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History Centre prepares to sign building and construction contract

The team behind the city’s ground breaking History Centre project is preparing for the start of a new chapter in the journey towards a 2020 opening.

Following a series of in-depth negotiations, Plymouth City Council is set to sign a contract worth £22.6 million with Willmott Dixon for the major building and construction work. A series of concept designs for a number of the galleries...

Three-year low for SW jobs optimism

In the first employment survey to be published since the General Election, employers in the South West are becoming more cautious about hiring, according to ManpowerGroup, the world’s workforce experts. With an Outlook of +1%, confidence has taken a dip since last quarter’s +4% figure.

The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,109 UK employers. It asks...

Families with autistic children to be helped by team at Plymouth Science Park

Therapists and carers are part of a team, based at Plymouth Science Park, which aims to help families with autistic children.

GoCarer’s co-founders, Anzel Lai and Kingma Ma, have created a team of multi-disciplinary specialists to assist young autistic people with developing their level of independence.

When Anzel’s son was diagnosed with autism at an early age, Anzel quickly...

Chartered accountants announce staff appointments

Multi-award winning chartered accountants, Haines Watts South West, with two offices in North Devon and one in Cornwall, announces new appointments to their expanding team. This follows the promotion of Fiona Davey and Mel Stone to Senior Managers at the Launceston office, and newly appointed Amy Houlford as Manager for Bideford and Barnstaple.

Both Fiona and Mel have over 17 years’...

School sites set for investment

Three Plymouth primary schools are set to benefit from a series of improvement works.

The biggest project will see a £2.8m expansion to Yealmpstone Farm Primary School.

When works are complete, the Plympton-based school will be able to offer 420 places for local children; exactly double the 210 it can provide today.

Meanwhile, Laira Green Primary School and Mary Dean’s...

Plymouth firm to boost childrens' dreams

“When I grow up, I’d like to be….” They’re the words which fill parents’ hearts with flutters of hope and aspiration for their child’s future.

A local entrepreneur aims to turn those dreams into reality through a newly created company, Like to be, which is based at Plymouth Science Park.

Plymouth based adventurer and explorer Antony Jinman, who has successfully trekked on foot...

Lucky number seven for new Vital Sparks prjects

Bringing theatre making skills to the pub, celebrating the city’s lesbian heritage and crafting your way to health and wellbeing are just three of the five exciting projects that have been awarded bursaries in the seventh round of Vital Sparks funding.

This brings the number of Plymouth-based creative ventures that have been supported by the scheme to 39. Many of the projects in this...

New MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

The seat of Plymouth Sutton and Devonport has a new MP after Labour's Luke Pollard was victorious over Conservative Oliver Colvile.

However, the Conservatives increased their majority in Plymouth Moor View with Johnny Mercer retaining his seat, increasing his majority to 4,000. Labour's Sue Dann came in second.

Exeter's Ben Bradshaw has consolidated his majority for Labour...

High tech inspirational films from Plymouth Science Park media firm

Inspirational, thought provoking and emotive films are being produced thanks to the key ingredients of aerial footage mixed with top notch planning and high production values. BlinkBack, a local media company, with offices at Ashburton and Plymouth Science Park, are currently producing a number of films for its growing array of clients. The team are mainly sited within Dartmoor National Park...

Royal Marines Cadet Force appeals for volunteers

Plymouth Royal Marines Cadets are sharing the wonders of volunteering.

The local Royal Marines Cadet detachments provides training to cadets aged 13 – 18, and provide training In field craft, camping, skill at arms training, boatwork and many more.

The detachment is run by volunteers, who train in various specialisation’s and provide the young people with essential life skills...

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