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South West Cyber Security firm launches unique apprenticeship programme

Leading edge cyber security experts have just launched the first Cyber Security apprenticeship programme, which includes GCHQ certified courses, at Plymouth Science Park.

The course is the first of its kind in the country and its purpose-built teaching rooms were unveiled by BluescreenIT (BIT) this week.

It follows 14 years of continued growth for the company - which is fast...

Do you know your vishing from your phishing and smishing?

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau have reported a 7 per cent increase in the number of fraud offences recorded in England and Wales, compared to the previous year.

That’s more than 660,000 reports made to the intelligence bureau. But experts estimate that only 5 to 15 percent of all scams are reported, so the true number of fraud offences is likely to be considerably higher....

Plymouth architects ‘on a roll’ with further awards success

The Plymouth architecture firm Form Design Group has continued its award-winning form, with top accolades from the Michelmores Property Awards for two very different projects.

The Nelson Project in Plymouth, a self-build residential scheme for ex-service personnel in a regeneration zone of the city, was the outright winner in the Alternative Property Investment category, while the...

Rescue team carries off builder's grant aid

Members of a volunteer search and rescue team have been handed £1,000 to help fund vital kit for their state of the art stretcher.

The Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth has been handed the cash through Persimmon Homes Cornwall’s Community Champions scheme.

Volunteer Simon Applebee explained: “We seek to provide the best service and are continually training with the...

Property developer joins forces with local councillors to improve community wildflower garden

An overgrown public space near The Quarters in Manadon Park, Plymouth, has been transformed into a community garden thanks to the combined efforts of a team of local Councillors, a community group, One Small Candle, and South West-based property developers, Burrington Estates New Homes.

A tree planting ceremony recently took place to mark the occasion with representatives from all...

KF Kitchens wins national kitchen award

Local kitchen retailer KF Kitchens has won a prestigious national kitchen award. The Plymouth -based company topped the ‘Studio Partner of the Year’ category at this year’s Häfele Studio Partner Awards.

The ceremony, which took place on Thursday 24th May, was held at Jardin Blanc with Raymond Blanc at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. World famous chef Raymond Blanc OBE was on hand to...

High tech PSP based video company livestreams conferences

A Plymouth Science Park based company is using the latest digital technology to ‘livestream’ conferences and provide a welcome boost to the marketing of products for businesses across the south west.

Virtual Light Productions can film and broadcast conferences onto the internet from the 25 acre site in Derriford and also utilise PSP’s excellent technical facilities to conduct...

Devon-based charity Veterans with Dogs commits to Armed Forces Covenant

Local Devon-based charity, Veterans With Dogs, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, witnessed by Johnny Mercer, MP for Plymouth Moor View.

The Armed Forces Covenant focusses on helping members of the armed forces community have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen.

Veterans With Dogs is the first UK registered charity to train...

Mama Bear's hailed as top apprentice trainers

Investing time and effort in developing a quality apprenticeship training scheme has paid off for childcare organisation, Mama Bear’s Day Nursery, who last night scooped the top award in the category of ‘Apprentice Development ’ in the Bristol Post Apprentice Awards.

Judges were particularly impressed by the way Mama Bear’s entry demonstrated their commitment to the training and...

How to Carry-Out a Health Check on Your Business

All businesses need to step back on occasion and take a firm look at the current health of their daily management. This is such an essential part of ensuring that your business is working at optimal levels, and yet so few companies commit the time to carry out these all-important health checks. Not only are they able to identify issues that are impeding further success, but they can also be...

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