Business

Small Business Saturday's virtual tour offer Plymouth firms vital support

Small businesses in Plymouth and across Devon are being encouraged to join Small Business Saturday UK ’s online roadshow, when the campaign’s nationwide virtual tour will zoom into the city offering support and mentoring for small businesses and communities affected by the pandemic.

Arriving in Plymouth on 24 November for a ‘virtual visit’, ‘The Tour’ will shine a light on the city...

Award winning placement for Plymouth student

Plymouth University student Matthew Lees has received a prestigious award from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) for his outstanding performance during a placement year as part of his BEng Civil Engineering course.

Matthew, originally from Chelmsford, was named the top Plymouth University student at the CECA South West Young Achiever Awards for his outstanding...

National Consultancy Chooses Plymouth Science Park to Support Growth Plans

Ensafe , a leading health, safety and environmental consultancy is expanding their business and relocating to Plymouth Science Park to support plans to grow the business in the South West of England.

The firm, which employs over 251 personnel and has seven regional offices in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Scotland will be relocating their South West office to Plymouth Science...

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Reach for the sky! Medal serves as reminder of female WW2 pilot’s daring career

A Civil MBE medal belonging to one of an elite group of female pilots who flew in WW2 is to be sold by Chilcotts Auctioneers in Honiton.

The medal was awarded to Flight Lieutenant Joan Lily Amelia Hughes in 1946 in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to the war effort flying new planes to RAF bases around the country.

Joan asked her parents if she could learn to fly...

Food Drink Devon

Devon's finest honoured at Food Drink Devon’s Virtual Awards

Devon’s world-class food and drink scene was celebrated at Food Drink Devon’s Virtual Awards on Thursday 12th November. The county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality businesses and speciality retailers were recognised at Food Drink Devon’s first ever virtual awards which were announced online by Devon food and drink champion Kerry White and board member Tom Chartres-Moore of...

Trainee Legal Exec joins Plymouth family law specialist as cases increase

The Family Law Company has appointed Trainee Legal Executive Machaela O’Brien to its Plymouth team.

An Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Machaela specialises in legal aid cases involving domestic abuse as well as private law children cases.

She has close links with domestic violence organisations in the region and extended her expertise...

Calendar celebrating the region goes on sale in aid of air ambulance charities

Following the launch of RGB Building Supplies’ photography competition, 12 winning photos have now been selected and included in a ‘Love where your live’ charity calendar for 2021.

Being sold to raise funds for RGB’s chosen charities, Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and Devon Air Ambulance, the calendar features photographs which highlight the region’s diverse history, wildlife and...

Builders merchant launches campaign to support Devon businesses

With the pandemic having had a detrimental effect on local businesses across the region, RGB Building Supplies’ latest ‘Support Local’ initiative is giving away £500 worth of independent shop and venue vouchers every week until the end of January.

The new initiative kick-starts on Monday 2nd November, when 10 RGB customers will win a £50 voucher to spend at their local butcher. Then,...

Woman in zero waste shop in Exeter

Nourish founder in line for international business award

The founder of the first zero waste store in Exeter has been named a finalist in the prestigious MBA Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Sarah Martin, who opened her first shop in Topsham in 2018 followed by Magdalen Road in 2019 is the sole female in an impressive list of finalists for the award, which celebrates the achievements of successful alumni in innovative world-class business...

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