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Plymouth centre for people who’ve experienced homelessness welcomes Luke Pollard

A PLYMOUTH centre which helps people who have experienced homelessness to rebuild their lives hosted a visit by Luke Pollard MP on Friday (22 June).

The Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport MP called in to Devonport House Lifehouse on Park Avenue where he met and spoke to residents and staff.

During his tour, Mr Pollard learnt about the work done at the Salvation Army-run centre to...

Health Check Index finds uptick in SME health, but warns hiring expected to slowdown over next five years

The latest figures from CYBG’s SME Health Check Index has revealed the heath of the UK’s SMEs increased in Q1 2018 by 3.4 points to 47.4, ending five consecutive quarters of decline.

Out of eight indicators, lending, revenue, confidence and employment indicators all witnessed improvements, while poor GDP growth and a fall in the rate of net business creation weighed down the overall...

Investment scams warning

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is issuing a warning for people to be aware of a spate of investment scams.

The Trading Standards service has received a number of complaints from people who have fallen for the scams, which claimed a high level of return for a minimal risk.

In fact, victims typically lost tens of thousands of pounds.

Trading Standards wants...

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Triumph opens doors to the new talent with motorcycle apprenticeship programme

Applications are open for the Triumph Advanced Apprentice Programme at Triumph Plymouth as the premium motorcycle manufacturer prepares to take on and train the next generation of budding dealership technicians.

During the three year course, successful apprentices will carry out a variety of tasks from routine motorcycle maintenance to servicing and fault diagnosis, equipping them with...

Double delight as Plymouth firms win Devon’s Fast Track to Growth programme

An Earth observation company and ecommerce gift business have won this year’s Fast Track to Growth programme.

Pixalytics won the smaller company category, with House of Harris winning in the larger company category, at a final pitch event at Plymouth Science Park, the culmination of an intensive free business support programme for more than 20 Devon businesses.

Both companies...

Tactics Small Businesses Can Use To Get Noticed

As a small business, you’re already at a disadvantage for competing with the larger companies. This is why it’s a wise idea to take advantage of your size and focus on what you do best, instead of trying to do what everyone else is doing and blend in with the crowd.

Your goal is to get positively noticed by consumers so that they talk and share about you with their friends and family...

Smash stereotypes to bits – IET launches new campaign to get more young people into STEM

A new campaign has been launched by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) designed to ‘smash stereotypes to bits’ as new research suggests that there is still a disparity between boys and girls, as well as other demographic groups, considering a career in STEM.

According to the research, just 26% of girls are looking to pursue a career in STEM compared to 43% of boys,...

Plymouth local opens new optician after sight was saved following crucial eye test at Vision Express

The new ‘Vision Express at Tesco’ store in Plymouth has officially opened its doors, with a celebration led by a Mount Batten resident, who has spoken out about the need for people to prioritise their eye health after she was frighteningly close to losing the sight in both her eyes.

Victoria Randall, 26, had been experiencing poor vision for several weeks and, despite trying several...

Notre Dame site manager receives exemplary award for outstanding service

Burrington Estates New Homes Site Manager, Gary O’Gorman, has today been recognised by the NHBC (National House Building Council) with a Pride in the Job Award at Notre Dame, Plymouth.

Gary O’Gorman has been recognised for his outstanding quality service to the house building industry and been working on the Notre Dame development since work began. Notre Dame is a premium development...

Experience counts as expert solicitor joins family law specialist

Solicitor Debbie Cahill has joined The Family Law Company in Plymouth, bringing her expertise to the divorce and finance team.

After many years as a solicitor, Debbie has developed enviable knowledge about cases involving divorce, cohabitation disputes and the financial consequences of relationship breakdown.

She is adept at handling cases both for clients with substantial...

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