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New Foyer Federation chief kicks off national tour in South West

As a leading regional housing association DCH has invested around £565m into the south west economy over the past five years.

DCH is committed to supporting growth in the region; from building thousands of new homes and working with partner organisations such as the Foyer Federation, to creating jobs and investing in communities.

In recognition of the great work being done in...

Bond Dickinson advises on international cyber security acquisition

The Plymouth office of national law firm Bond Dickinson LLP, alongside Kemp Little LLP, has advised Swiss technology group RUAG on its acquisition of UK-based Cyber Security specialist Clearswift.

RUAG is actively involved in defence and security across Europe and the acquisition, which successfully completed last week, represents a significant investment to expand and develop the...

Plymouth store teams celebrate Top Employer certification

The store teams at Dulux Decorator Centre across the United Kingdom are celebrating after AkzoNobel’s Decorative Paints UK have been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for exceptional employee offerings.

As part of AkzoNobel Decorative Paint UK, which includes the store network of 188 Dulux Decorator Centres, the ‘super brand’ Dulux and the beloved Dulux dog, is proud...

IT Company Relocates to Plymouth Science Park

A top specialist IT company, which works its magic to boost the success of companies across the south west, is moving to Plymouth Science Park.

Rowe IT took the decision having been impressed by the excellent facilities available to people working on-site.

The move to PSP is being eagerly anticipated by the team of eight people who specialize in helping big companies transform...

Double award win for learning talent at Sponge

Kate Nicholls, Head of Innovation at leading learning company, Sponge UK has won a second award recognising her talent as a digital learning designer.

At the Learning and Performance Institute’s (LPI) Learning Awards, she was named Learning Professional of the Year (bronze winner) at a gala evening on Thursday, February 2 at The Dorchester, London.

It’s her second major award...

Former Plymouth student inspires next generation

A FORMER Plymouth University student turned successful businessman has returned to his old institution to help inspire the next generation.

Paul Randall, 31, set up online furniture store Rainbow Zebra from his family home five years ago and is now on track to earn his first million.

The Business Studies graduate credits Plymouth University, which is ranked in the top two per...

Diving Diseases Research Centre Celebrates 21st Year at Plymouth Science Park

Plymouth based DDRC Healthcare, formerly known as the Diving Diseases Research Centre, is entering its 21st year based at the Plymouth Science Park.

In 1996 the Hyperbaric Medical Unit was the first building on Plymouth Science Park, with the charity having moved from Fort Bovisand after its inception in 1980.

DDRC Healthcare is an international Centre of Excellence in...

Ballot papers sent out as businesses come out in force to back Waterfront BID2

It’s decision time for businesses in the Plymouth Waterfront area as they vote on whether to continue the Business Improvement District for a further five years.

The ballot papers have been sent out to 877 voters, who will have the deciding say on whether to renew the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership’s Waterfront BID in a four-square mile area stretching from Stonehouse to Coxside and...

Bond Dickinson is first law firm to back national sustainability campaign

National law firm Bond Dickinson LLP, which has a large office in Plymouth, is the first law firm to become an ambassador for the right Waste, right Place campaign, a national initiative aimed at raising awareness of the Duty of Care for waste amongst UK businesses.

Managed by the Environmental Services Association (ESA), the campaign was launched in April 2016 following damning...

Regus announces first Plymouth Workspace Week

The centre team at Regus Plymouth are organising a programme of events in and around the city this February to help local professionals discover new and more flexible ways of working.

Plymouth Workspace Week is a local initiative designed to showcase all the city has to offer when it comes to flexible workspace. It will take place from the 6th to the 10th of February and offer...

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