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Murder investigation launched in Plymouth

Police have launched an investigation following the suspicious death of a 64-year-old woman in Plymouth.

The woman was found deceased at an address in Honicknowle on 25 May 2017.

A post mortem has since revealed that the woman had sustained a number of unexplained injuries.

A 54-year-old man was today [15 June] arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody in...

How to Market a Business Locally

With the internet, there’s a whole world of potential. Businesses can market globally, embarking on worldwide adventures; obtaining new customers. There’s a notion that “bigger is better,” and so, successful, well-established businesses can forget about their local customer base. So, if you are an established retailer, how can you find your roots and campaign at a local level ? Here’s how....

Sponge UK sparks innovation with new team

A new innovation department, dedicated to developing emerging technologies and applying them to workplace learning, has been launched by Plymouth digital learning company, Sponge UK.

The business is building on its reputation as a market disrupter by investing in Research and Development (R&D) activities with the aim of pushing the boundaries of learning technologies.

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Sponsors of this year’s Armed Forces Day reveal why the event is so important

Sponsors of this year’s eagerly awaited Plymouth Armed Forces Day have revealed why the event is so important to them.

Armed Forces Day is expected to welcome over 45,000 people when the event returns to Plymouth Hoe on Saturday 24 June.

This year, along with the title sponsor, Babcock, the Royal British Legion and C&G Catering are supporting the event. We asked them about...

BHF supporters urge people in Plymouth to join new local fundraising group

A NATIONAL heart charity is urging Ilkley residents to join a new fundraising group and help raise funds for research.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling on the people of Ilkley to help accelerate the fight against heart disease by joining their local fundraising group and raising money for lifesaving research.

Many people across Plymouth are fighting a daily battle...

SW unites for The Great Get Together in memory of Jo Cox

People across the South West will attend hundreds of events this weekend to commemorate the anniversary of Jo Cox’s murder.

The Great Get Together will see everything from street parties and barbecues to bake-offs and Iftars from 16-18 June, in celebration of everything we have in common.

The Great Get Together have teamed up with The Big Lunch, which has organised annual...

Mayflower II Celebrates 60 Year Anniversary of Transatlantic Voyage

As the plans to commemorate Mayflower 400 in 2020 continue, the international partnership, which is led in the UK by Plymouth, is marking the 60th anniversary of the Mayflower II sailing and arriving in America. A symbol of Anglo-American bonds forged during World War II, the iconic replica ship sailed from the UK to the USA, arriving in Plymouth, Massachusetts on June 13, 1957.

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PSG launches Vision Aid Overseas campaign

Property Search Group is pleased to announce that, as part of its 20th birthday celebrations, the three South West offices have nominated Vision Aid Overseas to be their charity partner in 2017.

More than 640 million people worldwide cannot see properly simply because they need glasses. Ninety percent of the people affected live in developing countries. Vision Aid Overseas works with...

Charities receive tech wizz boost from PSP company

Crucial fundraising for local charities is about to receive a boost from the tech power of a local software development company which is based on Plymouth Science Park.

Core Blue provides development services for businesses who want to build large-scale web applications.

The team has been working on a project to help charities by providing a fresh approach to on-line donations...

Bond Dickinson and Womble Carlyle approve transatlantic combination

A new breed of transatlantic law firm encompassing key commercial and financial hubs in 23 cities across the United States and the United Kingdom, the combined firm builds on the successful Strategic Alliance announced by the two firms in June 2016.

The partners of UK-based Bond Dickinson LLP and US-based Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP have voted to combine as equal members...

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