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Cabbies sign up for consumer confidence scheme

One of Plymouth’s taxi firms has joined the growing ranks of companies signing up to the city’s 'Buy with Confidence' scheme.

Need-a-Cab is the first taxi business to join up to the nationally recognised scheme that aims to take the headache out of finding a reliable and trustworthy local business.

One of the company’s directors, Dave Evans, said: “We’re very proud to be the...

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Hospital celebrates Discovery Library apprentices

To mark this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, Plymouth's Derriford Hospital is highlighting some of the achievements of its past and present apprentices. The Discovery Library at Derriford Hospital is one location where a number of their apprentices have taken the next step in their career and found a permanent position with the Trust.

Starting her career with the Trust as an...

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The Exeter Daily shortlisted for national award

Our sister site The Exeter Daily has been shortlisted for a national newspaper award.

It is in the running for the coveted title of Digital News Service of the Year along with, among others, thesundaytimes.co.uk, metro.co.uk and guardian.co.uk.

The winner will be announced at a high profile event at the Hilton in London's Park Lane.

Exeter Daily editor Natalie Vizard...

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Region's companies sign up for Business Show

It is already attracting a large amount of interest from businesses in the South West and Plymouth Business Show 2013, which will be held on Wednesday 26th June at Plymouth Pavilions, promises to be a key event in the city's calendar.

The show is being organised by the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce with sponsorship courtesy of City College Plymouth and hopes to build on the success of...

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Trainee exam success for Brewin Dolphin Plymouth

The Plymouth office of Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently-owned private client wealth managers, has expanded significantly in the last 18 months bringing in three new trainee investment managers; Rory Kilbride, James Holt and Thomas Pearson. All three are looking to develop their careers in Plymouth and are keen to enhance the development of the Plymouth office.

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University graduates launch first game for iPhone and iPad

A spin-out company launched by a group of Plymouth University graduates is to release its first game for the iPhone and iPad.

Mutant Labs, which was originally based in the University’s Formation Zone, are this week launching a retro-inspired arcade game called Half-Inch Heist.

Building on their experience creating games for Moshi Monsters and the Gadget Show Live, the game...

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