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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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Crowdfunder launched for Palace Theatre

The charity GO! are calling out to people and business’ in Plymouth and Devon to help them raise funds to carry out the first phase of lighting and electrical work in the Palace Theatre before Christmas.

The Charity has been given the green light to carry out the work and now GO! Palace are keen to push ahead to be ready for its first concert in decades.

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Hop aboard the Chatterbus in Plymouth

Have your say on Plymouth’s bus services and find out more about upcoming changes at a special event being held at the Big Screen on Wednesday 26 August.

Whether you think buses are brilliant or delays are driving you mad, head to Armada Way and hop aboard the Chatterbus anytime from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

You can chat to staff, make a suggestion or complaint or pass on a compliment...

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Make a will for Cancer Research UK

South West men and women are being urged to leave a lasting gift for future generations by including a donation to Cancer Research UK in their Will.

The charity has launched a new awareness campaign highlighting the power of legacy giving in helping to save lives.

Gifts left to Cancer Research UK in Wills fund over a third of the charity’s pioneering work, helping to turn...

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Sharp rise in used vehicle scams

My Car Check - the UK's No.1 consumer vehicle data provider - has warned of a sharp rise in scams targeting used car and motorbike buyers and sellers.

Telltale signs that conmen might be involved include:

• Vehicles advertised for considerably less than they are worth • Mention of the vehicle being shipped to or from another country • All communication conducted via email,...

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Enterprise zone confirmed for South Yard

South west to benefit from its second government-backed enterprise zone - which will create hundreds of local jobs.

Visiting Plymouth’s South Yard naval dockyard, the Chancellor confirmed it has now been approved as the site for a new enterprise zone that will be focused on growing the marine industry.

The confirmation comes after an announcement earlier this year that the site...

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Changes to bus services in Plymouth

A number of changes are being made to bus services in and around Plymouth next month.

Stagecoach will be taking over the operation of First South Devon on 6 September and is planning several changes to the network. Plymouth Citybus will also be reviewing its services as a result.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Planning said: “We welcome...

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Property specialist chalks up third sale in as many months

Plymouth commercial property specialist Bruton Knowles has sold an office investment near the city centre.

Glenn Kelly sold 210 Exeter Street next to the Cattedown Roundabout to a private investor off an asking price of £415,000 freehold.

The two-storey building – currently occupied by GP Strategies Training – offers a total of 3,818 sq ft of modern accommodation with seven...

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Plymouth fish frier up for top award

Andrew Hillier of Harbourside Fish & Chips, Plymouth has been named as one of the UK’s top six fish friers after he was shortlisted for the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Award as part of the 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

Andrew will now have to compete at the highest level as he goes up against the five other contenders ‘fishing’ for the top...

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Stay alert to rogue traders

Devon and Somerset Trading Standards is reminding the public to stay alert to rogue traders after residents are conned out of thousands of pounds.

The shoddy work cost victims thousands more to make good the poor standard of work.

The Trading Standards service has received a number of complaints about unsolicited visits from doorstep traders, including one that claimed to be...

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Work to replace Merafield Bridge to start this autumn

Highways England is to begin a £6.4 million project to replace Merafield Bridge on the A38 at Plympton this autumn.

The new concrete bridge will be 80 metres long, 11.3 metres wide and made of 2,503 tonnes of concrete and 401 tonnes of steel. It will be constructed alongside the old bridge.

Building the new structure will ensure the A38 and Merafield Road stays open to traffic...

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