following an incident where a man was crushed whilst unloading a vehicle.

Police were called to the incident on Faraday Road, Plymouth at around 10.15am on Thursday 7th January involving a stationary four axle extending frame flat bed HGV.

A 31 year old man from Bridgend was involved in the incident which resulted in him being...

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Landlords told to sort out properties

More landlords are being told to sort their property as part of the Council’s Operation Restore.

‘Untidy Land’ notices are being posted out on the following sites ordering the owners to carry out works necessary to improve the buildings’ appearance to an acceptable degree.

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• God TV revival prayer centre, Union Street • C103 Club Union Street • Victoria Snooker...

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Top health experts to speak at Science Park conference

PLYMOUTH Science Park is to hold a free conference on medical health and innovation with some of the city’s top medical experts giving key note speeches regarding the health of the people in the city and the future of health and medicine there.

Ann James, CEO of the Plymouth Hospitals and NHS Trust will be outlining the challenges faced by the NHS in the city which has unique...

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Arts Council funding success for Plymouth History Centre

Plans to transform Plymouth’s museum and art gallery into a new world class visitor attraction have taken a giant step forward with the award of £4.2 million funding from the Arts Council.

The Arts Council funding to help create a major new cultural attraction at the heart of the city is in addition to £12.8m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £8m from Plymouth City Council.

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Plymouth Civic Centre sold to Urban Splash

Plymouth City Council has now completed the sale of the listed building with the company that helped transform the city’s Royal William Yard, taking it from a disused Naval supplies base to a thriving residential community and much-loved destination with diverse offer covering office, retail and food and drink operators.

Urban Splash Director Nathan Cornish said: “We’re really excited...

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Don’t forget your tax return in January

When returning to work after the festive season it is easy to forget that your self-assessment tax return deadline is less than month away.

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is reminding everyone who completes an online tax return to make sure the deadline isn’t forgotten when catching up after the break.

Chas Roy-Chowdhury, ACCA head of taxation, said...

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£30k for start-up businesses in South West

GAIN, the South West Growth, Acceleration and Investment Network is looking for all start-ups, innovators, disruptors to invest £30,000 as matchfunding to help business growth.

GAIN has partnered with the UK's #1 rewards crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunder, to find brilliant businesses based in Devon, Cornwall, Isles of Scilly or Somerset who have a product, service or approach that is...

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