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Jennifer Bell from Chilcotts with costume jewellery

June sale tops auction record as costume jewellery sparkles

Chilcotts Auctioneers has revealed that its June sale was the most successful to date.

The total achieved at hammer price was £280,000. This success reflects the current spike in silver and gold prices with top performers including gold proof coin sets from the Royal Mint.

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Be BBQ safe this summer!

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service wants your BBQ and cricket celebrations to be a safe and enjoyable experience, but cooking over hot coals can be hazardous. Marc House, Community Safety Prevention Manager said: “It’s natural to want to go outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather with family and friends, especially with the Cricket on - many of us can’t wait to get the BBQ lit. We...

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Private sector growth at 12-month high

Private sector activity in the South West rose at the fastest pace for a year in June, according to the latest PMI® survey data.

That followed a slowdown in growth over the previous two months, and the latest expansion placed the South West among the fastest growing UK regions. That said, growth in total activity was partly accounted for by falling backlogs, as new business growth...

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Free flood warnings for EE customers

EE customers registered in flood risk areas in Devon and Cornwall will receive messages from the Environment Agency’s Floodline Warnings Direct service, giving people valuable time to prepare.

The scheme is the first of its kind in England and follows a successful pilot in Staffordshire in March this year.

Since 2010, the Floodline Warnings Direct service has enabled the...

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Plymouth set for The Party of the Summer

A small group of staff members at Santander and Plymouth University are organising ‘The Party of the Summer’, a huge, amazing event on Friday the 25th September 2015 for the people of Plymouth.

The summer party venue is a stunning marquee on Plymouth Hoe, boasting superb views of The Sound. Tickets are for over 18's only and can be purchased for just £15, with all profit going to Brain...

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Getting the nuts and bolts of business right

Teams from the Council will be at an event next week to highlight the support available to Plymouth’s small businesses.

Council staff will be offering advice to new businesses as well as existing ones looking for tips on how to make their company grow.

The event takes place at Plymouth Science Park’s Baylis Suite on Tuesday 21 July and is hosted by Result Coach Ltd. This event...

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Countdown to first Thrive Hub in Plymouth

Thrive Hubs, an innovative network of co-working hubs, is due to officially open its door for business for the first time in Plymouth in three weeks, thanks to the completion of its first project in Ocean Crescent.

“The interest shown by the business community during and after the Plymouth Business Show gave the whole team a massive boost. We have always passionately believed we are...

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‘Little Haven’ opens at Derriford Hospital

A special thank you to LeighAnne Hedges, from Little Things Angel Clothes and all of the volunteers, known as the 'Angel Army', who have helped to create a tranquil space, within the grounds of Derriford Hospital, known as Little Haven, for people to go to remember babies and children who have passed away.

After months of hard work and dedication, the garden will be officially opened...

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National loan sharks team return to Plymouth

Just when you thought it was safe… the national team that helps raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks is returning to Plymouth.

The National Illegal Money Lending Team will be holding a series of events across Plymouth during the week commencing Monday 13 July.

Plymouth City Council teamed up with the National Illegal Money Lending Team earlier in the year for the Fishy...

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Richard Deacon shows Bronze Skin for Ocean Studios show

Sculptor Richard Deacon has chosen to release his ‘singular and prickly work’ Bronze Skin, for A taste of things to come, the opening exhibition at Ocean Studios in Plymouth.

Deacon has exhibited widely internationally over the past 30 years. A major retrospective of his work, The Missing Part, was shown at museums in France and Germany in 2010-11 and a large-scale survey was exhibited...

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Limited tickets left for MTV Crashes Plymouth

With just over a week to go until the big day, final preparations are being made with the first production pieces, the huge stage, lights and sound equipment, being trucked onto The Hoe.

With David Zowie at the number 1 spot on the Official Charts and Little Mix a big favourite to follow suit next week this is set to be THE biggest influx of superstars Plymouth has ever seen.

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