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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...

Bright future for Youtubers at Plymouth Science Park

Students looking for a bright future career in television are receiving a welcome boost for their dreams with the advent of Northern Light TV currently being established at Plymouth Science Park.

It’s the brainchild of Kamran Sankey - who’s previously overseen 40,000 internet channels with his work among top on-line studios in Europe.

Kamran says Plymouth has huge, aspiring...

Appeal after assault in Union Street

Police are investigating an assault that took place between 9.00-1030am on Saturday 27 May outside the Lidl and Aldi supermarkets, Union Street, Plymouth.

A man in his late 20s was assaulted by a man in Union Street, Plymouth on Saturday 27 May, following an altercation between the two.

The disagreement resulted in the victim being punched to the ground, where the offender...

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