Business

Celebrate digital success in the South West

Forward thinking businesses across the south west are putting themselves in prime position to capitalise on economic recovery by embracing faster broadband and digital technology, show figures from Superfast Business, the region’s digital business support service. To celebrate digital success in the south west, Superfast Business is launching the Superfast Business Champions campaign, running...

Institute of Directors expands South West team

The Institute of Directors has expanded its South West team with the appointment of Hannah Goodenough as head of Business Development for the region.

Hannah, who lives in Bath, will be based at the regional headquarters at the Science Park in Emerson's Green, Bristol, but will be responsible for retaining and attracting membership across the South West which has branches representing...

Family furniture firm to boost online presence

A FAMILY-run furniture store is looking for two new employees with an ‘eye for detail’ to help continue to develop its online presence. Fairway Furniture, which has four stores based in the South West, is looking to recruit two website administrators and content creators at its Plymouth head office in Billacombe Road. Peter Harding, managing director of Fairway Furniture, said: “In the Autumn...

Apprentices prove they are a cut above

Apprentice hairdressers proved they were a cut above the rest during a competition to showcase the next generation of talent.

The young apprentices with Plymouth-based Skills Group took part in a two day competition demonstrating their skills in three categories – vintage styling (novice), glitz and glam styling (intermediate) and Punk, Rock ‘n’ Roll styling (advanced).

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Council awards Langage build contract

Plymouth’s plans to create and attract high end jobs to the city have reached a significant step.

The Council has today announced Britcon (UK) Limited has been awarded the contract to build the exciting new business park at Langage.

The company took part in a competitive tender process and as well as constructing over 30,000 sq ft of high quality industrial accommodation at...

Leading telecoms firm secures major contract

BUSINESS telecommunications firm IP Office Ltd has won a major contract to help a Plymouth health care centre further improve its customer service to patients.

The contract to provide a new telephone system for Ernesettle Primary Care Centre will allow a network of four surgeries - Ernesettle, Cumberland, Mount Gould and Trelawny - to operate independently from the main Derriford...

New businesses move into Drake Circus

Drake Circus is delighted to announce the expansion of Drakes Fine Jewellers and Monsoon and to welcome Ed’s Easy Diner, Boux Avenue, Schuh Kids, Satori Beauty Salon, Fuel Juice and Regus Express to the shopping Centre, in time for Christmas.

Later this year Drakes Fine Jewellers will open a new flagship store in Drake Circus, taking up the space currently occupied by Pandora (who have...

Recruitment day targets 20 new jobs

Gregory Distribution Limited (GDL) has announced a huge recruitment drive in the wake of recent growth and strategic acquisitions.

The warehouse and logistics group, which includes Kay Transport and Hayton Coulthard Transport, currently employs nearly 1,500 people over 22 sites nationwide, but estimates it could require in excess of 100 new recruits over the next 12 months.

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New appointment at The Family Law Company

The divorce and finance team at The Family Law Company in Plymouth has received a boost with the appointment of experienced solicitor, Anne Shears.

Anne, who grew up in Saltash, gained a degree in Law and German at Cardiff University before joining a Plymouth practice as a trainee in 2005. After qualifying, she started in conveyancing, moving then to specialise in family law.

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New kit for disadvantaged youngsters

Youngsters from the Hamoaze & Seymour House along with members of the Kool Klub are to benefit from a donation of sporting equipment from Bruton Knowles’ Plymouth office.

The commercial property specialists offered their support after meeting up with local youngsters at last week’s Cúl Camps event held at Plymouth Parnells’ Stonehouse Creek ground.

Glenn Kelly from Bruton...

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