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How Team Building Events Improve Workplace Collaboration

In today’s fast-paced work environment, effective collaboration and communication are vital for the success of any organisation. Many companies are turning to corporate team building events as a strategy to enhance team dynamics and foster better workplace collaboration. These events are not...

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Library scheme encourages Tavistock College pupils to read

YOUNGSTERS at Tavistock College are being inspired to read more books thanks to a special programme sponsored by Fairway Furniture.

The school’s Accelerated Reader Programme is being sponsored by the family-run furniture company for the second year running.

The scheme encourages pupils to read books from the school library before taking part in an online quiz about what they...

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Blue Chip Holidays to market Una St Ives

Devon-based Blue Chip Holidays, the South West’s largest supplier of four- and five-star self catering properties, has announced that it has been appointed as sole agent for Una St Ives, a new £16 million holiday resort run by resort management specialists Escape UK.

The five-star resort, based in Carbis Bay new St Ives, will comprise 123 properties, providing a choice of one, two,...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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