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BMT receives top award for being a 'Forces Friendly' employer

BMT DEFENCE AND SECURITY UK HAS RECEIVED THE UK MINISTRY OF DEFENCE’S (MOD) 2020 EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME GOLD AWARD FOR ITS WORK SUPPORTING RESERVISTS AND THE ARMED FORCES.

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) honours employers with Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for their level of support to the Armed Forces and for aligning their values with the Armed Forces Covenant...

Redrow sponsors Starcross Dons Football Club with new kit

National housebuilder Redrow has sponsored new kit for the Starcross Dons Under 10’s football team in the seaside town of Starcross which is based near to its The Copse development in Dawlish, Devon.

The FA chartered standard club has a youth section which caters for 50 children and currently includes team for Under 7, 8 and 10’s as well as a mini kickers section (Dinky Dons) for three...

Plymouth expert: Everyone’s passwords are for sale on the dark web

Virtually everyone living in Plymouth has had their passwords stolen – and they’re all up for sale on the dark web.

And now local businesses need to take greater steps to protect themselves, and stop hackers from breaking into their systems.

“This is such a huge problem, literally affecting everyone. Yet, so few people are aware of it,” said data security expert Martin...

Tips to choose a good construction material supplier

For those who are new in the construction business, it is important to look for a good supplier who can provide you with the best quality materials. This will result in you constructing something durable and amazing. There are many suppliers present that you may be confused about which one to select. The following aims to tell you of something to look at when doing this.

Know what...

Harnessing technology for success

Research is underway to understand how effective SMEs in the South West have been at using technology during the pandemic.

Exeter-based IT and support company, Timewade are running an online survey to understand successes and challenges, to feed back to the business community.

Already, some of the initial findings are providing invaluable insight, with just 16% saying their...

Two Plymouth properties shortlisted in the 2020 Michelmores Property Awards 

Two of Plymouth's recent building projects have been shortlisted by a panel of expert judges in the 2020 Michelmores Property Awards. The Awards, now in their 18th year, recognise the very best South West property and construction schemes, as well as the teams involved in them.

Bridging the Tamar, the Tamar Bridge Offices and Visitor Centre has been shortlisted for Project of the...

Builders merchant launches campaign in aid of air ambulance trusts

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to launch its latest charity initiative to raise vital funds for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and Devon Air Ambulance.

The builders merchant has pledged to donate 25p to the charities from the sale of every promotional ‘bulk bag’, which are used to carry large quantities of aggregates, such as sand, crushed stone and gravel.

Stephanie Bray,...

Protect others, protect the planet and consider C19

Plymouth based Project Plan B Director Tim Cross has long been a spokesperson on sustainable textiles solutions for the workwear and PPE markets – but C19 has amplified that passion. He is urging designers and product developers to think about products’ end of working life – with the motto ‘protect others, protect the planet.’

“Nearly 90% of UK workwear already ends up in landfill or...

Canterbury named as the best city to start a business in the UK

StartupsGeek.com have created a study looking at the best place to start a business in the UK. The data analyses the cost over five years of starting a business, broken down into cost of salaries and office space. The research also looks into other factors including graduation retention rate, five year start-up survival rate, and average internet speed among others. Taking into account all...

Salcombe Brewery and Rockfish announce partnership

Salcombe Brewery Co. is delighted to announce that it has been chosen to be the exclusive provider of beer and cider at Rockfish’s eight waterside restaurants including their newly refurbished Brixham site which opens on 1st August.

Salcombe Brewery owner, John Tiner explains: “ We have been brewing a golden ale for Rockfish for a number of years and as two dynamic South West coastal...

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