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Fast-growing South West advertising agency moves into dedicated studio to support next exciting phase of growth

South West advertising agency Simple Media has moved into a new purpose-built creative studio as the business prepares for its next exciting phase of growth.

Founded in the region and now working with organisations ranging from growing local businesses to national brands, Simple Media delivers...

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7 Ways to Simply Improve Your Company

A few little tweaks could be all it takes to boost workplace productivity, customer satisfaction and engagement. Little changes can often make a significant difference to your business, which is why we’re sharing the seven simple ways you can improve your company.

1. Track Your Finances

Do you understand your company’s daily, weekly and monthly numbers? Unfortunately, many...

Redrow celebrates the topping out of its £70m Plymouth development, Vision

Professionals from across the South West’s housing and construction industry gathered at a ceremony in Plymouth to mark the topping out of Redrow West Country’s £70 million development, Vision.

The award-winning housebuilder is celebrating the completion of its popular Plymouth site which has been under construction since 2007.

Based in Devonport, the development was a major...

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Plymouth cracks down on empty homes

As part of Plymouth City Council’s ongoing work to bring empty homes in the city back into use, the council is pleased to announce that three long term empty properties were sold at auction last week via Shobrook auctioneers.

The Council recently launched the #EmptyHomesPlym campaign as part of a drive to bring some of the 750 empty homes in the city back into use, which are costing...

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Three long-term empty properties sold at auction as Plymouth cracks down on empty homes

Christmas volunteering at Saltram

There are opportunities to get more involved at Saltram this winter with the introduction of new Christmas Guides. These roles are great chance to join a growing family of volunteers and take part in the festivities, without having to commit a lot of time.

Saltram is becoming an ever more popular destination for Christmas. Last year saw the launch of ‘Enchanted Saltram’ with late...

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Remember, remember… Organised displays are the safest place to enjoy a firework display

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have been working alongside the National Fire Chiefs Council and a North Devon family to highlight the potential dangers of having a firework display at home.

The Fire Service encourage everyone to attend an organised firework display as they are safer and they have safe and well organised displays.

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Constructing Excellence South West appoints new Chair of Sustainability

Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) announces the appointment of Exeter-based businessman David Greensmith, as the new chair of CESW Sustainability Forum. CESW is the single cross sector, cross supply chain organisation charged with driving the change agenda in construction within the south west region, forming part of the Constructing Excellence Regional Partnership (CERP). They exist...

Social enterprises in Plymouth invited to apply for funds

Social enterprises across Plymouth are being invited to apply for a share of a £300,000 pot of loans and grants to help their business flourish.

Plymouth City Council is launching another round of its innovative Social Enterprise Investment Fund and the successful bidders will be able to join a growing rank of organisations who have received capital investment to turn cracking ideas...

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Police appeal after stabbing in Plymouth park

Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Plymouth in which a man was stabbed.

The incident happened in Victoria Park, Millbridge, sometime between 7.35pm and 7.45pm on Sunday 29 October.

The victim, aged 30 and from Plymouth, was walking through the park just before Polruan Terrace. As he approached the steps which lead up to North Road West inside the park, he was...

Crowne Plaza Awarded for Support of Defence Community

As part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Plymouth’s Crowne Plaza hotel has been commended with a silver award for its ongoing support of the defence community.

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme commends businesses who actively support the defence community by employing at least one member of the armed forces which includes reservists, cadet forces adult volunteers, a...

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Crowne Plaza Awarded for Support of Defence Community

Womble Bond Dickinson launches - The transatlantic law firm close to home

Effective today, UK-based Bond Dickinson LLP and US-based Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP have combined to create Womble Bond Dickinson. Announced in June 2017, the combination builds on the successful strategic alliance announced by the two firms in 2016, creating a Global Top 100 firm by annual revenue ($410 million/£340million).

The new transatlantic platform offers clients...

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