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Exeter firm IMP Software achieves Certified Vendor status with data privacy and protection specialists 9ine

IMP Software , leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.

The certification from...

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Over 150 jobs to be created for city with Next new store

Work has started on a new 7,000 square metre Next store at the city’s Marsh Mills Gateway retail park.

Over 150 jobs will be created as the multi-million pound project, which once complete, will strengthen the city’s position as a regional shopping destination.

The brownfield site, which was recently acquired by Plymouth City Council, has been empty for many years and the...

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Dementia work sees city centre cafe in running for three major awards

MEMORIES matter at a Plymouth-based cafe that is in the running to win three major awards for its work to support people living with memory loss.

Moments Cafe, on New George Street, is open to everyone in the community but has a particular emphasis on helping those with dementia and their families, featuring 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s zones to spark conversations, encourage reminiscing and...

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Power company employee gets running for a good cause

An employee at Western Power Distribution (WPD) has taken part in the Plymouth 10K to raise cash for Epilepsy Action.

Plymouth-based Finance Assistant Carolyn Everson ran in memory of a friend’s son who passed away following an epilepsy attack in 2017.

The route took runners from the city centre, heading towards Marsh Mills along the embankment, taking advantage of the...

The Plymouth People's Brexit Summit

The Plymouth People’s Brexit Summit, organised by Luke Pollard MP, will be held on Saturday 11 November and is kindly being hosted by City College Plymouth.

Following the success of the first Brexit Summit, Luke wants to hear from the people of Plymouth about what they want from Brexit.

The event will see a mix of speakers and discussion, and is open to anyone in Plymouth. It...

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Top Awards For The Builders, Architects And Designers Shaping Plymouth's Future

The prestigious Plymouth City Council awards are named after Sir Patrick Abercrombie, the architect responsible for the plans to rebuild the city following the devastation of the Blitz during the Second World War.

Every three years they celebrate and honour the designers, architects and builders who are helping to shape the city for generations to come.

This year there are...

Young Plymouth role model’s achievements honoured with a British Citizen Youth Award

TWENTY FOUR inspirational youngsters from across the UK were delighted to be announced as medallists for this year’s British Citizen Youth Award (BCyA) in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to society, charities and good causes.

Aled Griffiths, 14, from Plymouth was one of the children honoured for their incredible efforts at a formal presentation held at the Palace of...

AFC Wimbledon 0 Plymouth Argyle 1: Match report

THE name of AFC Wimbledon may be something that still holds a negative connotation deep in the recesses of Derek Adams' brain, but the Cherry Red Records Stadium holds no such stigma.

And the first ground that Adams ever managed at in England may just be the place where his Argyle side got their Sky Bet League One campaign truly under way.

Joel Grant's goal just after the hour...

Rowan House officially opens

On Wednesday staff and patients gathered together to officially open Rowan House, following the relocation of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s Dermatology and Pain Management services.

Trust Chairman, Richard Crompton, launched the event with the cutting of a ribbon and praised the teams for their successful re-establishment in their new home.

Staff and patients gather together...

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RICS pledges to help end youth homelessness in SW

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a campaign with property industry charity LandAid* to raise over £2 million in the biggest ever fundraising campaign for the charity. The funds will contribute to ending youth homelessness across the South West and will provide secure and affordable bed spaces in the region.

As part of RICS’ 150th anniversary in 2018, the...

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Electoral canvass teams visiting homes in the city

Over two thirds of Plymouth’s households have responded so far in the Council’s annual electoral canvass, which checks that the right people are registered to vote at each address. Forms were posted in August to over 100,000 households across Plymouth.

From 20 October teams of canvassers will be visiting the households that haven’t responded yet and helping them to do so in person....

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