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Plymouth business opens new office after 60% growth in 2017

Plymouth business Sponge UK, which is one of Britain’s fastest growing digital learning companies, has opened a new UK office after another successful year.

The award-winning company, which creates innovative workplace learning solutions for global organisations, officially opened its new office in Nottingham on Thursday, 14 December 2017.

Since American-born entrepreneur...

CDS to deliver superfast broadband to thousands more in Devon

A major expansion of broadband rollout across Devon and Somerset has received Government approval to provide thousands more homes and businesses in Devon with access to a superfast connection.

The Government’s Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) agency has given the go-ahead for Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) to increase access to its planned ultrafast (up to 1,000Mbps) broadband with...

Sitel to create 300 new jobs in Plymouth

With a nationwide network of contact centres, global outsourcing leader Sitel is one of the big employers in the South West. Continuing the growth of their well-established operation in Plymouth, Sitel is set to create a further 300 jobs in January and February 2018.

Since opening earlier in 2017, Sitel Plymouth located in the iconic grade II-listed building “The Ship – Spirit of...

Employment fell by 25,000 across SW over last three months

The health of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK remains at its lowest level in three years, according to the SME Health Check Index, a quarterly economic index compiled by leading economics consultancy - Centre for Economics and Business Research Limited (Cebr) in association with CYBG PLC, owner of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks.

These are unprecedented times for...

Van owners to be extra vigilant after spate of thefts

Police in North and West Devon are warning van owners to be extra vigilant following a spate of van thefts in North Devon.

Over the last few weeks there have been several thefts of tools and other trade equipment which have been left in vans. Officers are advising the public not to leave their tools and equipment for prolonged periods in their vans, especially overnight.

The...

Devon beach education company in top UK 100

Devon’s Beach Schools South West company – which puts the coast onto the educational curriculum – has been honoured at 10 Downing Street after being recognised by an organisation promoting small businesses.

The not-for-profit community company is among 100 across the UK chosen by the organisation Small Business Saturday, which supports and promotes smaller companies. Beach Schools...

Developer at Plymouth’s Sponge UK sets gold standard with top award

Sponge UK’s Jason Butler has been named Learning Developer of the Year at Europe’s largest learning technologies awards scheme.

Jason, who works for the learning technologies business based at Plymouth Science Park, struck gold at the Learning Technologies Awards 2017 (LT Awards) held at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel on 29 November.

Jason switched his talents...

Plymouth star crowned SW Energy Champion of the Year

Plymouth Energy Community’s CEO and Plymouth City Council’s Low Carbon Team Leader, Alistair Macpherson, has been crowned South West Energy Champion, sponsored by BSR Connect at this year’s Green Energy Awards.

Since 2013, Alistair has led the internationally acclaimed community benefit society from a council initiative, into a big-thinking venture pushing for better service for...

Plymouth to be at forefront of new era in co-living

Plymouth could be among a select group of UK locations to pioneer a new form of community living under plans for a ‘vertical village’ aimed at revitalising the city centre.

Developers are putting the finishing touches to proposals for a co-living development at Derry’s Cross that will give residents on short and long-term leases access to high quality, in-house amenities, including...

Topping off 20 years of Signs Express (Plymouth)

Chris and Vida Reilly, owners of Signs Express (Plymouth), have topped off their 20th year as part of the UK’s leading sign and graphics company with a prestigious award win.

The Signs Express (Plymouth) franchisees were recognised for their continued investment of time and energy into their business and their focus on strategic growth throughout 2017. Managing Director of Signs...

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