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Seabed resources company to fund marine and earth science PhDs at Plymouth University

A UK company that is leading the way in the field of seabed harvesting is to fund two PhD posts at Plymouth University.

Seabed Resources Development Limited is funding two students to undertake doctorates in marine and earth science within Plymouth's Marine Institute over the next four years.

The partnership between the University and the company, which is a subsidiary of...

Childcare costs soaring in Plymouth

Childcare costs for Plymouth's families are soaring according to a new report published yesterday.

The study shows that nursery costs for a child under the age of 2 have increased from £80 per week in 2009 / 2010 to £100 per week in 2015 in Plymouth, whilst wages have remained largely static.

A report from the Labour Party shows that creeping costs in Plymouth are creating a...

Mutley and Greenbank residents to get home security packs

Police in Plymouth are launching a partnership initiative with SmartWater Technology Ltd as part of the Force’s commitment to tackling domestic burglary.

The pilot scheme, which begins on Monday 23 February, will see around 1,000 SmartWater home security packs issued to homes in the Mutley and Greenbank areas for people to mark their personal possessions.

Officers will be...

Plan for new HQ for trust submitted

A planning application to transform an empty care home into a thriving business centre that will open up opportunities for people in north Plymouth has been submitted.

The Four Greens Community Trust has submitted an application to turn the former Whitleigh Care Home into its headquarters and a business centre for up to 22 business units, five business incubator hubs and three...

Submissions invited for Contemporary Open

The best in up and coming creative talent will be rubbing shoulders with nationally and internationally significant artists at a major new exhibition this summer.

The Plymouth Contemporary Open 2015 is open to all visual artists working in any medium, with four cash prizes available of up to £2,500 for the most outstanding pieces.

But artists must first compete for a place in...

Council leader heads to Laira depot to see progress on Wi-Fi installation

Leader of Plymouth City Council, Tudor Evans has been to see for himself how work is progressing on the mammoth task of installing free Wi-Fi on every First Great Western Train in the region.

The works to make this happen has involved engineers installing a separate aerial on every single carriage across 53 sets of trains!

Councillor Evans along with Plymouth’s business...

The first Suv to take you to New York and back

Jeep Freedom Event runs 16th February to 31st March

To celebrate the start of the new registration period Jeep has announced its Freedom Event, offering all buyers of the Grand Cherokee free return flights to New York.

Between 16th February and 31st March, Vospers Plymouth is giving customers the chance to experience the brand’s US heritage with the Virgin Atlantic return...

Plymbridge bursting with lights

On Saturday 7 February, a group of runners, walkers and their four-legged friends came together at Plymbridge Woods to have a night time adventure.

A buzz of excitement filled the woodland on the crisp February evening, as glow-in-the-dark face paint got everyone geared up ready to go.

Participants of all ages ran in the darkness with their torches, following either an explorer...

£25m Plymouth investment helps British Gas meet new energy efficiency target four months early

A £25 million scheme delivered by British Gas across Plymouth to make homes warmer and to lower the cost of energy bills, has helped the company meet its Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) four months early.

The three year investment from British Gas to carry out energy efficiency measures across the city, is helping social housing tenants obtain heavily discounted solid wall insulation...

Fire Brigades Union announces strike action

The Fire Brigades Union has decided upon a further day of strike action in England (excluding control staff) in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms, for 24 hours from 7am on Wednesday 25 February 2015.

The issue remains a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has robust contingency plans in place to ensure...

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