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Exeter-based IMP Software supports smarter finance in multi-academy trusts with MAT-first solutions.

New IMP Software and ISBL collaboration brings ASOT benchmarking directly into finance workflows

The first phase of a new partnership between IMP Software and ISBL , the central hub within the Centre for Education Operational Excellence , is set to give finance teams a single place to see how each school in their trust is performing against the industry-standard metrics used in ISBL’s...

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Power company employees get all dressed up for a good cause

Staff members at the Plymouth depot of Western Power Distribution (WPD) held a fancy dress day to raise funds for BBC Children in Need 2017.

The hilarious outfits included a Smurf, Spiderman, a bumble bee and even a red hot chilli!

They have raised over £100 and Team Support Danni Skyrme, who was involved in organising the event, said: “It’s been lots of fun and an excuse to...

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Architects acquire permission for new developer in Bovey Tracey

Devon-based Ercle Architects have obtained planning permission for a development in picturesque Bovey Tracey for new developer bunnyhomes. A design led architectural practice Ercle specialises in housing, including house extensions, one-off houses, conversions of existing buildings, and the development of housing estates.

Established in 2013, bunnyhomes is a rental homes business with...

Two leading Devon organic meat companies combine to become one

Already a serious player in the organic and grass-fed meat sector, Bratton Clovelly based Eversfield Organic is acquiring The Well Hung Meat Company, taking effect as of today, Thursday 16th November 2017. The acquisition will position Eversfield Organic in the top three organic box delivery businesses nationwide and cement its position as a market leader with a combined turnover of over £5...

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Skatepark designs on display

The Central Park Skatepark is set for an exciting makeover.

As part of the wider improvements to the park, the skatepark will be revamped into a destination facility, offering something for beginners, right through to professionals which could also host events and competitions in the future.

Plymouth City Council has teamed up with Freestyle Skateparks and after an initial...

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Alderman Tooling honoured with prestigious Lloyds Bank National Business Award

Alderman Tooling were named the Howard Kennedy Employer of the Year at the 2017 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards gala dinner ceremony, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane. This award celebrates the organisations seeing the best return on investment in people, and recognises employee strategy that best attracts, retains and develops talent.

Founded in 1969 by Bill...

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Last chance to see The Poppies: WAVE in Plymouth

The Poppies: WAVE on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Plymouth Naval Memorial, will be dismantled this Sunday evening, so anyone wishing to see it before it leaves the town should arrive at the display by 5.30pm on Sunday November 19 before it is dismantled for its next destination next year.

Since its arrival in August, there have been nearly 500,000 visitors at the CWGC...

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Personal and executive coaching at PSP: Helping people become their own brand of awesome

Using coaching to help change people’s lives for the better is at the heart of NLP Master Practitioner Sam Dyer’s mission statement.

Utilising modern coaching techniques, he can assist people with medical conditions or further enhance the performance of Plymouth’s top executives.

Sam’s company, Raven Dragon, is based at the prestigious Plymouth Science Park.

As a coach...

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Volunteers wanted for UK’s biggest Christmas food collection

Kind-hearted volunteers are being sought in Plymouth to help with a nationwide food collection to help people in need this Christmas.

Leading food charities FareShare and The Trussell Trust are looking for members of the public to help man donation points at larger Tesco stores from Thursday, November 30 to Saturday, December 2 as part of the Tesco Food Collection.

The annual...

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PSP design team boosts city student talent to support local firms

Some of Devon’s best upcoming design talent is being given the opportunity to hone their skills and supply first rate work to top firms across the country, thanks to a pioneering scheme set up by Plymouth Science Park based company, Logo Creative Partners.

The team is currently in the process of expanding its portfolio at the 25 acre Derriford site. They’ve launched DoMoreDesign.com in...

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Womble Bond Dickinson welcomes new apprentices

Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson has welcomed another five apprentices who join the firm's Plymouth office.

Joseph Williams, Abigail Mansell, Rebekah Putnam and Sophie Dumont join as Paralegal Apprentice and Chloe McGuinness as Legal Administration Apprentice. The apprentices will work across the firm's Corporate and Commercial, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution teams....

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