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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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Police appeal after attempted robbery in Plymstock

Police are appealing for any witnesses following an attempt Robbery in the Dean Cross Road area of Plymstock on Monday 18 September 2017.

The incident happened between 11.15pm and 11.25pm. The victim, a male in his 30s, was sat on the benches alongside the park eating a snack. He was approached by a young man who was aged between 19-years-old to 20-years-old.

The offender then...

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Devon marine talent celebrated at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2017

Eleven apprentices from Plymouth’s Princess Yachts took centre stage on Tuesday (19 September). They were honoured by British Marine, the membership organisation for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry, at its annual Graduation Ceremony at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2017.

In its seventh year, the ceremony celebrates graduating apprentices from...

Plymouth residents asked to give views on balancing the City Council’s budget

Plymouth residents are being asked to give their views and ideas on how the City Council should balance its budget as its funding reduces and costs rise.

The Council is running a three-week engagement exercise that encourages people to give their views on its ongoing plans to deal with continuously reducing funding.

The Council has delivered more than £65 million of savings...

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Drake Circus announces #drakefest

Student Night: Sept 26, 18.30-21.00, Drake Circus, Plymouth

Plymouth’s student community is in for the ultimate shopping experience next week when Drake Circus puts on its first ever student ‘savings festival’, offering bags of exclusive student friendly deals, discounts and treats.

#Drakefest will feature some outstanding offers from some of the leading West Country shopping...

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Do you want to make travelling to and from school more fun this year?

Do you want to make travelling to and from school more fun this year? As children return to school for the new term, Plymouth City Council wants to talk to local families about how to make the school journey healthier and more fun. The Plymotion scheme offers a range of support and funding to schools, with input from parents and pupils, to improve the commute to and from school.

How do...

Local gamer turned learning developer named as award finalist

A talented local developer, who transferred his skills from an independent games studio to the world of corporate elearning, is a finalist for a major award.

Jason Butler from Millbrook, who works for Plymouth business Sponge UK has been shortlisted as Learning developer of the year for Europe’s largest learning technologies awards scheme.

Jason, who joined Sponge UK in 2014...

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Progress on new homes in Plymouth well on track for winter opening

Progress on a new community in the Plymouth suburb of Plympton has been given the seal of approval from one of Barratt Homes’ most senior staff.

Managing director Paul Moran visited the company’s new Redwood Heights development in Plympton this week and gave his construction team the thumbs up for progress being made at the site.

Work is well underway at Redwood Heights, with...

City recycling rates up!

Thank you for helping Plymouth’s alternate weekly collection get off to an encouraging start – that’s the message from the leader of the Council, Ian Bowyer.

New figures show that people across Plymouth are recycling more and throwing away less waste.

The city is trimming its waste line – throwing away nearly 12 kilos less per household – that’s almost two stone (48 pasties)...

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Triple promotion at family law specialist

The summer turned out just fine for three employees at The Family Law Company who have all been promoted.

Based at the company’s Plymouth office, Carrie Laws is now Associate Chartered Legal Executive. Carrie has a wealth of experience dealing with difficult and sometimes harrowing cases concerning children, representing Children’s Guardians and parents. She is skilled in the...

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Crowd funding venture to make kids' dreams come true

A staggering £180,000 has been raised for a nationwide crowd funding project which aims to help children’s dreams into reality – with more than £100,000 pledged for the ‘Like to be’ initiative in the past month alone.

Polar explorer Antony Jinman set up the project with the aim of establishing links between the adult workforce and school children.

Pupils can see how what they...

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