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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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SW house prices to increase by 5% in 2016

House prices in the South West will see an increase of 5% over the course of next year according to the RICS housing forecast for 2016. This is lower than the national average increase of 6% but the same as London and Northern Island. The North East is likely to see the most modest price rise with a predicted increase for 2016 at 3%.

Transactions nationally will edge up to between 1.25...

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Police reassure public about 'unfounded' terrorist attack rumours

Devon & Cornwall Police have released a statement following rumours of planned terrorist attacks in the region.

The statement reads: “The current threat across the UK from international terrorism remains ‘severe’, meaning an attack is highly likely.

“The increased level of activity is matched by UK police, security and intelligence services who are working tirelessly and at...

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Devon’s JSA claimants fall in November

The number of people in Devon claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) in November fell by 85 compared to the previous month.

And 65 of those people were aged under 24.

At the end of November the total number of claimants stood at 3,693.

Overall the claimant rate for Devon – the percentage of Devon’s working age population claiming JSA – is 0.8%, far below the UK average...

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Rail line disruption faces dramatic increase

Rail services to and from the South West of England could be disrupted for more than 10 per cent of each year by 2040 and almost a third by 2100, a new study suggests.

The cost of maintaining tracks and sea defences could also soar as predicted sea level rises, coupled with coastal storms and floods, pose major challenges for rail operators and governments.

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Plymouth academic welcomes Defra report on biodegradable plastic bags

In response to a report released today by Defra, which states there is no existing test standard that would qualify biodegradable plastics for exemption from the 5p carrier bag charge, Professor Richard Thompson from Plymouth University said:

“This report helps close a potential loophole and gives a clear message that it is not appropriate for degradable bags to be exempt from the 5p...

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MTV Crashes Plymouth tickets go on sale

Dates for next year’s MTV Crashes Plymouth have been confirmed and music fans can get their hands on tickets from Monday 21 December.

The spectacular live music event, organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, will be returning for its third year on Plymouth Hoe on the evenings of Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July 2016.

MTV Crashes Plymouth has grown year-on-...

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Ocean Studios moves to delivery

Plymouth’s innovative Ocean Studios is to receive a Social Enterprise Investment Fund support package to enable it to complete its construction phase and cement its future as a home for artists.

A delegated decision was signed last week giving the go-ahead to a £300,000 grant to cover unforeseen construction costs.

The Ocean Studios opened its doors in the summer and is already...

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Is your landlord a 'rogue' or 'in vogue'

The National Landlords Association (NLA) is asking tenants across the country if they can tell the difference between good and bad landlords, as part of their new campaign, Reinventing Renting.

Reinventing Renting looks at the characteristics and qualities of professional landlords and seeks to help tenants identify whether their landlord is a ‘rogue’ or ‘in vogue’.

The...

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Avoiding debt before and after Christmas

Plymouth residents are being advised on how to avoid getting into debt before and after Christmas.

Many people struggle financially at Christmas in particular, and Advice Plymouth and Plymouth City Council are offering tips and advice to help people avoid debt and manage their finances.

Figures released this month by the national StepChange Debt Charity show that 804 people in...

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Plymouth firm makes festive donation to foodbank

A Plymouth elearning company has donated eight boxes of festive food to Plymouth Foodbank in time for Christmas.

Sponge UK, based at Plymouth Science Park, paid a visit to the foodbank at Manor Street, Stonehouse on Thursday, December 17 to drop off the boxes crammed with seasonal items such as mince pies, gravy granules and stuffing mix to help towards creating Christmas dinner packs...

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