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‘Britain’s Ocean City’ leads the fight against single-use plastic cups

Plymouth … aka ‘Britain's Ocean City’. So it’s only fitting that it's here, where people are coming together to lead the campaign to do something about ocean plastics.

Plymouth is among the first places in the UK to have a universal, re-usable cup, recyclable cup that can be used at participating outlets city-wide. Some of the city’s biggest employers are also getting on board by...

Lane closure on Bretonside viaduct as part of redevelopment work

Drivers, bus passengers and walkers coming into Plymouth City Centre are being asked to bear in mind road changes as the Bretonside redevelopment progresses.

The first of a series of lane closures came into effect on Tuesday 8 May with the inside lane of the inbound carriageway on Bretonside viaduct closing to allow contractors McLaren Construction to progress work on the £53 million...

British Council partners with Plymouth College of Art for iconic festival

Plymouth College of Art is delighted to announce a partnership with the British Council on the 2018 Venice Fellowships Programme which forms part of the British Pavilion at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Plymouth College of Art will support two students to spend a month in Venice, conducting independent research and invigilating the exhibition, Island...

The British Invasion - How to Expand into the UK Market

Expanding to a new market can have many challenges. On top of making sure there is a market for your product, you have the task of searching for employees who are well-versed in their industry and knowledgeable about the area. Then, there is the task of finding suitable office space.

Finding office space in some of the UK’s most lucrative markets can be difficult for anyone. However,...

Extra support as Ivybridge Town Football Club welcomes new Barratt Homes sponsorship

Ivybridge Town Football Club received a boost from new supporters this week - thanks to Barratt Homes.

The leading housebuilder is currently creating homes at its Lucerne Fields development nearby and has announced a sponsorship deal with the club.

“We’re delighted to be associated with Ivybridge Town FC,” said Barratt sales director, Sara Parker. “It is very important to us...

Babcock Devonport employees win APM Challenge Competition 17/18

A team of Babcock employees from Devonport has been crowned winners of the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Management Challenge 2017/18.

Tom Roden, Adam John, Alistair Ham, Harriet Prior, Ryan Hart and Luke Friend were announced the South Wales and West of England (SWWE) winners at the final in Bristol and saw off tough competition from companies across the region....

Lesson in construction for budding builders from Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

Budding young builders, architects and designers have been getting an opportunity to find out how new houses are made - thanks to Barratt Homes.

Year 10 pupils from Sir John Hunt Community College in Plymouth visited the five star housebuilder’s nearby Redwood Heights development to see for themselves the processes and roles involved in the creation of brand new homes.

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Security specialists provide aerial filming plus surveillance training from Plymouth Science Park HQ

Criminology students are gaining a fascinating, first hand insight into the world of surveillance and counter surveillance, thanks to a team of specialists based at Plymouth Science Park.

Shield Business Group is working with the University of Plymouth to promote an in-depth understanding into the realities of surveillance work – including how to use covert listening devices and...

Plymouth Science Park firm’s lifestyle coaching detox packs a punch to boost your performance

Improving your health is the goal of a Plymouth Science Park based company, Primal Life, which is using a host of psychological and physiological approaches to reduce stress and improve lives.

Holistic Health Coach Lester Savage’s new book, Becoming Biochemically Sober, is proving to be exceptionally popular. It focuses on seven key practices – all designed to boost physical and mental...

Barden UK pledges its support to local Armed Forces personnel

Super precision bearing manufacturer The Barden Corporation (UK) Ltd. has pledged its support to the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge from a business to those who serve, or who have served, and their families, that it will do all it can to ensure they are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their day-to-day...

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