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More clarity needed for rural markets post-Brexit

Transaction based price index slips for a third successive report Headline demand continues to decline but conditions vary depending on land quality Twelve-month price expectations still negative but only modestly in the South West.

Subdued demand for farmland coupled with falling land prices and a lack of new supply across the rural sector sees calls for more post-Brexit clarity from...

Leading financial adviser joins Thomas Westcott

The financial planning team at leading independent chartered accountants Thomas Westcott has been bolstered by the arrival of Chartered Financial Planner Simon Lake.

Based in Thomas Westcott’s Plymouth office, Simon brings over a decade’s experience providing high level advice and guidance to individuals and institutions throughout the South West.

Before joining Thomas...

Accreditation success ensures continued high quality care for patients

Two teams have successfully retained the necessary accreditation to continue the high quality level of care offered to patients in Clinical Haematology and Oncology at Derriford Hospital.

As the main referral centre for the South West Peninsula Transplant Service, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust requires an inspection every few years by an international standards and accreditation body,...

Fashionistas flock to Britain's Ocean City for the latest lust-haves

Plymouth’s successful fashion bonanza is back – with even more cutting edge styles, bang-on trends and catwalk crazes.

For one week in September forget Paris, Milan, New York or Rome – Britain’s Ocean City is the place to be seen during the glamorous Fashion in the City event.

From little black dresses to designer jackets, leather coats to five inch heels, flatforms to swag,...

Roaming Freestylers take over Drake Circus

Roaming Freestylers took over Drake Circus on Saturday!

The team of roaming sport freestylers got heads turning at Drake Circus at the weekend as they showcased their skills. The freestyler’s who display tricks, flicks and kicks with footballs did not disappoint as the crowd cheered them on. Visitors of Drake Circus got involved and even learned some moves of their own.

This...

NFU criticises proposals for Britain to pursue tariff-free trade at all costs post-Brexit

NFU President Meurig Raymond has criticised proposals that Britain will benefit after Brexit from pursuing global free trade at all costs and unilaterally lowering tariffs.

Mr Raymond was responding to claims published by economist Patrick Minford, who predicted a benefit to the country of £135bn from a “hard Brexit” that eliminated tariffs, and a report from the Institute of Economic...

Is Your Business Cyber Secure?

Cyber security poses a very real threat for business large and small, whether they realise it or not. Any company with infrastructure vulnerabilities is unfortunately susceptible to a cyberattack, such as ransomware, worms and Trojans, which can have financial, operational and reputational repercussions for a business.

So, is your business cyber secure? If not, here is how you can...

Sustainability and energy-efficiency high on the list for Barratt and its homes for the future

Housebuilder Barratt Homes in Plymouth is demonstrating its commitment to becoming the nation’s leading sustainable housebuilder, by highlighting its drive for an increase in low carbon, energy efficient, homes.

“With 29 percent of all energy use taking place in the home, the focus among construction professionals should be very much on creating sustainable homes that are kind to the...

Plymouth residents urged to check electoral information is correct

Forms are being posted to over 100,000 households across Plymouth as part of the city council's annual electoral canvass, which checks the right people are registered to vote at each address.

The household enquiry form is sent to every household in the UK and it is a legal requirement to check the details listed and respond – even if you have no changes to make.

The information...

Southend United 1 Plymouth Argyle 1: Match report

ARGYLE completed a full set of Sky Bet League One results, adding a draw at Roots Hall to their 2017-18 three-game haul thanks to a fine second-half display after they had again found themselves chasing an away match.

For the second successive game on the road, the Pilgrims went behind to an early goal scored by one of their won, Sonny Bradley knocking the ball past Luke McCormick....

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